On Friday July 13, 2007, Miami’s movers and shakers united at Sky Bar at the Shore Club for the Charity: Water Gala to bring clean water to the poorest nations. The host committee was comprised of a “Who’s Who” of prominent local promoters, industry insiders, club, restaurant and store owners and local VIPs and celebrities.
Charity: is a New York City based non-profit organization masterminded by Scott Harris, former NYC upscale event planner and nightclub consultant who had an epiphany while serving for a year as a volunteer photojournalist onboard the Mercy Ship Anastasis in impoverished Liberia, West Africa.
The charity: water Gala raised over $70,000 on Friday night, through water bottle sales, donations and through the live and silent auctions…DJ IRIE, along with super-model and all-around-great-guy, Tyson Beckford, took the stage for the live auction following presentations by Commissioners and inspiring words by Michael Gongora, Miami Beach Commissioner; Joshua Wagner, manager of Sky Bar at the Shore Club and Scott Harrison, charity: founder.
Just about all of the members of the host committee which included Roy Alpert, Angel, Jeff Brook, Zack Bush, Michael Capponi, Commissioner, Simon Cruz, Conrad, Erica Freshman, Miami Beach Commissioner, Michael Gongora, Scott Harrison, Matt Hein, Hardy Hill, Matthew Iacobucci, IRIE, Ami James, Danny Kohn, Justin Levine, Karim Mazri, Keith Menin, Antonio Misuraca, Tim Nardi, Paolo, Ric Pipino, Tommy Pooch, Ben Pundole, Aaron Resnick, Michael Robbins, Alan Roth, Perry Sasson, Nicola Siervo, Linden Smith, Bell Spector, Mark Tamis, Tatanka, Joshua Wagner and Jennie Yip attended this fantastic event. Also in attendance were Sting, who breezed by after dinner at Nobu, Tyson Beckford and Luis Aguirre.
charity: is a non-profit organization stimulating greater global awareness about extreme poverty, educating the public, and provoking compassionate and intelligent giving. charity: water offers $20 bottles of water and uses 100% of the proceeds to build fresh water wells in Africa…. www.charitywater.org http://www.charitywater.org
AYUDA HELPS THE VICTIMS OF PERU!
MIAMI, August 17, 2007. AYUDA (Adults and Young Children with Unmet needs Deserve Attention), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improve the lives of children and families who are underserved and/ or at risk in Miami-Dade County through education, life skills training, and programs that support self sufficiency, Ayuda will be collecting donations for the victims of Peru’s earthquake, the donations can dropped of at our office at 1106 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33141. Ayuda is accepting the donations 7 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 11 pm.
August 15, 2007 an earthquake in 8.0 magnitude, Richter scale, struck 90 miles SE of Lima, Peru. The earthquake has caused millions of dollars in damage and over 500 people dead. Ayuda just could not sit by and not help those that are in need, beside Ayuda stands for, “help in any language.” Ayuda Foundation has decided to become a drop off site for donation to help the victims of Peru. Ayuda will be receiving donations of clothes (preferred winter), canned foods, and first aid supplies.
“Ayuda Foundation has dedicated the past 30 years to help those in need, as Peru goes threw a crisis due to the earthquake, Ayuda’s lends a helping hand by opening their offices a drop site for donations, Ayuda not only help those in South Florida, Ayuda will be there for anyone that needs it,” said Luis De Jesus CEO/President.
About AYUDA Inc.
AYUDA (Adults and Young Children with Unmet needs Deserve Attention) is a non profit organization founded in 1977. AYUDA's mission is dedicated to help the lives of children and families who are underserved and/ or at risk in Miami-Dade County through education, life skills training, and programs that support self sufficiency. These programs are designed for children, parents, teenagers and the elderly. AYUDA was founded by Diana Susi, a licensed family therapist educator, rehabilitation service provider, addictions counselor and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. CEO Luis DeJesus has over 25 years of experience in Administration, Budgeting, and Marketing, possesses strong strategies to quickly effect change and improvement. AYUDA is partially funded by: The Alliance for Aging, The Alliance for Human Services, The City of Miami Beach, The Children’s Trust, Dade Community Foundation, The Department of Health, The Department of Housing Authority, The Department of Juvenile Justice, The Miami Beach Police Department, Miami Dade Department of Human Services, North Beach Development Corporation, The Green Family Foundation, The Women’s Fund, Hispanics in Philanthropy, individual and corporate donations, private foundations, and diverse grants.
Contacts:
Tiffany De Jesus, Public Relations Director Luis DeJesus, CEO/ Executive Director
E -mail: tiffanydr@ayudamiami.org E-mail : ldejesus@ayudamiami.org
Tel: (305)864-6885 Tel: (305)864-6885
Fax :(305)864-1020 Fax :(305)866-5690
Website: www.ayudamiami.org 1106 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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“AYUDA” AYUDA A LAS VICTIMAS DEL PERU!
MIAMI, 17 de Agosto del 2007. AYUDA (Adultos y Jóvenes Necesitados que Merecen Atención), una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a mejorar las vidas de los niños y las familias necesitadas y/o en riesgo en el Condado de Miami-Dade a través de la educación, adiestramiento de habilidades de vida y programas que apoyan la autosuficiencia. AYUDA recolectará donaciones para las víctimas del terremoto en Perú. Las donaciones se recibirán en nuestras oficinas en el 1106 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141. AYUDA estará aceptando donaciones 7 días a la semana, de Lunes a Viernes de 8 am. a 8 pm. y Sábado y Domingo de 8 am. a 11 pm.
