BeyondMe's Launch Party fills to full capacity

The launch party was hosted July 17 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 12:23 p.m. July 17, 2018
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Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast launched their newest endeavor, BeyondMe, A Platform for Good, July 17 at Michael's Wine Cellar. 

BeyondMe is a society for young professionals to get started in philanthropy without taking out their checkbooks. The society is partnering with local organizations such as Selah Freedom and the Patterson Foundation to create volunteer opportunities for the young philanthropists. 

The launch party brought 200 young professionals together to learn about the new organization and celebrate its new beginnings.

Co-Chairwomen Carly Evans and Laura McMamus-Mesia
Co-Chairwomen Carly Evans and Laura McMamus-Mesia
The BeyondMe Committee
The BeyondMe Committee
Kendra Gemma and Jennie Baumberger
Kendra Gemma and Jennie Baumberger
Chelsea Walker and Karla Torres
Chelsea Walker and Karla Torres
Sarah Glendening, Elodie Brisset and Jen King
Sarah Glendening, Elodie Brisset and Jen King
Jillian Johnson and Logan Johnson
Jillian Johnson and Logan Johnson
Christen Cowan, Jill French and Ashley Light
Christen Cowan, Jill French and Ashley Light
Dan Starstecki and Mya Widmeyer
Dan Starstecki and Mya Widmeyer
Taryn McGannon, Carly Evans and Alysha Shelby
Taryn McGannon, Carly Evans and Alysha Shelby
BeyondMe, A Platform for Good, was developed by JFCS.
BeyondMe, A Platform for Good, was developed by JFCS.
Laura McMamus-Mesia welcomes guests to the launch party.
Laura McMamus-Mesia welcomes guests to the launch party.
Branan Jacobs talks about BeyondMe's partner, The Patterson Foundation.
Branan Jacobs talks about BeyondMe's partner, The Patterson Foundation.
Brian Mariash plays guitar.
Brian Mariash plays guitar.
Bart Lowther sings for the crowd.
Bart Lowther sings for the crowd.
Simon Maciaszek and Paige Diemer
Simon Maciaszek and Paige Diemer
Justin Taylor, Christopher Sloan, Megan Bobay and Jennifer Whitenight
Justin Taylor, Christopher Sloan, Megan Bobay and Jennifer Whitenight
Chris Staine and Breanca Niski
Chris Staine and Breanca Niski
Tomeika Koski, Courtney Smith, Tianna Boswell, Samantha Gohler, Rochelle Nigri, Christen Cowan, Gina Beckum and LaTora Carruth
Tomeika Koski, Courtney Smith, Tianna Boswell, Samantha Gohler, Rochelle Nigri, Christen Cowan, Gina Beckum and LaTora Carruth
Attendees filled out a sticky note with what they think philanthropy means.
Attendees filled out a sticky note with what they think philanthropy means.

 

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