Ending Homelessness Breakfast
The Lord's Place 18th Annual Ending Homelessness Breakfast, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, brought more than 600 supporters to the Kravis Center for an inspiring morning that raised close to $325,000. We are deeply grateful to our premier sponsor, GL Homes, and more than 30 additional sponsors who made this event possible.
Honorary Chairs Jayne and Chris Malfitano opened the program, reflecting on their decades of involvement with The Lord's Place, including their instrumental role in merging the agency with Cafe Joshua. This year's Ending Homelessness Award was presented to Cornelia Thornburgh, who thanked the community for keeping our agency strong and resilient.
Click here to watch Vickie's Journey out of Homelessness
Diana Stanley, former CEO and current President of the TLP Foundation, spoke about the Foundation's role as a safety net for clients, while Christine Frederick, the current CEO, shared powerful client stories in her debut breakfast speech. The heart of the program featured emotional testimonials from clients Anthony, Vickie, and Melissa, followed by a moving closing performance by Jevette.
True to our theme, "Lift Our Voices," our speakers amplified the voices of those experiencing homelessness, and our community responded with generous support.
Thank you for standing with us as we serve nearly 2,200 clients each year in our mission to end homelessness, one person at a time.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Past Award Recipients
Ending Homelessness Award
Cornelia Thornburgh, 2025
Diana Stanley, 2024
James Kukla, 2023
Danielle Hickox Moore, 2022
Anna Mann de Peyster, 2021
Virtual Program, No Award, 2020
The Honorable Ann Brown, 2019
Jon Van Arnam, 2018
Pamela McIver, 2017
Edwynn Burckle, 2016
Dr. Eugenia Millender, 2015
Blake MacQueen, 2014
Joe Ranieri and Joe Gamarano, 2013
Joyce McLendon, 2012
Jack Scarola, 2011
Jeff Koons, 2010
Jess Santamaria, 2009
Joe Gamarano, 2008
Servant Leader Award
Mair, Mike and Scott Armand, 2018
Arlene Hyman, 2017
Valerie Solaas, 2016
Olga Hamblet, 2015
Community Partners, 2014
30th Year Celebration, 2013
Tina Phillips, 2012
PBSO Reentry Team, 2011
West Palm 100, 2010
Unsung Hero Award
Bill Proctor, 2018
Craig Spatara, 2017
Leesa Gordon, 2016
Susan V. Berlin, DDS, 2015
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue, 2014
30th Year Celebration, 2013
Tamra FitzGerald, 2012
Susan Stechnij, 2011
Carey Haughwout, 2010