Annual Celebration Hearts of Gold Golf Challenge Taste of the Nation Special Events The Coalition’s events play an important role in raising funds to support the agency’s programs and services for homeless men, women, and children. For more information about events and sponsorships, please contact Debbie Leon, Director of Development, at debbie.leon@cflhomeless.org. Learn more about our yearly fundraisers: 4th Annual Celebration – Join us for An Evening with the Men in Blue on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Universal CityWalk, honoring the Orlando Magic for their outstanding contributions to the Coalition and the community. With entertainment provided by the Blue Man Group, this unique theatrical experience will be an evening your group will never forget. For sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact Debbie Leon at 407-426-1265 for more information. For further event details, click here. 17th Annual Hearts of Gold – The 17th Annual Hearts of Gold will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Hard Rock Live. The evening will feature an unforgettable concert by classic rock band Styx, elegant VIP receptions in the Art Bar and Lennon Room, and a Silent Auction of must-have items. Click here for more information. The Doug Spencer 14th Annual Golf Challenge – Are you up for the Challenge? We are now recruiting golfers and sponsors for the 14th Annual Doug Spencer Golf Challenge on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden. Golfers of all ability levels can enjoy this unique event, racing around a championship course marathon-style, competing to see who can play the most holes in 6 hours. For more details about this exciting experience, click here. 21st Annual Taste of the Nation – The 21st Annual Taste of the Nation will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center. This evening of fine dining and entertainment will benefit Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. For more information about the 21st Annual Taste of the Nation, visit www.tasteofthenation.org/orlando or click here to read about last year’s event.