FORT LAUDERDALE, February 27, 2024 – TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness (TaskForce) will host its 2nd Annual Awards Night, “There’s No Place Like Home” on March 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West, 1230 S. Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL. The celebration will honor leaders, community members, and human services providers that support the organization’s initiatives and mission to end homelessness in Broward County.
Award Nominees for Business Champion of the Year are Julio Carbonell, CEO and General Manager, FaceBank; Alexie Creary, Sales Consultant, Enterprise Car Sales; Michael Goldstein, LAN Infotech; Matt Jones, Retail Development Manager, T-Mobile; Joseph Lay, Owner, Esposito’s Pizza.
Award Nominees for City of the Year are, the Town of Davie, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Hollywood, City of Pompano Beach.
Award Nominees for Community Partner of the Year are, Broward Healthpoint, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, The Caring Place, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, The Salvation Army, and UniteUs Group.
Award Nominees for Elected Official of the Year are, Commissioner Melissa Dunn, City of Lauderhill; Commissioner Steve Glassman, City of Fort Lauderdale; Commissioner Adam Gruber, City of Hollywood; Commissioner Jacqueline Guzman, City of Sunrise; Councilmember Caryl Hattan, Town of Davie; Commissioner Michael Udine, Broward County.
Award Nominees for Housing Partner of the Year are Natacha Alcindor, Regional Property Manager, Broward Village; Natasha McBean, Realtor ®, LoKation Real Estate; Duane Mellor, Executive Director, Homes United; Carlos Munoz, Property Investor and Retired Volunteer Firefighter.
Award Nominees for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year are Deputy Michael Carabine, Broward Sheriff’s Office; Officer Cathy Chastain, Town of Davie Police Department; Detective Laurie Graber, Plantation Police Department; Officer Scott Hagemann, City of Fort Lauderdale; Officer Ryan Lyttle, City of Miramar Police Department.
Award Nominees for Lifetime Achievement are Tom Campbell, CEO, Broward Partnership for the Homeless; Keith Cavanaugh, Centers Director, The Caring Place; Sandi Downs-Keesling, Retired Police Officer, City of Fort Lauderdale; Maria Hernandez, Chief Program Officer, United of Broward County; William King, Housing & SOAR/Entitlements Coordinator, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition; Dr. Rebecca McGuire, Human Services Department, Broward County.
“We are grateful to our sponsors, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Neighbors4Neighbors, SouthState
Bank, and United Way of Broward County, for making this event possible. We are looking forward to honoring the commitment and compassion of individuals, businesses, and service providers who collaborate with us in our mission to end homelessness in Broward County. Their dedication helps us get closer to that goal,” said Mikal Cartier, CEO of TaskForce.
Since 1999, the TaskForce has been providing comprehensive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Through funding from various government, non-profit and charity organizations, the organization provides a path for people to regain permanent housing stability and get connected to critical healthcare and human services.
For more information about the event visit www.taskforceoutreach.org or contact Deanna Dolan, Director of Development, TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness, (954) 288-7478 or Deanna.Dolan@TaskforceOutreach.org.
