Charity Bingo with If You Foundation at Riverside Miami

Photography by Daniel Rodriguez on June 24th, 2021 in Lifestyle

Fernanda Pontes

Miami, FL – June 24, 2021 – Riverside Miami, a multi-functional entertainment space in the heart of Brickell’s backyard, partnered with Brazilian-American If You Foundation (IY Foundation) to present the “Third Annual Bingo for Babies” championship event. All proceeds of the event benefit approximately 200 Brazilian mothers and newborn babies in Miami and Orlando respectively.

In partnership with the Embassy of Brazil to the US and its participating consulates (Boston, Miami, New York), Riverside Miami & the IY Foundation brought together hundreds of guests including celebrities, businesspeople and nonprofit partners to compete in a fun-filled bingo championship. Attendees could also “Buy a Baby Box!” consisting of diapers, formula, onesies, baby food kit, wipes, breastfeeding supplies, baby ointment, bibs, towels and more.

The If You Foundation was founded in 2019 by widely acclaimed Brazilian actress Fernanda Pontes with the goal of helping Brazilian immigrants as they transition to the United States. Active in Miami and Orlando, the IY Foundation serves 30,000 families through social projects volunteers, local business engagement and works steadily in the solution and expansion of various social actions. The IY Foundation is predominantly focused on building and maintaining equity, respect and honor to each woman and individual it serves. To learn more about the If You Foundation, visit ifyoufoundation.org