Carolyn Grawi, CILNWF Executive Director, the CILNWF Board, staff, and volunteers are bursting with gratitude to all the incredible individuals who made the Sapphire Soirée an unforgettable night at our 45th Anniversary Celebration! We enjoyed a night full of connection, purpose, and celebration with you!
We are grateful to all our sponsors and donors, too! Thank you for your hard work and generosity to have a delicious and elegant event! We were honored to have you join us to celebrate 45 years of impact and independence.
We’d like to also give special thanks to all our event planners and volunteers for their time and efforts to make our celebration a success!
Thank you to everyone of our generous donors who made our silent auction possible. Additionally, we want to thank those who bid and congratulate those who won. Pick-ups for items are available anytime at the CIL of Northwest Florida 21 South Tarragona, Suite 101 between 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
If you need to arrange for a pick-up outside these times, call (850) 595-5566 or email us at info@cilnwf.org
Ana and Shina are being honored for their commitment to people with disabilities by promoting day-to-day quality of life enhancement through the Capstone Pet Place Adult Day Training Program. These dedicated individuals are the front-line staff that work side-by-side with the students, showing compassion, patience and commitment that far exceeds job descriptions. They go above and beyond every single day, creating a space where students are not only supported, but seen, celebrated and loved. Ana and Shina embody the very essence of the Spirit of CIL Award.
Maddie is being honored for her dedication and leadership as a young advocate for youth with disabilities. From founding a youth support group at Gulf Breeze High School to representing her peers at the Youth Leadership Forum in Tallahassee — speaking directly with legislators on key disability issues — she has shown remarkable courage, initiative and passion. She is a powerful voice for youth with disabilities, a leader in the making and the next generation of disability rights advocates.
When out and about in the Pensacola or Destin areas, please pick up some copies of the June 2025 VIP Pensacola Magazine (pages 55 and 56) or VIP Destin Magazine (pages 75 and 76), each featuring an article about our upcoming Sapphire Soirée!
Also look out for Bella Magazine, July 2025 Issue which features CIL of Northwest Florida Celebrating 45 Years of Empowering People with disabilities by Alice Crann Good and Photography by Kate Trerick. With gratitude and thank you to Bella Magazine for capturing the Organizational Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy. Bella Photo image page 32 & 33.
We care about those we help and serve, and because donors like you care as well, we are able to support the needs that arise for people with disabilities.
Please join the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida’s Board of Directors, our staff and myself as we continue to bridge the seasons’ needs with your generosity.
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