Founders Circle
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Thank you to our committed Founders members! Our Founders members are individuals, corporations, and nonprofit supporters of The Pride Center who generously contribute an annual tax-deductible gift. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, The Pride Center endeavors to support the well-being of LGBTQ+ community members and allies by granting access to essential services, social activities, and enjoyable events. Founders members’ gifts ensure that The Center provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking support, information, and social engagement thereby ensuring the continuity of vital programs, events, and community connections.
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As a member of the Founder’s Circle, you are invited to exclusive social events to network while learning about new and exciting activities and programs at The Pride Center. With your permission, you will be recognized for your contributions on The Pride Center website.
The Pride Center salutes the following Founders Circle Members and thanks them for their support of the Center. Those names in bold are new Founders & names italicized are renewing.
- Alan Schubert (Founder of The Pride Center)
- Bob and Hal Bernier-Peterson
- Gil Corwin
- John C. Graves LGBT Culture Fund
- Kimio Sato
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- Diageo / Smirnoff
- Event Services Group
- HITS 97.3 & EASY 93.2 – iHeart Radio
- Hunters Nightclub
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Hollywood
- Stoli Group
- The Howard Greenfield Charitable Foundation
- The Our Fund Foundation
- The Windhover Foundation
- Visit Lauderdale
- Anonymous
- Chris Ambs and Scott Clearwater Charitable Trust at Our Fund
- City of Wilton Manors
- Dick Schwarz and Tom Massey Endowed Fund for The Pride Center at Our Fund
- Eagle Bar Wilton Manors
- Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- HotSpots Media Group
- Jim Stepp and Peter Zimmer Fund at Our Fund
- LSeven Solutions
- Mark Turner and Chuck Nicholls
- Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics
- Red Chair Catering
- Russell Vance
- Scott Gray and Ricardo Maldonado
- SPI Marketing, LLC
- The Bears of South Florida, Inc.
- Timothy A Holden and Tony Gray
- Tuesday’s Angels Fund at Our Fund
- Wayne Schrebe and Roy J. Stegman Charitable Fund at Our Fund
- Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Craig Engel
- Dewitte and Jeff Loe
- DJ Joy Joy
- DKBmed, LLC
- Enrique Blanco and Peter Sheridan
- Goodman Public Relations
- Johnsons Bar
- Kevin G. Schoeler Family Foundation
- M.D. Science Lab, LLC
- Michael J Brown
- Midland Medical Center
- OutClique
- OutSFL
- Pub On The Drive
- Richard Huitema
- Richard L. Buchanan and John Dool
- Roman Foster and Marcus Koch
- Rosie’s Bar & Grill
- Samuel Picciotto
- Scott L. Bennett Charitable Fund at Our Fund
- Stephen B. Thayer and Howard E. Terry Gift Fund
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- A.J. Jabre
- AARP
- AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Alan Karo and Viktor Hess
- Alibi Monkey Bar, LLC
- Aldo Buono
- Anonymous
- AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
- Avita Pharmacy
- Bill Elliott and David Bacher
- Bob Noonan and John Smith
- CarePlus Health Plans
- Charles Loring – The Charles V. Loring Charitable Fund at Our Fund
- Christopher Bates
- Cleveland Clinic
- Daniel and Joey Goldfarb
- Daniel Knox and John Rossi
- Danny Selvin
- Dave Stubbins
- DevPartners
- Don Barlow
- Doug Candler and Felipe Guaqueta
- Evan Nelson
- Glenn L. Goldberg
- Golden Bell Senior Living
- Harvey Chasser
- J. Mark Kasper
- James Jagielski
- Jared Falek and Don Chorpenning
- Joe Pumphrey and Carl Whitley
- JP Morgan Chase
- Ken Kappner and William Forero
- Larry Prasse and Ken Crush
- Leny Blicher and Randy Hooker
- Lightship Media
- Mama’s Helping Hands Foundation
- Michael Dager and Harvey Shapiro – Stronger Together Fund at Our Fund
- Michael Murphy Photography
- Moonruby, LLC
- Neuvio Architects
- Norby Bells and Ken Sosko
- Oakland Park Dental
- Paul M. Smith and Gerald Kennedy
- Premier Smile Center
- Robert Pingpank
- Sid Goldenberg
- Sonesta Hotel
- SRL Media Inc.
