Good News - December 2019

www.goodnewsfl.org 47 DECEMBER 2019 OUT AND ABOUT The 7th Annual Hope Bash Boca recognized the Jay DiPietro Hero of Hope Individual honoree Boca Raton resident Kelly Flem- ing and Corporate honoree Boca Raton-based National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Holdings, Inc. on Nov. 2, 2019. The Annual Hope Bash Boca, presented by the Coulombe Family Founda- tion, was held at Boca West Country Club; and featured a silent and live auction by Saffer & Company Benefit Auctions, music by DJ Aiden Sherlock, dance numbers by Sean’s Dance Factory and music by Mike Sipe. Kelly Fleming, Will Fleming, Bill Donnell and Mary Donnell served as honorary co-chairs. Proceeds from the gala fundraiser benefit the pro- grams and operations of Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus, an expansion of the Palm Beach Gardens- based Place of Hope. The largest residential children, youth and families organi- zation in South Florida, Place of Hope is a faith- based, state-licensed non- profit that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and inter- vention; maternity care; safety for domestic minor sexually trafficked victims; transitional housing and support services; adoption and foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. Hero of Hope Awards Presented at Hope Bash Boca Bill and Mary Donnell, Kelly and Will Fleming Photo by Carla Azzata.JPG