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| Funds raised by PEARR go to Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., the only state certified, nationally accredited, full-service domestic violence center in the county. Women In Distress provides victims of domestic abuse with a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, and educational programs. |
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
At its recent "Strength in Humanity" Art & Poetry Night, PEARR presented a check to Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. for $15,000. The check, presented to Women In Distress’ new President and CEO Mary Riedel, was double the amount raised by PEARR in its inaugural year.
PEARR, Professionals Educating and Advocating Respect in Relationships, is an auxiliary of Women In Distress that was formed in 2006.
The money was raised over the past 12 months from the nonprofit organization’s various social events, such as: the rock ’n’ roll Summer Bash at Pompano Citi Centre; a happy hour networking gathering at Café Pisa in Fort Lauderdale; CDM’s second annual golf tournament that benefitted PEARR; an art, wine and cheese social at St. Lawrence Gallery in Fort Lauderdale; and PEARR’s signature fundraiser, the holidays-themed Live Boldly Art Show and Silent Auction.
Additional funds were also raised for Women In Distress from donations and a raffle of artwork at “Strength in Humanity,” held on June 12 at Art & Design, in Fort Lauderdale.
Dozens of arts-loving PEARR members and friends in attendance were treated to live music and a dance expression performance by Melinda Freiman.
The evening’s dynamic and thought-provoking poets were: Gene Martignetti, Roberta Burke, Roselande “Madis” Geffrard, Kathy “Zora McQueen” King, Timothy “Mr. Whispers” Proctor, Margarita Alarcon, Krystle Miller, and Write Side Poets ─ Jasmine “Sweet Venom” Bailey, Cierra “Soul Fiya” Robinson, Diego “El Nino” Masquera and Yveka Pierre.
As with all of PEARR’s events, funds raised will go to Women In Distress, Broward County’s only state-certified, nationally accredited, full-service domestic violence program.
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