Lifenet4families. Infinite Possibilities

LifeNet4Families. Inﬁnite Possibilities. ANNUAL REPORT 2015

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 1 11/9/16 12:45 PM Our journey… ﬁghting hunger, changing lives

ore than 30 years ago a cooperative feeding strategy IN 2015, was born, the result of a shared vision for change. Hunger & Homelessness in Broward County M LifeNet4Families is one of south Florida’s leading LifeNet4Families dared to hunger-relief and homeless services providers with a mission transcend its own boundaries that has evolved into a one-stop service model for thousands for transforming lives. of poor people living in our beloved community. Because Despite limited resources, % poverty is inextricably linked to a nexus of issues including we are strengthening our hunger, decent housing, livable wages, health, education, organizational capacity to 16.5 2,716 transportation and social justice—challenging the status the do more to achieve tangible quo, even that of our own, is vital to the impact we seek for solutions for people the population we serve. in need.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 2 11/9/16 12:45 PM HUNGERHUNGER 85,56085,560 children children living living in in Broward Broward County County go go to to bed bed hungry. hungry. 286,780286,780 or or 16.5% 16.5% of ofBroward’s Broward’s population population is isfood food insecure. insecure.

– Map– Map the theMeal Meal Gap Gap 2013, 2013, Feeding Feeding South South Florida Florida and and Feeding Feeding America America HOMELESSNESSHOMELESSNESS (Broward(Broward County County Point Point in Time in Time Count) Count) TotalTotal # #of ofHomeless Homeless People: People: 1,981Sheltered 1,981Sheltered (735 (735 Unsheltered) Unsheltered) TotalTotal # #of ofHomeless Homeless Children: Children: 326 326 Sheltered Sheltered (17 (17 Unsheltered) Unsheltered) TotalTotal # #Females: Females: 798 798 Sheltered Sheltered (161 (161 Unsheltered) Unsheltered) Total#Total# Males: Males: 1,550 1,550 Sheltered Sheltered (594 (594 Unsheltered) Unsheltered)

*Sheltered*Sheltered (Emergency, (Emergency, Transitional Transitional & Safe & Safe Haven) Haven) *Unsheltered*Unsheltered (Live (Live on theon thestreet) street) HOMELESSNESSHOMELESSNESS BY BY RACE RACE (Broward(Broward County County Point Point in Time in Time Count) Count) WhitesWhites 930 930 (39%) (39%) Blacks Blacks 1268 1268 (53%) (53%) Hispanics Hispanics 281(8%) 281(8%)

HungerHunger & & Homelessness Homelessness in in Broward Broward County County 16.516.5%% 2,7162,716 PEOPLEPEOPLE WHO WHO GO GO HUNGRY HUNGRY PEOPLEPEOPLE WHO WHO ARE ARE HOMLESS HOMLESS

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0002-16-LN_Annual0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd Report.indd 3 3 11/9/1611/9/16 12:45 12:45 PM PM A vision for moving those we support towards self-sufﬁciency.

VZHUHÁHFWRQRXULPSDFWLQZHUHFRJQL]HWKDW change and growth are both processes represented A E\HEEVDQGÁRZV,QSUHSDUDWLRQIRURXUDJHQF\·V FKDQJHLQLWLDWLYHZHLGHQWLÀHGDUHDVRIFRQFHUQDQGGHYHO- oped solutions to address them. Our strategies included data analysis, evaluation of systems and operations, resource management, program development, relationship building, and continuous communication with stakeholders and clients.

These strategies resulted in a clear understanding of our strengths and a celebration of our achievements but also acknowledgement of the challenges that lay ahead. We have worked to implement changes and foster growth in a way Dr. Melanie Geddes ~ President/CEO that enhances our holistic service delivery model. Through the development of strong partnerships, we were able to leverage our resources and offer an increased level of skilled, professional services that yielded community-level impact.

While we continue to focus on the vision of moving our clients WRZDUGVVHOIVXIÀFLHQF\DQGHQVXULQJWKDWWKH\DUHDEOHWR provide food and other basic necessities for themselves and their loved ones, we know that such an endeavor takes time, FRPPLWPHQWDQGIRUWLWXGH,QFOXGHGLQWKHVHSDJHVLVD detailed account of the life-changing progress that we are making as we shift our approach. Although we are still in a WUDQVLWLRQDOSKDVHZHUHDOL]HWKDWZHDUHKHDGLQJWRZDUGV

Meredith Tucker ~ Board Chair something epic. We are seeing incremental, yet monumental changes in every aspect of our work—and it’s exciting. We are grateful for your continued support and commitment to the movement that we started and assure you that the best is yet to come. Onward and upward!

