Over 200 guests gathered at the Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach to benefit Family Promise of Southeast Florida which featured a luxury silent auction. 100% of the proceeds went toward providing temporary shelter, food, clothing, mental health counseling, financial literacy training, life skills education, educational support, employment assistance, other essential services to families with young children in our community who are struggling with homelessness and comprehensive case management. Paul Labrecque and his team including Collin “Santini” Adams, the spa director of the salon also Co-chaired the event are heavily involved in the community and charities. They support several events a season in the courtyard just steps from their front door or are involved in other generous ways.
Guests listened to beats by DJ Blanche Cote and congregated around the most impressive silent auction which included: Casa de Campo, Makers Air, Ilene Joy Jewelry, Marissa Collections, The Colony Hotel, Nancy Walker, Gambino Fashion Consulting, ORO House of Health, Michael Aram and many other notable donors.
Also co-chairing the event were Elizabeth Humphreys and Taylor Materio. Committee members included Kristen Bardin, Dawn Cirone, Harris Freedman, Ryan Hollihan, Susan Kaplan, Stacey Leuliette, Cory Lyon, Elizabeth Nunez, Stephanie Schwed, Grace Hyde Walker and Lucy Webster.
“A home is where our heart is,” Paul Labrecque told nearly 200 guests in the courtyard outside Paul Labrecque Salon & Skincare Spain the Royal Poinciana Plaza Saturday night at the salon’s 5th Annual Night of Giving, benefiting Family Promise of Southeast Florida.
“Each year, we get to help wonderful causes and tonight is all about Family Promise,” added Labrecque, whose salon selects a nonprofit with a mission that resonates with his team each year. “Isn’t it beautiful to know that there is an organization that is helping children have a roof over their heads and meals on their table? No one should go hungry and without a home.”
Family Promise Southeast Florida’s Executive Director, Jennifer Raymond, LMHC-QS, NCC, spoke to the impact of contributions from the evening.
“It takes a village, as they say,” said Raymond. “You’re not only helping one family. You are helping thousands of families that are entering our programs every year and trying to get them the support that they need. Without your support, we could not do what we do.”
Through such assistance, 700 families have entered into Family Promise’s programs and graduated, and more than 200 children have benefited from that graduation in the last two years alone.
One shining example is Ron, a single father, who attended the Night of Giving to share his story.
“Two and half years ago amid COVID, I lost my job,” he recalled “I have two small sons and we were facing eviction. We had three weeks. We had no friends or family in Florida. A friend from Michigan found a phone number and said Ron you’ve got to give Family Promise a call.
“They met me and the kids and immediately promised we would not have to carry this load anymore,” he continued. “I have my own house now. We have our own bedrooms. My kids are healthy. They’re happy. Their grades have improved. I can’t wait to be on the other side of this group so I can be giving money and supporting Family Promise.
“Thank you all for your generosity,” he concluded.
Most generous sponsors included: Paul Labrecque, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Modern Luxury Palm Beach, The SLS Group Sales, The Fuoco Group, Patio Pools Driveways Inc., John Turgeon, Rick Giles, Grace & Tally Walker, and Stuart Barlow.
