Volume Twenty-Two, Issue One A Newsletter from the Volunteers of Jonathan’s Landing Cares Spring 2017

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Giving Hearts, Lending A Hand…Making A Difference! Publisher/Editor Linda Gilmore

2017 JUBILEE Honors Volunteer of the Year!

On Saturday, January 28, 2017 Jonathan’s Landing Cares celebrated 20 years! This year’s theme paid homage to the “Roaring Twenties”. The ladies were decked out in their finest flapper dresses and head pieces, while the gentlemen looked as dapper as Jay Gatsby!

Over 200 guests enjoyed the start of the evening with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while looking over the magnificent silent auction items that were on display. Moving into the dining portion of the evening, Mimi Walsh (founder of JL Cares) spoke about how the organization got started and how far we’ve come today in our Jupiter community.

As the evening rolled on, Dennis Dunn, JL Cares Chairman, announced our Volunteer of the Year award to Mrs. Cathy Maloy. Cathy was pleasantly surprised by the honor and thanked all of the members of Jonathan’s Landing Cares. In her honor, JL Cares will donate $5,000 to Friends of Foster Children which is near and dear to Cathy’s heart as one of her volunteer involvements is Guardian ad Litem, where she serves as a trained, court-appointed advocate for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

Our night continued with a delicious meal by Chef Joseph and his staff as well as plenty of dancing! The highlight was the flaming baked Alaska….our “Roaring Twenties” dessert of the evening! Thank you to everyone that had a part in the Jubilee festivities for your support!!

Cathy Maloy, “Volunteer of the Year”, Dennis Dunn, Chairman, and Stacey Stack, Gala Chair.

Gala guests enjoy a fabulous evening of festivities, fine food

and dancing.

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Board News After serving 6 years on the JL Cares Board, Matt Mone has stepped aside.

Matt had served as chairman and treasurer, and we will greatly miss him and his contributions to our board. Our newest member to the Board is Bernie Halligan. Bernie has already been serving on the Gifts and Grants Committee. We look forward to having Bernie be part of our organization that works with over twenty agencies and organizations in the greater Jupiter area serving those in need.

How We Make GrantsThe Gifts and Grants Committee is a very important part of Jonathan’s Landing Cares. JL Cares was originally started to encourage volunteerism by our residents with non-profit agencies and schools in the local community. However, over time, many residents turned to JLC for guidance when they wanted to donate to local charities but did not know where their money would be most useful. Additionally, JLC recognized that cash grants could compliment the volunteer hours to help worthy charities. As a result, the Gifts and Grants Committee was formed to investigate local charities and decide which ones were appropriate, both as volunteer opportunities and as recipients of grant money. The committee consists of Tom Dwyer, Frank Walsh, Noreen Louthan, Rosemary Phillips, Don Berig and Bernie Halligan.

Committee members visit new agencies requesting grant money and present recommendations to the Executive Board. Once an agency is approved for grant funds, G&G requests a “Wish List” every year and does a follow-up site visit to all agencies every two years. The G&G Committee meets about four times a year to evaluate new agencies, assign site visits for the year and then, after funds become available from the Jubilee, we decide how to distribute the funds according to the requests that the agencies have submitted. This year, we donated grants to 20 agencies.

Memorial GiftsDuring the past season, JL Cares has been the recipient of many donations made in memory of members and friends of the Jonathan’s Landing community.

JL Cares is most grateful to those who have made a memorial gift to JL Cares.

The memorial gifts are a reminder that others in need in the Jupiter community have become part of the legacy of the friends and loved ones being honored through the generosity of the donor.

JL Cares Board

14TH ANNUAL JUBILEE

Save the Date!

Our next Jubilee is being planned for the weekend of January 27, 2018. Watch for

more details to come and remember that our JUBILEE is our principal funding source for our annual grants to continue to give hope and help to others in

the Jupiter community.

Jean Anstine, ChairSusan Heher, Vice ChairDennis Dunn, TreasurerStacey Stack, SecretaryTom Dwyer, Gifts & GrantsPeggy ErdlenLinda GilmoreBernie Halligan

Jubilee Silent Auction – This year’s Silent Auction broke records again raising $45,344 with over 180 items on display for bidding! We truly appreciate all of the local businesses that donate items and gift certificates and the JL Members that donate their vacation homes, fishing trips, boat cruises, artwork and so much more! The auction sets up on Thursday prior to the Gala and concludes during the gala. Bidding is open

to everyone. Something new this year was the “Give from the Heart” Board where attendees could make a donation to a specified agency-this opportunity raised $1,800. Thank you to

the auction committee including Linda Gilmore-Chair, Don Pray, Neil Lockie, Peggy Erdlen, Lucy Cherry, Bob Schaefer, Greg Adams, Mike Lampos, Matt & Maureen Mone and Dennis & Sharon Dunn. Thank you also to the small army that showed up early Thursday to help set up and create eye-appealing displays of all of the items. And, thank you to Stacey Stack, Susan Heher, Peggy Erdlen, and Penny Pray for helping with Checkout in the days following the gala. We welcome your future donations and would love to have you join our team!

