The fourth annual Party with a Purpose took place on December 9, 2021, at Harvest Time International in Sanford, Florida. Each year The Collage Companies’ annual Party with a Purpose (PWAP) event benefits a Central Florida nonprofit organization who is making a difference in the world around them, the event also honors individuals who ‘desire to bring change to the world around them’ with the BRING CHANGE Award.
The 2021 PWAP recognized, Harvest Time International, a nonprofit humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide a hand up to children and families in need. Harvest Time responds to international disasters by sending supplies, food, and water to help rebuild communities. And supports the local community by providing a hand up out of the cycle of hunger and poverty for children and families in need.
During PWAP, The Collage Companies and the Walsh Family Foundation made a 5-year commitment of $250,000 toward a goal to raise $2.5M. Climate First Bank gave a one-time gift of $25,000. Additionally, other companies and individuals made contributions towards the goal. Past PWAP recipients include IDignity in 2019, LIFT Orlando in 2018, and Shepherd’s Hope in 2017.
Lex Ford, President of Climate First Bank, and Brian Walsh, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Collage Companies will lead a team to expand the vision of Harvest Time International to create The Hope Center that will work with several collaborating organizations to bring further social, spiritual, and economic impact to Seminole County and to central Florida. Image from Left to Right: Lex Ford (President of Climate First Bank), Dr. John Murphy (President and Founder of Harvest Time International), Jesse Walsh (The Walsh Family Foundation), Rob Maphis (President of The Collage Companies), Brian Walsh (Founder and CEO of The Collage Companies).
As part of the annual event, The Collage Companies presents Bring Change Awards to individuals in the community that “desire to bring change to the world around them”. This year’s recipients were Jason Siegel – President & CEO of Greater Orlando Sports Commission and Dr. John Murphy – President & Founder of Harvest Time International.
Shown Here: Brian Walsh (Founder and CEO of The Collage Companies) with Bring Change Award Honoree – Jason Siegel (President & CEO of Greater Orlando Sports Commission).
Shown Here: Brian Walsh (Founder and CEO of The Collage Companies) with Bring Change Award Honoree– Dr. John Murphy (President and Founder of Harvest Time International).
“We have some great individuals in central Florida doing great things. We like to acknowledge them for the big things they do and for the small things they do “behind the scenes” to make our community a better place to live and work” – says Brian Walsh – Founder and CEO of The Collage Companies.