- Steve Barnhard
- Steven Filenbaum and Matthew Woolf
- Steven Maggio and Joseph Mills
- Steven O. Evans, PhD
- The Campbell Foundation
- The Mona Pittenger Giving Fund at Our Fund
- The Venue Fort Lauderdale
- Timothy Singer South Florida Real Estate
- Tom Jones
- Tom Nichols and Dan Chadburn Charitable Fund
- Tony Seguino and Dan Ayers
- Tyler Healis
- William Jaume
- Wilton River Suites
- WSFL – TV
- Alfredo Olvera
- Andrew Fischman
- Anonymous
- Anthony Molluso and Bill Volbrecht
- Argenti Jewelers, Mark Silver
- Batch Hospitality Group
- BeWell MedSpa
- Blackhawk Funding
- Bob Collier and Chuck Hunziker
- Boston Scientific
- Brian Flanagan and Cory Hagopian
- Broward Burial and Cremation
- Broward County Sheriff’s Office
- Broward Health – Imperial Point
- Bruce Parrish
- Bruno Trambusti and Randy Grant
- Bryan Curry
- Bryon F. Bowlby and Robert Baldwin
- Carlos M Jusino
- Challenge Fitness, LLC
- Charles V. Klucka and Daniel Zeugin
- Chet St. Clair
- Chic Optique
- Christopher Carnrick and Arthur Knighton
- Church of the Holy Spiritsong
- Corning Insurance Solutions
- Daniel Byrne
- Daniel J. O’Flaherty
- Denise Spivak and June Cashwell
- David Fawcett and Edward Brown
- David Hall
- David Moon
- David Ratcliffe
- David Venticich and Joshua Petalas
- Dennis Dean Photography
- Denise Spivak and June Cashwell
- Dental Associates of Boca Raton
- DJ Kimmy B
- Dolphin Democratic Club
- Don Friedman & Chester Slonaker
- Donald Allen
- Donald Keith
- Douglas Cureton
- Drew Miller
- Drynk Bar & Lounge
- Dwellings Property Management
- Edward Jones
- Emerald Elite Senior Home Care
- Ernie Londa
- Erwin Mayer and Didier Moritz
- Fab Scout Entertainment
- Florida International University
- Franco LaMarca
- Frank Decolator
- Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale
- Futurity 1st Ins. Group – South Florida
- George Zuber
- Global Wealth Management
- Goodman Family Foundation
- Gregory K. Moore and Alan Barsky
- GYM Sportsbar
- Hans Hochkamp and Joseph DeBacco
- Health Options
- Holy Cross Medical Group
- Humana
- Ilene Berliner and Maura Lane
- Island City Smiles
- Jack Schlossberg and Greg Fineman
- James D. Wagner
- Janet Weissmann
- Jayantilal Shah
- Jeffery Lammers and James McLaughlin
- Jeffrey Ferraro and David Zastrow
- Joel King
- John and George Hasandras
- John Bolton
- Jonathan Barker and Andrew Tan
- Kathy Macchio
- Ketamine Clinic South Florida
- Law Offices of Gregory W. Kabel, Esq.
- Lee Rubin and James Walker
- Lee Sathre
- Lifeway, Inc.
- Liquid Radar
- Louis Kelly
- Marc Grossman
- Maria Kondracki and Jon Dwyer
- Mark Freeman
- Mark Halacy and Thomas Pollock
- Marty Onieal and Aaron Lockley
- Mastro’s Ocean Club Fort Lauderdale
- Matthew Farber and Richard Bachmann
- Maureen Faul
- Meridian on the Waterways
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
- Michael Desarro
- Mitchell Bloom and Paul Wardell
- Mobility Spine and Sports
- Murry Stegelmann
- Norm Berkowitz
- Pallant Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Papageno Wine & Provisions, LLC
- Patrick Duffy
- Paul Alpert and Michael Lawrence
- Paul Bryers
- Paul Hyman
- Peter Bieger
- Randall Katz
- RBC Wealth Management
- Rebecca D’Amico
- Rene Franco
- Republic National Distributing Company
- RHome Mortgage LLC
- Ric Hudson and Raymond Seah
- Richard Herman
- Rick Reddington and Rob Birnbaum
- Rick Solomon
- Robert Gunning
- Robert L Boo
- Robin Estes and Courtney Hale
- The De Cara – Campoy Charitable Fund at Our Fund
- RWE Real Estate
- S. Mark Graphics
- Sage of South Florida, Inc.
- Scott Brown
- Shawn Franshier
- Sierra Robotic Hair Institute
- SkirtSoFlo Magazine
- Stephen Draft and Allen Peterson
- Stephen Driscoll and Robert Tocci
- Stephen Fleishman
- Sterling Tax
- Steve Shires Photography
- Steven Carlin and Michael Cormier
- Stork’s Bakery and Cafe
- Susan Penrod Public Relations
- The Law Offices of Stephanie L. Schneider, P.A.
- The Mindfulness Method, LLC
- Theodore Filteau
- Thomas Kiser and Samuel Ramsey
- Tomás Soto and Frank Lefevre
- Tower Club
- Treece Financial Group
- Trustbridge
- Tyrone Gerry
- UofM – Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health
- UofM – Psychology
- Urology Medical Specialists
- Vita Healthcare
- Walgreens Co.
Find Out More:
For more information on Founders Circle membership, contact
Rebecca D’Amico, Director of Development, at RDAmico@PrideCenterFlorida.org
or by calling (954) 463-9005 ext. 105.
Join Founders Circle
Download the PDF, fill it out and email to: RDAmico@PrideCenterFlorida.org
The Founders Circle comprises our most generous contributors, who pledge $1,200 or more annually to support our operations. They serve as the foundation of our organization enabling The Pride Center to continue serving the community through its critically needed programs and services.
The Founders Development Committee has devised a series of networking events, underwritten and/or hosted by local enterprises or individuals. These gatherings aim to attract professionals and entrepreneurs keen on discovering more about The Pride Center and network with current Founders Circle members. Should you wish to host a Founders reception, serve on the Founders Development Committee, or join the Founders Circle, kindly reach out to Rebecca D’Amico, Director of Development, at 954.463.9005 ext. 105 or rdamico@pridecenterflorida.org.
