WILTON MANORS–Poverello has elected new board and executive committee members to lead the non-profit organization as it continues to provide assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS in South Florida.
“We are thrilled with the addition of our newest board members who are committed to helping us plan for today and tomorrow as a caring provider of food and basic living essentials for those in need,” said Tom Smith, CEO of Poverello. “As of 2014, Broward County ranks number two in the state of Florida for the number of new HIV cases with approximately 17,632 people now living with HIV. For many, we are the lifeline to achieving maximum health and well-being.”
Here are the new board and executive committee members:
- Michael Goodman, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Chair
- Michael Berry, Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Vice Chair
- Paul Schlegel, Esq., Schlegel Livingston, Secretary
- Chris Berthelson, Real Living Infinity International, Treasurer
- Justin Wyse, South Florida Gay News
- Michael Murphy, Michael Murphy Photography
- Marie Carmella Brunine David, formerly with Poverello, now retired
- Jeff Grigsby, LIFE Program
- Allan Snyder, Skin & Cancer Associates
Founded in 1988, Poverello distributes free groceries, household items, medical supplies and clothing through its food bank and thrift shop. Clients also have access to a full-service gym as well as chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapies at no cost.
