The warm glow of luminaries lining the streets of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach will now support utility customers facing financial difficulties, in addition to others in need.
In partnership with the cities of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty will present Luminaria 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 17; the rain date is Dec. 18.
Each luminaria kit is handmade by Pine Castle, a Jacksonville charitable organization that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental differences through opportunities to learn, work and connect. The kits are available for purchase while supplies last through Dec. 17 at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty office at 375-1 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.
Kits cost $15 and contains the bags, candles and sand to assemble 12 luminarias. Only cash and checks are accepted; please make checks payable to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. All proceeds from kit sales are donated to AB Cares, No Empty Stockings, Boy Scout Troop #15 and Pine Castle.
AB Cares is a City of Atlantic Beach program that enables residents and others to assist City water and sewer utility customers during times of financial need. Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) administers the program on the City’s behalf. Atlantic Beach utility customers may donate to AB Cares with their monthly payment, and anyone may make individual payments to the fund. For information, visit www.coab.us/ABCares; email info@coab.us; or call (904) 247-5804.
With Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach partnering with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, this promises to be a record year for Luminaria participation.
“We are so honored and grateful that the leaders of our beaches communities are supporting this magical celebration of the holiday season,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Founder and Chairperson Linda Sherrer. “We welcome everyone to help us light up the night and support our local charities.”
For more information, visit FloridaNetworkRealty.com/Luminaria.