Cover_Jan 05 (Page 2) - The Parklander Magazine

By Lou Musmeci
Talking Turkey
At SOS Village
As the result of a joint project by the Parklander and Whole
Foods Market during the holidays, children in six homes
at SOS Village enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
“We were really excited when the Parklander called
and asked us to participate in this project,” said Ann Gaines,
marketing director at Whole Foods Market of Coral Springs.
“We love to give back to the community.”
Of course, a traditional dinner would not be complete
without dessert, and that’s where Cold Stone Creamery came
to the rescue, providing ice cream for the festive occasion.
“Doing business is being a good citizen,” said
Ruth Spiegel, owner of Cold Stone Creamery locations in
Coral Springs, Miami Lakes, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse
Point and Deerfield Beach. “We are actively involved in
a number of worthy causes within our communities.”
Ruth Spiegel of Cold Stone Creamery, Sue DePetrillo of the Parklander,
Ann Gaines of Whole Foods Market and Peggy Coico of SOS Village.
There's an artistic touch to SOS Village.
Marjory Bruszer, executive director of SOS Village in
Coconut Creek, said the organization’s mission is to provide
stability and a traditional family setting for foster care
children in the village.
Bruszer said that the entire day was well received by
the children at the village.
“It was excellent,” Bruszer said. “We were very
appreciative.”
There are currently 56 children living in the six houses
at SOS Village. Bruszer said that the organization is able
to “maintain children as long as they need.”
Although there have been many success stories from
children in the village, Bruszer fondly remembers one in
particular.
“One child spent six years here with her two sisters
and is now in her second year at the University of South
Florida and is doing exceptionally well,” Bruszer said.
“She comes to SOS to visit.”
Bruszer said the young lady’s success will positively
influence her siblings, who are still at the village.
“Both intend to follow in her footsteps,” Bruszer
said. “Future career plans for these kids are positive
if they have the chance to stay in the same location and
do not need to move from school, to school, to school.
With stability, they can tend to their studies and move
along academically.” P●
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