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 4 11/9/16 12:45 PM Le Cordon Blue trained Chef Dennise Wilson, prepares home cooked meals at LifeNet4Families. For many it’s 01/ the closest thing to “home”.

OUR MISSION

To be a seamless system of care for those in need in Broward County, by providing necessary food, ancillary services and referrals.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 5 11/9/16 12:45 PM FOOD SERVICES: HOT MEALS : Provided 84,283 nutritious meals 365 days a year CARRY AWAY LUNCH PACKS: Provided 4,620 lunch packs to low-income homeless and /or under-employed individuals.

FRESH PRODUCE: Provided 15,671 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to individuals and families Food and Nutrition FOOD STAMP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: Assisted 2,982 applicants with applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)

PANTRY SERVICES: FOOD PANTRY: Distributed 22,047 emergency and/or supplemental food boxes to individuals and families in need.

HOME DELIVERY: Delivered food boxes to the sick, elderly and shut-in individuals.

eople come to LifeNet primarily for food, but quite often, much more is needed. A message of hope falls on deaf ears ZKHQDSHUVRQLVKXQJU\EXWRQFHEDVLFQHHGVDUHVDWLVÀHG P the possibilities are endless. At LifeNet, we provide hot meals to anyone who is hungry, lunch bags to the working poor, emergency and supplemental food boxes to individuals and families in need We must (including home delivery for elderly homebound clients), and snack

packs to people who arrive after our dining room has closed. We also use time“ wisely offer nutrition workshops and promote healthy eating by incorporating and forever

healthy options in our dining room menu and pantry food boxes. realize that time CHANGING LIVES TAKES TIME is always“ ripe

LifeNet is the most frequently used entry point into Broward’s crisis to do right. assistance system for people at risk of hunger and those experiencing homelessness. When people in crisis seek help, they are most often referred to LifeNet for immediate assistance. Our system of care is designed to facilitate a smooth process instead of making people jump through hoops to get help. We are sensitive to the feelings of our clients In 2015 LifeNet distributed and understand how hard it is to ask for help, especially in the form of food. We work closely with our clients to address their immediate needs and to identify long-term solutions that lead to stability.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 6 11/9/16 12:45 PM FOOD SERVICES: HOT MEALS : Provided 84,283 nutritious meals 365 days a year CARRY AWAY LUNCH PACKS: Provided 4,620 lunch packs to low-income homeless and /or under-employed individuals.

PANTRY SERVICES: FOOD PANTRY: Distributed 22,047 emergency and/or supplemental food boxes to individuals and families in need.

HOME DELIVERY: Delivered food boxes to the sick, elderly and shut-in individuals.

In 2015 LifeNet distributed

POUNDS OF FOOD.

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0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 7 11/9/16 12:45 PM HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES:

ON-SITE SHOWER FACILITIES: Provided showers and hygiene supplies to 7,879 OVER 5,000 individuals received food and services last year. CLOTHING: Distributed 6,549 articles of clothing, all of which were donated by caring people in our community.

BASIC MEDICAL CARE: 313 clients were tested for HIV by our partners at the Pride Center. 52 clients received basic medical and preventive care from on-site nurses, the result of our partnership with Holy Cross Hospital. Connected 72 veterans to healthcare services through our partnership with the Veterans Administration.

