Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County

2nd Annual Building Homes with Heart Silent Auction

 

Old Calypso* Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

Hosted by:

• Ken Binger, BankAtlantic
• Adam Canter, Distinctive Kitchens & Baths
• Ed Dietrich, Deerfield Builders Supply
• Anne Ennis, Paradise Bank
• Mark Hodges, K. Hovnanian Homes
• David Robinson, Delux & Tryst

 

Habitat for Humanity and Gold Coast Builders Association

Building Homes with Heart

 

DELRAY BEACH, Florida—Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County and the Gold Coast Builders Association raised over $14,000 through the 2^nd “Building Homes with Heart” benefit presented by The Continental Group.  Guests had the opportunity to have their car washed by Country Club Auto upon arrival, and then over 50 packages were available for bid at the silent auction. Silver Hammer Sponsors were Celsius and Direct TV. Other supporters included Atlantic Avenue Magazine, Double Eagle Distributing; Dukes Sweet Tea Vodka, and LivingFLA.com.  Old Calypso provided a beautiful venue along the intracoastal, as well as  appetizers for everyone.

 

Hosts for the evening were Ken Binger, BankAtlantic; Adam Canter, Distinctive Kitchens & Baths; Ed Dietrich, Deerfield Builders Supply; Anne Ennis, Paradise Bank; Mark Hodges, K. Hovnanian Homes; and David Robinson, Delux & Tryst. With well over 200 in attendance, the hosts and committee did a wonderful job of recruiting guests to the event.

 

Thanks to the Event Committee: Dave Adams, Ali Canter; Dan Castrillon, The Scirocco Group; Christeen Cubillos, Temps Plus, Inc.; Soraya Espinel, BankAtlantic; Kelli Freeman, Hamilton House; Sylvia Klose, Boca Towers Condominium Association; Michelle Olson, AFLAC; David Saul, Luas Insurance; Amy Smith, Paradise Bank; Katie Smith, Katie Smith Photography; and Bob Tulp, Adam's Pest Control.

Silent auction donors included: Adam's Pest Control; Ali Canter; Atlantic Avenue Magazine; BankAtlantic; Big Time Restaurant Group; Blue Martini; Boca Terry; Boshia Designs; Brad Wanzenberg; Bru's Room; Café Veri Amici; Camp Catherine's Pet Salon and Resort; Citrus Salon & Spa; CitruSolution Carpet & Upholstery; Computing Solutions; Delray Yacht Cruises; Ed Dietrich; Elizabeth Johnston; Equus Equestrian Center ; Events and Marketing by Priscilla; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Marlins, L.P.; Fred Astaire Dance Studios; Gol! The Taste of Brazil; Gratify Gastropub; Gregory James Blount; Hair & More by Salvatore; Hilton Garden Inn; Holiday Inn Express; HOST Interiors; Ilse Klose, Seakolors; Integrative Acupuncture; Jason's Deli; Jupiter Country Club; Katie Smith Photography; Kelli Freeman; Lyndon McBride; Marc Hochman; Mark Hodges, K. Hovnanian Homes; Merilyn Perlyn; Moquilla Restaurant & Tequila Bar; My Pet Sitter, Arlene Spencer; Nails by Sylvia at Hair Incorporated; Old Key Lime House; Paradise Bank; Paul Steven Photography; PRP Wine International; PYURE AVEDA Lifestyle Salons; Rite Tire, Inc.; Sklar Furnishings; Smart Art Consulting; Steve Echols; Sylvia Klose, Seakolors; The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach; Transentient Health and Wellness; Your Best Fit; and Will Burkland.

 

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1991 and supports the communities of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. The Habitat for Humanity process goes back to the traditional values of reward through effort.  Each partner family is required to invest 500 hours of their own time in the construction of Habitat homes with the majority of hours being invested in their own home.  They must then pay back the actual cost of the home through a non-interest bearing mortgage, with monthly payments of principal, taxes, and insurance.  This system has the effect of building self-esteem in the partner families, which benefits the individual family and the community as a whole. On almost any given Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, volunteers are invited to work on a house in the community. 

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County also operates its ReStore at 272 S. Dixie Highway in Boca Raton.  The store provides a source of funding to build more Habitat homes in our area and offers volunteer opportunities as well. The Habitat ReStore sells new and used home-related items and building materials at generous discounts to the public. The merchandise at this store specializes in building materials and supplies, cabinets and major appliances. 

Gold Coast Builders Association is a professional trade association chartered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and affiliated with Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). Membership in the Association promotes the enhancement of professionalism within the industry, educational opportunities, the exchange of ideas, and community leadership. Through strong public relations and governmental affairs activities, Gold Coast Builders Association creates a favorable environment in the communities in which members conduct business. Please visit the website www.gcbaonline.com for more information.

 

 

 

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01 L-R: Ali Canter, Adam Canter, Derek Fenech and Jeff Johnson

(Ali and Adam Canter of Distinctive Kitchens and Baths with Derek Fenech and Jeff Johnson of K. Hovnanian Homes)

 

02 Susan and Mark Hodges

(Susan and Mark Hodges, President of K. Hovnanian Homes.)

 

03 Rick Howard and Pat Howard

(Rick and Pat Howard of Sklar Furnishings in Boca Raton)

 

04  Betsy Owen, Mike Owen, Gina Graves

(Betsy and Mike Owen, Habitat for Humanity Board Member, with Gina Graves, Habitat for Humanity Staff)

 

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