ABOVE: Shelly Himmelrich, with Anita Graham, Sarah Lochner, Stacey Hallberg and Achievement Centers for Children & Families CEO Stephanie Seibel.
Amy Snook, Michele Sasko and Noreen Payne enjoy last year’s
‘Indulgence.’ Photos provided
By Amy Woods
Little black dresses, strings of pearls and high heels will set the tone for this year’s “Indulgence” benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach.
So will a lineup of feel-good-focused vendors offering energy work, essential oils, reflexology, reiki, skin consultations, tarot-card readings and other alternative experiences.
“Each year, we’ve expanded the services to offer some really unique things that you might not necessarily think of,” said Emma-Jane Ramsey, events and marketing manager for the centers’ foundation. “It’s a fun girls’ night out.”
The Oct. 8 fundraiser is expected to raise $70,000 for the nonprofit’s programs and services in three locations, which aid 1,000 children and 500 adults in need. An estimated 300 women will attend.
“It’s definitely a very successful event for us,” Ramsey said.
The evening, which begins at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception then gets underway at 7 and runs until 9, will feature performances by the centers’ drumline club and Elegant Emerald Dance Team. The children in the drumline club will welcome guests at the valet-parking stand, and the young dancers will entertain inside.
“When they see the children from the centers perform, they begin to realize where their funds are going and what this evening is supporting,” Ramsey said. “The smiling children really help you understand why you’re there.”
The Achievement Centers for Children & Families offers South County residents in poverty an affordable child care option that enables fathers and mothers to find jobs, maintain their employment and create a stable environment for themselves and their children.
“The Achievement Centers is an entry point to a lot of opportunities for families,” Executive Director Abigail Goodwin said.
The centers’ newest endeavor — the popular family-strengthening program — helps parents increase their financial health through informative seminars and workshops, as well as their physical health through exercise, nutrition and wellness classes.
“The program has really exploded,” Goodwin said. “We’re growing.”
If You Go
What: “Indulgence”
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8
Where: Delray Beach Club
Cost: $75-$100
Information: Call 266-0003 or visit delrayindulgence.com
Sponsors: The presenting sponsor, Harriett and Harvey Polly Sheltering Palms Foundation, is joined by John and Amy Crompton, Grieco Mazda, Grieco Kia, Atlantic Ave Magazine, Dada, Emiliano Brooks Productions, Woman’s Club of Delray Beach, Photography by Jim Greene, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Beaulieu Law Group, The Coastal Star and Deborah Dowd.
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