The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation will celebrate art and philanthropy Saturday, May 17, at its 12th annual gala, The Art of Generosity.

The foundation expects more than 350 people to attend the event, of which San Diego Fire Chief Tracy Jarman is the honorary chair. Kafi D. Blumenfield, president and CEO of Los Angeles’ Liberty Hill Foundation, a social change foundation, will also attend.

“We are so lucky to have both of these women at our event,” said Tony Freeman, executive director of the SDHDF. “Both Tracy and Kafi have shown themselves to be excellent leaders under extraordinary, although very different, challenges. We’re proud to recognize both of them and their art of leadership.”

The SDHDF, which supports through grants and donations a number of local GLBT service organizations, has contributed more than half a million dollars to local nonprofit organizations in the last eight years. During the gala, the SDHDF will showcase 12 nonprofit organizations that have received grants and attendees will be invited to learn more about the beneficiaries and their services.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a VIP pre-party at the Westin Horton Plaza, including visual and performing arts exhibits. Cocktail hour for all follows at 7 p.m., and “The Exhibition,” the primary program for the evening, which features dining and entertainment, will begin at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.sdhdf.org. Tickets are available at www.myglbtfoundation.org.

— Staff report