Page 3 - Stuart Exposure - January '20

Stuart Exposure, Page 3

Pinot And Picasso from page 1 Mixing, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, NisAir Air Auctioneer Elliot Paul donated his time and talent to
Conditioning and Heating, Stuart Business Systems, auction off the live auction items to the top bidders in the
impact on those we serve. The children, families and All Creatures Animal Hospital, Water Pointe Realty, room. The lineup for the live auction included a one-day
adults will continue to thrive because of his support … Mark Brechbill CPA, Green Design Construction and fishing charter donated by the award-winning Capt. Tony
today and tomorrow.” Development, John and Dot Coblentz, John and Linda Huerta and a “Cart of Cheer” donated by Green Design
Major sponsors included: Bill Lichtenberger – the Loewenberg, Bart and Ginny Luther – the Bart Blue Construction and Development valued at over $2,000! A
host, Bill and Audrey Crandall, Bob and Jan Crandall, Star Foundation, Richard and Robyn Price – Corporate tribute was paid in memoriam to calendar artist Mary Lou
Mary Kay Buckridge, EW Consultants Inc., Jim and Furniture Options, Barbara Taylor, VITAS Healthcare and Knox. Her original 2020 Art for Living Calendar artwork
Jayne Mondello, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Ross Dave’s Plumbing. was auctioned off for $5,000! Helping People Succeed
appreciates all of the silent and live auction contributors!
The centerpiece on each table was a replica of Picasso’s
Mains aux Fleurs, his Bouquet of Peace. Each was
painted by an adult with an intellectual disability. On this
particular evening these original paintings represented
friendship, gratitude, love and joy. After the live auction,
the Chair of the Board of Directors Bliss Browne, shared
the many success stories of Helping People Succeed.
Contributions were then raised for the capital campaign
– Building Futures, Changing Lives. With every donation
received a Picasso was being painted live led by longtime
friend and artist Pam Patterson. Helping People Succeed
plans to purchase their own building in June of 2020.
Overall, Helping People Succeed raised a record-
breaking amount of $160,000. The guests, sponsors and
auction contributors played a major role in contributing
to the success of Pinot and Picasso!
Helping People Succeed has been serving the Treasure
Coast for more than 55 years. Through its diversified,
effective program services and initiatives, hundreds of
thousands of the most vulnerable local children, families
and adults have been able to improve their lives through
education, counseling, training and employment. For
more information or to learn more and contribute to the
capital campaign, Building Futures, Changing Lives, visit
the website at www.hpsfl.org or contact Glenna Parris at
(772) 320-0778 for additional information.