Power of the Purse: Masquerade in black and white

The United Way Women’s Initiative held the seventh-annual Power of the Purse event at Hammock Dunes Club Monday, Aug. 31.

By Anastasia Pagello
| 8:49 p.m. August 31, 2015

Family Life Center employees Mel Johnston, Alexis Smith and Linda Russell. Photography by Anastasia Pagello

Watson Realtor Sharon Gronning with supportive community member Danette Potochick.

Harpist of six years, Alana Fitzgerald.

Cindy Dalecki, Reggi Hunter, Nanette Rocha and Cornelia Manfre

Framed golf artwork auction items to raise money for the Power of the Purse.

Laura Gilvary places interest in a studded brown purse with a matching necklace auction item.

Daytona Employment owner Claire Venables, Power of the Purse event coordinator Jamie Brown and Starr Real Estate managing member Tovah Lohman.

2015 Power of the Purse

Carolyn Million and Lotte Kassebaum

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The United Way Women’s Initiative sold out its seventh-annual Power of the Purse event Aug. 31, with over 190 guests. This year, the event had a black-and-white masquerade theme.

The Power of the Purse raises funds every year to help feed and shelter local women and children in need. United Way’s mission is to “Create long-term change in the lives of women and children by focusing on root causes and pooling together resources to increase the impact.” With the collaborative effort of many organizations, the United Way Women’s Initiative will be able to continuously support those in need.

“This being my last year as president of the Volusia and Flagler County United Way Woman’s Initiative, I am very pleased with the turnout of this event and all the wonderful community support,” Event Coordinator Jamie Brown said.

Many of the funds raised will go to support Flagler County programs through grants such as local food pantries, free health clinics and education programs. This year, a book drop was set in place at the Power of the Purse event to help fund the Reading Pals in Flagler County program. This organization connects passionate volunteers with preschoolers who need a little extra help in reading.

For more information about supporting the cause visit thepowerofthepurse.org.