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Special Events

Landscaping Day in the Roads
March 31, 2007

On March 31, 2007, a complete landscape makeover took place at our Roads property. Joyce Meyers, one of our Board members, spearheaded an amazing volunteer project with friends and colleagues from St. Philip’s Church and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Droves of volunteers spent the day beautifying the property by planting trees, plants and flowers, and cleaning and screening the backyard patio. The makeover was completed on Saturday May 5th when volunteers erected a beautiful, shaded canopy and delivered new patio furniture.

Casa Valentina Grand Opening
February 24, 2007

Hundreds of Casa Valentina supporters, including dignitaries, donors, sponsors, volunteers, families, children and even a few dogs, attended Casa Valentina’s Grand Opening on February 24, 2007. The Saturday afternoon backyard barbeque, held at our Coconut Grove property, celebrated the launch of our affordable housing and support services program for young women who age out of foster care.

BellSouth Gives Casa Valentina an "Extreme Makeover"
September 13, 2006

An "Extreme Makeover" took place at our newly purchased apartment building in Coconut Grove on September 13, 2006 when nearly 100 BellSouth employee volunteers tackled several restoration projects to kick off their 2006 United Way/Hands on Miami campaign to help others. From sunrise to sunset, volunteers undertook countless tasks, including painting the building, landscaping the front and back yards, installing a fountain and wiring the building for phone and Internet services.

Casa Valentina Cocktail Reception to Celebrate Generosity
February 23, 2006

“Home sweet home” was on everyone’s mind at Casa Valentina’s February 23rd cocktail reception sponsored by Gibraltar Bank. More than 100 Casa Valentina supporters attended the cocktail reception and enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks under the clear night sky on Gibraltar Bank’s outdoor terrace. At the party, Honorary Chairs Ellen Catsman Freidin and Julie Catsman Simon presented highlights of Casa Valentina’s extraordinary first year. Event Chairs Hollie Altman, Kadie Black and Kimberly Feinberg mingled with guests, and the Casa Valentina Leadership Team – Sharon Langer, Marcia Reisman, Susan Lampen, Lisa Schejola Akin, Sharon Gurman Socol and Claudia Kitchens – gave thanks and encouraged continued support for the housing project.

The Vagina Monologues Benefit for Casa Valentina
November 21, 2005

On November, 21 2005, Casa Valentina produced an exclusive benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The sold-out performance was attended by more than 1,600 and was performed by a local cast of notable South Floridians, including Patricia Ireland, former president of the National Organization for Women; model Hunter Reno, Haitian-American activist Marleine Bastien; Tracy Wilson Mourning, broadcast journalist and founder of Honey Shine Mentoring Program; Commissioners Sally Heyman and Katie Sorenson; The Honorable Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall; Senator Nan Rich; and the Miami Bombshells. Not only did the event bring attention to the crisis of our community’s most at-risk girls, but it also raised an astounding $165,000. Click here to download a press release on The Vagina Monologues Benefit For Casa Valentina.