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Mrs. New York attended a benefit for the Veteran's Outreach Center in Watertown last night.

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@INNterim….an organization that helps homeless mothers and their children by providing them with the assistance they need to transition back to their respective communities. If you would like to help or find out more about this great organization…please visit their website at http://www.innterim.org/how-can-i-help/

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Mrs. New York helped out at a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association at Bull in Bear.

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Ms. Maryland was so honored to volunteer her services on Sunday at Cherie Amour for their bridal show. All bridal dresses are donated items which are sold for less than half the original cost. When you make a purchase at any of their stores, you are helping low income individuals get jobs.

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Mrs. Florida Elite started Valentines Day off by giving back.

Blessed.. Totally blessed to have the privilege of crowing these special paws of honor. Today I presented the first Ambassador of Hope Award to Kirby Family. They are a remarkable couple giving back 365 to this community.
Humbled as Ellen of Dream Acres presented me with the Paws of Honor award.  Touched by meeting, Allen. Robin and Mandy of Fighting for our Heroes.
What a tremendous way to begin this day of celebrating Love.

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Mrs. Florida Elite had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Get Fit Feel Fabulous with Britt Podcast this past weekend.  Here's what she had to say:

I had a the delightful pleasure of being on "Get Fit and Fabulous with Britt" 

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If you missed the interview, it will be archived. Britt Allen is quite the inspirational Woman. You all will be thrilled I introduced her to you.

Britt, you are a remarkable Woman and it is a gift to call you my friend.

You can here the interview by clicking the link below:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestream/2016/02/13/get-fit-feel-fabulous-with-britt-mrs-central-florida-dianne-garvis

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Ms. Maryland American Dream 2016, volunteering at Maryland New Directions providing closet management services. Maryland New Directions is an organization that provides jobs and skills training to low income Baltimore City residents seeking employment. To facilitate this process, they also provide these men and women with business suits to dress for work interviews and help them to build a professional work wardrobe.

Beauty and Achievement run in the Family

Congratulations to the new Miss Florida American Achievement 2016, who happens to be our Mrs. Florida Elite's daughter!!

What a beautiful family of kings and queens!

Mrs. Florida also had the honor of entertaining the guests after the evening wear competition.

Live Out Loud Charity Fashion Show Tonight!!

Make sure you watch for our very own Mrs. Florida Elite as she works the runway in support of the Live Out Loud Charity.  Click the link below to register for the live stream for FREE!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestream-live-out-loud-charity-nyfw-show-tickets-21126620290

Contribute to the Live Out Loud Charity through one of their Ambassadors!

Mrs. Florida Elite is a Live Out Loud Charity Ambassador, and she needs our help.  Here is a letter from her.

A letter from my Heart regarding Live Out Loud Charity,

PLEASE Share this...Please Help me reach my Goal.

‘Raise the Volume’

I live by one motto: “No day should ever be about me, rather, how can I make a difference in the life of one person each day”. In this fast paced, electronic world of communication it can be very easy to get caught in the back draft of this out of control and self centered generation. The noise of day to day living has gone to an all time decibel high. A volume so loud that people around us are literally screaming for help, and yet they are not being heard. How do we raise the Volume?  Statistics. What actually are statistics? Numbers quoted on a daily basis, regarding everything under the sun from the amount of population in a given area, to revenue generated, homelessness, childhood hunger, displaced veterans etc. According to an article in Business Insider, Mark Suster stated, ‘there are even statics about the accuracy of Statistics. 73.6% Of All Statistics Are Made Up.’ As a result of the overload of statistics quoted, we often forget that those numbers actually representation something or someone.