Still I know of no“ higher fortitude than

stubbornness

in the face of overwhelming“ odds.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 8 11/9/16 12:45 PM OVER 5,000 Health & Well-being 02/ received food and services last year. Times turned hard for Emanuel Waters after he lost his job of 10 years. He became homeless and with nowhere to go, he was forced to live on the streets or on the couch of friends. He visited LifeNet for a daily meal, clothing and assistance with n order to regain stability, people must have access to basic applying for the supplemental nutrition necessities that are often taken for granted. Here at assistance program (food stamps). As I LifeNet4Families, we provide access to shower facilities, a father of three, he knew that he could hygiene products, clean clothing, haircuts and restrooms. Last year, “never stop ﬁghting”. we expanded the range of our services to include on-site medical Today, Emanuel has a job and on his days assistance through a partnership with Holy Cross Hospital. off, he always ﬁnds the time to stop by Twice weekly, onsite nurses respond to the needs of clients by with a big smile on his face to thank us. SURYLGLQJWHVWLQJIRU+,9K\SHUWHQVLRQGLDEHWHVKHSDWLWLVDQG He even took the time to attend our 30th ÁXYDFFLQDWLRQV7KLVKDVKHOSHGWRUHGXFHWKHEXUGHQRQPHGLFDO anniversary gala and looked like a million. service providers in many local emergency rooms. This type of healthcare and preventive care assistance has many of our clients back on a path to improved health. FIGHTING HUNGER REQUIRES FORTITUDE

LifeNet is the most frequently used entry point into Broward’s crisis assistance system for people at risk of hunger and those experiencing homelessness. When people in crisis seek help, they are most often referred to LifeNet for immediate assistance. Our system of care is designed to facilitate a smooth process instead of making people 03/ jump through hoops to get help. We are sensitive to the feelings of our clients and understand how hard it is to ask for help, especially Meet William, a dedicated volunteer, in the form of food. We work closely with our clients to address who volunteers ﬁve days a week at the their immediate needs and to identify long-term solutions that shower station. Prior to joining us, lead to stability. William was employed as a short order cook and a roofer. When asked why he chose to volunteer at LifeNet4Families, William said, “I love to make a difference and it gives me great joy to see that people are clean”. 8

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 9 11/9/16 12:45 PM HELPING VETERANS Sustainability

CASE MANAGEMENT: Met with 1,814 people to address basic service needs and develop a plan for sustainability. 04/ Responded to over 2,313 crisis calls. “I grew up in Arkansas, started in the army at age 18. I served as an Army Airborne MAIL ROOM SERVICES: Ranger 101--Fort Brag in North Carolina. Distributed 21,108 letters. I joined a ministry and became stranded in South Florida. LifeNet is where I have been going to eat, while I go to school as a machinist. They have also been helping me to ﬁnd a place to live.” ~ James Robert

t LifeNet, we work closely with clients during their most vulnerable point. We provide the support necessary to A overcome immediate crises, and build relationships that HQFRXUDJHVHOIUHVSRQVLELOLW\:HSURYLGHLQGLYLGXDOL]HGDVVLVWDQFH WRHQVXUHDVXFFHVVIXOWUDQVLWLRQIURPFULVLVWRVWDELOLW\8WLOL]LQJ a skillful blend of nurturing and “tough love”, we provide guidance, constructive intervention, and a host of supportive services to FRQQHFWWKRVHZHVHUYHWRVKHOWHUHPHUJHQF\ÀQDQFLDODVVLVWDQFH employment, medical care, counseling, restorative family 05/ relationships, and overall sustainability. Jimmy is a veteran and experienced welder Here at LifeNet, we are true to our mission—we are a seamless who was unemployed, homeless, and V\VWHPRIFDUH:HKHOSÀQGKRXVLQJIUHHRUORZFRVWPHGLFDOFDUH lacking the resources to regain stability. DQGOHJDOVHUYLFHVIRUSHRSOHZLWKQRÀQDQFLDOPHDQV(YHU\GD\ZH Jimmy ate at LifeNet every day and worked are working with those who do not met the eligibility requirements with the staff to develop an action plan of other community service providers. LifeNet provides solutions. We focused on securing employment. After are the starting point for clients tackling seemingly insurmountable reaching out to the community for help, REVWDFOHV:HKHOSLQGLYLGXDOVPRYHIRUZDUGWRZDUGDOLIHÀOOHGZLWK Jimmy received a donation of welding hope and possibility. equipment from a community partner and landed a job after his ﬁrst interview! Topping it off, he now has his own apartment.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 10 11/9/16 12:45 PM OVER 1000 smiles delivered during the holidays in 2015.

HELPING CHILDREN & FAMILIES

LifeNet is just that— a life net for individuals and families in crisis. We assure children have clothing, shoes, backpacks, school uniforms, DQGKDLUFXWVKDLUGRVVRWKDWWKH\´ÀWLQµ with their peers.

