Page 2 - Boca Exposure - March '23

Page 2, Boca Exposure

Boca Raton Couple from page 1 They went on to have two children, a son and a Ball and events for members of Congress. Many of the
daughter. non-Jewish socialites in Baltimore society used Bluefeld
California. Edith wrote him every day of the three years “Lou and Edith are a fabulous couple! Whenever I Caterers for their affairs, even though the food was
he was in the military. When the war ended, Lou was in see them, they have a gleam in their eye like they are on kosher, because it was considered the best catering in the
the Philippines. He stood in line for nine hours to send their honeymoon,” Matthew Linderman, president and city at that time.
a radiogram to Edith with details on when he would be COO, Boca West Country Club, said. “We never took deposits. Our business was built on
coming home. “We’re blessed that our minds are good. We have trust and on a handshake. And it was never just another
two granddaughters and a lot of grand dogs,” Bluefeld affair. We knew how much each event meant to our
said. “We’re so lucky to be at Boca West and have lots customers,” Lou Bluefeld said.
HabCenter from page 1 of friends here that are like extended family.” The Bluefelds have lived full-time at Boca West
Lou’s family owned a kosher catering business in Country Club since 1985, and part-time since 1983, and
members of the community. With mental and Baltimore, and he worked in the business all the time as a lot of their friends in the community are people whose
behavioral health counseling, Programs in Education, a teen. He told Edith that if she wanted to see him, she bar mitzvahs and weddings they catered. Both Edith and
Arts and Recreation (PEAR), high-level vocational would have to come work beside him in the business, so Lou have been active volunteers at the club over the years.
training and development and a supported employment she did. She began as Lou’s secretary. “We’re so thankful we’re both well. More and more,
program, HabCenter clients thrive. Their catering business, Bluefeld Caterers – The health means everything and money is nothing,” said
The funding from Men Giving Back SPBC will Orchid Touch, was responsible for koshering the White Lou Bluefeld. When asked about the most important life
allow HabCenter to create new individual and group House kitchen during the announcement of the Peace lesson, this vibrant almost 100-year-old could pass on,
therapy sessions, supported by hiring an exceptional Accords under President Jimmy Carter. This was the he said that his father always told him that, “Name is
new social worker. This increased manpower will first time a kosher meal had ever been served at the White everything” – your good name is what is most important.
allow HabCenter to focus attention on South Palm House. They even catered President Nixon’s Inaugural
Beach County residents’ mental health to best equip
them with the tools and coping skills they need to
navigate the challenges they face. As an adjunct,
HabCenter is increasing its offerings from its Program
for Education, Arts, and Recreation. Their clients
will be offered the opportunity to participate in vital
social and learning activities that will expand their
knowledge and tumble-down barriers that presently
exist. These are the vital keys as a balance to good
mental health.
“Men Giving Back SPBC has in essence provided a
new lease on life for clients at the center,” said Sherry
A. Henry, director of development, HabCenter Boca
Raton. “Having a disability comes with its challenges,
and the post-pandemic effects on the mental health
of this population, has severely impacted their well-
being and caused additional socioemotional and other
issues. This grant allows us to directly address these
concerns – and for that, we are grateful.”
Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County’s
mission is to leverage the power of men doing good
by collectively funding grants to nonprofit initiatives
that positively influence South Palm Beach County.
Its charitable focus areas include education, children,
food stability and mental health services. To learn more
visit https://www.mengivingback.org.

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