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Local Homebuilder To Be Honored from page 1

in helping to break the cycle of homelessness and
combat hunger in Palm Beach County. The Lord’s
Place announces it will honor GL Homes with the first
M.A.R.C.H. Award (Mobilize, Advocate, Respond, and
Commit to end Homelessness) on Friday, Feb. 28 at the
inaugural March to End Homelessness.
“We recognize and applaud GL Homes’ philanthropic
philosophy and its Vice President of Community Relations
Sarah Alsofrom who, together with company employees,
make a difference in the communities where they live and
work throughout Florida,” stated Diana Stanley, CEO of
The Lord’s Place. Sarah Alsofrom and Diana
Managing GL Homes’ statewide philanthropic efforts Stanley at the Engine Starting
since 2015, Alsofrom oversees the organization’s focus on Ceremony for the Meal Mobile
homelessness, hunger relief, and children and education on Sept. 18, 2023. Photo by Individuals experiencing homelessness receiving hot meals from the Meal Mobile at its
through its donations to 150 charities throughout Florida Tracey Benson Photography feeding site in Belle Glade. Photo credit: Downtown Photo
and beyond.
The Lord’s Place and GL Homes are celebrating their 10th and national awareness, raise the much-needed funds to join at any point along the
anniversary in partnership. Since 2014, GL Homes has donated provide the resources, programs, and services needed, and route, or come for the program
more than $900,000 to The Lord’s Place. Their most notable recognize those who are partnering in helping to break at the final destination in
project together is the Meal Mobile, a transformative vehicle the cycle of homelessness. downtown West Palm Beach.
that delivers meals and drives its wrap-around services directly The significance of the event is to educate participants Individuals, corporations,
to the most vulnerable individuals living on the streets. and change the lives of those who are homeless. By business and community
GL Homes has been the presenting sponsor of The marching through West Palm Beach, The Lord’s Place wants leaders, schools, and groups
Lord’s Place Annual Ending Homelessness Breakfast to raise awareness of the estimated 3,000 men, women, and will gather at Lake Pavilion
since 2019. The local home builder is also the presenting children without a home on any given night in Palm Beach for the celebratory event
sponsor of The Lord’s Place inaugural March next month. County. In the United States, many Americans are forced that will take place from 4
In addition to GL Homes being part of the solution in to choose between basic necessities like purchasing food, to 6 p.m.
addressing homelessness through The Lord’s Place, the paying rent, or going to the doctor. The fact is more than Participants can help
corporation also supports Gulfstream Goodwill and has 770,000 Americans are homeless on a typical night. raise money for this event Lenwood, client of The
built affordable housing in The Pines (Delray Beach) for Since 1979, The Lord’s Place has been finding by creating a team and Lord’s Place, sitting in his
those doing farm work in the Glades. solutions and providing services to take more people challenging their friends new apartment.
“GL Homes is excited and honored to be recognized off the streets and into homes. All are invited to join and co-workers to help end
with The Lord’s Place inaugural M.A.R.C.H. award! this profound movement advocating for those who are homelessness. The goal is to have 200 people march and
Our commitment to ending homelessness in Palm Beach homeless and raising crucial funds to support them. attend the program and to raise a minimum of $350,000.
County is unwavering. It is through our collective “Carry your sign high and show that you believe Funds raised will be matched by The Honorable Ann Brown.
advocacy, compassion, and commitment that we will everyone deserves a roof over their head. Homelessness “As we march forward, we speak for those who cannot
break the cycle of homelessness,” stated GL Homes is often unseen or pushed aside but let this be a day to and lift up those who have lost their way. Our path to raise
President Misha Ezratti. stand strong and march to break the cycle of homelessness awareness about the men and women living on the streets
Homelessness is a serious social and economic issue for our most vulnerable neighbors living in Palm Beach is only possible with the support of our friends, neighbors,
impacting all levels of our society. The Lord’s Place County,” commented Stanley. and other generous corporate partners. Please join us as
recognizes that all people deserve respect and a place to The 5K march is open to everyone in the community. we give voice to the most vulnerable and neglected in
call home. The inaugural March to End Homelessness is Participants can choose to march beginning at The Lord’s Place Palm Beach County,” encouraged Alsofrom.
part of The Lord’s Place’s effort to spread community Fortin Family Campus (2808 North Australian Ave.) at 2 p.m., Visit TheLordsPlace.org/march for more information.

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