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City of the A.N.G.E.L.S. Sponsor Rock the Yacht Club Fund
Raiser
By Artisha S. Lawson
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
The Toledo Yacht Club was filled with over 250 individuals
on Friday, May 2, 2014 for first annual the City of
A.N.G.E.L.S. fund raiser. Guests enjoyed a silent auction,
refreshments and live entertainment. Proceeds from the event
will benefit future charitable events sponsored by the
organization.
“We have been doing this for over 18 years, but this is our
first major fund raiser,” said Lisa Canales, founder and
co-director. “This is really about neighbors helping
neighbors. It allows us to provide a larger opportunity for
the community. It’s exciting because this event is standing
room only. I praise God, because it’s all him. It was my
promise, but he allowed people in my life to help tonight.”
Eighteen years ago, a grateful mother’s promise was the
cornerstone for a charity called A.N.G.E.L.S. Outreach or
Area Neighbors Getting Evolved Lovingly and Spiritually.
Currently, the organization provides assistance to area
families during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Canales,
along with daughter and co-director, AngelMia Flores, work
in collaboration with businesses and organizations which
inspired the fund raiser’s name, City of A.N.G.E.L.S.
“The family and the volunteers receive a blessing. We
respect the families, because we don’t ask them to stand in
line. When you have to ask for a donation, that’s already a
difficult situation. We hand deliver all baskets to the
families. They receive everything necessary for an Easter
day meal,” shared Canales.
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