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Martin County Top Chef Cooks Up Success For House Of Hope

Over blazing stoves, with transformative services for Martin County residents facing food
a roomful of people watching insecurity and financial hardships.
their every move, five Martin Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, broker/owner of RE/MAX of
County residents turned into Stuart, won the overall Top Chef title with her tuna tartare, voted
professional chefs for an evening “Top Dish,” and her energetic fundraising. “I was honored and
to compete in House of Hope’s shocked to win Top Chef!” Jennifer said. “I had such a blast
Top Chef competition for 2024. participating in the fundraising aspect leading up to the event. Of
Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, course, meeting the other contestants and cooking with them on
Sonita Farr, Wendy Kohler, Niki the night of the event was just amazing! House of Hope does so
Norton, and Katy O’Neil all much in our community and it truly was my honor to help raise
donned their aprons and created awareness of their efforts.”
original dishes at District Table Sonita Farr was honored as Top Fundraiser. Ed Ciampi,
and Bar in Stuart. Martin County Commissioner, once again served as emcee.
This annual event is always The judges were Taylor Mohlmann, chef, District Table and
a sell-out. This year, the 200 Bar; Carra Crehan, owner/operator of Chef’s Table and Fruits &
attendees and the Top Chef Roots; and Jessica Bohner, 2023 Top Chef and Top Dish winner.
contestants raised over $80,000 Ed Ciampi, Wendy Kohler, Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Sonita Farr, Niki Norton, Katy O’Neil
for the essential programs and and Rob Ranieri at House of Hope’s 2024 Top Chef competition Martin County Top Chef on page 3
Former Hibiscus Children’s Center Resident Shares His

Story At Special Reception

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hibiscus Children’s
Center hosted a special reception at Sailfish Point Country Club
on April 2. It was an honor to have former Hibiscus resident
Dave Miller share his story. Miller lived at Hibiscus Children’s
Center 35 years ago and spoke passionately about the impact
Hibiscus had on his life as a child.
Miller came to Hibiscus Shelter in 1990 at the age of 4. He
and his two younger siblings were found abandoned at a local
motel in Okeechobee. Although he was young, he has vivid
memories of his time at the shelter. “I have fond memories of
Hibiscus. I particularly remember getting the things that I didn’t
get at home like feeling safe, enough food and being clean. It
was late at night when we arrived at the shelter and we were Joy Funston, Rita Nelson, Kathy Garlington and Dave Miller
hungry. Staff offered us as many donuts as we wanted. This
was the first time I ever experienced having excess food. The Board Chair Scott Roads, Dave Miller and CEO Matt Markley Former Hibiscus Children’s Center Resident on page 4
The Community Foundation For Palm Beach

And Martin Counties Hosted Its Legacy Society Luncheon

On March 27At Café Boulud speakers: Eileen Berman,
Legacy Society Member
In Palm Beach and Dodlee Mosilme,
Community Foundation
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Scholarship Recipient
Martin Counties hosted its Legacy Society Luncheon on and Florida Atlantic
March 27 at Café Boulud in Palm Beach. The invitation- University Class of 2025
only event, which was attended by 41 guests, featured student.

Eileen Berman, Devin Krauss, Dodlee Mosilme and Danita
R. DeHaney
Bradley Hurlburt and Anson
Beard Jr. The Community Foundation on page 3