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      Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County



      Announces Veterans Build 2024, Presented By Vertical Bridge



        Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County   Barbecue, a reception at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural
      (HFHGPBC) has announced its annual Veterans Build event,   Center where guests will celebrate the impact of Veterans Build
      presented by Vertical Bridge, will be held on November 1,   and honor the veterans and active service members in attendance.
      with multiple job sites across Palm Beach County. This annual     This year’s event is once again presented by Vertical
      fundraiser and community build/repair effort supports veterans   Bridge, a dedicated annual partner and champion for veterans
      and active service members in our community.       in Palm Beach County. “Vertical Bridge is proud to sponsor
        With nearly 76,000 veterans living in Palm Beach County,   the Veterans Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater
      Habitat is committed to honoring those who have served our   Palm Beach County, marking our seventh consecutive year of
      nation through initiatives like Veterans Build. This program   support,” said Ron Bizick, CEO of Vertical Bridge. “Giving
      ensures that veterans can achieve or maintain the American   back and making a difference in our communities is deeply
      dream of homeownership, providing them with a safe and   important to us. Seeing the stability this housing provides to
      affordable place to call home. The community can support   those who have devoted themselves to defending our nation’s
      Veterans Build in three impactful ways: by becoming a sponsor,   freedom is especially fulfilling.”
      fundraising and building, or by donating to the American Dream     Veterans Build 2024 cochairs are Clint Lowe, director of
      Fund – a dedicated fund for Veterans Build 2024. Immediately   Engineering Transformation and Footprint Strategy at Carrier
      after the build, participants will gather for the American Dream   and U.S. Army Veteran; and Michael Maglio, vice president
        The Singles Scene Column  October 2024                                                             Cochairs of Veterans Build 2024: Michael Maglio and Clint
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                                                                                                           Lowe. Photo by MasterWing Creative Agency


        Special Edition Hot Tips By:                     constructive advice they may give you will exponentially increase your   of Industrial Sales at NuStar Building Materials and U.S.
        Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda                      chances of finding your perfect match that fits like a glove. Hire the best   Marine Veteran. Both chairs are honored to lead this year’s
        Capparelli                                       in the business. Be a smart person and connect to the right people at the   event, dedicated to ensuring that veterans in our community
                                                         right time with the right mindset (looking for a true match).   feel supported and connected as they transition from military
        Find Your                                         On that note, thank you to our new applicants who have PRE-BOOKED   to civilian life. By helping provide a stable foundation of
        Perfect Fit                                      their First Interview in advance. Clients who get started in October have a   affordable homeownership, they are committed to giving
                                                         higher chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the holidays and the   veterans a sense of security and belonging.
        “’Cause every girl crazy ‘bout                   turn of the New Year 2025 for the most important kiss of the year. Make the     Anyone wishing to learn more and get involved is invited to
        a sharp dressed man”- ZZ Top                     last three months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later.
           As October begins, witness                                                                      attend the kick-off party on Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 8
        wardrobe  changes  and  cooler                   We can’t wait to meet you in our gorgeous office on PGA Boulevard--  p.m., hosted by the Maglio family at a private residence in Jupiter
        weather, signaling the best time                 where we have been for ten successful years and counting! Make the last   Farms. Guests will enjoy an award-winning pig roast, tableside
        of the year has arrived (and so                  quarter of the year the best part of the year and end with a powerful and
        have you). Sweaters, boots, and extra cuddles resurface as requirements   life changing win!       paella, red, white, and brews, live music by the Steel Pony Band,
        of Fall, while summer trends and flings fade away. In fashion, as in love,                         and a silent auction while learning how they can support Veterans
        certain things never go out of style—they evolve, adapt, or return new and   Xoxo, Kelly & Miranda   Build 2024. R.S.V.P. is required, visit https://app.giveffect.com/
        improved. Today, we will draw a relatable comparison between the pursuit
        of romantic happiness and the ideal wardrobe that will create your best date   #FALLinLove    #End2024Strong    #MatchmakingRoyalty     campaigns/33470-veterans-build-kick-off-party.
        night look. You want a good “fit”--right?        #LeaveYourComfortZone  #TellYourFriends             Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County welcomes
        The Rules.                                       Kelly Leary© has 33 years in the dating industry and a master’s degree in   corporate partners, volunteers, and service members to help build
        As always, if you are TAKEN, do share these words of hope with your   clinical psychology. She has been profiled by Modern Luxury Magazine   and improve homes for veterans in our community. Committed
        single, divorced, and widowed family and friends. We are sure you would   in the Fall 2023 and 2024 Issues as a Dynamic Business Woman. Look for   sponsors include Vertical Bridge (Presenting Sponsor); Carrier
        be thrilled to see your favorite single people smile brighter this holiday   it on shelves now. She has won three awards for BEST MATCHMAKER   (Challenge Coin Sponsor); MISSION UNITED (Grant Funder);
        season. No one wants to be the fifth or seventh wheel at the dinner party this   and BEST DATING Coach so far in 2024. She has also been written
        season. The last quarter of the year can and will be epic. Believe it and own   about in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News,   Hubbard Radio/WFTL 50 (Exclusive Radio Sponsor); Art Roffey
        your role in it. This is not a one-man job. Acquire a connector in the know.   Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members are   & Gail Danto, and BallenIsles Country Club and Seacoast Bank
                                                         prescreened in-person including mandatory and verified ID. Professional
        Just The Facts.                                  photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating or   (Community Builder Sponsors); Clear Touch, Document Storage
        With the holidays being the biggest trigger for singles, you may catch   blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking services that make   Systems, Inc; Grimes Events and Party Tents; Gunster; Humana;
        yourself reminiscing about past loves and daydreaming about what it was   singles “UN-single” through their exclusive club memberships, Kelly   FPL; Pratt & Whitney; and Grimes; Mariza Brussolo, Boynton
        like to be a “dynamic duo” during the most wonderful time of the year.   and her team also provide feedback from dates when appropriate and   Beach Arts and Cultural Center; and Restore Construction
        You are likely to be yearning for traditional courtship of days gone by.   welcome. Mock Dates are available by request. Single Coaching Sessions
        This does still exist--and we enjoy reminding people of this long forgotten   and Evaluations are also available by request for non-members or as an   Group, Inc (Hope Builder Sponsors); Magen Protective Services
        dating norm. We believe in it. Some singles may feel uncomfortable in our   add-on to basic memberships. Kelly and her team have been representing   (Security Sponsor); and Starbucks (Coffee Sponsor); and Baptist
        modern tech era (like a fish out of water). This means It’s time to ask for   clients and couples up-and-down the East Coast of the USA for decades   Health (Hospitality Tent).
        help...privately...and not online. It’s time to get set up by a trusted friend   and will see people in their home state or by Zoom--by appointment--if
        (i.e. your matchmakers). If you are already working with a matchmaker,   qualified. *All inquiries are confidential.     Committee members include Cochairs Clint Lowe and
        it’s time to ask and accept their advice. Be open to change and adventure                          Michael  Maglio;  Honorary  Cochairs Anne  Desormier-
        or you will go nowhere. Everything will stay the same and you will feel   Connection is Key: Behind the Scenes at   Cartwright and Ryan Paton; Committee reserves: Julia
        the same way on December 31st. Open your heart.   Revolution Dating!                               Dattolo and Charles (Chuck) Millar; Committee members:

