2017 Power of the Purse Charity Event
Ciccarelli Advisory Services was honored to sponsor the Private Patron
Reception at the 2017 Power of the Purse gala luncheon on December 1.
Empowering Women through Community Philanthropy
Our sponsorship not only helped to make this wonderful event possible, but will also benefit a wide range of philanthropic initiatives throughout Collier County.
In particular, three $20,000 grants were presented at the event:
Salvation Army – Assisting those who are food insecure or struggling to afford housing.
Senior Friendship Health Center – Providing medical and dental support to elderly people in the community (particularly women).
Legal Aid – Offering pro-bono legal representation to those who cannot afford attorney fees.
A Spellbinding Message of Hope
The keynote speaker for the event, Ann Curry, delivered a dynamic address during the luncheon – incorporating her experiences reporting on tragedies through the world (particularly the Darfur region of Sudan, but also in the Congo and the former Yugoslav states) into a spellbinding message of hope.
Her key message: Even the most horrendous atrocities in the world are often overshadowed by courageous acts of compassion and empathy. Those who give selflessly of themselves serve as a beacon of hope to the world – reaffirming Ms. Curry’s core beliefs that humanity is inherently good and that we will always coalesce behind the best angels of our nature to counteract suffering, oppression and evil.
A Reception to Remember
Following the program, we transitioned to the Private Patron Reception (the portion of the event that was sponsored by CAS). We had the distinct opportunity to have our photos taken with Ann Curry and to interact with her for a brief time.
We were grateful for the opportunity to play a key role in this year’s Power of the Purse.
The event was a smashing success – and witnessing the positive reverberations of philanthropic action throughout our community was both inspirational and fulfilling.
