Local Hero Charles Bender from Place Of Hope
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Meet Charles Bender, CEO of Place Of Hope. Palm Beach county has an amazing program for foster kids, trafficked victims, and transition homes for aged out foster kids. But this not all that they do! This is truly a community organization that adds so much to make Palm Beach County a special place. Look for their unique fundraising events held throughout the year or volunteer for many different activities.
Their Purpose: Place of Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services for youth aging out of foster care; housing and support services for homeless families; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect throughout our region. To learn more:
9078 Isaiah Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
561-775-7195
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