December 2021


2021 HAS BEEN AN AMAZING YEAR FOR THE ANGELS
On behalf of the Angels, we want to wish each of our Readers, Donors, Friends and Angels a wonderful and blessed Christmas. In spite of all the challenges that have come our way the last few years, we have continued to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we advocate for. We have given hope to so many and made their days better days thanks to the generous hearts of so many individuals and organizations in our community. We have been blessed and we are truly grateful to be able to accomplish our mission thanks to our donors. Every day that ends, we have touched a life or lives and we are so proud. BUT, none of this is possible without each of YOU!
From the bottom of our hearts – Thank You
Sandra Kearney, President and the Angels


THE ANGELS MAKE MAGIC EVERYWHERE THEY GO
ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF THE YEAR!
250 KIDS, ALL AGES, ALL SIZES WILL BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS THIS YEAR
The Angels made magic again for our Christmas Giving Program! Over 250 children will wake up Christmas Morning with a smile on their face thanks to our amazing individuals with generous hearts. We are so blessed to have been able to adopt so many children and the number keeps growing. By the time our Christmas Celebration ends, we will be over 300! Our community partners are so grateful and you will be hearing from them in person if you attend our Christmas Giving Annual Celebration. Sign up now! We call this event our Goosebump Morning.
Directions for Living, (April Lott)
Friends of the Children (Byron Presley)
Guardian ad Litem and the (Erin Authier)
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (Kelly Johnson)
See Details below for the date, place and time of our celebration


PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR’
CHRISTMAS GIVING CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 15th 2021 8:30 am will be our gift exchange for our Christmas Giving Celebration. We will be at Pasadena Community Church, Life Enrichment Center (Gym), 227 70th Street South, St Petersburg. Please make your reservation early since we have limited seating. We will also be providing a snack box that you can eat during the program or take with you. Please RSVP Sandy Kearney, [email protected] at your earliest convenience to make your reservation. You won’t want to miss hearing from our Community Partners what Christmas means to these children who are either in foster care, or homeless living in hotel rooms. It is a day to BELIEVE IN MAGIC…

OUR FRIEND WINTER HAS PASSED AND LEFT US WITH HEAVY HEARTS
Earlier this month, our amazing friend Winter passed away. She was not only an amazing animal that touched the lives of millions of children and adults around the globe during her 16 years at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, but she had a profound effect in our own community. Winter gave HOPE to the thousands of children who walked through the doors of our Angel Visitation Center where every wall sent a loud message to
NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER LOSE HOPE, AND BELIEVE THAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!
She was living proof of overcoming the many challenges she dealt with in her 16 years. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who was so loved, but her legacy will live in each of our hearts forever. God speed our friend. Thank you for all the lives you touched and the strength you gave to so many. We will miss you but carry you in our hearts forever.
Angels Against Abuse

YOU TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY AROUND THE WORLD
THANK YOU WINTER



STAY TUNED FOR SOME EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN 2022
The Angels have a couple of new events coming your way in 2022 that we are pretty excited about. Read on to hear more about them!


APRIL 23RD 2022
ANGEL BRUNCH BUNCH
ST PETE YACHT CLUB, WATERFRONT ROOM
11:00 AM – 2:00 pm
The Angels are planning an exciting event for ladies only! Sorry guys, this event is all about girls! We will have a fashion show from JoJo’s Boutique, St Pete Beach, we will have raffle prizes, games, make-overs and auction items. The St Pete Glitter Queens will be inducted in the Archangel Hall of Fame for all they have done for the Angels. We are very excited to honor them at this first-time event! Since this is our first event, we are limiting our attendance so get your reservation in early.
This is all we have to report in this Newsletter, so stay tuned for further details. It is still in the making, but we wanted to give you a little peek of what’s around the corner in the Spring of 2022.