Last year over 700 children received backpacks to return to school, thanks to the generosity of the Batchelor Foundation.

We also provide toys for kids who would otherwise have to go without during the holidays

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 11 11/9/16 12:45 PM Life Changing Progress 06/

Stamp Out Hunger 2015 -Largest Annual

Food Drive, generously facilitated by the National Association of Letter Carriers

provided 141,787 pounds of food. Life does not get better by chance, ““ it gets better by change. 07/

The ﬁrst annual LifeNet4Families KLOHUHFRJQL]LQJWKHYDOXHRIHQKDQFHGVHUYLFHVDQGLQQR- Allison and Andy Cagnetta Scholarship was vative programs, LifeNet4Families worked to challenge its awarded to Ryan Dominique, a homeless high own status quo last year, ensuring changes for those we school senior who, despite his challenges, W serve. Providing food and emergency basic needs is an immediate excelled academically and gave back to our solution at a time of crisis, but investing in innovative strategies community through volunteerism. to address poverty can help alleviate food insecurity by ensuring that those who seek assistance can access services and programs to IRVWHUVHOIVXIÀFLHQF\

INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICE:

Our vision for change includes programming components that FDQVXEVWDQWLYHO\FKDQJHOLYHV,QZHVDZWKHLPSDFWPDGH when our clients were exposed to initiatives such as employment SUHSDUDWLRQQXWULWLRQZRUNVKRSVDQGÀQDQFLDOOLWHUDF\FODVVHVKHOG 08/ throughout the year. When clients understood the importance of preparing resumes and the essentials of a job interview, it made Z Kamphuis put a lot of care into each all the difference in their ability to access jobs. sandwiches he generously donated to LifeNet.

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 12 11/9/16 12:45 PM AndyAndy Cagnetta Cagnetta – Last – Last year’s year’s Andy’sAndy’s Family Family Pasta Pasta Dinner, Dinner, our ourlargest largest annual annual fundraising fundraising 09/09/event,event, raised raised $182,244. $182,244.

A ACOMMITMENT COMMITMENT

HelpingHelping people people in in crisis crisis is is a ahuge huge undertaking undertaking thatthat is is only only possible possible when when we we understand understand thatthat each each of of us us bears bears responsibility responsibility for for improving improving thethe social social conditions conditions in in our our community. community.

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A CHALLENGE

“ I think that being alive, is a gift and “ it’s important to show appreciation for that gift. One way is to help others. “ I was born white in the US, in a family who loved and took care of me. “ I was born white in the US, in a family who loved and took care of me. I never knew what it was to go hungry. What a gift! I never knew what it was to go hungry. What a gift! To say thank you, I pay forward that gift by giving back and helping others. To say thank you, I pay forward that gift by giving back and helping others. So, whether with time, or money; when you can, you should do the same. So, whether with time, or money; when you can, you should do the same. That’s part of the gift of being alive. That’s part of the gift of being alive. ~Monica Yandow, Donor ~Monica Yandow, Donor

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0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 14 11/9/16 12:45 PM 0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 14 11/9/16 12:45 PM 2015 FINANCIALS Revenue By Source SUPPORT & REVENUE

Donated Food & others 1,203,690

Corporation & Foundations 539,514 “ Government & USDA Food 353,694 7%

12% Fundraising Events 311,210

46% General Contributions 186,924 14% Miscellaneous Income 7,989

21% TOTAL REVENUE 2,603,022

EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTIONAL ALLOCATION

Expenses 4% 6% Programs 2,439,214

Fundraising 112,000

General Administrative 159,568

90% TOTAL EXPENSE 2,710,782

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (107,760)

