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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
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URL:https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/voices-for-
 children-gala
SUMMARY:Voices for Children Gala
DESCRIPTION:Suit up for an unforgettable evening of honor\, heart\, and her
 oic impact! Voices for Children of Broward (Voices) invites the community 
 to celebrate the courageous individuals and community champions who have h
 elped the nonprofit organization dedicated to working to make the foster c
 are experience better for all children soar over the past 15 years. Voices
 ’ Annual Soaring for Children Gala\, Capes &amp\; Courage\, will take pl
 ace on Saturday\, April 18\, at The Venue in Wilton Manors.\nThe Soaring f
 or Children Gala marks a new chapter for Voices as it elevates the signatu
 re annual event in honor of the organization’s 15th anniversary. While p
 ast years have featured intimate gatherings\, this year’s celebration wi
 ll be a glamorous gala\, an unforgettable evening of purpose\, connection 
 and community spirit.\nSouth Florida’s top community leaders\, philanthr
 opists and changemakers will enjoy an evening filled with powerful moment
 s\, uplifting stories and a celebration of the generosity that has helped 
 Voices rise. The event will begin with a VIP Sponsor Reception from 6 to 6
 :30 p.m. Following\, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.\, guests will enjoy a cocktail
  reception\, a three-course plated dinner\, a compelling program\, a curat
 ed silent auction and superpowered entertainment. The celebration will con
 tinue in a relaxed and festive setting with the Unmasked After Party start
 ing at 9:30 p.m. Every moment will remind attendees what it means to be a 
 hero.\nProceeds will support Voices as it expands its mission to ensure th
 at every child and young adult in Broward County who has experienced abuse
 \, neglect\, or abandonment has access to essential resources and programs
  that promote long-term stability and well-being. Funds will help sustain 
 year-round high-impact programs\, ensuring children in foster care are see
 n\, supported\, and given the opportunity to thrive. Since 2011\, Voices f
 or Children of Broward County has served more than 14\,000 children in fos
 ter care by providing advocacy\, essential needs\, wrap-around support\, a
 nd memory-making experiences.\nVoices will honor 15 individuals and corpor
 ations in commemoration of its 15th anniversary. Confirmed honorees to dat
 e include Donna and Jim Inglis\, Representative Chip LaMarca\, Florida Hou
 se of Representatives\, The Honorable Brenda D. Forman\, Broward County Cl
 erk of the Circuit and County Court\, Gena and Tom Hoyer\, BB Americas Ban
 k\, Daja\, Dario Knowles\, Desiree Forsythe\, Homeinc\, Neiko Shea\, Noren
 e Bauers\, Pam Tindall\, The Paul Palank Memorial Foundation\, Precious Dr
 eams and Susan Kraizgrun.\nWhile capes are optional\, guests are encourage
 d to come dressed for a night of inspiration and impact by wearing elevate
 d evening attire (black tie optional) in the signature tones of Capes &amp
 \; Courage: gold\, deep red\, and navy. Think bold\, refined\, and powerfu
 l.\n2026 sponsors include The Inglis Giving Fund\, Shumaker\, Myrna and Bo
 b Kopf\, The DeBrito Family\, The Ogden Family\, Holman\, Amy Goldin &am
 p\; Brian Strelitz\, Margy &amp\; Rich Pruitt\, The Brooksy Group\, 8 Sha
 des of Blue\, and The Venue.\nFor more information and tickets click here
 .\n
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CATEGORIES:Cocktail,Community,Fundraiser,Music
LOCATION:The Venue Fort Lauderdale\, 2345 Wilton Drive \, Fort Lauderdale\,
  FL\, 33305\, Broward County\, United States
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