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Vita Nova’s Sixth Annual Mallets And Martinis Raised

$160,000 For Homeless Youth In Palm Beach County

With nearly 300 guests in attendance, Vita Nova’s Sixth martinis, and live music.
Annual Mallets and Martinis event raised over $160,000 The program included
to benefit homeless youth in Palm Beach County. The a welcome by Juliet
nonprofit’s signature fundraising event took place on March Murphy Roulhac, Florida
25, at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. Power and Light’s (FPL)
Guests of Vita Nova’s Mallets and Martinis dressed director of Corporate
in “chic croquet whites” and enjoyed a beautiful evening Phi la nt hropy a nd
under the palms that featured croquet, refreshing Community Engagement.
FPL was the event’s
platinum sponsor. After
guests enjoyed a three-
course dinner, emcee and
auctioneer Jay Zeager led
an exciting live auction
that featured luxurious
trips and experiences.
Jeff DeMario, CEO of
Vita Nova, thanked all of
the guests, sponsors and Jeff DeMario and Mayor Keith James with young attendees
supporters and shared the
importance of the work of Vita Nova to help the youth The chairs of the successful event were Yvonne and Ed De
they serve become self-sufficient. Guests also heard Varona. This dynamic couple helped raise a historic amount
from Ke’onda, a Vita Nova alumni youth, who shared of funds to benefit Vita Nova, funding the formula for over
Lisa Russo, Chris and Ashley Berry her powerful and inspiring story. 500 youth that Vita Nova provides service to. All proceeds
from this event will go towards Vita Nova’s housing program
and independent living services.
Serving over 500 youth in Palm Beach County, Vita
Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster
care, LGBTQ, and other homeless youth through supportive
housing, education, employment, and life skills training.
Working to eliminate homelessness for youth ages 18 to
25 years old in Palm Beach County, Vita Nova acts as an
advocate and support system for homeless young adults.
Sponsors included: FPL; MorseLife Health System; DEX
Imaging; HSS Florida; The Breakers Palm Beach; Pink Bird
Car Wash; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; Williams Financial
Services, Inc.; Donor Chip Williams; Searcy Law – Searcy
Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.; Sunshine Health;

Whitney Powell, Kathleen Spears, Ann Marie Sorrell Julia Murphy, Rick Asnani and Katherine Murphy Vita Nova’s Sixth Annual Mallets And Martinis on page 10

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