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Good Works from page 3 information and raise awareness about the nonprofit. Bozone Greenwood and Family Promise guest Jessica
Some 120 attendees filled the Pittenger Center at St. discuss the positive ways lives are changed by the
Family Promise Hosts Food Mary’s Episcopal Church and sipped mimosas, enjoyed program.
To learn more about Family Promise of Martin
a delicious repast from Chef’s Table with coffee from
For Thought Friend-Raiser Gilbert’s Coffee Bar and listened to Father Christian County and its services and outreach, visit www.
Anderson of St. Mary’s, Pastor Chad Fair of Immanuel mcfamilypromise.org or call (772) 266-9327.
By Jackie Holfelder Palm City, Family Promise Executive Director Madeleine Photos by Jackie Holfelder
Born during the
early days of the
pandemic, Family
Promise of Martin
County has thrived
a n d p o si t i v e l y
impacted the lives
of countless families
in the community.
The mission
of the nonprofit,
interfaith hospitality
network is to Cochairs Judie Price and Marjie
provide temporary Jordan
shelter, housing, Elizabeth Price with Joe and Martha Chris Vega, Jill Bennett and Pastor Jeff Nicki van Vonno, April Young and
caring support, Derrico Bennett of First United Methodist Church Ellyen Capper
meals and a host
of social services Loggerhead news
for working families
with children
e x pe r i e n c i n g
homelessness. Loggerhead Marinelife Center Resort & Spa beginning on the night of the wedding,
On March 23, Launches Contest To Win A along with complimentary resort and parking fees.
committee cochairs A $45,000 value, the luxury wedding will take place
and hosts Marjie Free, Sustainable Wedding this summer, either Friday, Aug. 18 or Sunday, Aug. 20.
Jordan and Judie The winner has the option to add additional services to
Price presented a Say “I do” at Loggerhead their wedding and hotel stay – at their own expense. The
“Food for Thought” Marinelife Center (LMC)! first 100 video entries will be considered and must be no
Friend-Raiser Madeleine Greenwood Bozone and In a special contest, longer than 45 seconds. The winner will be announced on
Breakfast to share Marjie Jordan Loggerhead Marinelife June 2. For official rules and regulations, visit marinelife.
Center and partnered org/weddinggiveaway.
vendors will provide a free, Celebrate love and support ocean and sea turtle
sustainable luxury wedding conservation with a sustainable wedding at Loggerhead
to one lucky couple. To be Marinelife Center!
eligible, participants must About Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)
live in Martin County or Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead
Palm Beach County and Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation,
create a video explaining education, and conservation center. The center also manages
what a sustainable wedding the Juno Beach Pier across the street from the park.
means to them and why Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation
they want one. Couples can of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and
submit their video entries endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea turtle
from April 18 through June 1 on LMC’s website. hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including
Loggerhead Marinelife Center will host the wedding live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.
Jody Dupuis and Paige Pastor Chad Fair and Father ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 75 guests. Photos courtesy of Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Cortes Christian Anderson The center’s exquisite, new event space
provides the perfect backdrop for weddings,
with indoor and outdoor options that have a
direct view of the center’s outdoor sea turtle
hospital. Proceeds from events hosted at
LMC directly support ocean and sea turtle
conservation and education.
The center has partnered with vetted
local vendors that will provide everything
the couple needs for their special day.
This includes photography by Rosina
DiBello, flowers by Orange Blossom
Florals & Event Styling, catering by
Sandy James Fine Food & Productions,
and a DJ and wedding planner by Vanessa
Fuller. In addition, the lucky couple will
receive a two-night stay at the Palm
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