VOL. 26 NO. 1
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JANUARY 2026
Alpert JFS Announces 22nd Annual ‘No Excuse For Abuse’ Evening Featuring Broadway Star Mandy Gonzalez Event to Support Mental Health Counseling, Food Insecurity, Psychiatry, and More; Honor the Legacy of Gary Hoffman (z”l) Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County (Alpert JFS) is proud to announce its 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening, taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. This year’s event will feature a headline performance by Mandy Gonzalez, the acclaimed Broadway star known for her powerhouse roles in Hamilton, Wicked, and In the Heights.
More than a celebration, No Excuse for Abuse is a vital fundraising event that helps sustain Alpert JFS’s essential programs and services, including mental health counseling, Mental Health First Aid, psychiatric care, foodinsecurity support, and more. Alpert JFS serves more than 12,000 people
annually across Palm Beach County, a number that continues to rise each year as community needs intensify. The evening will also honor Hope and Gary (z”l) Hoffman with the Fourth Annual Luminary Award, recognizing Gary’s extraordinary impact and Hope’s ongoing dedication to the mission of Alpert JFS. As immediate past board chair and president, Gary played a pivotal role in strengthening Alpert JFS’s programs and championing mental health and safety for all. Together, their leadership and generosity have transformed lives and strengthened the fabric of the community. Alpert JFS on page 2
Jeannine Morris Named Woman Volunteer Of The Year At Junior League Of Boca Raton 38th Annual Woman Volunteer Of The Year Jeannine Morris, who was the nominee for Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) Woman Volunteer of the Year annual luncheon. Morris was chosen from among 40 outstanding women volunteers nominated by nonprofits around Palm Beach and Northern Broward counties for the prestigious award. More than 900 people attended the lavish event. For 20 years, Jeannine Morris has been deeply involved with Place of Hope, where she serves on the board of directors. In 2013, she helped the organization launch their Boca Raton campus by making key introductions and fundraising. She has served as president of the Angel Moms and has mentored two young women for more than 12 years. In 2016, she and her husband became licensed respite foster parents, caring for infants in crisis. They also provided the lead gift for the “Care for the Caregivers”
Anne Grigsby, Lise Orr, Kim Sapashe, Melody Cobbe, Jackie Reeves
Khris Kellerman, Sarah Doyle, Jennifer Dardano, Jennifer Rosemurgy, Nicole Flier Jeannine Morris on page 5
Louisville Defeats Toledo 27–22 In 12th Annual Boca Bowl The University of Louisville capped its postseason run with a 27–22 victory over the University of Toledo in the 12th Annual Boca Raton Bowl Game played at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University and broadcast nationally on ESPN. The game delivered a competitive finish as Louisville held off a late Toledo push, sealing the Cardinals’ first-ever appearance in the Boca Raton Bowl with a hard-fought win.
Toledo, appearing in the Bowl for a third time, once again showcased its postseason pedigree in a contest that remained in doubt until the final moments. Boca Bowl on page 2