“Be a lighthouse in a child’s life”
Event Details
DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
TIME: 11am
LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón
ATTIRE: Luncheon attire
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Cherish the Children Luncheon
2025 Co-Chairs: Ashley Gerry and Laina Kennedy
Youth Haven’s annual Cherish the Children luncheon supports the abused, neglected, and homeless children and teens who have been removed from their homes due to traumatic situations and depend on Youth Haven for Home, Hope and Healing.
Cherish the Children features a keynote speaker and offers an engaging, enjoyable, and memorable program for donors, friends, and community partners alike.
David Ambroz
David Ambroz is an inspiring speaker dedicated to advocating for foster care, homeless youth, mental health, social justice and activism. His memoir, A Place Called Home, recounts his early life of poverty and homelessness, enduring abuse in foster care, and overcoming immense challenges. Despite these hardships, David earned a scholarship to Vassar College, graduated from UCLA School of Law, and co-founded FosterMore.org, which unites various industries to support foster children.
Thanks to Our 2024 Cherish the Children Sponsors
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Over 400 men and women joined us at the 2023 Cherish the Children luncheon raising over $500,000 to support the programs and services that create healthier outcomes for the children and teens who call Youth Haven home.
Providing Home, Hope and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida
Founded in 1972, Youth Haven was established to fulfill an immediate need for emergency shelter for children who had been removed suddenly from a traumatic home situation.