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Key Sale begins for United for Families fundraiser -- get your key nowIf it glitters, it’s gold – and white diamonds, and cinnamon diamonds and pear cinnamon citrine.
That’s what awaits the lucky key holder in the Diamonds by Terry 2009 Key Sale, which will benefit United for Families and its Road to Success program.
The prize for this unique event is a one-of-a-kind gold, diamond and citrine necklace appraised at $8,500 and custom-designed by master jeweler Terry Rieger. Rieger, owner of Diamonds by Terry, designed the piece for United for Families’ October 24 gala – the Toyota of Stuart Le Bal Masque.
Keys may be purchased from Diamonds by Terry or United for Families for a $50 donation, or three keys for $125. Only one key will unlock the necklace.
The winning key will be revealed at the gala. Participants don’t have to be present to win. Those interested in reserving seats, however, can do so online at unitedforfamilies.org.
The necklace can be previewed at Diamonds by Terry, at 3868 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart. Keys are also available from now through October 24. Call 398-2920 Ext. 298 for more information, or visit www.unitedforfamilies.org. |
Jeandel Georges, United for Families Placement Supervisor, signs in during the recent community training on forensics interviewing. The training is part of a series of quarterly workshops designed to bolster the quality of local case management.
Sherina Johnson, a dependency case manager in St. Lucie County, was named the Case Manager of the Quarter during the training.
More than 200 people attended the training. The audience was composed of child-welfare and legal professionals from throughout the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee.
Chris Paganelli was one of the many people who attended the training. Here, he playfully hides from the camera.
Karin Torsiello and Angelique Walsh, both from the Secrets of Modern Parenting, pause for a picture together. Torsiello will be the presenter at the next United for Families training.
United for Families Grants and Training Manager Nicky Smith takes a picture with trainer Dr. Dennison Reed
From left, Betty Ann Baum-Hutton, Alisa Carter and Sally Savage.
The registration table stayed busy most of the morning, as this was one of the more popular trainings.
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United for Families News
- Want to zoom through the sky like Tom Cruise in Top Gun? Or hug Autobon curves at full speed in a brand new Porche? Want to relax above it all in a hot-air balloon?
These are some of the opportunities awaiting visitors to United for Families’ online auction, which begins October 1 at www.cmarket.com. The auction, which also includes works of art by the Florida Highwaymen and trips to exotic destinations, like Hawaii, the Bahamas and Cancun, is United for Families’ first foray into the cyber world of online auctioning.
Bidding will close online October 22 and then re-open October 24 during an on-site silent auction at the Fourth Annual Toyota of Stuart Le Bal Masque, at Willoughby Golf Club. Participation is simple. Those interested should log into www.cmarket.com then search available auctions by state. Click on the United for Families link, or find a direct link from the Le Bal Masque website at www.unitedforfamilies.org.
- Sherina Johnson, a dependency case manager in St. Lucie County, was awarded the United for Families Case Manager of the Quarter Award Sept. 3, 2009, during a community training about forensics interviewing.
Johnson, who has been a case manager for four years, was promoted to lead case manager in 2008.
In addition to a $250 bonus check and complimentary tickets to United for Families’ signature gala, John Pierson’s Toyota of Stuart Le Bal Masque, Johnson automatically will be entered into the Case Manager of Year Award contest. The winner of that award will receive an additional bonus during 2009 gala.
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Caregiver News
- United for Families received more than 200 free haircut vouchers for its participation in the 2009 Hair Cuttery Share-a-Haircut project. The vouchers are good for one child's haircut at any Hair Cuttery salon. They will be distributed at local caregiver support meetings and through caregiver mentors. For more information, call Lea Tate at 519-1700.
- Now that school is back in session, caregivers are encouraged to visit any of United for Families' clothing closets to supplement their children's wardrobes. Gently used clothing and an assortment of donations are available at the Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River service centers, while new school uniforms are available upon request. Okeechobee caregivers may contact My Aunt's House at (863) 634-2306 for an appointment. For more information, call Lea Tate at 519-1700.
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Community News
- The last day to submit nominations for United for Families’ Community Service Award to Stop the Tears is September 11. Nominations may come from anywhere throughout the four-county area. Nomination applications are available online at www.unitedforfamilies.org or by calling 398-2920 Ext. 298.
- United for Families will unveil a new program in October to honor the contributions volunteers make to our community. Each month, volunteers celebrating a birthday will be invited to United for Families for a special cake-cutting ceremony. For more information, call Christina Kaiser at 398-2920 Ext. 298.
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