Jubilee Silent Auction

JONATHAN’S LANDING CARESSupport of Donations and Gifts to the

Jupiter Community May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017

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$197,614 Grand total of donations and gifts to the community

Agency Amount PurposeCash Gifts & GrantsCenter For Child Counseling 8,000 Provides services for young children and caregivers impacted by trauma, violence, and abuse through quality counseling.el sol 16,000 Improves the quality of life by providing services to those in need, especially day laborers and their families.Forgotten soldiers 5,000 Ships care packages and letters to military serving overseas.Friends oF Foster Children 5,000 Transform the lives of children in foster care.grandma’s PlaCe 8,000 Provides shelter for children who have suffered abuse or neglect and have been removed from their home.Junior aChievement 5,000 Educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financialliteracy.JuPiter Community hs 5,049 12 week tutoring program for low income students.JuPiter elementary 5,000 After school tutoring program K-2 with English language skills.JuPiter hs PerForming arts 2,000 Scholarships for music camps, private lessons, fees for drum corps, refurbish instruments.JuPiter mediCal auxiliary 5,000 Reclining chairs for patient rooms.my CliniC 15,000 Free primary medical and dental care to low income uninsured adults.Palm BeaCh harvest 10,000 Provides food 356 days to thousands who would otherwise go without eating.PediatriC onCology 10,500 Provide help and healing to local children and their families battling cancer.reBuilding together 4,000 Painting projects to revitalize houses for low income families.renewal Coalition 5,500 Provides wounded service members the opportunity to escape the rigors of hospital and rehabilitation.south Florida Pga Foundation 3,000 Junior golf education and scholarships.st. vinCent de Paul soCiety 10,000 Help working poor, elderly and homeless facing temporary monetary crisis.sunset house 10,000 Treatment program for men who wish to recover from chemical dependency.thelma B. Pitmann 10,000 Earlychildhoodeducationanddevelopmentprogram-birthtofivewest JuPiter Community 15,000 Homework assistance, individual tutoring, health education, music lessons and life skills management. $157,049 Goods & serviCes donated

thanksgiving & easter Baskets 12,375 Food baskets to needy Jupiter families (207).sandwiCh Brigade 2,100 Purchase food and prepare 100 sandwiches weekly. Quantum house 1,500 Home that lessens the burden for families with children in treatment for serious medical condition.Forgotten soldiers 3,140 Ships care packages and letters to military serving overseas.angel tree 21,450 Holiday packages for children and seniors (200). $197,614 Grand total of donations and gifts to the community

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POST – Stacey Stack and Barbara Abernathy

Grandma’s Place – Stacey Stack,

Roxanne Jacobs

Here’s a glimpse of some of the local Organizations we have the fortune of supporting with Grants

from our Fundraising Efforts

Edna Runner Tutorial Center – Rosemary Phillips, Edna Runner, Anna Poulin

Thelma Pittman Preschool – Ruth Lawson, Noreen Louthan, Rosemary Phillips

Center for Child Counseling – Angie Lykins, Renee Layman, Tom Dwyer, Susan Heher, Sarah Turner

El Sol – Bernie Halligan, Jocelyn Skolnik, Don Berig

St. Vincent DePaul – Bernie Halligan, Representatives of St. Vincent DePaul

JHS Performing Arts – Barb Gomez, Sheril Jalm, Noreen Louthan, Jean Anstine, Susan Heher,

Linda Gilmore

JMC Auxiliary – Tom Dwyer (C) JHS Care Team – Tom Dwyer, Kelly, Colleen Lannitti

Palm Beach Harvest – Bernie Halligan, Deborah Morgan

Friends of Foster Children – Gail Jordan, Berdie Duvelsaint, Cathy Maloy

My Clinic – Rosemary Phillips, Amy Pepper, Doug Brown

Sunset House – Bill Deskin, Dennis Dunn

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Make a Difference - VOLUNTEER!

