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avorHouse of Northwest Florida hosted their 15th annual White Rose Luncheon on May 9, at the Sanders 
Beach Corinne-Jones Community Center. The FavorHouse White Rose Luncheon is a venue to recognize 
an extraordinary survivor of domestic violence for their display of exceptional courage with the “White 
Rose Award,” and a community member who has distinguished themselves in service to FavorHouse, 

and their mission of helping domestic violence victims become survivors. The luncheon is FavorHouse’s largest 
fundraiser and community event. Sponsorship opportunities were available at the White Rose, Iris, Gardenia, 
and Carnation levels, and guests were provided an opportunity to contribute to the cause in any amount of their 
choosing. Several officers from the Pensacola Police Department and the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office were 
in attendance, and recognized for their participation and role in the area’s fantastic response to domestic violence. 
FavorHouse also welcomed guest speaker Don Parker to discuss his experiences in law enforcement, and emphasize 
the impact that having educated and compassionate officers who respond to calls has on the victims of domestic 
violence.   

FavorHouse is the certified domestic violence center for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of District I. Their 

services include outreach counseling, a 24-hour crisis line, community education and professional training, 
transitional housing, and a scholarship program.

photos & story by

Kristina Wright

   VIP Pensacola at Sanders Beach Corrinne Jones Community Center

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Marlyinda Parvlski & Devoy McKenzie 

Bill Cross, Shannon Stoltz, Francisca Solorzano & Freddie Rainwater 

Carolyn Guy, Amber Johnson, Chelsea Mann-Younger & Kathy Hough

Sherriff David Morgan & Chief Deputy Chip Simmons

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