Habitat Miami’s Hard Hats and High Heels
$100K raised for a family in need
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami recently hosted more than 400 of Miami’s professional, social and philanthropic leaders at the second-annual “Hard Hats and High Heels” cocktail reception and fundraiser at EAST, Miami in Brickell City Centre. The event, organized by Habitat Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council, successfully raised over $100,000 to help build a home for a single mother and her family through Habitat’s Women’s Build initiative. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is focused on building affordable housing for low-income families in Miami-Dade County.
The Habitat Miami Women’s Leadership Council: Iris Linares, Diana Pubchara, Cristina Gomez, Katherine Amador, Crystal Renta, Danet Linares, Yvonne Debesa, Erbi Blanco-True, Maureen Ruggiero, Gladys Reed, Cristina Glaria.
Habitat homeowner Milly Quintanilla, Monica Silva, Mario Artecona and Habitat homeowner Tamesha McClain
Stephanie Sylvester and Mary Young
Guests enjoying Hard Hats and High Heels
Jorge Luis & Marile Lopez, Victoria Rueda and Victoria Villalba
Matthew Vander Werff, Ashley Abess, Danet Linares and Amanda Mejia
Carmen Carpio, Isabella Ramirez, Jacky Donate and Victoria Rueda
Ford Gibson speaking to the crowd
Miami Habitat CEO Mario Artecona looks on as homeowner Millie Quintanilla tells her story