JL Cares can help find a local charity that would love to have you as a volunteer. Whether a little spare time each week, or once or twice a month, agencies in our Jupiter, Tequesta and Palm Beach Gardens areas have tasks where your help would be so appreciated.

AGENCIES WE CAN CONNECT YOU WITH WHO COULD USE YOUR HELP INCLUDE:

AGENCIES DEALING WITH CHILDREN: • TheARCofthePalmBeaches - assisting young people with disabilities • EdnaRunnerTutorialCenter - after school tutoring or assisting with special activities, ages 5-12 • ThelmaPitmanPreschool - reading partners, ages birth to 5 • JuniorAchievement - teaching life skills programs, Jr. and Sr. High School • JupiterElementarySchool - help in classroom, ages K - 2nd grade • GuardianadLitem- advocating for a child in the court system

AGENCIES DEALING WITH ADULTS: • AlzheimerCommunityCare - assist in senior citizen activities to give caregivers a break • ElSol - help with serving breakfast and/or lunch to transient low income workers • RenewalCoalition - providing wounded Servicemen and Servicewomen a family vacation

AGENCIES DEALING WITH HEALTH: • MyClinic - assist with providing medical care for locals who have no insurance - Spanish Interpreters and former medical staffers needed • JupiterMedicalCenter - assist nurses, transportation providers for low income out-patients, greeters, Gift Shop personnel.

MISCELLANEOUSAGENCIES: • JupiterInletLighthouseandMuseum - docent, assist with fundraising events • BuschWildlifeSanctuary- assist in care of injured wildlife, presenting educational programs • HabitatforHumanities - assist in Tequesta Resale Shop • PalmBeachHarvest - Food transporter: pick up leftovers from supermarkets and restaurants and take to shelters • St.VincentdePaul- make home visits to evaluate and recommend assistance

Volunteeringisgoodforyourheart! Get in touch with Susan Heher, Volunteer Coordinator for JL Cares,

to find out more about connecting with one of these charities. You can reach Susan by emailing susanheher7010@gmail.com.

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” — Helen Keller

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Rebuilding Together and JL Cares beautify a local family’s home. JL Cares again partnered with Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches with over 25 volunteers painting the home’s exterior, cleaning up the property and providing landscape plantings. Rebuilding Together strives to preserve and revitalize houses and communities for low income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled. Thank you to all involved in making this homeowner proud and appreciative of her home’s fresh makeover.

Rebuilding Together and JL Cares beautify a local family’s home

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JL Cares “Packing Day” at Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

Many thanks to the 25 volunteers that packed 100 “we care” boxes to be shipped to troops stationed overseas. We presented Lynelle Zelnar, Executive Director of FSO, with a check from JL Cares for $3,050 and 17 of our members contributed an additional $2,665 to support FSO mailings and operations. Additionally, 6 members generously contributed supplies to FSO valued at $475 to replenish items in their warehouse. The check presentation was a combination of JL Cares Board members and JL military veterans. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach was founded in 2003 and they have sent 400,000+ boxes over the years to our military stationed overseas, many in combat zones. Many soldiers self-nominate, because their families cannot afford to send them packages. Commanders have reported that it is a huge morale boost for their troops to receive a “we care” package and letters of encouragement from FSO. Supporting FSO significantly helps our troops.

Thanksgiving BasketsJL Cares is a non-profit organization where our purpose is “to encourage and coordinate volunteer involvement by our members in the Jupiter community and to raise funds for needy area causes.” At Thanksgiving, many of our members helped to fulfill our purpose by donating Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families. In 2016, we collected and distributed 89 baskets— that is 89 laundry baskets filled to the top with suggested food and a $25 gift card to Publix for a turkey. Volunteerism and helping others is an important part of the culture of the Jonathan’s Landing community. It came through “loud and clear” this past Thanksgiving.

It’s hard to believe, but each year we get more Easter baskets donated than in the past. This year we received 116 baskets from JL members and friends. All of the baskets went to the children at the Edna Runner Tutorial Center and El Sol. To see the faces on the children as they leave school with their baskets makes it all worthwhile. Thank you Jonathan’s Landing community! You DO make a difference in the lives of many children.

2017 Easter Baskets

A Big Thank You to all of you who Support Jonathan’s Landing Cares through your donations, volunteerism, participation in

fundraising efforts, and memorial gifts. We simply could not do all that we do without your help. We are thankful for you and for all of the lives that you help bless on behalf of JL CARES!