- September 12, 2024
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Little Miss North Florida Gianna Capri, 10, of Ormond Beach, recently dropped off new backpacks and school supplies for foster children at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in DeLand.
The backpack donation is part of her initiative with nonprofit Michael's 'Ohana to promote awareness and funding for nonprofits in her community, with a focus on organizations that support people with special needs, according to a press release. This is Michael's 'Ohana's third annual Back to School backpack drive for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health and Gianna’s first time partnering up with The Embry-Riddle Volunteer Network.
Thanks to the Embry-Riddle Volunteer Network and the support of the Miss North Florida Organization, Gianna collected 15 new backpacks, several new school supplies, and raised over $600 in direct donations to benefit these local students.
Michael’s ‘Ohana was created in memory of Gianna's uncle who died of a degenerative neurological disease in April 2021. Michael Alberico was a long-time resident of Ormond Beach. Michael’s ‘Ohana has partnered with Wolfson Childrens Hospital, Jacksonville, The Arc Jacksonville, Morning Star School, Jacksonville, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in DeLand, St. Brendan’s Catholic School in Ormond Beach, and The Pregnancy Crisis Center in Daytona Beach.
Gianna plans on using this year to continue helping those who live with in her community while honoring her uncle’s legacy, the press release states.
Registration to compete in February for a Miss North Florida title will open on Sept. 1.
