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JFCS of the Suncoast champions voices at annual fundraiser

"VOICES: The Stories of JFCS" was held on Dec. 4.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:29 a.m. December 5, 2022
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JFCS of the Suncoast shared a variety of stories and perspectives during its annual fundraiser on Dec. 4.

Hundreds of faithful supporters filled the Sarasota Yacht Club for an evening of fundraising, music and celebration. The annual fundraiser benefits the organization's mental health counseling and human services programs.  

Guests mingled during cocktail hour before settling down for a number of performances and displays of artistic talent from pianist Susan Hollins, the Rise Above Performing Arts show choir, cantor Riselle Bain, the a capella jazz vocal ensemble Jet Stream from Booker High School and more. 

The program included words from new JFCS president and CEO Helene Lotman as well as other board figures. 

Co-chairs Albert and Norma Cohen with Gigi and Ben Huberman
Co-chairs Albert and Norma Cohen with Gigi and Ben Huberman
Photo by Cliff Roles
Kameron Hodgens and president and CEO Helene Lotman
Kameron Hodgens and president and CEO Helene Lotman
Photo by Harry Sayer
Philip Tavill and Stan Rutstein
Philip Tavill and Stan Rutstein
Photo by Harry Sayer
Co-chairs Ben and Gigi Huberman
Co-chairs Ben and Gigi Huberman
Photo by Harry Sayer
Nelle Miller, Sam Stern and Roxanne Joffe
Nelle Miller, Sam Stern and Roxanne Joffe
Photo by Harry Sayer
Nancy Swart and Bunny Skirboll
Nancy Swart and Bunny Skirboll
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lance and Amy Huebner with Mike Roberts
Lance and Amy Huebner with Mike Roberts
Photo by Harry Sayer
David Shapiro with Jessica Rogers and Philip Tavill
David Shapiro with Jessica Rogers and Philip Tavill
Photo by Harry Sayer
Stacie Herrera, Diane Celeste and Cheryl Hamlin
Stacie Herrera, Diane Celeste and Cheryl Hamlin
Photo by Harry Sayer
Faith Goldman, Barry Shapiro and Jo Rutstein
Faith Goldman, Barry Shapiro and Jo Rutstein
Photo by Harry Sayer
Nancy Marker, Roxanne Joffe, Roxie Jerde and Kathie Roberts
Nancy Marker, Roxanne Joffe, Roxie Jerde and Kathie Roberts
Photo by Harry Sayer
Pam Baron, Keith Leahey and Jeanette Altman
Pam Baron, Keith Leahey and Jeanette Altman
Photo by Harry Sayer
Chris and Kurt Voelker
Chris and Kurt Voelker
Photo by Harry Sayer
Wendy Davis and Scott Stoothoff
Wendy Davis and Scott Stoothoff
Photo by Harry Sayer
Photo by Harry Sayer
Ken and Tewanda Waters
Ken and Tewanda Waters
Photo by Harry Sayer
Anna Alarcon, Elizabeth Cole, Ariyana Enis, Janira Arguez, Amelia Tapia and Alexander Zickafoose with Booker High's Jet Stream
Anna Alarcon, Elizabeth Cole, Ariyana Enis, Janira Arguez, Amelia Tapia and Alexander Zickafoose with Booker High's Jet Stream
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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