        The Hunt.                                        And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave,  Brandon Albers, Nicholas Cannon, Carey Clarke, Andrew
        The pursuit of love is much like the hunt for the perfect date night wardrobe.   O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.  Filauro, Amy Kemp, Donna Kerner, Debbie Meyers, Anthony
        This can take time, experimentation, and timing. You are in luck because we,
        as matchmakers, are much like the stylists at a fabulous custom boutique,   Upscale single, divorced, and widowed clientele from all over the U.S.A. are   Nastase, Jonathan Oakley, Anta Plowden, Jon Raybuck, Art
        ready to take on the challenge with and for you. Dating is similar to browsing   ready to live and love off-line and the demand for authentic matchmakers   Roffey, Ivan Rosa, and Melissa Royal.
        the fashion racks, and both require patience, a little adventure, and the   is soaring--especially in our local area. To add to this huge need, this month     To learn more about Veterans Build 2024 sponsorship and/
        confidence to know when something fits just right. You may be struggling   marks the inception of Coupling Season---so do tell your single friends and
        to find your Plus One but that is normal when you know you are in the   family to make some moves in the last quarter of 2024. Revolution Dating   or volunteer opportunities, visit https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/
        right place. Bar none; matchmaking is a solid ticket to a happy ending in   specializes in representing clients from the Northeast to Palm Beach for   veterans-build/.
        2024. The pond is continually restocked, just like any popular boutique.   decades. Take a look at these special September moments. This could be     To discover more, visit www.habitatgreaterpbc.org and
                                                        you too! Now is the time to get moving and grooving with The REV and
        Try It On.                                      celebrate the life we have been given from the land of the free and the home   follow us online at @HabitatGPBC.
        Have you ever walked into a store and tried on an outfit, but nothing   of the brave. Get ready for a Revolutionary October. Now is the perfect time     For any inquiries, contact Kristen Bardin, director of
        seemed to feel right? Or maybe you’ve found yourself in a fitting room with   to REV-up your love life. You only live once and to this we say: “What are   Advancement, at kristen.bardin@habitatgreaterpbc.org.
        something that looked perfect on the hanger, but once you put it on, you   you waiting for?”
        realize it’s not for you. Dating can feel the same. You may meet someone
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        about yourself. Also, don’t forget to work on yourself--this is a bonus for
        you and your future partner. If you find yourself striking out again and
        again--ask for help. Don’t be closed minded and blame the date or anyone
        else. It takes two and consider each encounter as a learning experience to
        help you become the best version of yourself. Regardless of your age, we
        should all be able to grow and learn and adapt. That is attractive.         Our fearless leader, Kelly,
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