May 2020

Newsletter Archive

I MISS EVERYONE SO MUCH!

MAY ANGEL MEETING CANCELLED

Pasadena Community Church Still Closed to Meetings

I was really looking forward to seeing all of my special Angels at our May Meeting, but things are still not quite back to normal! It looks like June and July will be more of the same. According to our contact at the Pasadena Community Church, when they do re-open we can only host 10 people… I am pretty sad, but know there is a rainbow in sight as we move forward to the Fall and our AMAZING BLUE RIBBON GALA which is rescheduled to Saturday, September 19th 2020. Details below.

For now our plan is to hopefully meet in August at our regular meeting place which we are hoping will be filled with our Angels. We will keep you posted as we move closer so make sure you keep an eye out for my news updates!

JUST HANG IN THERE!

To all of our Angels who are making a difference in the lives of children and families, to our Community Partners who are working tireless hours to help the children and families in need, to all of our friends and family members who are struggling through this difficult and trying time and to the many individuals who are suffering through the virus, our prayers and thoughts are with each of you!

NEVER lose sight of HOPE, hold on to your FAITH, and know that WE are all in this TOGETHER! God never puts more on our plate than we can handle and there will be brighter days ahead of us. WE all need to pull together as ONE and find PEACE and HARMONY in our days ahead!

We will ALL get through this difficult and trying time and be stronger as we move forward. Remember, whenever life gives you lemons, it is up to us to make lemonade!

Purchase Your Ticket

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY.

Our Annual Blue Ribbon Gala is our only event that raises awareness in our community as to what we do for the children and families we assist 24/7 who are victims of abuse and neglect. This year will be a CELEBRATION in our ability to get through the tough times and soar like an eagle! We are all stronger and better as a result of what we have endured over the last several months. This year’s Gala will be special for so many reasons, so PLEASE Join us for a spectacular evening…

BRG Invitation
BRG Sponsorship Form
BRG Donation Form

Angels Against Abuse Gives HOPE,
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow….

SHARE SOME NEWS!

We would love to share some good news to our Angels, Friends and Families that receive this newsletter. During these times of uncertainty, fear and frustrations, good news gives us Hope and something to brighten our days. We know there is some amazing work being done by so many individuals and agencies in our community so please share your stories so we can pass them on to others. Please email Sandy Kearney at [email protected] and we will make sure your stories are shared in our next newsletter.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
(MAYBE)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RSVP
(we have to set up the room so we do need a headcount)

8:30 am to 9:30 am

Pasadena Community Church, Life Enrichment Center
227 70th Street South, St Petersburg, FL

PLEASE click on all the buttons provided in this Newsletter.
There is a lot of information we are providing

NO SPEAKER AT THIS MEETING, JUST A CELEBRATION OF BEING TOGETHER

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 2020 ANGEL MEETING

BLUE RIBBON GALA FINAL TOUCHES

Guest Speaker – The Kidz Club, Angie Pineda

The Kidz Club has some new and exciting things coming to their Center in 2020 that they would like to share with our community as well as their community partners. A representative from Banyan Pediatrics would like to come and speak to our group. The Kidz Club would like to provide breakfast for the Angels as well. Lots of love to our Angel Family!!!!!!!!

Angie Pineda
Community Relations Coordinator
The Kidz Club
850-3rd Avenue South, Suite C
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Cell: 727-317-7069
Center: 727-821-KIDZ (5439)
Fax: 727-821-9459
[email protected]
www.thekidzclub.com

Please RSVP to Sandy Kearney by April 14th, 2020

PLEASE START WRITING YOUR REVIEWS FOR 2020! EVERY REVIEW MAKES A DIFFERENCE. WE COUNT ON YOU TO KEEP OUR TOP RATING STATUS!

PLEASE PLEASE WRITE A REVIEW

THANK YOU ANGELS FOR WRITING YOUR REVIEWS!
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR TO GET THOSE REVIEWS IN. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT SO PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND WRITE A REVIEW TO LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOUR WORDS SPEAK VOLUMES IN THE COMMUNITY!

