The Women’s Auxiliary of The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County will host their 33rd Annual “Hearts of Gold” Luncheon at The Pelican Club.
West Palm Beach, Florida (March 7, 2023) – The Women’s Auxiliary of The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County will host their 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, March 29th from 11:30am-2:30pm at The Pelican Club located at 1065 North A1A Jupiter, Florida. In commemoration of International Women’s Month, the Auxiliary will be honoring local philanthropists Dr. Alina Alonso, Marie Hope Davis, and Arlette Gordon as the event’s Honorary Chair. The Luncheon will feature an elegant surf and turf lunch, a silent auction, vendor sales, and a stunning fashion show by Rose Meyerowich. Guest Speaker will be Josh Liller, Historian and Collections Manager for Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum.
“We are especially honored to have author and historian Josh Liller as our luncheon speaker,” said Nicole Briden, President of the Woman’s Auxiliary. “Being involved with The Salvation Army for over 14 years I can attest to all the good they do for our community! The Salvation Army is remarkable in the way that they put love into action by serving others.” According to Briden, the Woman’s Auxiliary is “the Army Behind The Army!”
The Women’s Auxiliary of The Salvation Army was founded in Palm Beach County by Charlotte Sinclair in 1988. The Auxiliary is comprised of volunteer ladies who dedicate their time and efforts to raise funds and awareness of The Salvation Army’s many programs and services. The Annual “Hearts of Gold” luncheon is the main fundraising event of the Auxiliary whose proceeds help support initiatives of The Salvation Army including veteran services, human trafficking, homelessness, youth, and children’s programs. The Woman’s Auxiliary has also supported local as well as international disaster relief efforts.
To purchase tickets ($225 per person) to the “Hearts of Gold” Luncheon please call Rashida Guyton at (561) 686-3530. Facebook information can be found by searching for @salarmypbco.
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County presents rose floral arrangements to Valentine’s Day shopper.
West Palm Beach, Florida (February 22, 2023) – On February 14, 2023, Rosa Reyes became the Grand Prize winner of the Valentine’s Day Gift Drawing of The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County. Reyes received a beautiful one-dozen rose floral arrangement, donated by Love’s Flower Shop. The drawing concluded 14-days of special thrifting discounts on jewelry, baskets, glass and crystal jars, floral arrangements, and pet supplies to help celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Salvation Army’s Family Store located at 655 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Valentine Thrifting Sale was offered by The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County as a way of helping residents purchase the perfect gift to express their appreciation and love to others during a time of financial uncertainty. As the current financial situation has placed many on a tight budget, the organization’s West Palm Beach Family Store offered Valentine themed gifts at a price that would not overburden anyone’s wallet.
“Thrifting is always an excellent way to find simple gifts that evoke a true sense of nostalgia, and personalized appreciation,” said Family Store manager, Bruce Garabrant. “I was not surprised to see so many creative shoppers visit our Family Store searching for unique objects. The Thrifting for Valentine’s Day Sale,” said Garabrant, “became the perfect way of turning old items into new and romantic gifts!”
For more information about The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County, please call (561) 686-3530. Facebook information can be found by searching for @salarmypbco. To schedule a pick-up please call the Family Store Manager, at (561) 683-3513).
West Palm Beach children raise funds from lemonade stand for victims of Hurricane Ian.
West Palm Beach, Florida (October 18, 2022) – Children from Lake Worth recently raised $531.34 to help victims of Hurricane Ian from a lemonade stand on the grounds of the Florida Gardens Community of Hope Church. Jennifer Sooklal, who grew up in Cape Coral, explained “we did this to help a community we love.”
After learning firsthand from displaced west-coast relatives about the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian, Noah and Chloe Sooklal joined forces with Coral Bauer, and Bentley and Aubrey Davis to squeeze and sell the juice of lemons to help victims of the category 5 storm. The youth decided to donate the one-day proceeds to The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County after learning that the organization directs 100% of all contributions to support the relief effort.
“We are grateful and extremely touched by the gesture of love expressed by these children,” said Majors Chip and Leisa Hall, Area Commanders of the Salvation Army of Palm Beach County. “It is heartwarming to see that the spirit of philanthropy is alive and well in our Palm beach County community. Their desire to help the victims of Hurricane Ian is an inspiration to all of us!”
For more information about The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County, please call (561) 686-3530. Facebook information can be found by searching for @salarmypbco
