Page 12 - The Islander - May '24

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Charity events

Extraordinary Charities Kicks Off

‘Talk Derby To Me’ At Brintz Gallery In Palm Beach

More than 150 guests joined Extraordinary Charities (EC) to
kick off the Second Annual “Talk Derby To Me” event at Brintz
Gallery in Palm Beach.
Guests enjoyed catering
provided by Recipes for
Success, the title program
of Extraordinary Charities.
Recipes for Success is a full-
service catering program
staffed by graduates of the
Recipes for Success workforce
development culinary
training program, which Dimitri Alupului and Elena Kami Kreaps and Eric Van Kate McGoff and Sheila Katherine Murphy and Peter
provides culinary training Kleen Riper Gustafson Cruise
and employment to typically
underserved individuals. Tom Reisler and Allison Kentucky Derby-themed catering, and cocktails while watching
“Tonight, we are honored Raymond the Derby as it happens live. Ticket information can be found at
to celebrate 11 years of www.ecpbc.org.
supporting the work of smaller Thank you to the Talk Derby To Me supporters listed below.
nonprofits in Palm Beach • Honorary Chairs – Lisa Brintz, Ozzie Medeiros and Eddie
County through the mission Schmidt
of Extraordinary Charities,” • Chair – Beverlee Raymond
said EC Executive Director • Committee – Collin Adams, Colette Beland, Tish Carlo,
Christine Raymond. “We Rosa Carreiro, Rocio Garcia, Gloria Gramolini, Sheila Gustafson,
have expanded our impact, Christine Harasz, Taylor Materio, Ashleigh McDonald, Kate
programs, and opportunities McGoff, Christine Pitts, Christine Raymond, Kiana Rivera, Lisa
to support our mission with our Stella
annual fundraiser Talk Derby • Sponsors – Citizens Private Bank, Nelson Mullins,
To Me.” SubCulture Group, Hospitality Helping Hands, Lisa LaFrance, Michelle Narvaez and Nina Yacavino, Caryna Nina
Talk Derby To Me is Amy Hanson, Jen Ball and Mitchell Rubin, James and Betsy Meany, Toshiba Business Ashleigh McDonald and Denise Fraile
Extraordinary Charities’ Melissa Schumacher Systems, Robert R. McGill Air Conditioning, Hormel Foods,
signature fundraising event Alan and Lisa Lipsky, B’Ing The Best Inc., Steve and Kris To donate, or learn more about Extraordinary Charities,
and will fund new scholarships and programming for members Simpson, McMow Art Glass, Westgate CRA, Let’s Get Social, call (561) 366-7032 or visit www.ecpbc.org.
of Extraordinary Charities deepening its impact in the community. Cathe Tepper Photos by Capehart Photography
Talk Derby To Me will be held on May 4 and will be hosted at the
private home of Beverlee and John Raymond. Guests will enjoy

Dr. Robert and Beth Fishel Carol Kmec and Janet Elinoff

Christine Pitts and Mitch Christine Raymond and Lisa
Rubin LaFrance

Collin Santini Adams and Beverlee Raymond and Lisa
Taylor Materio Brintz