Page 12 - Palm City Spotlight - July '24

Page 12, Palm City Spotlight

Good works

Helping People Succeed The heart of Helping
People Succeed is reflected
Celebrates 60 Years! in the successes of the
people who are served. The
Submitted by Glenna Parris newborn who thrives from
60 years ago, Helping People Succeed was founded by a a solid foundation and safe
group of parents wanting more for their sons and daughters environment, the student
who had disabilities. Little did they know that six decades who is at risk of expulsion
later Helping People Succeed would be celebrating all of and graduates high school,
their accomplishments and dreams. the smile on the face of a
Nearly 100 guests gathered in May to celebrate Helping person with a disability
People Succeed’s 60 years of good works, volunteerism and when he lands a job and
philanthropy. This celebratory event was graciously hosted receives his first paycheck. Bliss Browne Suzy Hutcheson, Gayle Harrell, Tom Campenni
by Jeanine Webster and Mel Nobel. Since its inception, Helping
The venue was the headquarters in Jensen Beach and was People Succeed has changed the trajectory of thousands of
elegantly decorated reflecting the 60th year theme. A large lives leading to a path of confidence and well-being.
historical snapshot was displayed, and each guest marked their Helping People Succeed is proud and honored to be
place of entry of involvement of this meaningful nonprofit. celebrating 60 years of service to the community and is
The speakers were magnificent! Senator Gayle Harrell thankful for their support of its mission: Helping People
captured our history in a Succeed transforms lives through education, counseling,
meaningful and educated way. training and employment. For more information, contact
Helping People Succeed’s Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778.
CEO Suzy Hutcheson did
a wonderful job with her
overview of where Helping
People Succeed has been and Sally Kurts, Pat Hoshino, Otto Vitale, Bob Weissman,
what the organization looks Marian Vitale
like today. Samuel McIntosh
stole the show with his
testimonial of support from
Helping People Succeed.
Bliss Browne, former board
chair, shared with the group Samuel McIntosh
her passion behind the
mission and Heidi Bosley, chair of the Governing Board,
captured the audience with her own personal story and closing
with what our future holds. Mary Kay Buckridge was honored
as the most long-standing volunteer in the room.

Kirsty Innis, Roseann Ryba, Christina McIntosh, Kim Dettori,
Patty and Fred Pollak, Celine Drouhard Suzy Hutcheson sitting in front

Glenna Parris, Mary Kay Buckridge, Mark Burton

Mary Rose Bressman, Michael Borlaugh, Heidi Bosley

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