The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Madame Daniella Levine Cava, will be presenting eight community leaders with the “Making Our Community Stronger” award for 2021 at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event.
The event will take place on Thursday, April 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Rusty Pelican, located at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. This night is intended to honor donors, sponsors, and other supporters, while also highlighting services and programs that have positively affected parents and students in South Florida communities.
Making Our Community Stronger 2021 award recipients include:
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- Mark Trowbridge, President of Coral Gables Chamber
- Fernando Espinosa, President of Pro Insurance Consultants
- Stephanie Sylvestre, The Children’s Trust Chief Programs Officer/CIO
- Todd Battaglia, President &CEO of MG&A Wealth
- Senator Shevrin Jones, District 35
- Marlen Abrahantes, VP Pro Insurance Consultants
- Luisa Santos, School Board Member for District 9
- Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, District 8
- Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of Urban League of Broward County
“We are glad that we can still make a difference in the communities that we have been serving for the last 29 years,” said Michelle Shirley, CEO of Be Strong International. “Our entire team is excited about this event. We can’t wait to share the progress we have made, as well as the number of children and families we have helped since the pandemic.”
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During the event, anyone can make a philanthropic impact by supporting the organization with first-time or continued financial support. Proceeds from ticket sales and all donations made will directly benefit needy and low-income families by allowing Be Strong International to invest in the expansion of programs and services that serve low-income communities through improved organizational capacity and reach.
“Our success is not possible without the support of our sponsors and donors,” said Anile Pujan, Be Strong’s community outreach liaison. “This is our chance to show them where their contributions are going, and how they have helped us in our mission to helping broken families.”
Due to restrictions implemented in response to COVID-19, Be Strong will also be live streaming the event for those that wish to tune in from the comfort of their home. Virtual tickets are $25 and can be purchased on EventBrite.
- Get more information at bestrongintl.org/springcharity. All patrons who purchase tickets, will be entered into a raffle to win prizes for food, spa dates and sporting events.