Page 8 - Southern Exposure - March '23

Page 8, Southern Exposure

Charity event from page 1

Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Sleeping out under the stars on community and learn how to be part of the solution, and,
the ball field is optional, but dedicating the night to ending in turn, we will be your feet on the street helping those
homelessness is essential. most vulnerable,” stated CEO Diana Stanley.
With an estimated 3,000 men, women, and children Register to attend this free, fun, and life-changing
without a safe place to call home on any given night event using the code “FreeEvent” or make a donation of
in Palm Beach County, SleepOut is part of The Lord’s any size to be matched by The Honorable Ann Brown:
Place’s effort to spread awareness and raise the much- sleepouttlp.com/register.
needed funds to provide the resources, programs, and “No one should have to worry about whether they
services necessary to break the cycle of homelessness. have a roof over their heads. This year, I am matching
The fundraising goal is $325,000 and all donations will every single dollar raised for SleepOut, because when
be matched dollar-for-dollar until March 31, by The my husband Donald and I first attended SleepOut almost
Honorable Ann Brown. 10 years ago, we were moved. We saw ‘the world’
In addition to the hopeless eyes behind the person represented at this great equalizer and were impressed
holding the “homeless and hungry” sign on the side of and moved by the number of people coming together
the street, there are many who are unhoused and hidden with donations, large and small, to make a difference in
from sight: the man whose rent recently skyrocketed and the lives of those experiencing homelessness. I continue
no longer has a place to live; the woman who became to give in memory of Don. It is my way to honor him,”
disabled in a car accident, can no longer work, and whose commented Brown.
disability check doesn’t cover the cost of living in Palm Attendees are also encouraged to bring supplies to help
Beach County; the mother who is working during the day create school backpacks, pantry baskets, cleaning buckets,
while her children are at school and then sleeping in their and outreach bags during the event. The kits assembled
car at night. These scenarios are too prevalent. Left to right: The Lord’s Place Board Chair Cornelia will serve the 1,800 clients who are in The Lord’s Place
SleepOut 2023 is your opportunity to help. Based on Thornburgh, The Honorable Ann Brown, The Lord’s Place care every year, including those currently living on the
the community’s feedback, The Lord’s Place reimagined CEO Diana Stanley at SleepOut 2022 street and in their housing programs for men, women, and
this annual event with brand-new activities. SleepOut will families. For more information on the items to bring, visit:
give people of all ages the opportunity to actively engage mission pathway through a client’s eyes, and enjoy an sleepouttlp.com. Volunteer service hours will be provided.
in hands-on volunteer opportunities, travel the agency’s auction, music, a celebratory program, and an inspiring Each additional housed person in Palm Beach County
candlelight ceremony. SleepOut will shine light on those is a home run. Attend SleepOut 2023 and help hit
experiencing homelessness in our community – helping homelessness out of the ballpark.
our most vulnerable neighbors access the tools needed to About The Lord’s Place
create sustainable, independent lives. For more than 40 years, The Lord’s Place has been
After the program, all attendees are encouraged to working to break the cycle of homelessness for men,
set up sleeping bags and tents at the event, uniquely on women, and children in Palm Beach County, through
the outfield, or in their homes or backyards. SleepOut innovative, compassionate and effective services. It
encourages people to step out of the comfort of their provides supportive and graduate housing at 12 locations;
homes for a night in a symbolic effort to raise awareness operates social enterprises including Joshua Catering;
of those without a home. provides job training and placement services, clinical and
“At The Lord’s Place we recognize that all people care coordination, and community engagement services;
deserve respect and a place to call home; so, we are and has a highly-successful reentry program helping men
answering the call for help. Let us take you out to the and women transitioning from incarceration. For more
ballpark for a night where you can give back to our information visit thelordsplace.org.
Annette Atteridge with sons, left to right: Luke and
Nicholas Atteridge, Samson and Harry Scarola at a past
SleepOut event

Closing candlelight ceremonies at past SleepOut events

friday, march 31, 2023

HANDY-MAN 5:30 p.m.

You can help local people in their
HOME SERVICES journey out of homelessness by:

1. Attending this FREE, inspirational
and educational event.
NO JOB TOO SMALL 2. Making a donation to help us

meet our match!
u Water Stains u Screen Repair 3. Bringing supplies listed on the website
u Painting u Leak Repair for “give-back” service activities.
u Caulking u Misc. Repair New Location
u Interior/Exterior Help those who are homeless in Palm Roger Dean
Beach County. Sleeping out under the
... and much more! stars is optional, but dedicating the night Chevrolet Stadium
to ending homelessness is essential. 4751 Main Street, Jupiter, FL
Housesitting Available • References Available
(Serving Palm Beach County since 1980) SleepOutTLP.org
Call Rubin 561.578.4841 | Info@TheLordsPlace.org

Licensed & Insured 561-346-2467