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“Celebrity Waiters” Raise More than $72,000 to Help the Homeless
Bank of America and Las Olas River House Social Committee Honored
Co-Chairs Courtney Crush,
Charlene Bender, Judy
Stern and Roberta StanleyThe 9th annual Breakfast for Champions of the Homeless was a sold out benefit that raised more than $72,000 to support the programs delivered to the homeless by Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. (BPHI). “Celebrity Waiters,” some of our most important community leaders, worked for “Tips” waiting tables at this unique and fun benefit. The event was co-chaired by Charlene Bender, SVP Regent Bank, Roberta Stanley, partner in the law firm of Brinkley, Morgan, Solomon, Tatum, Stanley, Lunny & Crosby, LLB, Judy Stern, Judith Stern Consulting, Inc. and Courtney Crush, Esq., Crushlaw, PA.
“In these tough economic times we are so thankful for those who reached deep into their pockets and contributed the funds needed for BPHI to continue its efforts to reduce homelessness in Broward County,” said Dan Taylor, director with the law firm of Tripp Scott and chair of BPHI’s Board of Directors. “It just demonstrates that our community understands the meaning of helping those in need.”
2009 Celebrity Waiters
Named “2009 Champion of the Homeless,” Bank of America was recognized for its more than ten years of support. From the 1999 BPHI Capital Campaign that built the Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center (Center), to financial donations to support BPHI’s solution-focused programs, to volunteer projects in which its employees have participated, Bank of America truly reflects the face of a caring corporate community.
BPHI CEO Frances Esposito,
Bank of America Market President
Mark Maller, Bank of America
Vice-President Global Community
Impact Katrina Wright accept the
2009 Champion of the Homeless
award from Chair of BPHI’s
Board of Directors Dan Taylor.
We are proud of our longstanding partnership with BPHI,” said Mark Maller, Bank of America market president, Broward County. “In challenging times such as these, where more families and individuals face significant pressures, the continuum of solution-focused services offered by organizations like BPHI serves as a critical safety net in our community.”
The Las Olas River House Social Committee was honored with the 2009 BPHI’s Special Recognition Award for the very successful benefit they hosted last January. Led by chair Dr. Eileen Rolnick, more than 100 guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining on the building's gorgeous pool terrace with breathtaking views of downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Riverfront. Guests danced to swing music on the rooftop and as a finale, tried their luck at the "Casino." The event netted more than $15,000 for BPHI.
Las Olas River House Social
Committee chairs Cheryl Insalaco
and Eileen Rolnick accept the 2009
BPHI Special Recognition award from
Chair of BPHI’s Board of Directors
Dan Taylor.Among the Celebrity Waiters were “The Pair That Cares” waiter teams of Roberta Stanley, Esq. & Ken Gordon, Esq., Charlene Bender & Bruce Roberts, Bob Benson & Ray de le Feuilliez, Kevin & Valerie Taylor, Michael Stephan & Marc Cannon, and Ralph Campbell & Malena Mendez.
Individual Celebrity Waiters included Broward County Mayor Ken Keechl, Sheriff Al Lamberti, Jack Seiler, Romney Rogers, Alan Hooper, Denny O’Shea, Courtney Crush, Esq., Mark Semple, and Sunrise Intracoastal Homeowners.
Breakfast was served in the dining room of the Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center on the Huizenga Family Campus. Volunteers at the event included many of the Center’s residents. The event was co-sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Council and Beach Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
The event’s Premier Sponsor is the Leo Goodwin Foundation and Supporting Sponsors included: AT&T, CH2M HILL, Carlos & Yvonne Pajon, Downtown Development Authority, Judith Stern Consulting, Inc., Publix Super Market, Cindy Schutt PR, Sun-Sentinel, Vista a Coventry Health Care Plan and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
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