December 1999, the Orlando Sentinel ran a 6 week series titled “The Poor Children of Lake Co.Florida”. This series was powerful and touched a chord in my heart. After all, how can I live in Lake County and not know that children around me are suffering from hunger? My husband and I went into action mode. We gathered our children, placed them into their car seats and began a driving trip in search of those behind the numbers quoted in the paper. Sadly I report that the need was far closer than ever imagined. Only 3 miles from our home, behind the grocery store where we often frequent. We found what looked to be a third world country. People living in homes so run down that plastic was used to replace windows, doors were simply a crude piece of plywood and bare foot children playing in the dirt street. The need, while clearly in sight, seemed invisible. That very day we could place a face to what many only saw as a number.Our hearts were called to action. We founded “The Good Neighbor Program” in 1999. Now, 17 years later, God has used us to team together the community with time, talent and resources to make a Forever difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. We are a not for profit organization but NOT a 501c3. We have not, do not and will not accept financial donations of any size. We simply team PEOPLE together to help neighbors in need. The homeless have been rescued, thousands have been handed new blankets, children have been fed, homes have been built and lives have been changed.

Like ‘The Good Neighbor Program’, LOLC is teaming people together to ‘Turn up the Volume’ in hopes that those around us will HEAR the cries of the deeply Broken. Hear and see statistic quoted on Suicide are not simply a number rather each number represents a person who no longer could see the light at the end of the dark tunnel. Why do I feel passion about LOLC?  I have a few very personal stories of loved ones l lost in the deepest despair. Here is one of my stories:

Choosing a name for your child is always a monumental task. Sure, the name you choose for your baby will be a defining piece of his or her identity for a lifetime. So no pressure, right? Sadly in our case with our son, the name was given as a tribute to the medical Doctor who saved my life. Dr. Gregory was a brilliantly gifted diagnostician and because of him that I am alive today. While Dr. Gregory saved my life, sadly no one knew that he needed a voice to speak HOPE to him and Save his very own life. At 42 years old, in a dark moment of despair, my 'Real life hero', took a gun to his head leaving a hole in my heart and in this world that no one can fill. Our son Gregory is named after this very special man. Far beyond the tribute to Dr. Gregory, I use this tragedy to speak HOPE to those who are so deeply broken that they cannot see Sunrise is only moments away.

I am asking you to link arms with me adding our voices to the powerful choir that is holding the LOLC microphone. Together, we can Raise the Volume!

Click this link to donate to her cause today!  https://www.gofundme.com/d3npkbww

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Miss Maryland had an amazing time volunteering with the Code of Support Foundation at Toast to our Troops a few nights ago.

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Mrs. Florida Elite lending her talents to a wonderful event.  Here are her words on her appearance:

Honored to Sing and Sign the National Anthem at the Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5k.  My daughter Sarah is running her first 5k...go Sarah!

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Mrs. New York donates blood whenever she gets a chance!  Find out where you can donate near you by clicking the link to Red Cross.

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Mrs. New York set a goal and helped fund raise on January 17th.  Here's what she had to say:

Today is huge for me. I helped raise money by having my picture taken by Anthony Williams. I'm also making this the start of my weight loss journey to Mrs. American Dream, with Hercules Gym!

Good luck on your journey!  We are behind you 110%

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Ms. Maryland stays busy, this time she got to accessorize her crown!  Here's what she had to say about this appearance:

I had a fabulous time modeling jewelry at the Traci Lynn conference in Greenbelt, MD. I felt so beautiful in their statement necklaces. Special thanks to my sister queen for inviting me. If you would like one of these wonderful pieces, please see your local Traci Lynn Jewelry consultant today!

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Mrs. New York American Dream attended the 3rd Birthday Party for Believe in Syracuse, an organization that honors and promotes the city she was born and raised in!

Rollin with the Krewe!

Cailtyn, Mrs. American Dream 2015, got invited to participate in the Gasparilla 2016 Parade by The Mustang Sallies & Ryders.  One of our staff members, Yajaira, is a member, and was super excited to have Caitlyn join them at the fun event.

The Krewe of Mustang Sallies and Ryders, a co-ed Krewe, was formed in April 2005 by a group of socially-conscious business professionals to provide a forum for networking and socializing. Our members, like the mustang horses of the West, are daring, fun-loving, and unwilling to ride with the herd. The Krewe has approximately 70 members consisting of men and women of all ages from diverse backgrounds and professions. Our Krewe culture promotes individuality and the belief that our success is due to the contributions of each of our members.

To find out more about them, visit their website by clicking here.