A new class of successful public school alumni will be honored at The Education Fund’s 2018 For the Love of Art Charity Auction presented by Ocean Bank on Tuesday, June 26, at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
The event is The Education’s Fund’s largest fundraiser, featuring original student and teacher artwork, using materials from the nonprofit’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, and hundreds of luxury items — all up for bid. Proceeds support Education Fund programs and art programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The Sapoznik Insurance Public School Alumni Achievement Awards will cap off the event, which is The Education Fund’s major annual fundraiser. Each year, the nonprofit honors leading public school graduates in various industries, demonstrating that with a public school education, you can achieve amazing success. A hallmark of our honorees is that they have made an impact on the economic vitality of Miami-Dade County.
For the Love of Art takes place at 6 p.m. at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave. For ticket information visit, EducationFund.org.
2018 Sapoznik Insurance Public School Alumni Achievement Award honorees are: Macarena Arce, All Florida Paper; Esteban L. Bovo Jr., chair Miami-Dade County Commission; Zack Bush, Ball and Chain/Made for Me; Billy Corben. Rakontur; James Fried, Sandstone Realty Advisors/Fried on Business; Helena Solo-Gabriel, University of Miami College of Engineering; Neisen Kasdin, Akerman LLP; Connie Laguna, Center for Financial Training; Beatriz Lucki, Sapoznik Insurance; Rohan Marley, Marley Coffee; Kristopher Martin, Element Pointe Advisors; Sonless Martin, Collaborative Consulting Group; Surf Melendez, Miami Dolphins; Sandra Peebles, Univision 23; Harry Rothwell, allCanes/Follet; Nelly Rubio, Retired from CBS4, WFOR-TV; H.T. Smith, H.T. Smith PA; Marisol Terga, World Fuel Services; Monica Veiga, RelatedISG International Realty, and Ana VeigaMilton, José Milton Foundation.
The Education Fund brings innovative methods to local public schools, informs the community about public education, and encourages private sector investment in public education. Due to its success in improving student outcomes, including improving science scores by 80 prtvrny, eating habits by 50 percent and college enrollment by 34 percent, The Education Fund has won numerous awards, including the Greater Miami Chamber’s NOVO Award for Non-Profit Excellence and the Blue Foundation’s Sapphire Award. Visit educationfund.org.
