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A Reception Of Gratitude At

Helping People Succeed

By Jackie Holfelder
Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living calendar has
been hanging on the walls of homes and offices since 1998.
Each year, 13 talented artists from the community are
selected to showcase their art on Helping People Succeed’s
calendar. Each of the original paintings reflect an image
representative of living here on the Treasure Coast.
On Jan. 18, a special Reception of Gratitude took place at
the Elliott Museum, at which the 2024 Art for Living calendar
artists and underwriters were honored at an event generously
underwritten by Jeanine Webster and Mel Nobel.
Heidi Bosley, chair of the Helping People Succeed
Governing Board, welcomed guests with a success story to Pam Patterson
depict the impact of their gifts. Glenna Parris, gift planning
officer, thanked each artist and underwriter individually and Patrice Scott
presented them with a unique glass blown heart.
Claire Nash, chair of the Foundation Board, closed the
evening by reading a poem that she had written that paid
tribute to the artists
and supporters. Rob
Steele, president of the
Elliott Museum, was
thanked for generously
accommodating the
artwork. The Reception
of Gratitude was
catered by Philly
Down South and was
held on the Elliott’s
second-floor gallery. Ann Duvall, Dan Mackin and Deb Duvall
The mood was festive
and welcoming. Jimmy and Kathy Strauss
Claire Nash, Steve Lowry and Beth Prinz

The paintings will remain on display at the Elliott through
April 1.
Artists and their underwriters included:
• Kirsty Smith Innis – All Creatures Animal Hospital,
underwriter
• Marian Vitale – Water Pointe Realty, Deb Duvall,
underwriter
• Charles T. White, Ph.D. – Hoskins Turco Lloyd & Lloyd,
underwriter
• Susan Clifford – Sandhill Cove Retirement Living,
underwriter
• Stacy Weller Ranieri – Stuart Business Systems, Phil Herbie and Don MacIntosh with Debbie and Charlie White
Faherty, underwriter
• Pat Hoshino – E.W. Consultants, Ed Weinberg,
Lee Borellis, Debbie Banta, Heidi Bosley, Boz Bosley, Marco underwriters
Violante and Claire Nash • Dan Mackin – NisAir, Dawn Brucious, underwriters

Susan Clifford, Tracy Scherf, Sharon Ferina and Jason Scherf

• Patrice Scott – Mary Kay Buckridge, underwriter
• Don MacIntosh – Aycock Funeral Home, underwriter
• Sharon Ferina – Ross Mixing, underwriter
• Pamela Patterson – Leonardo & Company, underwriter
• Sue Ann Mosley-Saleeby – Oral-Facial Surgical
Associates, underwriter
• Holly Cannon – Dale Forbes, underwriter
Laura DeBerard’s painting of a starfish is included on the
inside cover, illustrating the story of how every individual
can make a difference, even if that difference is only felt by
one person.
The 2024 Art for Living calendar is available signed by
the artists or unsigned for $40 and $25 each respectively.
It can be purchased at Helping People Succeed’s offices at
1601 N.E. Braille Place, Jensen Beach or online at www.
hpsfl.org. Artwork may also be viewed at the virtual Art
for Living Gallery found at Helping People Succeed’s
website.
Helping People Succeed is celebrating 60 years of service
to the community. Through its diversified, effective program
services and initiatives, hundreds of thousands of the most
vulnerable local children, families and adults have been
able to transform their lives through education, counseling,
training, and employment. For more information, contact
Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778.
Photos provided by Helping People Succeed