Children’s Home Society “Amazing Afternoon of Enchantment”

 “Amazing Afternoon of Enchantment” at the 13th Annual Helping Turn Lives Around Luncheon benefiting Children’s Home Society of Florida

Children’s Home Society of Florida will hosted its 13th Annual Helping Turn Lives Around Luncheon (HTLA) themed “Amazing Afternoon of Enchantment” on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at the Gallery of Amazing Things in Dania Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Children’s Home Society of Florida, which serves children and families in Broward County. The afternoon featured an enchanted forest with cocktails, silent auctions, and entertainment by the children from the Starlent Performing Arts Foundation.
This year, Children’s Home Society of Florida will pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of the East Broward Auxiliary by honoring the five founding members, Kathy Clarkson, Lucille DeAngelo, Bijette Gebron, Janice Lahaye, and Pam Masters.
Twenty-five years ago, the founding members established the East Broward Auxiliary to make a difference in the lives of Broward County’s abused and neglected children. They spearheaded a capital campaign with the help of R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas, to raise more than $3.2 million and build the I. Lorraine Thomas Children’s Home and Family Support Center. Since then, the group has grown to more than 100 members with the goal to respond to the unique needs of children and families the organization serves. The East Broward Auxiliary is committed to the fulfillment of every child’s right to a stable living environment and the opportunity for a healthy family development.
“We are proud to highlight the accomplishments of the founding members of the East Broward Auxiliary and their commitment to helping Florida’s vulnerable children,” says Trish Norman-Figueiredo, co-chair of HTLA. “They have been instrumental in positively influencing the well-being of the children and families we serve.”
Children’s Home Society of Florida invited businesses and individuals to join in helping Broward County’s children and families by supporting the luncheon. “This year’s event not only honored these amazing women, but shed light on the tremendous need to continue supporting Children’s Home Society of Florida,” says Bonnie Levengood, co-chair of HTLA. “With your help, we can continue serving thousands of abused and neglected children and their families in our community each year.”
About Children’s Home Society of Florida: On the front lines since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida is the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to helping children and families. Children’s Home Society of Florida offers services that help break the cycles of abuse in more families, heal the pain for traumatized children, guide teens to successfully transition into adulthood and create strong, loving families through adoption. Children’s Home Society of Florida serves approximately 100,000 children and families throughout the state each year, including more than 1,200 in Broward County. More: www.chsfl.org.