OUR ANNUAL BLUE RIBBON GALA
OCTOBER 28TH 2022
ST PETE YACHT CLUB
A HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
We will have great music, food, entertainment, but most of all you, will still know why the Angels do what they do in our community. Start thinking of your costumes now, as this will be a fun twist on our annual Blue Ribbon Gala that you will not want to miss!



THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THE ANGELS
Al & Susan Bennati
Alexandra Bryant
Alina Linthicum
Allen & Sarah Keesler
Allen, Johanna
Amanda Meland
Angels Against Abuse, Inc
Aviation Academy
Bailey’s Medical Equipment
Becky Hudson
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Blakemore & Satori Kearney
Brad & Kathy Ball
BrewHaHa
Bridgepoint Church
Brittany Mills
Career Now Brands
Career Path Training/Roadmaster Driving School
Clearwater Barre
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Corey Heilman
Creative Outdoor Advertising
Curativa Bay Corporation
CyberGrants, LLC
Cynthia Fabrizzi
David Herman, Trustee White Family Foundation
David & Joanne Yates
Dawn Rush
Dayton Foundation
Deep Glow
Derby Lanes
Diana & Kerry Helinger
Dillards Tyrone
Donald & Holli Hudson
Douglas Bauer
Duke Energy
Ella Reams
Evan Rosich
First Home Bank
Florida Graphics
Flora and Mike Corrigan
Fostering Hope of Florida
Heather Yung
Helen & Rudy Consoni
J Larsen & Associates CPA
James & Kriste Helinger
Jason & Amanda Meland
Jason & Christi Strauss
Joan Carmody
John & Sandy Kearney
John & Karen Kearney
John Weir
Just Give – Great Non-Profits
Karen Faller
Ken & Maureen Heretick
Kim & Richard Bauer
Kristen Davis
Linda Connors
Mark & Jessica Young
Matt & Valerie DiGennaro
Nature’s Food Patch
Neil & Cindy Campbell
Network for Good
Nick & Kay Catizone
Nicole & Tony Spinelli
Nicole Day
Nigella Industries
Nives Plavizanic
Patricia Calhoun
Paul Mathis
Paula & Charles Park
Pinellas Realtor Organization
Richard Kitchell DDO
Rebecca Anderson
Sheryl Rice
Socius Family Foundation
St Pete Glitter Queens
Susan Proctor
Tara Dudley
Target
Ten Pins Bowling Alley
Timothy Thomas & Jill Griffith
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Broadrick Family Foundation
The Kind Mouse
The Milkey Foundation
The Speer Foundation
The White Family Foundation
TIGNA Grant
TisBest Philanthropy
Vector Commercial Real Estate
Veterans of Foreign War Post 2473
Werner Enterprises
Weston Newman
If we have inadvertently left anyone out, please contact [email protected] and we will get you added. Every dollar makes a difference and we want everyone to know how grateful we are for all donations to our organization.
Angels Against Abuse Gives HOPE,
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow….


WE NEED YOUR VOTE TO STAY ON TOP.
THANK YOU ANGELS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW!
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT SO PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
YOUR WORDS SPEAK VOLUMES IN THE COMMUNITY!

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!


PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
IF ALL GOES WELL
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
2021
December 15th 2021 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Annual Christmas Giving
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
2022
January 11th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
February 8th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
February 26th 2022 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Beer Breakfast Bash
The Mandarin Hide
Downtown St Petersburg
March 8th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
April 12th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
April 23rd 2022 – 11:000 AM – 2:00 PM
Angel Brunch Bunch (Ladies Only)
St Pete Yacht Club, Waterfront Room
11 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL
May 10th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
Summer Break June & July
August 9th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
September 13th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
October 11th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
October 28th 2022 – 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Annual Awareness Event
Halloween Extravaganza
St Pete Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL
November 8th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Angel Meeting (2nd Tuesday)
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL
December 14th 2022 – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Annual Christmas Giving Celebration
Pasadena Community Church
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL