VOL. 17 NO. 2
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FEBRUARY 2025
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Honors Gordon Gray Circle Members At Celebration Dinner Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) hosted an appreciation dinner for its prestigious Gordon Gray Circle members on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the center. More than 160 guests attended to celebrate LMC’s 41st anniversary and the nonprofit’s historic achievements in ocean conservation and sea turtle rehabilitation. Sponsored by Northern Trust and supported by the Niles and Nancy Citrin
Rick and Christie Stone, Doug Gray Andy Dehart, Amanda Joiner, Lauren Proenca, Gui Proenca
Loggerhead on page 2
Fallen Patriots Announces Its Inaugural Palm Beach Gala Hosted By CBIZ Popular New York City Gala Branches Out To Palm Beach Children of Fallen Patriots (CFP) Foundation will hold its first-ever Inaugural Palm Beach Gala hosted by CBIZ on March 7, at the prestigious Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach after four successful galas in New York City. This event promises to be an extraordinary evening of tribute, hope, and community support for military families who have made the ultimate sacrifice while illuminating the critical mission of supporting children who have lost a parent in military service. The event commences at 6 p.m. with the cocktail reception, where distinguished guests will join cochairs Matt and
Jill Schecter to celebrate the resilience of military families and provide support through educational scholarships to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. These scholarships cover the gap in government benefits to help facilitate debt-free graduation and upward mobility. Founded by CEO David Y. Kim and his wife Cynthia Fallen Patriots on page 5
Local Homebuilder To Be Honored At Inaugural March To End Homelessness The Lord’s Place is honoring GL Homes with the MARCH Award for its unparalleled efforts in helping to break the cycle of homelessness. 70-year-old Lenwood was chronically homeless for more than fifteen years when he met The Lord’s Place outreach and engagement team at its Meal Mobile feeding site in Belle Glade. Lenwood began receiving weekly hot meals and essential lifesaving services. A few months ago, the outreach team moved Lenwood into his own apartment in Riviera Beach through The Lord’s Place supportive housing
program. Thanks to the Meal Mobile – a comprehensive service delivery bus for those experiencing homelessness that is operated by The Lord’s Place and fully funded by GL Homes – Lenwood’s hopelessness was transformed into hopefulness. Today, Lenwood has restored dignity, a support system, and a place to call home for the rest of his life. Lenwood’s story is a testament to how community partnerships can assist local agencies in doing the work needed to serve those less fortunate. It is also one of the many reasons why The Lord’s Place is recognizing GL Homes as a phenomenal corporate partner that has made unparalleled contributions in helping to break the cycle of homelessness and combat hunger in Palm Beach County. The Lord’s Place announces it will honor GL Homes with the first M.A.R.C.H. Award (Mobilize, Advocate, Respond, and Commit to
Misha Ezratti, Sarah Alsofrom, and Diana Stanley in front of the Meal Mobile. Photo by Tracey Benson Photography Local Homebuilder on page 4