Page 12 - Southern Exposure - August '23

Page 12, Southern Exposure

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Vita Nova Aims To Provide New Housing

For Homeless Youth

Laszlo Fischer Foundation Pledge’s $1 Million

As the voice of homeless young About The Laszlo Fischer Foundation
adults, Vita Nova is working to The mission of the Laszlo Fischer Foundation, a nonprofit,
eliminate homelessness for youth 501(c)(3) organization, is to provide safe, affordable housing
ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm for youth aging out of the foster care system. The foundation
Beach County. Serving close to is named in honor of Laszlo Fischer, a child Holocaust
500 homeless youth in Palm Beach survivor who knew what it felt like to be removed from his
County, Vita Nova is a safe bridge home and not know what the future would hold for him. In
to independence for former foster 2020, Laszlo passed away from COVID-19 and his son,
care, LGBTQ, and other homeless Michael, established this foundation to keep the memory of
youth through supportive housing, his father alive and to celebrate his dad’s generous heart
education, employment, and life and love of children, especially those children in need of a
skills training. helping hand. To donate, or learn more about the foundation,
The need for supportive housing visit LaszloFischer.org.
for homeless youth is critical, and About Vita Nova
Vita Nova is making progress Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former
towards providing more options foster care, LGBTQ, and other homeless youth through
thanks to the Laszlo Fischer supportive housing, education, employment and life skills
training. Vita Nova, Inc., located in West Palm Beach, Fla.,
Foundation’s generous $1 million > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC
pledge that will help build the Jeff DeMario and Michael Fischer is comprised of three components: the Spot, Housing (The
Laszlo Fischer House. An event Village), and Independent Living.
was held on June 20, at the Spot, the only drop-in center 18 to 25 that have turned 18 in the foster care system Vita Nova means “new life” in Latin and was founded by
for homeless youth aged 18 to 25 in Palm Beach County. or young adults in the community who are homeless. Father Leo Armbrust, a man who believed that foster youth
The occasion included a check presentation and reception to The program is designed to assist young adults to learn deserved a better quality of care. Through the Vita Nova team
celebrate the ongoing efforts of Vita Nova and its supporters. to live independently while completing goals related to members’ efforts, volunteers and benefactors, older foster and
“We are excited to partner with Vita Nova to build the school and work. Vita Nova Village is on a three-building homeless youth can lead lives characterized by independence,
Laszlo Fischer House,” said Michael Fischer, president of the campus encompassing 12 apartments with shared living self-determination, and personal responsibility.
Laszlo Fischer Foundation. “This building will be a testament rooms, kitchen, and bath areas. Young adults complete an To learn more about Vita Nova or to donate, visit
to my father and the love he had for children, especially those application as well as an interview process to determine if vitanovainc.org or call (561) 689-0035.
in need. We aim to end the stress and anxiety these young they are a good fit before they are considered for residency. Photo by Shaleigha Simione
people feel by having a home waiting for them.” They have capacity for up to 31 young adults in their two-
The new building will be located in West Palm Beach and three-bedroom apartments. > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC
and is set to break ground in September 2023.
The Laszlo Fischer House will consist of 12 one-bedroom
apartments and house 12 youth.
You're retired.
“Vita Nova is humbled by this generous gift from the You’re retired.
Your money
Laszlo Fischer Foundation,” said Jeff DeMario, CEO of Vita
Nova. “This gift is a statement to older foster youth that Your money
isn't.
they are loved and will always have a safe and affordable Can I withdraw funds? Can I convert my
place to live. We are honored to be a part of Laszlo’s vision
to end homelessness for older foster youth in Palm Beach account? How can I generate income? isn’t.
County and beyond.”
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