Laurie Jennings
Encounters w/ St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital — July 2026
For more than 20 years, the South Florida community has demonstrated unwavering support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, reaching a historic high when this year’s FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala raised $1.7 million, the first time this event has surpassed $1 million. — Photos by Elda Leon
Encounters w/ Chapman Partnership — July 2026
A sea of high heels stepped out in support of a powerful cause at the Chapman Partnership for their legendary luncheon “Take A Walk In Her Shoes.” The annual event brings together community leaders and philanthropists for an afternoon of raising awareness and critical funds for women and families experiencing homelessness. — Photos by World Red Eye
Encounters w/ Chapman Partnership — December 2025
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Illuminations Gala, Chapman Partnership welcomed guests for an evening of dining, dancing and entertainment, raising over $750,000 to provide life-changing, wrap-around comprehensive programs and services toward overcoming homelessness.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children — December 2025
Nearly 500 superheroes assembled for a day filled with impact, inspiration, and heart to benefit Voices For Children during their 29th Annual Be A Hero Luncheon at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel on Halloween.
Encounters w/ Chapman Partnership — February 2024
Continuing on their mission to empower the homeless and celebrate the contributions of community heroes making an impact, the Illuminations Gala at JW Marriott Marquis Miami welcomed guests to an enchanted evening of a million dreams. — Photos by Magnate Photography
Encounters w/ Jackson Health Foundation — February 2024
Jackson Health Foundation’s Guardian Angels hosted their 24th Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon & Fashion Show in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, welcoming more than 500 philanthropists and community leaders to The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne to benefit Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. — Photos c/o Jackson Health Foundation
Encounters w/ Voices For Children — December 2023
The 27th Anniversary “Be A Voice” Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables helped guests tap into their inner superhero by raising funds for Voices For Children to benefit foster care youth in Miami-Dade County. — Photos by Magnate Photography
Encounters w/ Miami Women Who Rock — July 2023
The Fifty Shades of Pink Rockstar Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show at JW Marriott Brickell hosted by Miami Women Who Rock brought a chic Parisian theme to The Magic City to benefit the Pink Luminous Advocacy Project. — Photos by Magnate Photography
Encounters w/ Jackson Health Foundation — July 2023
The 2023 Golden Angels Gala at Soho Studios in Wynwood was a glamours affair bringing together community leaders, corporate partners and philanthropists to support the life-changing efforts of Jackson Health Foundation.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children Foundation — December 2019
Voices For Children Foundation hosted its 25th
Anniversary Be A Voice Luncheon at Jungle Island, inviting
hundreds of supporters and community leaders to honor
those who have made a difference in the lives of abused
children.
Encounters w/ Nicklaus Children’s Hospital — December 2018
Philanthropists celebrated the 12th Annual Diamond Ball at
the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. More than $1 million was
raised for the families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children — December 2017
Voices For Children along with presenting sponsor Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson P.A., served as hosts to approximately 300 attorneys, judges, elected officials, community leaders, volunteers and supporters at the 23rd Annual “Be A Voice Luncheon” at Coral Gables Country Club.
Encounters w/ Be A Voice Luncheon — December 2016
The 22nd Annual Be A Voice Luncheon encouraged guests to “Transform, Inspire & Love” during the special gathering at Coral Gables Country Club.
Encounters w/ United Way — September 2016
United Way hosted their 2016 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Awards Ceremony at Jungle Island where 4 community leaders and an outstanding student were honored.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children Foundation — December 2015
Voices For Children Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting foster children in Miami, recently hosted the 21st Annual “Be A Voice” awards at Jungle Island, yielding donations and awareness for the cause.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children — December 2014
Voices For Children’s annual “Be A Voice” awards luncheon honored key philanthropists and raised more than $150,000 for the cause.
Encounters w/ Voices For Children Foundation Inc — November 2013
Voices For Children Foundation Inc. hosted the “Be A Voice Awards Luncheon” with the goal of raising money to benefit foster children in Miami-Dade County.