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Gifting Greatness With College Planning

By Peggy Forgan, M. Ed.

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nonprofit news from page 12
The Pet Cottage Receives $200,000 Donation

From Peter H. Kamin Family Foundation

The Pet Cottage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Fund, established in memory of Perry Buchalter, to support Florida 33478, matches pets who have lost their humans with
providing lifelong guardianship for pets who have lost their pet guardianship for those facing financial challenges. seniors in the community, providing support for the relationship
owners due to death, disability, or deployment, is honored to “We are deeply grateful to the Peter H. Kamin Family throughout the pet’s life. The organization addresses the
announce a generous donation of $200,000 from the Peter H. Foundation for their remarkable generosity,” said Wendy loneliness crisis among seniors by offering them meaningful
Kamin Family Foundation. Derhak, founder and executive director of The Pet Cottage. companionship and a sense of belonging.
This significant contribution will fund the hiring of a “This donation will have a profound impact on our ability to For more information about The Pet Cottage and its
full-time assistant director, enhancing the organization’s fulfill our mission, ensuring that both pets and seniors receive programs, please visit www.thepetcottage.org.
capacity to serve more pets and senior individuals in need. the care and companionship they deserve.” Wendy Derhak, Founder/Executive Director, The Pet Cottage,
Additionally, the donation will bolster the Pawsitively Perry The Pet Cottage, located at 17049 Thunder Road, Jupiter, Phone: (561) 818-5025, Email: wendy@thepetcottage.org