Brehon Institute for Family Services, INC

What:

"The best is blue" at the Blue Ribbon Charity Ball! Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of dancing with a live band, entertainment and a live and silent auction. The Ball is filled with a variety of "blue" activities including the Best Dressed in Blue Contest. The event also serves as an opportunity to unveil the fifth edition of Brehon's Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar.

When:

April 9, 2010, 8:00 p.m

Where:

Antique Auto Museum

Who:

All proceeds benefit Brehon Institute for Family Services, Inc.
A local non-profit organization, the mission of Brehon is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing services that promote healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Brehon Institute provides the following services and resources:

Healthy Families Gadsden & Healthy Families Leon - a community based, voluntary program designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and other poor childhood outcomes.

Brehon House - provides temporary shelter and security for homeless pregnant women and their infants in the North Florida area.

Project S.A.F.E - an in home visiting program designed to help at-risk pregnant women and their families with children under age two, by providing weekly case management and parent education.

History:

2009 Attendance: Over 300; 107 cash and in-kind sponsors; raised $50,609
Major Media Sponsors: ABC 27 and Kidd Group

2008 Attendance: Over 300; over 50 cash and in-kind sponsors; raised over $43,000
Major Media Sponsors: ABC 27 and Cumulus Media