MIAMI Fla. – JUNE 6, 2005 – Hundreds of Miami’s business and legal elite attended a silent auction and cocktail fundraiser on Thursday evening June 2nd at the Miami City Club. The event raised awareness and funds for Regis House, Miami’s premier nonprofit agency offering family support, mental health and substance abuse services. Regis House is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Over 200 of Miami’s legal and political community were in attendance, including top executives from Lockheed Martin, Symantec, several Miami law firms including official sponsor Kubiliun & Associates P.A., Consul General of Mexico Jorge Lomanaco, and special guest Miami Beach Vice-Mayor Luis Garcia Jr.

Several noted companies and artists sponsored the event including Steve Cavendish President CSS, renowned artist Romero Britto, El Dorado Furniture, Sandals Resorts, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Padron Cigars, Advance Auto Parts and others. A harpist performed at the 55th floor venue throughout the special evening with a view of Miami’s downtown skyline.

“We are fortunate to have been chosen by The Law Firm of Kubiliun and Associates P.A. as their charity of choice. They championed our cause and along with their colleagues in the legal community demonstrated their commitment through their efforts in this event. It is through these partnerships that Regis House is able to reach more of the community in need throughout Miami.” said Jackie Knowles, Executive Director of Regis House. “We are very excited of our partnerships that invest in needed community-based programs like ours.”

Regis House provides multi-generational prevention and treatment services for mental health and substance abuse issues in school and community settings throughout Miami. From humble beginnings in borrowed space, Regis House has evolved into a well-known and respected agency with central offices in Little Havana and satellite offices in South Miami-Dade and the Melrose neighborhood. Regis House has provided services, most free of charge, to over 40,000 individuals in its 20-year history.

For more information, please call Eric Sanders at 305-642-7600 ext. 204 or visit www.regishouse.org