May 2026

Angel News — May 2026: Gala Pause, Fashion Show & Community Partner Spotlight

This month we share an important update on our 2026 Gala pause and our exciting 20th Anniversary plans, details on the upcoming Angel Fashion Show in October, monthly meeting information, and a spotlight on the incredible community partners making a difference for children in Pinellas County.

A Message from Angels Against Abuse

MOM'S have ears that truly listen. Each month we are reminded of the incredible community that surrounds and supports the children and families we advocate for. Thank you for being part of this mission.

No-Gala Fundraiser — Help Our Kids Now

Beginning in April, we have collectively decided to pause the Gala for 2026. Instead, we will conduct a fundraiser for Angels in a relaxed format, allowing supporters to contribute at their convenience without the need for formal attire. Every contribution, regardless of amount, is greatly appreciated and makes a meaningful impact on the children we advocate for year-round. For those of you that have already donated, thank you so much. Our kids depend on us to make a difference and thanks to your generosity we are making a difference.

Donate to the Fundraiser

Save the Date — 20th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Gala

April 17, 2027

April 17th, 2027 marks our 20th Anniversary for our organization. We are planning a spectacular event that no one will want to miss! This pause in 2026 will allow us to concentrate on preparing for our 20th Anniversary Event, which will celebrate the milestones achieved throughout our two decades of service to children and families. As the details unfold we will keep everyone updated. It is going to be a spectacular event.

Angel Monthly Meetings — You Won't Want to Miss This

We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at Bridgepoint Church. Our meetings are a wealth of information shared by our community partners — a great way to start your day! We greatly appreciate our guest speakers who joined us for the April meeting. Their insights made the event highly informative, expanding our understanding of the Child Welfare System. We were thrilled by the excellent turnout — 40 in attendance — and hope this level of participation continues through the summer. Please RSVP so we can arrange enough seating for everyone. When you turn in the entrance of the church, you will see a playground area for children straight towards the back. There is a door there that leads to our meeting room.

RSVP for the Next Meeting

Angel Fashion Show — October 10, 2026

October 10, 2026

Mark your calendars for another exciting Fashion Show hosted by Angels Against Abuse Inc! Angel Fashion Show, Saturday, October 10th 2026 at SPYC. Amazing Raffle Items, fun Door Prizes, Great Food, free All-day Mimosas and a FANTASTIC Fashion Show and Entertainment with our beautiful Angel Models. Our 2025 Fashion Show was a huge success and we feel that 2026 will be even better!

Community Partner Spotlight

Our community leaders are changing lives and giving children HOPE for a better tomorrow. It takes all of us to make it happen! Please follow the links below to learn about our Community Partners and all they are doing to make a difference.

ALPHA House of Pinellas County

To prevent the cycle of homelessness and child abuse by providing a safe residence and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and babies.

Help Me Grow Florida

Helps empower families to address developmental concerns proactively, laying a strong foundation for their child's future success. Navigating childhood development can be overwhelming — HMGF provides a compassionate and knowledgeable helping hand every step of the way.

Operation PAR

To strengthen our communities by caring for families and individuals impacted by substance use and to promote mental well-being. A beacon of hope in our community — helping people be aware, be responsible, be healthy and happy.

MAN-UP

To mobilize, support, and train men to model healthy masculinity in their homes, churches, and communities, and to break the cycle of generational fatherlessness.

Destiny Adoption Services

It's our privilege to support and guide birth parents and adoptive families on the journey of adoption. We're a state licensed nonprofit adoption agency serving Florida and Tennessee.

HER PLAN

HER PLAN facilitates collaboration between assistance providers and their communities to empower women and families through comprehensive medical, social, and material support.

The C.A.L.I. Project

To help young women aging out of the foster care system transitioning into adulthood with skills, confidence and the resources they need to thrive in their communities.

Pace Center for Girls — Pinellas

A nonprofit where middle and high school girls find the support, guidance, and resources they need to thrive — offering a full academic school day and comprehensive mental health support tailored to meet the unique needs of each girl.

The dePaul School for Dyslexia

A specialized, independent school dedicated to the education of children in 1st–8th grades with dyslexia and related language-based learning difficulties, with the primary goal of enabling students to achieve academic and personal success.

Medical Foster Care Program

Facilitated through the Florida Department of Health, providing foster children with medical conditions an opportunity to receive care within a family setting in Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

Contact Florida Dept of Health

Crisis Connect

To provide those in personal crises with emotional support and practical living assistance.

Packs of Love Foundation

Spread love, Give hope, Inspire the Heart. An essential resource and advocate for children within the foster care system who are marginalized and go overlooked.

A Mother's Arms

To arrive to relieve a mother under stress by providing an environment that offers accommodations to assist parents with the care and support of their children while promoting programs that encourage empowerment for the entire family.

Sounding Joy

Provides hearing aids to children whose families can't afford them so they can reach their full potential. We partner with audiologists, corporate sponsors and donors to provide professionally fitted hearing aids to those who can't get them.

Small Blessings Group Home

To provide a safe, caring and therapeutic environment to help children, families and/or caregivers acquire the skills and support they need to reach their goals of successful and lasting reunification or adoption to a loving home. Licensed group homes for at-risk foster youth, boys ages 5–17, in the Largo/Seminole area.

Inbloom ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy that assesses each child and devises tailor-made treatment plans to fit their needs and goals — based on what children do best: play!

Suncoast Voices for Children

Providing for the unmet physical, psychological, educational and social needs of abused, abandoned and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco

Working to find forever families for children in foster care through adoption. We generate awareness through community partners and beautiful portrait galleries of children so potential adoptive parents can find them.

St. Pete Free Clinic & Fresh Sprouts

With compassion and respect, St. Pete Free Clinic changes lives by providing health care, nutritious food, recovery housing, and education for neighbors in need. Fresh Sprouts partners with local preschools, delivering fresh produce and interactive activities weekly — served an average of 475 families per week.

NAMI Pinellas

Dedicated to improving the mental health and quality of life of individuals and their families affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.

Building Beds (Bridgepoint Church)

Provides standard twin size beds with new mattresses and bedding to children in need in Pinellas County. Deliveries every other Saturday morning — because every child deserves to wake up rested.

Champions for Children

Building stronger families with thriving children throughout Tampa Bay through child abuse prevention and family education programs. Call the Parent Warm Line at 813-673-4646.

The Pineapple Projects

Extending a hand to people in our community starting over by turning their house into a home. Using gently used donated furnishings and thoughtful interior design, we transform empty homes into spaces families can take pride in.

I Support the Girls — Tampa Bay

Through an international network of Affiliates, collects and distributes essential items including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and those experiencing homelessness or distress to stand tall with dignity.

Thrive Family Support

Committed to closing the gap between a family's first concerns about their child and when they first access quality support, breaking down financial and cultural barriers through online courses and workshops.

Stay Connected

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