Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Place of Hope celebrated the year coming to a close with two signature events held in its North and South County regions to benefit the 1,000 children, youth, and families in its annual care.
On November 6th, Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus was thrilled to put on the ritz and hold its annual Hope Bash gala presented by Michelle and Michael Hagerty at Boca West Country Club. Guests had a remarkable evening celebrating a “roaring” 20 years of serving children, youth, and families throughout South Florida as well as our recently announced #1 ranking in the Nation and in Florida for youth development, shelter, and crisis services in 2021 by Charity Navigator.
“We were delighted to honor this year’s honorees for our Jay DiPietro Hero of Hope Award and celebrate Renee and David Feder for their tireless efforts for Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus,” said Charles Bender, Founding CEO. “We could not be more grateful for the way the couple has spread awareness about Place of Hope, introduced new friends and help raise tremendous support for our southern Palm Beach County operations.”
During Hope Bash, guests were moved by Place of Hope residents and Youth of the Year awardees Christian, Lucy, and Samantha. Samantha shared her powerful story overcoming homelessness, abuse, and emotional struggles to pursuing a college education and career that helps others that have faced hardships like she has. Place of Hope was proud that she shared her testimony and the work each young adult resident has demonstrated. Place of Hope was exceptionally thankful to its honorary co-chairs: Jeannine and Leland Morris, Katharine and Scott Moss, Debbie and Dru Schmitt and the sponsors who made the event possible.
On November 19th, Place of Hope was impressed by the support shown by over 700 guests at its 3rd Annual Paradise on the Peninsula event “Celebrating Florida’s Treasures.” This event was South Florida’s biggest and best charitable event of the year and made possible by co-presenting sponsors: The Boswell Family, Helping Hands Foundation, Richard Slawson and Rugby Street at the Hobe Sound Polo Club. The event was completely sold-out with 800 tickets sold; Place of Hope was grateful for the support of its 20 Year Celebration Sponsors Debora, Jamie & Michelle Weinstein.
“Each year Place of Hope is able to reach more hurting children, youth, and families in our community and dream our programs bigger because of the incredible support we have,” said Bender. “We had a great time at Paradise on the Peninsula celebrating Florida’s treasures and expanding our impact in the Treasure Coast.”
Paradise on the Peninsula guests enjoyed live entertainment by Whisky Six, raffle and auction items, a close look at animals by Busch Wildlife, and the moving story of Melita and Samson Gabriel. The Gabriel siblings, Place of Hope alumni, have stayed connected to the organization as it touched their lives as children and young adults finding themselves in need of help at no fault of their own. Place of Hope awarded the Hometown Hero recognition to Chris and Jill Gallagher and the Great Floridian award to Florida Representative John Snyder. Place of Hope is grateful for the hard work of the event co-chairs: Jennifer Hernandez, Lauren King and Biani Trimboli.
Both events had exciting live auctions thanks to the help of Neil Saffer. Visit placeofhope.com to learn more about our programs and work ahead in 2022.
Thank you to the Hope Bash Boca 2021 Sponsors: Cherie and John Arscott, Architectural Design Studies, Boca West Children’s Foundation, Susan and Peter Brockway, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Jeannette DeOrchis CFP, The Robert DeVries Family/Kellogg Foundation, Mary and Bill Donnell, Florida Coast Equipment, Trisha and, Todd Bachman, Monica Gonzalez, Michelle and, Michael Hagerty, Ann and Bob Hammer, International Materials Foundation, Kristin and Jason Watson, The Smith Brothers, Family Foundation Fund, Nikki and Craig Stelzer, Stoops Family Foundation, Sharon and Mark Warren Family, Kathryn and Tony Woods, Bonnie and Gary Hildebrand, Jim Moran Foundation, Amy and Mike Kazma, The Libra Foundation, Jeannine and Leland Morris, Katharine and Scott Moss, Moss Foundation, Dr. Anjali Noble, Noble Center for Health & Healing, Gary Peters Family Foundation, Remillard Family Foundation, Drs. Leighan and David Rinker, Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation, Wendy and Vince Sadusky, Trish Savides, Debbie and, Dru Schmitt, Becky and Steve Scott, The Seta Family, Haley and Graham Simon, JoAnn and Philip Procacci, The Frione Family, Bluegreen Vacations, Paradigm Wealth, Casa de Montecristo, Everglades University, GL Homes, The GEO Group Foundation, Inc., NCCI, UBS, Leighan and David Rinker Family, Adria and Norman Thomas, Nicole and Jonathan Whitney, Melissa and Paul Bonaros, Marcia and Sean Caplen, Karleen and Elias Janetis, Renee and David Feder, The Boswell Family, Alie and Michael Howard, The Midgett Family, Kelly and Will Fleming, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Nothing Bundt Cakes, 4EverYoung, and Total Wine.
Thank you to the Paradise on the Peninsula 2021 Sponsors: Debora, Jamie and Michelle Weinstein, The Boswell Family, Christopher’s Kitchen, Helping Hands Foundation, Rugby Street Foundation, Olive U!, Lead One Consulting | Bob Fashano, Annabelle and Denis Coleman, Crypto Capital Ventures, Celedinas Insurance, BB&T | Truist Bank, Busch Family Foundation | Southern Eagle Distributing, Kerry and John Kenning, Mastroianni Family Foundation, Regency Wealth Management, H. E. Hill Foundation, Everglades Farm Equipment, Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, BWG Realty, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Garcia Family Farms, Greg Kino, Allison and Mark Paladino, Andersen Tax, Basis Aesthetics & Basis Medical, Cotleur & Hearing, Discovery Land Company Foundation, Becker Tree Farms, Dunkin’ | Bowers Family, Eagle & Albatross, The Galbraith Family, Glory Ventures, Greg Forest, HBKS Wealth and Business Aviation Law, JH Realtor, JLRD Consulting Engineers, Lauren King, The Lugara Family, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey, and Fronrath, Michele K. CPA, Donna Peters, South Florida Title Services, Steve and Jill Fried, The Seested Family, Waterfront Properties Club and Communities, Homes by Biani, The Palm Group, The Tiano Family, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Ross and Candyce Lewis, LB Rowe Pools, Worth Avenue Yachts, Okeechobee Steakhouse and Prime Seafood, The Board Babes, Little Moir’s Hibiscus StrEATery, Hampton Forks, Nevs Barbeque, Red Dirt Rich | Bob Bell, Rollatini Italian Catering, Salute Market, Busch Family Foundation | Southern Eagle Distributing, Tiki 52, Tito’s Vodka, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Tidehouse | Guanabanas, Wine Proxy and Oceana Coffee.