Anything is Posh Able

08/17/2025

✨ What an unforgettable moment at the Summer 2025 Change Makers Breakfast! ✨

A huge thank you to Gabriel Preisser, Grammy Award-winning leader of Opera Orlando, for joining us and sharing not only his inspiring reflections on the power of the arts, but also a breathtaking performance of “Dream the Impossible Dream.” 🎶

The Parikh Giving Alliance Opera Orlando

08/13/2025

🌟 The Stars Come Out at Night – August 25, 2025 🌟
Join Orlando Youth Alliance at Harry P. Leu Gardens for an unforgettable evening celebrating the courage, growth, and authenticity of LGBTQ+ youth in Central Florida.

This year’s event features the high-energy Celebrity Server Challenge, pairing local leaders with OYA Youth Ambassadors in a color-themed fundraising showdown. Hear powerful stories, experience the joy of community, and show our youth they are seen, valued, and never alone.

Because when we create safe spaces for them to shine — they do. 💜



https://www.orlandonewsroomblog.com/2025/08/because-when-we-create-safe-spaces-for-them-to-shine-they-do-lgbtq-youth-in-central-florida.html

Orlando Youth Alliance

08/03/2025

07/29/2025

And I blinked… And Brock turned 18. On his first birthday we created a time capsule to be opened when he was 18. Everyone wrote letters to the future Brock, which he read today.
Especially Special are the letters from the three people who are no longer with us those really mean the world. The capsuke was full of things like a ticket to the final NY Yankee game, ab iPod, a blackberry, Obama bumper sticker… so fun

07/21/2025

07/13/2025

07/10/2025

It's Just Ten Interesting People Having Lunch - aka my favorite day of the quarter....So it’s been over ten years—and we haven’t run out of interesting people yet. Today’s group was especially dynamic. Huge thanks to this inspiring mix of leaders and change-makers:

✨ City of Orlando Fire Chief Charles Salazar
✨ Jackie Brockington - CFN13 Broadcasting Legend
✨ Gabriel Preisser - Grammy Award Winning - Opera Orlando Superstar
✨ Tico Perez - President at Tico Perez Solutions
✨ Khalid Muneer – President, Jupiter Properties Inc.
✨ Cyndi Shifrel -- President - Orlando Marquee & Decor
✨ Paula Wyatt- Chief Excitement Officer - Anything is Posh Able

No agenda. No pressure. Just a space to let our guards down, connect, and share what's interesting in our worlds. I'm already pre-excited for the next one.

07/06/2025

06/26/2025

It has been such an honor to serve on the Orange County Citizens Review Panel for Human Services this year and I am ready for next year as the incoming vice chair

06/20/2025

Aspire Opens the Door to Hope: Groundbreaking Held for New Veterans Housing Central Florida Community Arts

Aspire Health Partners The Collage Companies

On a sunny morning in early June—just days before Flag Day—dozens of community leaders, advocates, and public officials gathered along Rio Grande Avenue in Orlando to witness a powerful moment of progress. Aspire Health Partners, alongside The Collage Companies and other project partners, hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of its new Veterans Housing Project, marking a major step forward in their mission to serve those who’ve served our country.

With construction already in motion behind the stage, golden shovels turned in freshly marked soil—symbolizing the start of something deeply meaningful: a safe, supportive home for veterans experiencing homelessness.Once complete, the $7 million development will offer 48 single-occupancy studio apartments for veterans in Orange County. Each thoughtfully designed 225-square-foot unit will include a private living area and an ADA-compliant bathroom—features that go beyond VA minimum standards and embody Aspire’s commitment to trauma-informed care.

“This state-of-the-art facility represents a future where no veteran is left behind,” shared Babette Hankey, President and CEO of Aspire Health Partners. “More than a roof over their heads, this project is a beacon of stability—an environment where they can rebuild, heal, and thrive. The wrap-around services available will ensure access to healthcare, employment assistance, and community support, helping veterans transition into a self-sufficient life.”

Aspire Health Partners is leading the initiative in collaboration with RS&H as the project architect and The Collage Companies as general contractor. Known for their commitment to building spaces that matter, The Collage Companies brings decades of experience delivering mission-focused projects across Central Florida.

While Collage is overseeing construction, their team sees their role as much more than technical ex*****on. “This isn’t just another project—it’s a purpose,” said Jim Beusse of The Collage Companies. “We’re honored to help create a space that will change lives, and proud to work with partners who share a mission to serve those who’ve served.”

The project is funded through a blend of public and private resources, including a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and $1 million from the State of Florida—underscoring the community-wide commitment to addressing veteran homelessness through lasting solutions.

Community Commitment
Orange County District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott, who offered remarks during the ceremony, spoke to the broader impact of the project: “This facility isn’t just a plan on paper—it’s a promise kept to the veterans of our community. It shows what we can achieve through public-private partnerships grounded in compassion and action.”

Michael "Mike" Scott Orange County District 6 Commissioner

06/19/2025

Congrats Chip Roberts on this next leg of your journey