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Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope

Launches Fund To Help Local Veterans Battling Cancer

The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), a diagnoses compared to help them pay their nonmedical expenses while they are
not-for-profit organization in Palm Beach County, has to non-veterans (10 undergoing treatment. This assistance will, in many cases,
initiated a new fund to assist veterans battling cancer. percent), with the most prevent homelessness.” Collemer adds, “The cost of cancer
The organization is committed to alleviating the frequently diagnosed treatment is so formidable that it can deplete all family
financial strain on individuals fighting cancer in the local cancers in veterans resources needed to cover fundamental expenses such as
community. A generous supporter and board member, including prostate rent, utilities, food, transportation, pet care, and insurance.”
Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), M.D., has made this cancer, lung cancer, CAHH has assisted 1,200 individuals annually and
possible for local veterans in Palm Beach County who colorectal cancer, distributed more than $6 million over the past 18 years,
are confronting cancer. bladder cancer, and thanks to the support of generous donors.
Sheila has established the CAHH Veterans Fund as melanoma. To contribute to the David Befeler, M.D., Veterans Fund
a tribute to her beloved husband, David Befeler, M.D. “We are grateful or to establish a donor-advised fund, call (561) 748-7227 or
Befeler, who passed away in 2022, was a skilled surgeon for Sheila’s donation email Scollemer@cahh.org. To learn more, visit CAHH.org.
and a former Army captain who served during the Vietnam to establish this fund About Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope
War. “David’s passions in life were the surgical care of that will help our local Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach
cancer patients and his love of country and desire to help veterans with cancer,” County not-for-profit organization that eases the burden
his fellow veterans,” said Sheila. “We could not think of said Stanton Collemer, Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), and of qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of
any better way to honor him than to create a fund in his CEO of CAHH. “Our David Beleler. Photo by Capehart their nonmedical bills, supplementing basic needs, and
name for veterans with cancer.” veterans have fought providing support and information resources. For more
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans for our country – and we are honored to be able to help them information about the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope,
have overall slightly higher rates (11.4 percent) of cancer fight cancer by providing emergency financial assistance please visit CAHH.org.
The Lord’s Place Named To 50 Best Nonprofits To Work For

The Lord’s Place was recently selected as one of the 2023
Best Nonprofits to Work For for the seventh consecutive year.
The NonProfit Times partnered with Best Companies
Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have
excelled in creating quality workplaces. This survey and
awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor
the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the
industry’s economy, workforce, and businesses. The list ranks
50 organizations in small, medium, and large categories.

The Lord’s Place staff at the Fortin Family Campus, the 2808 N. Australian Ave. administrative office building, on June 5

principles: Always place the client first; promote diversity and “We are proud of this recognition. Our employees are
inclusion; foster collaboration and partnership; empower staff our greatest resource. We attract and retain a diverse staff
to envision, question, and innovate; champion and support staff who are innovative, compassionate, talented, and share our
growth and development; and prioritize a culture of excellence. common passion to help others to end local homelessness
Using these guiding principles, the 132 staff members for good,” commented Stanley.
Staff members of The Lord’s Place – Top row, left to right: work to break the cycle of homelessness for men, women, For more information on The Nonprofit Times’
LaChiquita Moore, Mary Anderson, Damba Koroma, Diana and children. Despite working with the most vulnerable Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit www.
Stanley, Adriene Reid, Adrine Paul. Bottom row, left to right: individuals in Palm Beach County with heart-wrenching BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com.
America Cordoves, Carolyn Sanders difficulties, the culture at the agency is vibrant as all of For information on employment opportunities at
the staff work together to lead their clients to housing, The Lord’s Place, visit: thelordsplace.org/who-we-are/
Tyrina Pinkney, director of clinical services who has been employment, and restoration of dignity and a new life. employment/.
working for The Lord’s Place for nine years, expressed, “The “It is rich with friendship, collegiality, and a common bond About The Lord’s Place
Lord’s Place has set the blueprint for what a nonprofit should to fulfill the mission,” stated Jan Phillips, chief human resource For more than 40 years, The Lord’s Place has been
strive to achieve: ‘To give back to and listen to the needs of officer who has worked for The Lord’s Place for 20 years. working to break the cycle of homelessness for men, women,
the community in order to improve lives.’ The Lord’s Place Nonprofits from across the United States entered the two-part and children in Palm Beach County, Fla., through innovative,
is constantly looking for ways to improve and innovate in survey process to determine best nonprofits to work for. The compassionate and effective services. It provides supportive
the delivery of services. I love that The Lord’s Place sets a first part consisted of evaluating each nominated organization’s and graduate housing at 12 locations; operates social
standard of excellence and that they look for ways to improve workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and enterprises including Joshua Catering; provides job training
the lives of clients as well as the lives of employees to ensure demographics. The second part consisted of an employee and placement services, clinical and care coordination, and
that the organization is well-balanced and continues to be a survey to measure the employee experience. The combined community engagement services; and has a highly-successful
beacon of hope in the community.” scores determined the top nonprofits and the final ranking. Best reentry program helping men and women transitioning from
The Lord’s Place Chief Executive Officer Diana Stanley Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey incarceration. For more information visit thelordsplace.org.
cultivates a mission-driven leadership style rooted in a few key process, analyzed the data and determined the ranking. Photos by Tracey Benson Photography
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