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Habitat for Humanity’s 20th Anniversary Gala
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WSVN’s Belkys Nerey and Craig Stevens, emcees for the evening.
Phyllis Oeters and Robert Dube,
representing Baptist Health South Florida.
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Commemorating its 20th anniversary serving Miami’s low-income population, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami held it's annual gala at the Eden Roc. Almost 500 guests arrived to enjoy the evening’s entertainment, which included dancing, a silent auction, and a hilarious performance by best selling author and columnist Dave Barry.
The gala was sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida, WSVN, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, and Transatlantic Bank. WSVN anchors Belkys Nerey and Craig Stevens emceed the proceedings, which included a stunning chorale by the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Choir and a heartfelt delivery by longtime Habitat for Humanity supporters Brian and Dr. Suzanne Keeley. Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors president Michael Battle of Keen Battle Mead, gala chairperson Paul Jones of Pyramid Realty, and executive director Anne Manning expressed their gratitude to the attendees for supporting the mission of Habitat for Humanity: to build homes in partnership with low-income families in need of a decent, affordable place to live.
The evening helped to raise funds to build the 20th Anniversary House of Hope, a home for Ms. Bobbie McKenney and her family of six; however, the goal has not yet been reached. If you would like to contribute to this Habitat for Humanity house, please visit www.miamihabitat.org/donate/ or call 305.634.3628.
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Cindy Rosasco and Bob Rosasco, founder of
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami; Calvin Babcock
of Baptist Health South Florida and Becky Babcock;
and Max & Linda Mayfield. |
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Assurant’s Arthur and Betty Heggen,
and Carolyn & Carlos Jarro. |
Carlos Noble of Northern Trust Bank,
Alice & Alan Lash, and Georgia Noble. |
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Ann Green (right), with Curtis & Stephanie Gross, Habitat homeowners in South Miami who’ve paid off their mortgage. |
A choral performance by Sweet Home
Missionary Baptist Church Choir. |
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Dr. Suzanne Keeley & Brian Keeley,
president and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida. |
Humorist and best selling author Dave Barry, amused by former Habitat board member Father David Russell. |
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Assurant table: Bob & Debbie Burbridge;
Ana Rojas-Filliben & Mike Filliben; Linda & Ed Jones;
Carolyn & Carlos Jarro; and John Pullen. |
Bob Smith and Marc Campbell, representing Northern Trust. |
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Maria and Michael Tyler. |
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Lily Pardo and Belkys Nerey of WSVN. |
Habitat ReStore committee member Edgar Martinez,
executive director Anne Manning, homeowner Rose Alexander
(Liberty City), and family selection coordinator Monica Silva. |
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Chris & Fariba Buttafuocco, Juan & Kris Figueres,
Rod & Daria Castan, Greg & Kim Schweitzer,
Jose & Ana Carrillo. |
Baptist Health South Florida’s
Arlenna Williams with Vaughn Tooley. |
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Ed and Linda Holden,
representing Mercantil Commercebank. |
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Representing Holliday Fenoglio Fowler: Marlene and Manny de Zarraga,
and Claudia Castillo. |
Social Affairs Magazine’s Norma Quintero with
Barry University’s Caridad MacNamara,
Sister Linda Bevilacqua (front), and Ann Paton (rear). |
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami:
Anne Manning, executive director,
and Michael Battle, president of the board of directors. |
Assurant’s Ana Rojas-Filliben and Debbie Burbridge
with humorist Dave Barry. |
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WSVN’s Belkys Nerey admires a painting donated
to the evening’s silent auction. |
Jim and Michelle Shindell, representing Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price and Axelrod. |
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Hope Alvarez with former Habitat
board president Peter Glaria. |
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Former Habitat board member
Chester England and wife, Carol England. |
Homeowners Anitrice McKinnis and Robin Miller (Overtown), Habitat staff Anne Manning and Elizabeth Cardenas,
and guest Mark Trimmings. |
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The 20th Anniversary Gala Committee: Ann Pope,
Henry Quintana, Lilly Izaguirre, Paul Jones, Arlenna Williams, Mireli Falcon, Dominique Tejeda, and Michelle Marcos. |
WSVN’s Craig Stevens with
gala chairperson Paul Jones. |
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Dancing the night away to the music of Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez. |
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Habitat homeowner Rena Frye
(Highland Park) with guest Katie Lewis. |
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