Live & Learn’s beautiful courtyard was transformed into a location for a lovely spring brunch.
Live & Learn welcomed 62 guests to the first annual Hope Blooms brunch in March. All flowers were donated courtesy of Form Florals located at The Frederick on Missouri.
Attendees listening to powerful speeches by Live & Learn’s 2022 award recipients.
Awards ready for recipients at the 2022 Hope Blooms Brunch
Stefanie Nader, Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient
Meri Friedman, Lifetime Service Award Recipient
Daniel Sciortino, Community Ally Award Recipient
Guests enjoyed a silent auction and raffle, with prizes valued at over $3,500
Special guest and speaker, Abby Charles, Miss Tucson
The Hope Blooms Brunch raised $8,500 to support Live & Learn’s mission to empower Maricopa County women to break the cycle of generational poverty.
We hope you can join us next year!
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Join us for the 4th Annual Hope Blooms Brunch fundraiser, and you will be part of allowing 200 women to bloom in 2025!!