4KIDS
Save the Date for our annual Galentine’s Luncheon on February 9. Get ready for an elegant women’s event that brings together Southwest Florida’s most passionate philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and purpose. Through meaningful stories, uplifting conversations, and a shared commitment to helping children in foster care, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in our community. Celebrate friendship, generosity, and the power of women coming together to create brighter futures. Stay tuned for event details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information.
Elizabeth Valdez is a SWFL entrepreneur, Navy veteran, mother, and passionate advocate for vulnerable children whose life reflects resilience, redemption, and purpose. After experiencing foster care, juvenile detention, and homelessness as a teenager, she developed deep empathy for children in crisis—fueling a lifelong commitment to advocacy. She later served in the U.S. Navy, built a successful career in interior design, and became the founder of Paradise Food Tours and co-owner of a long-standing family business with her husband. Grounded in her Christian faith and family life, Elizabeth is now a dedicated champion of 4KIDS Southwest Florida, using her lived experience, leadership, and community connections to inspire generosity, compassion, and lasting impact for children and families across the region.
