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the park. For the first time, the
event also featured a duathlon
for those who wanted to skip
the swimming portion.
In further support of
the community’s health
a nd we l l ne ss, Ta m pa
General Hospital medical
professionals offered on-site
COVID-19 vaccines.

Photos by Tracey Benson Jennifer Trefelner, Diamond
Photography Bettina Lopes Angela Ruiz Elnat Gershon Litty Candy Helms, Renee Rochefort

Sarah McKenna Laura Coffey Lynn Stockford, Lan Pratt Jorge Jimenez-Irizarry

Stephanie Mitrione, Noel Martinez, Eriza Lazarus, Dr.
Dr. Rupesh Dharia Matt Harmon Pierre-Henri Soero, John Reback, Kyle Oakes Rupesh Dharia

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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is one of and currently works at the Jupiter Pointe Marina. Struggling to in the south to the Martin County line in the north and from
over 250 Habitat affiliates that participate in Veterans Build, keep up with the constantly increasing rent prices in Palm Beach Palm Beach to Lake Okeechobee. A robust critical home repair
partnering with veteran support organizations, like Wounded County, Zwigart is excited for the opportunity to purchase his program also serves the community. For more information, visit
Veterans Relief Fund, to meet veterans’ needs. Habitat has own home with an affordable mortgage. www.habitatpbc.org or call (561) 253-2080.
partnered with over 4,500 veterans and families to improve their For more information
housing since 2013. HFHPBC currently has at least two other about Veterans Build, contact
veteran homeowners; and was also working simultaneously Amy Mauser, HFHPBC
during Veterans Build on a critical home repair project at the chief development officer, at
home of the widow of a veteran. amymauser@habitatpbc.org or
“At Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, we are (561) 666-6719.
proud to celebrate those who have served our country and are About Habitat For Humanity
honored to be able to assist USMC veteran Lawrence Zwigart Of Palm Beach County
realize his dream of homeownership,” said Bernie Godek, CEO Habitat for Humanity of
of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. “Safe, decent, Palm Beach County, founded in
affordable housing is the centerpiece of Veterans Build, as well 1986, is a nonprofit organization
as providing volunteer experiences that bring together veterans, dedicated to building strength,
military families, and their neighbors. Everyone deserves a home, stability, and self-reliance
especially those who have served our country so honorably.” through shelter. Each Habitat
Some of those in attendance included: Maria Marino, county partner family is required to
commissioner for District 1; John Snyder, state representative; invest sweat equity hours of their
Ilan Kaufer, Jupiter Town Council representative; Mike own labor into the construction
Durkee, executive director of Wounded Veterans Relief Fund of homes before being eligible
(U.S. Army veteran); and Mike DeBock, HFHPBC board chair to purchase their home utilizing Left to right: Bernie Godek, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County (U.S.
(U.S. Army veteran). a 30-year, no-profit, no-interest Army veteran); Mike DeBock, HFHPBC board chair (U.S. Army veteran); Lt. Gen. Robert
Lawrence (Larry) Zwigart is a United States Marine Corps loan. HFHPBC has constructed Chelberg, board president of Wounded Veterans Relief Fund; Maria Marino, county
veteran. Originally from Virginia, Zwigart moved to Florida in 249 safe, affordable homes commissioner for District 1; USMC veteran Lawrence Zwigart and Habitat homeowner;
2018 after earning certifications in marine technology through throughout a service area Rep. John Snyder; Ilan Kaufer, Jupiter Town Council representative; and Mike Durkee,
the GI Bill. Zwigart is pursuing a career as a boat mechanic extending from Hypoluxo Road executive director of Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (U.S. Army veteran).

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