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Attending Light in the Shadows This Thursday?
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We are thrilled to be hosting you at our 2nd Annual Light in the Shadows event at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday December 5, 2024. Below you will find important information with regards to parking and arrival at Mar-a-Lago.
We encourage you if you can, to arrive at the Hilton parking lot before 9:45AM. Please arrive before 10:30AM to ensure that you make it through the screening and arrive on property by 11:00AM. We begin seating for our program at 11:00AM.
There will not be any parking allowed on property at Mar-a-Lago. All parking is at The Palm Beach Airport Hilton (150 Australian Ave., WPB).
PARKING PROCEDURES (STEP ONE):
- Drive to Palm Beach Airport Hilton at 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. Follow the Place of Hope parking signs and look for the Place of Hope feather flags. Park in the lot to the left of the hotel.
- Board a shuttle.
- The first shuttles will be available for boarding at 9:30AM, departing at 9:45AM for arrival at Mar-a-Lago at 10:00AM. There will be large passenger shuttles running continuously.
MAR-A-LAGO PROCEDURES (STEP TWO):
- This week, you will receive a security QR code from Mar-a-Lago via text and email (this is separate from what you will receive from Place of Hope).
- Your shuttle will go through a screening at Bath & Tennis Club. Have your driver's license and the Mar-a-Lago QR code ready for security. Please note prohibited items such as firearms, knives, explosives, pepper spray will not be permitted on MAL property.
PLACE OF HOPE PROCEDURES (STEP THREE):
- This week you will receive a text and email from Place of Hope to check-in for the event. This is critical to expedite your check in process for event entry.
- Follow the prompts to check in. You will receive a green check.
- As you deboard the shuttle and enter the event, show your green check to the Place of Hope staff to skip the check in line!
- If you do not receive the green check, you will need to check in at an iPad with one of our Place of Hope staff.
SECRET SERVICE PROCEDURES (STEP FOUR):
- Once you have checked in or shown your green check, you will also need to be screened by Secret Service at Mar-a-Lago. This is like airport screening. Your bags will be screened and you will walk through a metal detector, and possibly be scanned with a wand by security.
If you have any questions, please contact Monica Speer at monicas@placeofhoperinker.org. |
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Take advantage of Cyber Monday deals and support Place of Hope!
At Place of Hope, we aim to make the holidays special for those in its care and in our community. Many who call Place of Hope “home” will celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas this year for the very first time. This holiday season is an opportunity for us provide them joy, faith hope, and love. Shop our wish lists! |
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| Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! |
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3 is #GivingTuesday! Have your donation doubled by Place of Hope's "God's Children. Our Future." Campaign Matching Challenge!
Take advantage of seeing your generosity go twice as far by giving your end of year gift on Giving Tuesday! From foster care to single moms, homeless youth to survivors of child exploitation, together we are transforming lives and breaking the cycle of abuse. |
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| Three Reasons Your Gift Matters |
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Meet Aaliyah
Aaliyah was put in foster care at 4 years old. She was in care for 14 years, and had 13 different placements before coming to Place of Hope.
Here she experienced love, stability, a family, education and hope.
She graduated this May from The Kings Academy and is currently attending Hillsdale College on a full scholarship.
She is on her way to becoming a Supreme Court Justice. |
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Meet Elvira
As a single mom to her son Sebastian, Elvira worked hard to provide a safe place for them to live. Regardless of her great work ethic, she could not make ends meet. She lost her apartment, her car, and then her job.
At Place of Hope, she was able to afford a safe and stable place for her and her son, save money, get out of debt and spend more quality time with her son! She is moving up in her career in hospitality and she is truly thriving! |
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Meet Will
After being homeless as a child and teen, Will lived in survival mode caring for his younger brother.
After they came into care, they experienced structure, family, and safety for the first time. Will began to excel in school and was able to go to Jupiter Christian where he also learned to play football. Will graduated with a scholarship to SEU where he earned his Masters in social work.
Will now works full time for Place of Hope as a shining example of faith, family and accountabiltiy. |
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CBS12 is Teaming Up With Place of Hope for Santa's Helpers!
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