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July 4 Bayfront Fireworks event at risk of cancellation [Video]

It wishes to raise $50,000 for next year’s event and beyond, the organization said in a news release.

SARASOTA, Fla. — Suncoast Charities for Children needs your support in saving its July 4 Bayfront Fireworks event it says is in jeopardy of discontinuing within the next few years.

Steadily decreasing net revenues and rising costs and expenses have stiffened its abilities to produce the July 4 Bayfront Fireworks event that has been “a cherished tradition bringing our community and families together for years,” the organization said.

Marina Jack, a supporter of the charity, donated towards this year’s event, though it says despite this year’s success, the future of the show is in jeopardy.

Last year, Suncoast Charities incurred well over $37,000 in total expenses, which included a 20-minute fireworks display. Marina Jack said if it wasn’t for an anonymous donation to the charity, it would have suffered a loss in funds.

Only $14,000 in public and private sponsorships …

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen