The Child Protection Center hosted its annual Pillar of Hope tasting and awareness event.
By
Anna Brugmann
| 10:15 a.m. November 3, 2017
Sarasota
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The Child Protection Center invited community members to be its guests on Nov. 2 for its annual Pillar of Hope tasting and awareness event.
The atmosphere was light outside the center. After enjoying dishes from local vendors and live music, guests headed inside to learn about CPC's services.
"This is when we get to introduce a bunch of new people and new friends to Child Protection Center," Executive Director Douglas Staley told eventgoers. "When you see what happens inside you'll be motivated to become more involved and see what you can do to make a difference."
Claudia Hanley, Sue DeBauche, Helmine Junger and Norma DeLuccia
Jenna Carver, Jag Grewal and Sandy Keenan
Dan Starostecki, Brian Mariash, Donna Koffman, Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Roberto Villanueva
Bill Kish and Sue Ullum
Mike Yugovich, Linda Nowak and EJ Ledesma
Al and Diana Pinto and Sandy Flowers
Laurin Ripley and Robyn Schmidt
Sharon Bickell and Joe Schafer
Madeline Brogan and Kimberly Koen
Laura and Gabi DeLeo and Paula Ippolito
Sunflowers were used as centerpieces for the event.
Samples from Bravo Coastal Bar and Kitchen sit on a platter during the annual Pillar of Hope event. Guests sampled dishes from local vendors before taking a tour of the Child Protection Center.
Patti Tebo and Wesley Townsend
Berni Volkmann, Denise Kassal and Steven Husak
CPC Executive Director Douglas Staley with Alisa and Roger Pettingell