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13th Annual Mayor’s Ball

The Mayor’s Ball held at the Casa Marina in Key West on January 17, 2015, set new records for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. Thanks to Mayor Craig and Mrs. Cheryl Cates and the Events Sponsors, Joel and Deborah Meisel of Meisel Holdings, Jeanie Hernandez…

FKCS Wish List

22,000 is a huge number of lives that you have helped in a personal way. Children Everyday – 24 hours a day – for 23 years, that’s 201,480 hours that trained, compassionate professionals, many, many professionals have been caring for and watching over a lot…

12th Annual Mayor’s Ball

Saturday, January 18, 2014; 6-11:30 p.m. Casa Marina – A Waldorf Astoria Resort 1500 Reynolds Street, Key West, Florida 33040 (View Map) Let’s celebrate with our hosts, Mayor and Mrs. Craig Cates in true “Key West” style! Please contact Janey at 305-731-474 or jmiller@fkcs.org, if…

Get Involved!

Just a little reason to get involved — The little things can make a big difference. Please support our kids! Donations of time, services and funds are very much appreciated! A gift is never too small to help and never, ever too big! You can…

Past Events

Calling for Eleventh Annual Mayor’s Ball Sponsors and Guest Honorary Hosts: Mayor Craig and Cheryl Cates Partnerships are very important to our kids and to our work! Will you please partner with us by sponsoring the upcoming Eleventh Annual Mayor’s Ball? Tenth Annual Mayor’s Ball…

FKCS Welcomes New CEO

Gregory Brown has been named President and CEO of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. Mike Puto, Executive Council Chair and the FKCS Board voted unanimously for Brown to replace Kathy Tuell due to her retirement. Tuell, although instrumental in the search, has recently moved to…

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