HANDY to Host 16th Annual Scholars Breakfast - S. Florida Business & Wealth

HANDY to Host 16th Annual Scholars Breakfast

HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) will host its 16th Annual Scholars Breakfast at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on Friday, May 20. The event will honor its 2022 Graduating Scholars, Champions of Children winners from the community and its Heart of HANDY awards. Attendees will enjoy breakfast, a special guest speaker, an award ceremony and a program. 

2022 Graduating Scholars:

Alexia Betances

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Florida Atlantic University

Ricardo Fortune

Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Tourism

University of Florida

Maevah Petit Frere

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

University of Central Florida

Jennaie Petit Frere

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

University of Central Florida

Michaela Kelly

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

University of Central Florida

Amber Mannings

Juris Doctorate

Florida International University

Joshua Mincey

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Florida State University

Sabrina Pierre

Associate of Arts in Education

Broward College

Phillip Reese

Certificate in Electricity

Atlantic Technical College

Efrain Rosa

Emergency Medical Technician

Broward College

Virginia Tompkins

Associate of Arts in Film

Broward College

Brian Lee Thompson

Associate of Arts in Music Composition

Broward College

Cierra Walker

Associate of Arts

Broward College

Champions of Children Winners:

Best Buy

Ken Fisher

Christina Spudeas

Alexander Star

Heart of Handy Award:

Chad Moss

Tickets can be purchased here: Handyinc.org/events/scholarsbreakfast/

For more information, please contact Desiree Saunders, Development Manager, at dsaunders@handyinc.org or 954-522-2911 ext 444.

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