0002-16-LN_Annual Report.indd 15 11/9/16 12:46 PM John & Nellie Bastien Memorial Foundation Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Baum, Larry & Janet 2015 DONOR LIST John V. Cio Foundation Christensen, Jason Beck, Matthew Katz Barron Squitero Fausto P.A. City Furniture Beekhuizen, Matthew Kaufman Rossin & Co. Community Church In Plantation Fl, Inc. Bell, Derek $50,000-$500,000 Knight Insurance of Broward Core Companies Bell, John M & Catherine A. White The Batchelor Foundation LaCroix Daly, Paul E. Bellows, Nadine United Way of Broward County Leevers Plantation Presbyterian Church - Women Bena, Olga T. Community Foundation of Broward Lothan’s Building Maintenance De Lucca, Michael Bentivegna, Frank Malone, Kevin Dell, Herbert Berkman, Susan Wald $25,000-$49,999 Martin & Anne Basson Family Foundation Doell, Paul & Barbara Phillips. Bird III, John E. Edward W. Smith Jr. Foundation McCarthy, Edward J. & Kathleen B. Donnelly, Cathy Bishr, Muawia Gore Family Memorial Foundation McGee, Frank & Suzanne Drath, Richard Bjamson, Donna Marie Jarden Consumer Solutions Metcalf, Roger G. & Kathryn S. Dunham Insurance Services Inc. Black, Cynthia Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies Mohsin & Fauzia Jaer Foundation Inc. Father & Son Foundation, Inc. Bottos, Anastasia of Broward County Moore, Natalie C. First Congregational Church - UUC Bradley, George Thomas Family Foundation Morris, Greg & Anne Flying Chimp Media Brady, John Motor Services- Hugo Stamp Inc. Forman, Marti E. Brill, Steven B. $10,000-$24,999 N.S.U. - Nova Southeastern University Friedman, Adam Brown, Andrew Bank of America - Charitable Foundation Nepola, Justin Geronimo, Ralph & Lorraine Brown, Roger A. & Susan F. DCF Department of Children & Families Nori, Peter A. & Sandra C. Gusky, Michael Brown, Sean Holy Cross Hospital OK Generators Harris, Robert Burnette, Ken Kenny, Girleen O. Our Savior Lutheran Church of Plantation Heim, Peter Burns, Natalie M. Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc. Parallon Workforce Solutions, LLC Hersh, Eric & Laurie Butler, Phillip Mintz, Brian & Marlen Peraza, Jesus & Kellye Hill, Gary R. Byington, Jamie Publix Super Markets, Inc. Pine Crest School Ho man, Greg Cabrey, Tim Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund McCormick Pinnacle Health Care Systems Jerry Carle Revocable Trust Cagnetta, John P. & Rena Plantation United Methodist Church Kamphuis, Joel & Marie Cagnetta, Steven J. $5,000-$9,999 Recovery Unplugged Lawless, Paul Cahn, Burton & Marilyn S. American Express Charitable Fund Roberts, Scott Lesser, Robert Campbell, Les & Robin BBX Capital Foundation Robinson, Timothy Macvicar, Joan H. Cannon, Kathleen Cabel, Je rey Rosa, Saul B. P.A. Martin MD., Joel L. & Susan Carman, Deborah Ca erty, Robert G. & Gayle R. Schepis, Catherine Memorial Healthcare System Carranza, Gonzalo Church By The Sea Shumaker, Aaron Molski, Richard M. & Dorothy M. Carroll, Jim Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Shutts & Bowen LLP Mooney, William J. & Linda J. Carroll, Nancy Ho man’s Chocolates Spilove, Nancy Lee Morgan Stanley Smith Barney CashFlow Technologies dba ACH Payments Lohr Jr., Walter G. & Billie Grieb St. Paul Lutheran Church - Weston Nature’s Products, Inc. Cavanagh, ChrisCeritelli, Mark & Julie Minto Foundation, Inc. Steven Douglas Associates, Inc. New Boston Fund, Inc. Cha n, Danette Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC. Suntrust Foundation Nipro Diagnostics Chaney, Jim River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation Tacher, Kevin Niyasov, David Cherkaoui, Aniss St. Jude Catholic Church Tanner Walker Suss Group Nudelberg, Steve Christ Lutheran Church of Ft. Lauderdale The Friedlander Group - Morgan Stanley The Allstate Foundation - David Feather Oliveros, Gina Christopher, Jessica The TJX Foundation, Inc. The Allstate Foundation - Herb Schultz Pack, Dennis J & Denise R. Church, Don & Candace The Farver Foundation Padula, Leone & Teresa Clark, Andrew L. $1,000-$4,999 The Ticket Clinic Perry, Richard Clay, Scott American National Bank Thomsen, Kathleen & Andy Hyman Pietro, Jack Clearwater, Scott Applebaum, Dawn Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc. Prendamano, Jim Coddington, David Ayco Charitable Foundation Troiano, John Rodriguez, Phillip Cohen PA., Russell J. Bank of America - Las Olas Truist Altruism Rose, Joseph H. & Margarita Uribe Cohen, Robert J, D.D.S. Bank of America - Flagler Miami Udo & Christel Fund Schultz, Herbert & Denise M, Cole, Mary Baptist Health South Florida United Way of Broward Shore, Casey Cole-Jones, Kimberlee Cononie, Sean A. Barr-Stannard, Linda United Way of Palm Beach County Skelhorn, Kevin & Katie Cooper, Lynn Bartlett Financial Services Valle, George & Jamie Smith, Cheryl A. Copell, Raymond A. & Cornelia Berry, Cli ord & Sandra Wiesenfeld, Kenneth & Carrie Smith, Richard Cothran, Riley & Marga Blue, Stelle Woodstock Arts & Crafts Festival, Inc. Sossin, Robert J. Yandow, Monica Sullivan, Maura Craig’s Pantry Broward Health - North Broward Hospital District Cupid, Monica Cagnetta Jr, Andy & Allison B. Temple Bat Yam of Ft Lauderdale Inc. Church Family $700-$999 Temple Bat Yam of Ft. Lauderdale - Cytryn, Dan & Jill Circle of Friends Foundation Adabirix, Olusola Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Daszkal Bolton LLP Cli Berry Incorporated Alarcon, Doris The Eppy Group Davis, Betty Cooper, Marion Douglas Arnold, John The Focus Foundation Dean, Lance Coughlin, Mary V. Beaver, Richard & Elizabeth Theory Into Practice, LLC Decoteau, David Crandall, J. Taylor & Suzanne Benchick, Cynthia L. Toombs, Aaron C. Denby, Lisa Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation Depace Cagnetta, Andrew Tucker, George V. & Meredith Cirino, Barbara United Health Foundation Depenbrock, Thomas & Laura Insurance & Financial Serv. Inc DiCarlo Fredereck Doc’s Plumbing Day, Robin Walker, Paul Doric Masonic Lodge #140 Friedlander, Randy S. & Ruth K. Watts, Gregory Dockswell, Barry Douglass, Michael C Ft. Lauderdale Business & Professional Woodburn, Scott A. & Andrea E. Dove, Cliord Drath, Richard Women’s Club, Inc. Dunkelman, Arthur Dvorkin, Howard S. & Gwen Governor Control Systems, Inc. $100-$399 Dupont, Sylvain Employee Benet Advisors Kleiner, Harvey & Ellen Adelson, Lori Duensing, Tommy Enterprise Holdings Foundation Kramer, Richard & Sally Adobivi, Olusole Dzikowski, Stephen J. & V. J. Equity Plus Realty Krop, Janet Aetna Foundation, Inc. Pioneer Community Church, Inc. Albert, Zane Edmonds Group Exults Edwards, Nancy Finkelstein, Howard & Donna Chase Renner-Smith, Susan AM Environmental LLC. Fraternal Order of Eagles #3140 Inc. Seibert, Dorothy Anderson, James C. Edwards, Roosevelt Gabriel Strom Llc. Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale Andretta, Therese Efros, Jerome & Audrey Geddes, Ainsworth & Melanie Zucker, Robert & Judith Ankus, Joseph Einhorn, Sandra Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Ascunce, Ana Einhorn, Steve Gill, Kenneth J $400-$699 Atherton, Scott Eisensmith, Jerey & Barbara Gonzalez, Alberto & Debbie Adams, Robert E. & Annemarie C. Aurand, Joyce A. Elstein, Daniel MD. Gonzalez, Debra Alan & Marsha Levy Charitable Foundation Babler, Chris & Janice Allied Kitchen & Bath Baer, Michael & Shari Elstein, William Gross, Ken Eppy, Jerald Hoover Architectural Products Antone, Richard D. Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home Hydraulic Supply Company Bebko, Phyllis R. Banasch, Gail J. Eppy, Joseph & Francine Iden, Bruce F. & Lee Padnick Becker, Kurt Bank United Ernest-Jones, Nathan Independence Title, Inc. Berg, Peter & Caren Barcenas, Daniella Ernest-Jones, Sydney IP Datatel Llc. 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