Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '22

Page 4, Martin Downs

NoNprofit EvENts

Supporters Of 211 Palm

Beach And Treasure Coast
Gather For Cocktail Event To

Learn About Recent Grants
Awarded And Future Plans

Friends and supporters of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure
Coast gathered on April 22 at the charming home of Jessica
and Trent Swift in West Palm Beach for an exquisite
cocktail party.
This special evening was an opportunity for guests to
meet the leadership team of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure
Coast and learn more about the goals and future plans of
the nonprofit organization. Sharon L’Herrou, president/ Michael Magnani and Geri Emmett Felicia Taylor and Peter Gottsegen Dawn and Ken Kettner
CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, spoke briefly
to guests about several recent grants that 211 has been the community it serves. These grants
awarded and the impact these grants will make on 211 and demonstrate the esteem in which 211 is
held locally, statewide, and nationally
and the need for 211 Palm Beach and
Treasure Coast to expand its services –
taking crisis calls from first responders
and handling online “chats” with people
considering suicide.
The services that 211 provides are
lifesaving. The mission is to connect people
to services 24 hours a day by understanding
their individual emotional, financial, and
community needs and supporting the health
and human service system as a whole.
To learn more about 211 Palm Beach George Elmore and Marti LaTour Sarah Alsofrom and Sharon L’Herrou
and the Treasure Coast and its services
Steve Locante, Nancy Lambrecht, John Deese and programs, visit 211palmbeach.org. 211 is also the regional responder for the National Suicide
Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to TXT211 (898211) for Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255) and the soon-
more information. Calls to 211 are free, confidential, and to-launch 9-8-8 number.
available 24/7. If you or someone you know is experiencing Photos by Tracey Benson Photography
a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, dial 2-1-1, and a
Mobile Crisis Response Team can be dispatched if requested. Nonprofit Events on page 5

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