El 15 de Agosto del 2007 un terremoto de magnitud 8.0 en la escala de Richter tuvo su epicentro 90 millas al SE de Lima. El terremoto ocasionó millones de dólares en daños y más de 500 personas fallecidas. AYUDA no podía quedarse de brazos cruzados sin hacer nada por aquellos en necesidad, además AYUDA es “Ayuda en cualquier idioma”. La Fundación AYUDA ha decidido servir de centro de acopio para donaciones para ayudar a las víctimas del Perú. AYUDA recibirá donaciones de ropa de abrigo, comidas enlatadas y artículos de primeros auxilios.
“La Fundación AYUDA se ha dedicado durante los últimos 30 años a ayudar a los necesitados. Siendo que Perú atraviesa una crisis debido a un terremoto, AYUDA se hace presente abriendo sus oficinas para servir de centro de acopio,” dijo el CEO/Presidente Luis De Jesús.
Acerca de AYUDA Inc.
AYUDA (Adultos y Jóvenes Necesitados que Merecen Atención) es una organización sin fines de lucro fundada en 1977. La misión de AYUDA es ayudar a las familias necesitadas y/o en riesgo en el Condado de Miami-Dade a través de la educación, del entrenamiento de las habilidades de vida y programas que apoyan la auto suficiencia. Estos programas están diseñados para los niños, padres, adolescentes y ancianos; incluyendo servicios de consejería y programas de abuso de sustancias. AYUDA fue fundada por Diana Susi, una educadora especializada en terapia familiar, proveedora de servicios de rehabilitación, consejera de adicciones, y miembro de la Asociación Nacional de Trabajadores Sociales. Luis De Jesús, CEO/Presidente, tiene más de 25 años de experiencia en Administración, Presupuestoy Marketing. El posee fuertes estrategias para lograr cambios rápidos y mejoras. AYUDA está parcialmente financiada por la Alianza Pro Vejez, La Alianza para Servicios Humanos, La Ciudad de Miami Beach, the Children’s Trust, Dade Community Foundation, el Departamento de Salud, el Departamento de la Autoridad de Vivienda, el Departamento de Justicia Juvenil, el Departamento de Policía de Miami Beach, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Miami Dade, la Corporación de Desarrollo de North Beach, The Green Family Foundation, The Women’s Fund, Hispanics in Philanthropy, donaciones individuales y corporativas, financiaciones privadas y donaciones diversas.
Contacts:
Tiffany De Jesus, Public Relations Director Luis DeJesus, CEO/ Executive Director
E -mail: tiffanydr@ayudamiami.org E-mail : ldejesus@ayudamiami.org
Tel: (305)864-6885 Tel: (305)864-6885
Fax :(305)864-1020 Fax :(305)866-5690
Traducido por: María E. Anaya, ESOL Teacher & Tutor
E-mail: marua@ayudamiami.org
Tel.: (305)864-6885, ext. 210
Fax: (305)864-1020
Website: www.ayudamiami.org 1106 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
AYUDA
AYUDA celebrated its 30th birthday - "A Night of Children's Dreams" - on Saturday, July 14, 2007. The celebration started at 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Bay Hotel - 2669 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL.
"A Night of Children's Dreams" was an event with plenty of entertainment, food, and drinks. There was music all night long with special performances by Jose Juan, pianist, Luis Alfredo Gavilano, concert guitarist, Jorge Rodriguez, Tom Jones impersonator, Ray Barbero y Leyla, Lizbeth, Los Fugitivos, Estefany, Magician Alexander Blade, Evelyn, El Gallito del Son with his traditional Cuban Band, the famous singer and composer Donato Poveda, and many others.
Marina McAninch "Lumari," Vice Chair of the AYUDA Board of Directors, performed as Master Ceremony. Artist Rossano Ferrari unveiled his exclusive piece of art with "A Night of Children's Dreams" in mind. AYUDA's event was completely free of charge. There were special guest appearances by Commissioner of Hialeah, Jose Pepe Yedra, Commissioner of Miami Beach, Michael Gongora, and Commissioner of Miami Beach, Richard Steinberg. The 30th Anniversary Party was a great success with an attendance of over 400 people.
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Joe Fontana Named Miami Beach’s First Honorary Commissioner of Miami Beach
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Long time activist, Joe Fontana, passed away Sept 3 in the early morning with his priest by his side. The funeral, held Thursday at St Joseph’s Church were the Miami Beach City’s Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, numerous City department heads and a long list of the city’s movers and shakers attended the funeral to pay their respects to the City’s most active and vocal mover and shaker. Leader of the Republican Club, Founder of the Miami Beach Condominium and Homeowners Alliance, President of the Teen Job Corps, an usher at St. Joseph’s Church and busy campaigning for Michael Gongora, just to name a few things he dealt with daily, Joe was an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. In the 90s, Joe spearheaded the campaign to build the North Shore Youth Center and chaired the Oversight Committee of the project, inspecting every screw and corner of the building. Now, thanks to Joseph’s consistent persistence the Youth Center now proudly stands in North Shore Park on 72 Street since 2005, serving hundreds of children every day and the community with an open door.
Commissioner Michael Gongora read a proclamation during the funeral service, proclaiming Joe Miami Beach’s first Honorary Commissioner. A two time commission candidate, Joseph’s sister Lee Bobrow, proudly received the proclamation. Always staying on top of issues, Joe hardly ever missed a Commission meeting, sitting in the same seat all the time. When people needed to get things done, they called Joe for his help. Joe will be remembered as a doer and a fighter for the causes he believed in and standing firmly against those he did not. He will truly be missed and his spirit will serve as an inspiration for many.
Joe will be buried in New York at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens, NY. Hess Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379 (718-821-6660) will be handling the burial.
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