JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon

Jewish Family Children's Service hosts second annual Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon at The Francis.

  • By Berkley Mason
  • | 5:22 p.m. February 10, 2017
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The second annual Jewish Family and Children's Service Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon welcomed community leaders to Feb. 10 at The Francis. 

"It is important that we recognize all of our community leaders and partners, and to demonstrate that JFCS is inclusive," JFCS President and CEO Heidi Brown said. "We are here to support Newtown and all of our surrounding neighbors."

Emily and Cory Brinson
Emily and Cory Brinson
JFCS Board Chairman Steve Seidensticker and Sarasota Mayor Willie Charles Shaw
JFCS Board Chairman Steve Seidensticker and Sarasota Mayor Willie Charles Shaw
President of JFCS Heidi Brown and Sue Jacobson
President of JFCS Heidi Brown and Sue Jacobson
Sarasota County School Board Chairwoman Caroline Zucker and Jack Minge
Sarasota County School Board Chairwoman Caroline Zucker and Jack Minge
Marjorie Mann, speaker at the luncheon, Audrey Coleman, chair of event, and Rebekah Ronningen
Marjorie Mann, speaker at the luncheon, Audrey Coleman, chair of event, and Rebekah Ronningen
Sarasota' s Doc Werlin and Dean Miller, on the JFCS board
Sarasota' s Doc Werlin and Dean Miller, on the JFCS board
Leisha Miller and El McFarland
Leisha Miller and El McFarland
Sergeant Richie Schweiterman and Cindy Underwood
Sergeant Richie Schweiterman and Cindy Underwood
Ellen Seidensticker and Lou Wells
Ellen Seidensticker and Lou Wells
JFCS Board Chairman Steve Seidensticker and event Chairwoman Audrey Coleman speak to the audience at the Community Leaders Luncheon.
JFCS Board Chairman Steve Seidensticker and event Chairwoman Audrey Coleman speak to the audience at the Community Leaders Luncheon.
About 140 people enjoy a meal at The Francis in Sarasota during the
About 140 people enjoy a meal at The Francis in Sarasota during the "Bridging the Gap" event.

 

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