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VOL. 35 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2025

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Honors Gordon Gray

Circle Members At Celebration Dinner

Loggerhead Marinelife
Center (LMC) hosted an
appreciation dinner for its
prestigious Gordon Gray
Circle members on Thursday,
Dec. 5, at the center. More
than 160 guests attended
to celebrate LMC’s 41st
anniversary and the nonprofit’s
historic achievements in
ocean conservation and sea
turtle rehabilitation. Niles and Nancy Citrin

Loggerhead Marinelife Center on page 2 Andy Dehart, Amanda Joiner, Lauren Proenca, Gui Proenca Lauren and Gui Proenca, Todd and Kami Batchelder
Fallen Patriots Announces

Its Inaugural Palm Beach Gala Hosted By CBIZ

Popular New York City Gala Matt and Jill Schecter to Founded by CEO David Y. Kim and his wife Cynthia Kim
in 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided over $70 million in
celebrate the resilience
Branches Out To Palm Beach of military families scholarships to over 3,500 military children from all branches
and provide support of our armed forces who lost a parent. This ensures that the
Children of Fallen Patriots (CFP) Foundation will hold through educational children of America’s servicemen and women can pursue
its first-ever Inaugural Palm Beach Gala hosted by CBIZ on scholarships to military higher education without the stress of a financial burden.
March 7, at the prestigious Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach children who lost a The organization also provides professional development
after four successful galas in New York City. This event parent in the line of duty. opportunities through internships, full-time job placements,
promises to be an extraordinary evening of tribute, hope, and These scholarships and career training, ensuring upward mobility for Gold Star
community support for military families who have made the cover the gap in children who have experienced loss.
ultimate sacrifice while illuminating the critical mission of government benefits “Recreating the New York City gala in Palm Beach
supporting children who have lost a parent in military service. to help facilitate debt- allows us to foster new connections and expand our mission
The event commences at 6 p.m. with the cocktail free graduation and
reception, where distinguished guests will join cochairs upward mobility. Fallen Patriots Announces on page 5
Local Homebuilder To Be Honored

At Inaugural March To End Homelessness

The Lord’s Place is honoring GL Homes with the Riviera Beach through The Lord’s Place supportive housing
MARCH Award for its unparalleled efforts in helping to program. Thanks to the Meal Mobile – a comprehensive
break the cycle of homelessness. service delivery bus for those experiencing homelessness
70-year-old Lenwood was chronically homeless for more that is operated by The Lord’s Place and fully funded by
than fifteen years when he met The Lord’s Place outreach GL Homes – Lenwood’s hopelessness was transformed into
and engagement team at its Meal Mobile feeding site in hopefulness. Today, Lenwood has restored dignity, a support
Belle Glade. Lenwood began receiving weekly hot meals system, and a place to call home for the rest of his life.
and essential lifesaving services. A few months ago, the Lenwood’s story is a testament to how community
outreach team moved Lenwood into his own apartment in partnerships can assist local agencies in doing the work needed
to serve those less fortunate.
It is also one of the many
reasons why The Lord’s Place Misha Ezratti, Sarah Alsofrom, and Diana Stanley in front
is recognizing GL Homes of the Meal Mobile. Photo by Tracey Benson Photography
as a phenomenal corporate
partner that has made it will honor GL Homes with the first M.A.R.C.H. Award
unparalleled contributions (Mobilize, Advocate, Respond, and Commit to end
in helping to break the cycle Homelessness) on Friday, Feb. 28 at the inaugural March to
of homelessness and combat End Homelessness.
hunger in Palm Beach County.
The Lord’s Place announces Local Homebuilder To Be Honored on page 4