More than 500 people helped raise money Saturday, October 19 during Saborea Atlanta to support Ser Familia, a metro Atlanta nonprofit that provides mental health services, family counseling and domestic violence services to the area’s Hispanic community.
Ser Familia’s annual Saborea Atlanta event included more than 15 chefs, who prepared signature dishes such as paella with black squid ink, smoked pork with pickled red onion and sweet plantains, empanadas and pastel tres leches.
Participating chefs included Oscar Mendivil, Nagib Sued, Julio Delgado, Julio Viera, Francis Sosa, Patricia Rivera, Andre Gomez, Jorge Yzaguirre, Belen De La Cruz, Christian Castillo, Hector Santiago, Yani Araujo, Ken & Jeannette Katz, Michael Barraza, Arturo Yzaguirre and Max Nava.
The event was emceed by Los Angeles-based celebrity chef, author and nutritionist Chef Lala.
Ser Familia has impacted the lives of 70,000 individuals and families so far in 2024, purchased a new $10 million headquarters building and opened an office in Puerto Rico, among other accomplishments. Ser Familia’s life-changing programs help families deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and domestic violence, all worsened by the pandemic.
“Saborea was the culmination of a landmark year for Ser Familia,” said Belisa Urbina, co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit.
During Saborea, Ser Familia presented awards to Inspire Brands Foundation, Atlanta Gas Light and the nonprofit Voices for Georgia’s Children.
Saborea Atlanta sponsors included Chick-fil-A, Gas South and the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park.