Page 6 - Southern Exposure - February '25

Page 6, Southern Exposure

Southern SPotlight from page 5 Since 1979, The Lord’s Place has
been finding solutions and providing
recognize those who are partnering in helping to break services to take more people off
the cycle of homelessness. the streets and into homes. All
The significance of the event is to educate participants are invited to join this profound
and change the lives of those who are homeless. By movement advocating for those who
marching through West Palm Beach, The Lord’s Place are homeless and raising crucial funds
wants to raise awareness of the estimated 3,000 men, to support them.
women, and children without a home on any given “Carry your sign high and
night in Palm Beach County. In the United States, many show that you believe everyone
Americans are forced to choose between basic necessities deserves a roof over their head.
like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor. Homelessness is often unseen or
The fact is more than 770,000 Americans are homeless pushed aside but let this be a day to
on a typical night. stand strong and march to break the
cycle of homelessness for our most
vulnerable neighbors living in Palm
Beach County,” commented Stanley.
The 5K march is open to everyone Misha Ezratti, Sarah Alsofrom, and Diana Stanley in front of the Meal Mobile. Photo
in the community. Participants can by Tracey Benson Photography
choose to march beginning at The
Lord’s Place Fortin Family Campus (2808 North Australian minimum of $350,000. Funds raised will be matched by
Ave.) at 2 p.m., join at any point along the route, or come for The Honorable Ann Brown.
the program at the final destination in downtown West Palm “As we march forward, we speak for those who cannot
Beach. Individuals, corporations, business and community and lift up those who have lost their way. Our path to raise
leaders, schools, and groups will gather at Lake Pavilion for awareness about the men and women living on the streets
the celebratory event that will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. is only possible with the support of our friends, neighbors,
Participants can help raise money for this event by and other generous corporate partners. Please join us as
creating a team and challenging their friends and co- we give voice to the most vulnerable and neglected in
workers to help end homelessness. The goal is to have Palm Beach County,” encouraged Alsofrom.
200 people march and attend the program and to raise a Visit TheLordsPlace.org/march for more information.

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