PLEASE CLICK ON THE BUTTONS FOR EACH OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS GOING ON IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ARE PART OF ANGELS AGAINST ABUSE, INC. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND [email protected]

We Need Volunteers for these Events - Please Contact Sandy Kearney

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

We are looking for volunteers for all of our upcoming events. Please contact Sandy Kearney by clicking on the above link and let us know which of our upcoming events you are available to help volunteer. Please remember that all of these events benefit the Angels and your support will make a difference. Thank you for your support!

Membership Application

When it comes to helping others, there are no little things…the accumulation of a lot of little things isn’t little…it takes each of us to make a difference for all of us…none of us can do everything at one, but all of us can do something at once…one person can make a difference, and every person must try…

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Let’s Get to Work

Let’s Get to Work

We are looking for volunteers for all of our upcoming events. Please contact Sandy Kearney by clicking on the above link and let us know which of our upcoming events you are available to help volunteer. Please remember that all of these events benefit the Angels and your support will make a difference. Thank you for your support!

August 11th 2020 – 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Angel Meeting – PCC Life Enrichment Center
227 70th Street South St Petersburg
(IT’S A MAYBE)

August 22nd 2020 – 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
8th Annual Kind Mouse Mousequerade
The Kapok Tree
923 N. McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL

September 8th 2020 – 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Angel Meeting – PCC Life Enrichment Center
227 70th Street South St Petersburg

September 19th 2020 – 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ANNUAL BLUE RIBBON GALA
ST PETE YACHT CLUB

Summer Break
June, July & August

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Thank YOU from the Bottom of our Hearts…

Thank YOU from the Bottom of our Hearts…

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Dear St Pete Glitter Queens,

During this time of uncertainty and difficult times, whenever a kind gesture
comes your way to lift your spirits, it gives you HOPE for another day! That is
what the St Pete Glitter Queens did for the Angels. There are so many children
and families in our community that are in desperate need of everything, and it
is difficult to get to them all, but thanks to your kindness to make a donation to
the Angels, we can do so much more! Every dollar makes a difference in the lives
of our most vulnerable children, those that are victims of abuse and neglect. Your
donation of $1000 will touch so many lives and make such a difference. Now it is
even more frustrating to think that they are not being properly monitored and
there is abuse going on behind closed doors. My heart breaks every day at the
thought of the damage these children are facing.

Each of you have made such a difference in our lives over the past years with
your generous hearts and we are so grateful for all you do. The St Pete Glitter
Queens is such an amazing group of women with such giving hearts. Thank you
for your support, your generosity and more importantly, your ability to give
Hope for a better tomorrow to so many.

God Bless and stay safe.
Sandra Lee Kearny, Founder
Angels Against Abuse Inc

I never thought having a bus pass would be a big deal. Taking the bus shouldn’t be a big deal right. Well when you’re trying to go to school and work it helps to have that pass that allows you to ride for free. I thank Ready for Life for providing myself and are youth with the ability to get to point “A” to point “B”. if I didn’t have transportation or had to dig into my pockets all the time for uber I wouldn’t be anywhere. The Bus passes have been an amazing commodity a necessity at times.

Sincerely yours,
Sa’Quan Ward

Words cant describe how much the the Upass program has helped me! Last year I remember feeling stuck and hopeless because I couldn’t obtain employment but the root of not obtaining a job was not having a way to get there. I was facing many struggles like not having transportation, not having a job and not having daycare to keep a job. I couldn’t have have one without the other. Once I heard that the bus pass program was put in place at Ready for life it was a relief! I was able to at least get around to job hunt once I secured daycare. I got a job within a month and have been working ever since. The bus pass gives me a piece of mind and allows me to be more independent and responsible. I’m on the bus from sun up to sun down in order to get my daughter to daycare and then to work. I have been able to keep my job longer than I normally would if I didn’t have reliable transportation. Also my daughter was sick on a few ocassions and If it wasn’t for the bus pass Im not sure how quick I would have been able to get her to the emergency room twice in 3 days. The burden of not having a way to get around has been lifted off of my shoulders! I’m so grateful and thank you.

Anna- Marie Viccia