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From The Editor:

Touched By An Angel …

Most of us have never the Detention Center in Belle Glade. Inmates remain at those Angela and her sister would sometimes accompany their
been arrested so we can locations until they are released, their trial is completed or father and sing and play an instrument. When the Pastor
only imagine the feelings they complete one to two years of confinement. of Faith Church in West Palm Beach told the congregation
experienced when some of Faith leaders in our community have organized a ministry he was looking for volunteers for a program here, Angela
our freedoms are restricted. to serve those who are in custody in the jails. A friend of mine, instinctively volunteered. Roy Kauffman is the author of a
Fortunately, my only Angela Kauffman, is one of the Lord’s angels on earth who book entitled, “Breaking Out of Your Prison – 12 Keys that
experience with an arrest was volunteers to help those who are detained in Palm Beach Unlock the Door.” It is available on Amazon and I ordered a
my visit to Lake Park police County. Weekly she drives an hour to Belle Glade to provide copy. He discusses anger, depression, loneliness, fears and
station 30 years ago to bail a spiritual dimension to the experience of the women assigned reality.
out two elderly clients who to that location. Angela also visits the Gun Club Road Center Although not physically constrained, we are all in a prison
were arrested for shoplifting twice a month and sometimes ministers to the men. Bible in our mind when we allow issues to isolate us. We must learn
at Kmart on Northlake study is incorporated in the visits along with DVD’s from to evaluate what is good for us and our relationships with
Boulevard. They tried to exit the store through the Garden clergy and music. Angela has developed a Pen Pal program family and friends.
Department with items wrapped in their sweaters. The police in which inmates provide prayer requests to Angela and Re-entry to society is another challenge for inmates when
were called and they were handcuffed and placed in a police volunteers respond with email letters to the women. Privacy they are released. Angela is working on a re-entry housing
car. I paid the bail and they were released within minutes. is maintained since only first names or nicknames are used program. Two thirds of inmates released are likely to be
If I had not been available that evening, my clients would and the letters are forwarded to Angela and she uploads them re-arrested within three years. The challenges are housing,
have been transported to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s to the County portal. employment, drug and/or alcohol use and mental health
Office Stockade on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. Roy Kauffman, Angela’s father, was a minister in Franklin programs.
Those arrested in western Palm Beach County are taken to County, Pennsylvania who was a prison chaplain. As a child, Angela met an inmate who has been at the Belle Glade
Center for five years awaiting trial. That is an unusual situation
but there is nothing about jail that is usual. Every case has
Commissioner’s Update from page 1 different circumstances and varying factors that affect the
time of confinement including the legal representation.
Spring Training utilized an additional 96,000 room nights. the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins each year for Inmates range in age from juveniles to those in their eighties.
In total, these sports events created an estimated $300 their Major League Baseball Spring Training and CACTI I encourage you to consider becoming a volunteer for the
million in economic impact to Palm Beach County. Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, hosts the Pen Pal Program by contacting Angela Kauffman by email at
This past year has positioned Palm Beach County at Washington Nationals and Houston Astros. faithwpb@gmail.com. A letter can be up to 6,000 characters
the top of the sports spectrum. As Florida’s Golf Capital, As residents of Palm Beach County we know how truly when communicating with the inmates who are lonely and
the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, NCAA DI valuable our location in the country is. With an average afraid. You can change the course of someone’s life by letting
Women’s Golf Championship, and the Jackson T. Stephens year-round temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, 47 miles them know they are not forgotten and provide encouragement.
Cup call Palm Beach County home. Palm Beach County of breathtaking beaches, over 160 golf courses, 45 parks These women and men will appreciate the communication
hosted the best of racquet sports with international tennis with vast multipurpose playing fields, and more than 346 from you and Angela and they will understand that they were
and pickleball events, and equestrian sports continue to acres of polo and equestrian facilities, it is no wonder that touched by an angel.
thrive with Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival. Our Palm Beach County continues to increase its sports tourism Until next month…
sports commission partnered with the United States Polo economic impact. James A. Cioffi, Esq., Editor
Association in bringing FIP World Polo Championships to For more information on ways to experience sports in james@jcclaw.com
the National Polo Center and the United States for only the Palm Beach County, please visit www.palmbeachsports.
second time. Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium hosts com/events. P.S. If you would like to share a story related to this topic,
please forward it to me.

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