• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Selah Freedom's 'Next Level Gratitude' event celebrates donors

The evening event was hosted July 17 at a private residence.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:53 p.m. July 17, 2019
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Selah Freedom celebrated longtime supporters and new additions alike at its Next Level Gratitude event July 17. 

The celebration — held at a private residence overlooking the water — had Selah Freedom's top donors being recognized for their support of the nonprofit's mission to end sex trafficking. Guests snacked on light refreshments and mingled before hearing words from President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good. Art Wood, Selah Freedom's new Board Chair, took some time to address the gathered crowd about how excited he was to be part of the organization's mission as well. 

The evening concluded with words of appreciation from Kimberly Weller, a survivor graduate of the Selah Freedom program and the organization's first graduate mentor. 

Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood, Susan Kasow,  President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good, Alan Kasow and Dr. Jason Quintal
Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood, Susan Kasow, President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good, Alan Kasow and Dr. Jason Quintal
Alan and Susan Kasow
Alan and Susan Kasow
President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good surprised Elizabeth Moore with a birthday cake.
President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good surprised Elizabeth Moore with a birthday cake.
Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood spoke to the crowd.
Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood spoke to the crowd.
President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Laurie Swink
President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Laurie Swink
Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, Tess Luli and Assistant State Attorney Craig Schaeffer
Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, Tess Luli and Assistant State Attorney Craig Schaeffer
Dianne Jacob and Julia Gorzka Freeman
Dianne Jacob and Julia Gorzka Freeman
Selah Freedom Survivor Graduate Kimberly Weller told her story to the audience.
Selah Freedom Survivor Graduate Kimberly Weller told her story to the audience.
Lee and Jan Peakes with Brad Good
Lee and Jan Peakes with Brad Good
Jean Georgiades, President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Richard Georgiades
Jean Georgiades, President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Richard Georgiades
Tess Luli and Deputy Chief Pat Robinson
Tess Luli and Deputy Chief Pat Robinson
Christina and Robert Leider with Laurie Swink
Christina and Robert Leider with Laurie Swink
Laurin Ripley with Dan and Fern Buchler
Laurin Ripley with Dan and Fern Buchler
Donna Koffman with Valerie and Gary Tibbetts
Donna Koffman with Valerie and Gary Tibbetts
President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good presented photographer Cliff Roles with an award thanking him for his work.
President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good presented photographer Cliff Roles with an award thanking him for his work.
President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Kimberly Weller
President and CEO of Selah Freedom Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Kimberly Weller
Craig Schaeffer and Laurie Swink
Craig Schaeffer and Laurie Swink
Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman,  President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Brad Good
Chairman of the Board for Selah Freedom Art Wood, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman, President and CEO of Selah Freedom  Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good and Brad Good
Leslie Hazlett, Victoria Jordan and Sarah Swasey
Leslie Hazlett, Victoria Jordan and Sarah Swasey
Vanessa Quintall and Donna Koffman
Vanessa Quintall and Donna Koffman
Tammy Karp, Vanessa Morris and Sarah Karp
Tammy Karp, Vanessa Morris and Sarah Karp
Julia Gorzka Freeman and Kathryn Howell
Julia Gorzka Freeman and Kathryn Howell
Tess Luli and Judge Susan Malucci
Tess Luli and Judge Susan Malucci
Sarah Pretorious and Vanessa Morris.
Sarah Pretorious and Vanessa Morris.

 

Latest News

Corinne Arriaga (left) has been promoted to the city's chief transportation planner and Alvimarie Corales to capital projects manager.
  • April 3, 2026
City transportation team members promoted to new roles
Karie Friling meets with Sarasota community members during the open house portion of the immersive two-day interview process with four other finalists for the city manager position.
  • April 2, 2026
New city manager finds dream job at Sarasota City Hall
Landscaping projects such as the one proposed for South River Road SR 777) in Venice by the state transportation department are accounted for in the state budget. But upkeep is almost always a county responsibility, something Sarasota officials are concerned about.
  • April 2, 2026
Costs connected to roadway landscaping concern county
Irrigation regulations have been increased as the region continues to see impacts from an extended drought.
  • April 2, 2026
Watering restrictions increase as drought extends

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

The co-chairs are Darci Jacob (ninth year), Vickie Smith (fourth year) and Carolyn Castro (first year).
  • March 28, 2026
SPARCC Runway 2026 reassembles a kaleidoscope of lives and fashion
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley with panelists Dr. Kelly Hamel, Dr. Sarah Kimball and Dr. Angela Boldo
  • March 28, 2026
Women & Medicine educates guests on women's health
Drayton Saunders acceps a Champion For Children award for MSC Foundation and President and CEO of Safe Children Coalition Brena Slater
  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
Terri King, Rocky and Liza Pappas
  • March 23, 2026
USF enjoys picture-perfect day for Brunch on the Bay
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
  • March 23, 2026
ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso
Katherine Ceaser, Lydia Chapdelain and Jessica Armstrong
  • March 22, 2026
Art Center Sarasota brings Beaux Arts Ball back to celebrate centennial

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now