Place of Hope Golf Invitational Honors Dean Morehouse, a Builder with a ‘Heart for the Kids’ April 25, 2010

Place of Hope has no shortage of people who give of themselves to help the foster children who reside on its campus.

But some jump in a little faster, give a little quicker and dig a little deeper – setting an example for all who follow. For doing just that, Dean F. Morehouse will be honored at this year’s Place of Hope Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner with the Maudie Pande Award, which recognizes a long-standing dedication to turning around the lives of abused and neglected children.

Morehouse will be recognized at the dinner, which kicks off the annual event April 25-26, 2010 at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter. The Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner welcomes Place of Hope supporters from across the country to raise operating funds for programs, housing, services and outreach. Last year, more than $600,000 was raised to assist Place of Hope’s main Palm Beach Gardens campus, which features 24-7 parental foster care; adoption and foster care recruitment; education, recreational and spiritual support; and emergency care, family outreach and intervention.

“The work that is done at Place of Hope – building families and making a real difference – would not be possible without the generosity of people like Dean Morehouse,” said Place of Hope Board President Mickey Nocera, who introduced Morehouse to the organization.

“He has a heart for the children. He is generosity personified. A big giver, who loves kids and loves the mission for the kids. The first year, I sponsored the entire tournament. The second year, I asked (Dean) to host the tourney for $50,000. He took one second to say “done,” and he’s been the host every year since.”

Morehouse, a Jupiter resident, is the owner and CEO of MTM Builder/Developer, Inc. of Maryland. He and his family have always taken an active role in helping others who are less fortunate. He is currently on the Place of Hope Golf Invitational committee and serves on the board of several charitable organizations, such as the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, Greater Washington Sports Charities, George Mason University, Wolf Trap Foundation, Inova Health System and Foundation Board, Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, and Grassy Waters Preserve.

He is the founder and board member of Azalea Charities, and serves as Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic American Heart Association for 2009 – 2010. He was also a two-term Mayor (1986 – 1994) of Washington, Virginia.

Place of Hope Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 25 at The Bear’s Club with a dinner and auction event, followed with the golf tournament at 8 a.m. April 26, also at The Bear’s Club, 103 Bear’s Club Drive, Jupiter.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Blom at Place of Hope, 561-775-7195.

Dinner and Golf Tournament Tickets
Foursome: $6,000
Reservations for a foursome of golf and eight seats at the Charity Auction Dinner

Single Player: $1,500
Reservations for one golfer and two seats at the Charity Auction Dinner

Sponsorship Levels:
Presenting Sponsor and Host ($100,000)
Hosts ($50,000)
Platinum Sponsors ($25,000 plus)
Gold Sponsors (10,000 plus)
Hole in One Sponsors (various levels)
Amenity Package Sponsors (various levels)
Tee/Hole Sponsors ($1,000)

Place of Hope is located at 9078 Isaiah Lane in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, please call 561-775-7195 or visit online at www.placeofhope.com.