BRIDGING HOPE AT THE AMERICAS COLLECTION ART GALLERY
What a night! Bridging Hope at The Americas Collection Art Gallery highlighted a community committed to supporting local youth and families.
The evening featured inspiring artwork and meaningful moments, made possible by the generosity of the Americas Collection team (@americascollection ). Special thanks to Director and Chief Curator Silvia Ortiz for hosting and donating a piece from the gallery’s collection for auction. Guests bid on original pieces, including a joyful work by Vic Garcia (@vicgarcia) with special meaning to LSF Miami Bridge. Thank you to our LSF leadership, LSF Miami Bridge advisory board, staff, community partners and friends for their support, and to Daniela Deas, a former youth in our care, now a nonprofit leader and founder of Survivors Hope, for sharing her story. For more than 50 years, the Bridge has served as a trusted emergency home for youth ages 10–17 in Miami-Dade. From in-shelter counseling to reunification services, the organization supports children and families in crisis. Learn more or get involved at miamibridge.org. #miamibridge #lsf #community #miami #nonprofit
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