The 11th Annual Teaming Up For Girls Luncheon is Florence Crittenton’s signature fundraising event. This inspiring and entertaining luncheon raises money to help further our mission of providing every girl whose life we touch safety, hope and opportunity. This year's event will feature an exciting silent auction and raffle, exclusive VIP reception, delicious lunch and a compelling program featuring Keynote Speaker Laura Ling, Visionary Award Recipient, Linda Volhein and HOPE Award Recipient Jason Schechterle. Individual tickets are $275, Premium individual tickets are $1,000, and tables range from $2,750 to $25,000.

Jason Schechterle is the 2013 HOPE Award recipient. HOPE Award recipients provide a Head start, Opportunity, Positive future and Education for children and are recognized for their outstanding efforts in making a difference in the lives of others. Jason truly embodies the spirit of this award. In 2000, Jason achieved his longtime dream of working as a Phoenix police officer. However, 14 months into what he hoped would be a life-long career, his life took a tragic and unexpected turn when a taxi cab traveling over 100 miles per hour crashed into the rear of Jason’s patrol car. Jason's car burst into flames, trapping him inside with temperatures reaching over 1000 degrees. He suffered severe 4th degree burns to over 40% of his body, which drastically altered his appearance. He lay in a coma for over two months and never expected to live, much less walk, talk, regain his sight or function as he once had. Since then, he has undergone more than 50 surgeries just to have the ability to accomplish simple daily tasks often taken for granted.

In addition, author and formerly imprisoned journalist, Laura Ling, will deliver the luncheon's keynote address. In 2009 Ling was violently apprehended near the border of China & North Korea while reporting on the trafficking of women that takes place in the area. She was sentenced to 12 years in a labor prison, and endured months of captivity while U.S. government officials worked to secure her release. Former President Bill Clinton was instrumental in moving along the release of Ling, and her colleague Euna Lee.

On Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Flo’s on 7th will host its fourth annual Heels for Healing fundraiser where shoppers are sure to find fantastic shoes and handbags. The upscale resale store will offer a huge selection of designer, vintage, casual and dressy shoes for one day only, with 100 percent of the net proceeds supporting Florence Crittenton’s programs for at-risk girls. As the oldest social service agency in the Valley, Florence Crittenton has been helping heal the effects of abuse and neglect on young girls and their families for more than 115 years. Donations of new and “like new” shoes and handbags will be accepted at Flo’s on 7th through July 20, Monday through Friday, 7am – 5pm and Saturday, 10am – 5pm. All donated items are tax deductible.

Teaming Up For Kids annual luncheon will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. Chairs: Cathy & Mo Stein and Amy & Derrick Hall. EMCEES: Carey Pena and Fields Moseley - 3TV. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Teaming Up For Kids Luncheon...join us for Florence Crittenton's signature event and help us celebrate 10 wonderful years of Teaming Up For Kids! Funds raised from the event support the agency's core programs such as Transitional Living Housing, Therapeutic Group Home and Community-Based Services. -- This year's event promises to be a fabulous and inspiring time with a delicious luncheon and an exciting silent auction and raffle.

The program features famed Arizona Diamondback Luis Gonzalez in a ballyard style talk -- 2012 HOPE Award recipient, award-winning neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Spetzler and -- Florence Crittenton Visionaries Award Honorees Missy and Lyle Anderson.

There are 1,000 exclusive seats available, ranging from tables to single seats. Seats and tables are limited...don't miss out on all the fun and the chance to help at-risk girls in our community. For more than 115 years, Florence Crittenton has been a place of safety, hope and opportunity. Not only do we care for basic needs of girls who face challenged and destructive situations, but we also provide counseling, skills training and education to help them embark on a bright, new future.