Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - January '22

Page 12, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Hannah’s Home Secures $15,000 Grant

For Mental Healthcare

For the fourth consecutive year, Hannah’s Home of South nonprofit grantees. Quantum approved the funding sought
Florida receives granted funds from Quantum Foundation by Hannah’s Home for its Mental Health Matters project,
for the mental health needs of the single, pregnant young which provides weekly therapy sessions to each resident.
women in the home’s care. Hannah’s Home offers a two-year residential program that
“Adequate counseling in terms of both frequency and provides food, lodging, clothing, and medical care. Since its
expertise will significantly help our residents prepare for their doors opened in 2011, 65 infants have found a home at Hannah’s
new roles as mothers,” said Joanne Dively, chief operating Home. With a maximum capacity of eight women and their
officer for Hannah’s Home. children, Hannah’s Home now is serving three resident mothers
The COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded the and their babies, with two more babies on the way.
mental health challenges associated with unplanned About Hannah’s Home Of South Florida
pregnancy, which for resident mothers at Hannah’s Home Providing a safe and loving Christian environment for
often include loss, neglect, drug and/or alcohol abuse and single, pregnant young women, Hannah’s Home is a maternity
sexual assault. “The need for regular counseling, therefore, facility with a mission of offering hope and transforming
is great,” Dively said. lives through counseling, life skills development, and
Quantum Foundation is a health foundation that was educational opportunities. More information available:
formed from $135 million in proceeds from the sale of www.hannahshomesf.org.
JFK Medical Center. Now in its third decade of community
investment, the foundation has assets of approximately
awarded $150 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County Compassion and gratitude enable
$170 million. Since its inception, Quantum Foundation has

It’s The Law! Random Acts of Kindness Program

Did You Know That, In at La Posada

Florida…
The holiday season is funds for the local Alzheimer’s Foundations to raise
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. one of togetherness and awareness of the disease.
Estate pl a nni ng thankfulness, allowing Such actions show the heart of the community
documents need to be friends and family to unite but only scratch the surface of how the residents and
reviewed periodically. and reflect on the blessings associates at La Posada share their blessings with the
Properties might have been of the previous year. During greater Palm Beach Gardens community. Many of the
bought/sold, designees might this time, many are focused community’s residents and associates are members
not be the best choice any on how they can give back of various boards, as well as volunteers within their
longer or other events may and show kindness to the personal churches, synagogues and other organizations.
have happened which made greater community around “Perhaps I’m biased, but I truly believe that La Posada has
you change your mind. A them. This mindset of giving some of the most compassionate and generous individuals
review of documents every is one that La Posada, a Kisco who live and work here,” said Brad Cadiere, Executive
few years helps ensure that senior living community in One of the most important Director of La Posada. “At La Posada, we believe in the
your documents reflect your up-to-date desires. Palm Beach Gardens, works elements of what makes importance of supporting one another and that level of
Alimony is no longer tax deductible to the payor and to enact throughout the year La Posada special is the compassion is something that comes directly from our
taxable to the recipient (if the divorce was finalized on or after — not just at the holidays. senior living community’s people. Having the opportunity to show kindness to those
January 1, 2019). However, for divorces finalized before that One of the most commitment to serving others. within our walls and with our neighbors outside these walls
date, the spouse paying support may be entitled to report the important elements of what is something unique that has enabled us to learn more about
payments as a tax deduction and in such case the recipient makes La Posada special is the senior living community’s one another and appreciate the connectivity we all share.”
is obligated to report the alimony received as income (and, commitment to serving others. Throughout the year, residents As the community looks toward the beginning of a new
therefore, pay taxes on such income). and associates at the community have participated in a year, plans are already underway to work together to continue
While Florida law doesn’t require a lawyer be involved variety of “acts of kindness” to serve one another within the supporting our neighbors and one another. This commitment
in completing a real estate transaction, retaining one at the community, as well as La Posada’s surrounding neighbors. to community is something that defines La Posada’s enriched
beginning of the buying or selling process can prevent having The random acts have enabled the senior living community lifestyle and one-of-a-kind total well-being programming.
to hire one due to a contract dispute later. Remember, there the ability to engage with nearby neighbors, as well as “At La Posada, we encourage our residents to pursue
is NO such thing as a standard contract! show gratitude to those who come into the community for their passions. Their kind hearts and grateful attitudes
Certain assets of a deceased person (“the decedent”) may short stretches. At La Posada, thankfulness is a mindset that inspire all of us to take time to think of others and reach
be distributed to a beneficiary without having to commence has long been ingrained at the community and has been out with helping hands,” said Cadiere. “Our hope is that
probate proceedings. The most common types of transfers reemphasized repeatedly over the past few years. through our random acts of kindness program, we will be
without needing probate court approval are: properties or “From the very beginning, our community has been able to share a bit of the holiday spirit all year long. We
financial accounts which are jointly owned or held as joint focused on caring for, and supporting, one another,” said have the opportunity to make a difference and to create a
tenancy with rights of survivorship or an account in which Paulina Jacobs, Assistant Executive Director of La Posada. community that is welcoming and cares for everyone.”
a “payable on death” (POD) or “transfer on death” (TOD) “All of us have learned how important it
beneficiary designation has been completed. Owning assets is to show those we care for how much
in the name of a living revocable trust is another way to we appreciate them, and that includes
avoid probate. our neighbors in the greater community.
Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law firm Over the last year we’ve implemented
located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003 W. our Random Acts of Kindness as a way
Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, FL, (561) 744-4600, to give back and showcase what it means
jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of mind by to be a part of the La Posada family.”
solving problems with integrity and compassion in the areas La Posada’s random acts of kindness
of estate planning (wills and trusts, powers of attorney, health have taken place through a variety of
care surrogates, living wills, probate estates, succession venues, encouraging everyone at the
planning, contracts and purchase/sale agreements), family community to find an opportunity to
law (divorce, paternity, child support and time sharing, participate. So far this year, La Posada
alimony, property distribution, modifications, collaborative has done everything from back-to-
law, pre/post nuptial agreements) and real estate (community school-supply drives and dessert special
association law, residential and commercial transactions, deliveries, to appreciation for first
deeds, closings). responders and special birthday deliveries
for all residents and associates, to making
snack bag distributions to delivery
workers and other essential employees
who were visiting our community.
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing The luxury retirement living
Palm Beach County and is a privately community has also prepared
owned and managed company. donation boxes for the Peggy Adams
Captain’s is committed to providing Animal Rescue League and raised
dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all For more information on how you can participate or to learn more
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 about Life at La Posada: Call 561-277-0680 or visit mylaposada.com
To reserve your vehicle:
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