The Florida Center Raises $400,000 at 36th Annual Winter Gala

The Giving Coast

More than 270 guests packed Michael’s on East on December 1 for the sold-out event, which featured an inspirational speech from a family whose lives were transformed through The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s programs. The funds raised, which includes a $100,000 challenge grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, will help support the Florida Center’s celebrated initiatives.

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