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The 8th annual Hope and Recovery Mental Health Luncheon benefitting The Key Clubhouse of South Florida will take place on Sunday, May 19 during Mental Health Month at the Jungle Island Bloom Ballroom (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail) beginning at 11:30 a.m.
This year’s theme, “Let’s Dance for Mental Health” will highlight the role of dance in improving mental health.
The luncheon, hosted by the Dosal Family Foundation, will raise funds to support the Key Clubhouse’s mission to help people living with serious mental illness improve the quality of their lives through meaningful work, friendships, and employment.
Retired Judge Jeri Beth Cohen is chairing the event. Tickets are available for $150.00, with donations being tax deductible.
Carol Kaminsky, a Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist and Director of the Frost School of Music Dance Program at the University of Miami, will be speaking about the therapeutic potential of dance in mental health treatment and recovery. Attendees can look forward to a special dance performance featuring members, staff, and volunteers of the Key Clubhouse, choreographed by Miami Baila Dance Studio.
Debra Webb, CEO of The Key Clubhouse of South Florida, expressed how the event will benefit the entire Miami-Dade community.
“The Key Clubhouse’s program helps people with mental illness avoid hospitalization and interaction with the criminal justice system and find employment in the community. There is a great need for these services throughout Miami Dade. We will soon be establishing another Key Clubhouse in the Kendall area thanks to support from the Department of Children and Families and Thriving Mind of South Florida.”
Testimonials from members whose lives have been positively impacted by the Key Clubhouse will be shared, along with announcements regarding plans to establish a new Clubhouse in Kendall.
The event will also include the presentation of the 2024 Mental Health Champion Award to Senator Rene Garcia, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, in recognition of his dedicated efforts in advancing mental health initiatives within the community.
Rodney Baltimore, Executive Producer and Co-Host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on HOT 105 FM, will serve as the master of ceremonies, lending his advocacy efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues in South Florida.
About Key Clubhouse of South Florida
The Key Clubhouse of South Florida, one of 350 Clubhouses worldwide, provides essential support to individuals living with serious mental illness and their families. Through collaborative efforts with staff, members of the Clubhouse acquire new skills, socialize, and pursue personal employment goals in a supportive environment. The organization has served nearly 900 individuals since its inception in 2010, with over 90 percent of members reporting improved relationships, sense of hope, and quality of life.
Sponsorship and Ticket Information
For those interested in sponsoring the event or purchasing tickets online, please visit www.keyclubhouse.org.
