Proceeds from the evening will support teens in foster care
Pembroke Pines, Florida (January 16, 2025) -- Get ready to say "Olè!" to an evening of giving back with flair at the 12th Annual Harbor Lights Gala benefiting Children's Harbor on March 8, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, at Bergeron Green Glades Ranch, 21111 SW 16th Street in Weston, Florida.
Hosted by Children's Harbor, this annual signature event promises to make guests feel as though they have been transported to the culturally rich roads of Spain, with live Flamenco performances, authentic decor, mechanical bull, and a Spanish marketplace that includes carving stations, textiles, fresh fruits and more. Adding to the evening's excitement is a silent auction with exclusive items, music, and dancing. Guests are encouraged, but not required, to arrive ready to fiesta in their favorite Spanish-inspired attire for an unforgettable celebration championing the nationally accredited nonprofit agency on a mission to strengthen families in our community.
Established in 1996, Children's Harbor is dedicated to strengthening families while providing safe shelter and essential support to teens and their younger siblings in foster care. Their mission is to empower teens in their care to grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults. Offering a harbor of hope and healing, Children's Harbor focuses on supporting children who have experienced the trauma of child abuse at their main campus in Pembroke Pines. Funds raised during the 12th Annual Harbor Lights Gala will benefit Children's Harbor directly.
“This night will be one to remember! I am so excited to see everyone come to support Children’s Harbor,” said Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor. “We are dedicated to providing resources that promote healing, support, and hope for our teens and families. Thank you to our incredible community and Sponsors who help us achieve these goals. Join us on March 8, you won’t want to miss it!”
Marleen Applebaum, Children’s Harbor Board Member and VP of Business Operations at MA Construction Group, serves as the chair for this event.
For sponsorship information, contact echafin@childrensharbor.org. Until January 31, early bird admission tickets to the 12th Annual Harbor Lights Gala are $199 per person. Starting February 1, general admission tickets are $299 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at https://qtego.us/l/childrensharbordiy/tickets.
For more information, visit childrensharbor.org.
###
About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.
With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family support services program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing free in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Additionally, Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community dedicated to serving young adults, aged 18-23, who have aged out of the foster care system. These young adults are provided with affordable housing and the wrap-around support and independent living programs necessary to help them overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood.
To learn more about Children's Harbor and the difference we are making in the lives of children affected by trauma and abuse, please visit childrensharbor.org.
Replies