On Thursday, February 17th, over 400 community members gathered in person and virtually for the Crisis Center’s 19th annual Cup of Compassion fundraising breakfast.
Crystal Clark of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office served as the master of ceremonies. The event speakers included Board Chair Meredith Freeman, Crisis Center CEO Clara Reynolds, and client Norasha-Nya Burton.
Clara Reynolds reflected on the Crisis Center’s 50 year legacy throughout the community and how services have grown and evolved over the course of the Crisis Center’s history, always adapting to meet the needs of the community in whichever way is needed.
After a video of her story was shared, Norasha-Nya spoke about the community that surrounded her – friends, family members, police officers, Crisis Center staff – as she navigated the world in the days following each of her assaults before ultimately finding healing.
A special thank you to our event sponsors, as well as Bob Gries and Elizabeth and Tim Traud who each committed to matching up to $25,000 in gifts. Combined with the donations made in person and virtually, over $450,000 was raised!