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The Family Resource Center held its annual “Art from the Heart” gala on April 26 at Mana at Wynwood, attracting more than 300 guests. Attendees enjoyed food, open bar, great photo ops, entertainment and an opportunity to bid on some fine art. With more than 100 pieces of donated art, bidding on favorite pieces while being able to chat with several of the artists attending made the evening even more special. Art from the Heart has become a favorite event of this writer and all to benefit FRC’s mission of preventing and changing dysfunctional parent/child interaction patterns; promoting positive self-concepts; and building healthy relationships to prevent child abuse and neglect. They accomplish this by providing family support, crisis intervention, housing location, family preservation, parent education and counseling. Among the guests enjoying the night were John and Meredeth McKissick, Jerry Kavulich, Bruce Bounds, Patty Vila, Judge Jean Lody and Danay Arritola Rodriguez.
Speaking of great missions, it was only nine years ago that Iris Garcia had a vision to empower survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. This entrepreneur and cyber tech businesswoman founded The Women Voice Network (WVN), a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The organization began as an awareness campaign out of Iris Garcia’s studio in Doral and morphed into something much grander, a vibrant community of hope, education, and economic empowerment for hundreds of women and girls, helping them rebuild their lives.
The organization’s programs have expanded into offering job training, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and life skills. They have partnered with impressive businesses and organizations who believe in a shared mission and have witnessed some incredible stories of courage, growth, and independence. WVN is growing its membership and volunteer base to expend its training to economically empower women who are victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. For information, visit womenvoicenetwork.com.
Members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, with a successful s Mother’ Day Tea completed (more on that in next issue), are taking a fundraising cruise on MCS World American to depart June 28, for 8 days and 7 nights. During a stop in Roatan, Honduras on July 1, members and their guests will perform a day of service delivering school supplies to a local elementary school in need. This service project was orchestrated by CGWC’s Fundraising Committee Co-Chair Rita Tennyson who comes from Roatan and is planning a special beach party for the group following the visit to the school. This cruise not only guarantees a fun time but will also serve to support the club’s free children’s dental clinic. The cost of this week-long cruise starts at under $1,000 per person. Proceeds from the cruise will benefit Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s “free” Children’s Dental Clinic. For info on the cruise, call 954-900-5942 or go to www.HappeningOutTravel/CGWC/
In other club news, the Coco Plum Woman’s Club held its Annual Lunch & Broadway to benefit scholarships in memory of Max Gruver Foundation whose mission to prevent hazing through awareness, education, policy and law advocacy. Max’s mom’s, Rae Ann Feldner Gruver was among the many attending and enjoying the program featuring Miami Dade Kendall Campus Music school’s singers; Janet Rebollar, Jacob Benitez and Alain A Diaz with director, Leo Walz, and Joseph Talleda, on piano. Others contributing to a successful event were Club President Annie Goodrich-Sorgie, Norma Cooper, Julie Czaja, Janice Gordillo, Arlene McGee, Margo Natsui, Sue Nichols, Betty Quinn, Renee Riechling, Kim Schain, Jeanne Smith, Colette Trailor Sara Warren and Joyce Windhorst.
Yet another Coral Gables Woman’s Club event was held on May 2, featuring former astronaut Cady Coleman to benefit the GFWC FL President’s Project, Flight to Honor. In fact, the GFWC President actually came down to participate in the event that would be supporting her pet project.
Here are some calendar dates to save:
May 20 – CGWC Gringo Bingo, 7-9 p.m., at Birdie Bistro in Coral Gables on Granda Golf Course.
May 22 – 6-9 p.m. Coconut Grove Woman’s Club 3rd Annual Goombay Party to benefit food pantry.
May 23 – GFWC FL District 11 Spring Wor5kshop at Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd.
June 18 – GMFEA 12th Annual Conference, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Milander Center for the Arts & Entertainment, 4800 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL. To register, visit GMFEA.org.
September 25-27 – GFWC Florida Fall Board – Rosen Plaza, Orlando.
October 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables.
November 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Jungle Island.
November 7 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference!
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