San Francisco is a very generous town, with many people giving of their time, their expertise, their name and their money to help those who are less fortunate.

There are few, however, who give all of the above. I was so happy to attend a birthday luncheon at Neiman Marcus recently to celebrate one who does: Sophie Azouaou.

Joel Goodrich, Sophie Azouaou and Mark Calvano.

Hosted by Joel Goodrich and Mark Calvano, the lunch at the Rotunda was actually one of several events that Sophie’s friends threw in her honor in the last few weeks.

Carolyne Zinko, David Costello  and Clara Shayevich

The outpouring of love and affection for her was really touching, as people recounted the ways she had touched their lives, as well as those who live at the Raphael House.

Jorge Maumer, Mark Calvano, Joel Goodrich, Kimberly Givsan, Justin Fichelson (clockwise)

Anyone who has known Sophie, owner of SophiSticate Interiors, KNOWS that she is absolutely devoted to helping Raphael House. She works tirelessly day and night for the organization, raising awareness and money to keep it going.

Sophie with Linda Felts of Saks Fifth Avenue

Joel Goodrich with Gina Milano of Le Club

Carolyne Zinko with Harry Denton

Sophie with Janel Andronico of View from the Bay

Harry Denton with Clara Shayevich

• Photos: Sergey Noble [noblevision]
• Location: Neiman Marcus Rotunda [neimamarcus.com]
• Host: Joel Goodrich [TRI Coldwell Banker]
• Host: Mark Calvano [Berkshire Pacific Ventures]
• Sophie’s Blog: SophisticateInteriors at ResideSF.com