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Section B
In Your CommunItY
Hannah’s Home Expansion Hits High Gear
Hannah’s Home of South Florida took a major step
forward in its expansion plans to serve more at-risk pregnant
women and their babies. Undergrounding of utilities on
County Line Road began this week for the entire expanded
complex.
The home is growing its campus in Tequesta from its
current size that serves eight residents to 21 resident mothers
and their babies. The campus includes an existing eight-room
dormitory, childcare center, and a chapel, and is growing to
include a new eight-room dormitory and four duplexes.
“I’m thrilled to see substantial progress on the expansion,”
said Karen Hilo, chief executive officer of Hannah’s Home.
“The need in our community for transformative care is only
growing, and the added housing enables us to extend our
program to more women in need of safety, security, support,
and resources.” Board President Jon Olson, Nick Mastroianni II, Founder
Leading the expansion is a committee chaired by former Carol Beresford, Mayor Abby Brennan, Michael Hale, CEO
Tequesta mayor Abby Brennan. Progress on the current phase Karen Hilo, Pastor Paul Beresford
Board President Jon Olson, Nick Mastroianni II, CEO
Karen Hilo
of construction is owed largely to lead financial supporter
Nick Mastroianni II, founder of the Mastroianni Family
Foundation and a long-time Hannah’s Home supporter.
Hedrick Brothers Construction has also played a critical role,
serving as the organization’s general contractor.
As construction work progresses, residents grow eager to
see their future homes become a reality.
Founder Carol Beresford Mayor Abby Brennan County line utility work In Your Community on page 22
Arts & EntErtAInmEnt
Lighthouse ArtCenter Unveils
Newly Renovated 3-D Building
Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is pleased to announce the during both day
reopening of its newly renovated 3-D building at 395 Seabrook and evening hours,
Road, Tequesta, FL 33469. This extensive year-long renovation participants can choose
will enhance the creative experience for students of all ages from 8-week courses,
and skill levels, instructors, and the local community. shorter multi-day
The upgraded building features an expanded roster of classes workshops, and special
and instructors, offering programs from introductory pottery events like Wine
wheel lessons to advanced hand-building techniques. These Down Wednesday and
enhancements will allow LAC to host more visiting artists and Select Fridays from
introduce new ceramics offerings during summer camps for 6 to 8 p.m., fostering Front of building left view
children, promoting artistic development within the community. a fun and communal
“We are incredibly grateful to our contributing LAC Board learning environment.
Members, community members, and an anonymous grant that Jamie Bates, 3 Wings Visiting “The instructors bring a wealth of diverse expertise to the
made this project possible,” said Jeni Licata, executive director. Artist, instructing a workshop Chad Steve, Ron Shaw table, and now they have a state-of-the-art facility that perfectly
“The community interest has been strong. Registration for complements their skills and techniques,” said Director of
classes in the newly renovated building is open, and several fundraising campaign, including benefit concerts from former Ceramics and Sculpture Chad Steve. “I am confident that both
classes are already full.” Metallica bassist and local supporter Jason Newsted. students and faculty will produce their finest work yet in the
Originally built in 1973, Lighthouse ArtCenter purchased The newly renovated 3-D studio will empower students to coming year.”
the building in 2019 from Jupiter Medical Center after leasing create a variety of projects, including abstract and figurative Registration is open for classes and workshops. For more
it for about 20 years. The acquisition followed a whirlwind sculptures, mugs, teapots, and platters. With classes available information, visit lighthousearts.org.
