PLACE OF HOPE INVITES WELLINGTON TO FUN, SOCIAL WAYS TO SUPPORT FOSTER CHILDREN
WHAT: Place of Hope, the county’s largest child welfare organization, has planned a series of social events in Wellington to build support, friends and awareness of the needs of foster children in Palm Beach County. Read related story under “AW Spotlight” on AroundWellington.com this month.
Place of Hope has teamed up with Art Cellar Wellington, Around Wellington magazine and the Mall at Wellington Green to create events that appeal to different audiences, all for a common cause.
“We recognize that Wellington has a number of families and businesses that care about foster children and their welfare,” said Executive Director Charles Bender. “Place of Hope would like to introduce them to our mission, programs and ways they can help, but we like to have fun while doing that. We invite Wellington to come out and learn about us.”
WHEN/WHERE:
Schedule of Events
July 23, 2015; 6-9 p.m. – Paint for Hope at Art Cellar Wellington – A generous portion of this painting class will benefit Place of Hope. The painting class selected for this event does not require any artistic experience. Lively instructors will guide patrons stroke-by-stroke to create a work of art. Art Cellar Wellington will provide all necessary supplies. Door prizes, raffles and local vendors will add to the festivity. 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414. Tickets: $37.50. To order tickets, visit http://www.artcellarwellington.com/event/place-of-hope-fundraiser.
July 29, 2015; 6:00 p.m. – Party with a Purpose – Krista Martinelli, editor of AroundWellington.com, Jeanne Bootz, owner of Bootz Culture Camp and Tracie Biery are holding a public birthday celebration at Oak Bistro and Wine Bar. They are asking guests to donate towards the reconstruction of a Place of Hope playground, in lieu of gifts. 11051 Southern Blvd., #210, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
December 1, 2015; 5:30 p.m. – Hope for the Holidays – The Mall at Wellington Green will kick off the season of giving to benefit foster youth at Place of Hope. Families can select a “child” from the Hope Tree, which will be on display in the Mall’s Center Court, and shop for the child’s wish list. The kick off event will feature appetizers and goody bags with a special appearance by Santa Claus. 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL33414.
ABOUT: Place of Hope is a faith-based, state-licensed child welfare organization that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for domestic minor sexually trafficked victims; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. To learn more about the programs and services, visit www.placeofhope.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Brown, Kaliah Communications, Inc.: 561-308-3382; kaliahpr@gmail.com.