Chef's Showcase Fundraiser Benefits Caregivers Support Network

CHEF’S SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER BENEFITS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT NETWORK
More Than $6,000 Raised for Youth Caregiver Scholarships

LARGO, Fla., (July 23, 2014) – The Goodman Group, developer and manager of The Palms of Largo campus and eight of its senior living and health care communities in South Florida, hosted the first annual “Chef’s Showcase” to support the Caregivers Support Network (CSN) on July 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All of the proceeds benefitted the Caregivers Support Network, a nonprofit organization providing scholarships to youth caregivers. The approximately 100 guests raised more than $6,000 for youth caregivers, meaning at least five additional scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded during Caregivers Support Network’s Caring Heart Society award recognition ceremony in May, 2015.

The charitable event was enjoyed by residents and employees of The Palms of Largo campus senior living communities, families, neighbors, and the greater community. Four food stations showcased the chefs’ exquisite recipes and samplings of local, sustainable and organic recipes. With more than 200 years of combined experience in the culinary field and an additional 45 years working at Goodman Group managed communities, the eight chefs supported CSN’s mission of emphasizing quality of life through education and good nutrition with their expertise. An event raffle included more than 50 silent auction items, all of which were sold for charity.

“I feel privileged to be a part of our Caregivers Support Network; serving our greater community and supporting continuing education for youth caregivers through extraordinary events,” said Robert Delle Donne, CSN board of directors’ president and director of Real Estate Services for The Goodman Group. “The Chef’s Showcase is a wonderful charity event sponsored by local companies, and we are equally proud to have hosted this great event at The Palms of Largo.”

The fundraiser was made possible with support from Master Chef Sponsors The Goodman Group, The Tampa Tribune, Mobile Physicians Services, Bright House Networks, and Carson Photography.

Caregivers Support Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 by John Goodman, chairman of The Goodman Group. The Goodman Group is a national leader in developing and managing senior living and health care communities, residential communities and commercial properties. Since its creation, the Network has supported youth caregivers in Pinellas County, Fla., with educational opportunities through 29 $1,000 scholarships, eight of them awarded this year to date. These students who serve as volunteer caregivers to the residents on The Palms of Largo campus are given access to support groups, programs, and education. All proceeds from this special event will go directly to Graduating Seniors Serving Senior Scholarships and Youth Caregivers Scholarships. Find additional information about the Chef’s Showcase, including featured chef bios, recipes, and silent auction items at CSN’s Chef’s Showcase page.

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The Palms of Largo is an intergenerational community located in Largo, Fla., and offers independent and assisted living, memory, respite care and care suites to seniors in the area. The Learning Center, located on The Palms of Largo campus, is part of Intergenerational Living and Health Care, a 501(c)(3) that focuses on bringing older adults and children together for life enriching experiences. The Goodman Group manages this Platinum Service® community. For more information, please call 727-437-1372 or visit ThePalmsofLargo.com.

Caregivers Support Network (CSN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the Youth Caregivers Scholarship for eligible students in Pinellas County who are caregivers for a parent, sibling, or an elder relative. The scholarships are supported by the founders of the Palms of Largo, The Goodman Group, our employee donors and our community through yearly fundraising efforts. CSN is located within The Palms of Largo Community at Cypress Palms, Enhanced Assisted Living, 400 Lake Ave NE, Largo, Fla. For more information, please call CSN at 727-437-1639 or visit CaregiversSupportNetwork.org.

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