Vote For Your Favorite Dancer
You decide which community leader/dancer brings home the People’s Choice Trophy. Polls are now closed.
Your vote supports the mission — each dancer is an ambassador at New Beginnings’ Dancing Under the Stars Gala 2019.
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt
Urologist and Chief of Surgery,
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
“I’ve been a fan of the self-less work of New Beginnings and its founders since the moment I heard of their mission. Putting all personal insecurities away on the dance floor, I am hoping whatever I can make my feet and hands do provides a generation of security and comfort for those individuals and families supported by New Beginnings.”
Cynthia Schindele
Benefits Consultant,
Lockheed Martin
“As a 15-year breast cancer survivor, I understand the process of recovery. Critical illness, domestic abuse and/or addiction can result in homelessness. New Beginnings provides the critical anchor of a home for people struggling with recovery.”
Sarah Zaccaro
Office Manager “Extraordinaire,”
Arellano Realtor & Investments
“A very close family member that suffered many hardships, along with mental illness, found themselves out on the street and not knowing where to turn. They hid it as much as they could due to shame and embarrassment. We need to make it easy and welcoming, for those suffering, to speak up and get assistance. The New Beginnings program has given so many their confidence and independence back with such a sense of dignity.”
Ebo Entsuah
English as a Second Language Instructor,
Montverde Academy
“’Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.’ There are no truer words spoken when describing the good that New Beginnings of Central Florida brings to Central Florida. In a time where poverty and homelessness is starting to increase, I am thankful for organizations like New Beginnings which allow people to have another chance at a better life.”
Jeff Powell, A.I.A.
Architect,
Powell Studio Architecture
“I have personally witnessed through the Woodwinds project, how impactful the mission of New Beginnings is to our community, and how the lives of those they touch can be changed through compassion, dignity, and respect.”
Merideth Nagel, Esq.
Merideth Nagel, P.A. and Concierge Title
“When I began working on a food-truck delivering meals to the homeless, I began to form relationships with the homeless – face to face and name to name. I now understand how complicated the cycle of poverty and homelessness is, and the numbers of children and animals impacted by this problem. I am a fierce advocate for the homeless community, which I consider my friends. The homeless are not a “they,” the homeless are “us” – and we have a responsibility to help them as much as possible.”
For more information or to become a sponsor visit www.nbcfl.org/gala or
contact: Shannon Herrera • [email protected]
All proceeds to benefit New Beginnings of Central Florida.