Torpy gets Legal Advocate of the Year award from group helping in domestic violence cases
Torpy honored by group helping in domestic violence cases
Renee Torpy recently received the 2023 Legal Advocate of the Year award from Theresa’s Fund, which oversees DomesticShelters.org.
Torpy is an injunction for protection attorney at Serene Harbor, a Palm Bay-based organization that provides shelter and other services for women who are victims of domestic abuse situations.
Torpy, who formerly was with the State Attorney’s Office, was honored in the category of organizations with budgets of between $500,000 and $2 million.
“I am humbled to receive this alongside so many deserving people and organizations that are doing spectacular work for survivors of domestic violence and their families,” Torpy said.
Theresa’s Fund is an Arizona-based 501(c)3 nonprofit charity started in 1992 by Preston V. McMurry Jr.
It is focused on changing the landscape of domestic violence services. In 2014, it developed DomesticShelters.org as a way to expand its reach to people and agencies across the United States and Canada.
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DomesticShelters.org is the first online and mobile searchable database of programs and shelters in the United States and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.
It also is the host of the Purple Ribbon Awards, the first comprehensive awards program honoring the countless heroes of the domestic violence movement, including advocates, programs, shelters, survivors and members of the community support system.
To contact Serene Harbor, call 321-726-8282.
Shepherd named One Senior Place Greater Orlando branch director
Brevard-based One Senior Place, the Central Florida marketplace for senior resources, recently named Chris Shepherd as the new director of its Greater Orlando branch location in Altamonte Springs.
In his new role, the former volunteer service manager and creator of enrichment programs for seniors will oversee day-to-day operations, as well as business development, for One Senior Place.
With a lengthy background in service to seniors, Shepherd will oversee the on-site specialist who provides free 30-minute consultations to aging adults and their family members. The process helps clients navigate the maze of senior resources and evaluate choices.
Shepherd, a resident of Mount Dora, also will coordinate and host the numerous informational and educational seminars presented monthly in Altamonte Springs.
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Shepherd brings to the job a host of skills in strategic partnerships and creative program development for seniors, assisted by an academic background in education and counseling.
He holds a bachelor's degree from Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama, and earned a master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.
"Chris has been a player in the senior services industry for over a decade, with an unwavering commitment to helping aging adults," said Don Kramer, chief executive officer and founder of One Senior Place. "He is extremely skilled in building and maintaining partnerships through collaboration with nonprofits and senior-focused businesses. I have no doubt his efforts will help us improve the aging experience for Orlando-area seniors every day."
For information on the dozens of events presented annually by One Senior Place, call 321-751-6771.
One Senior Place is a marketplace for resources and provider of information, advice, care and on-site services for seniors and their families.
To learn more about One Senior Place, go to www.OneSeniorPlace.com.
Raymond James financial planner Thompson named to Forbes list
Certified financial planner Mark G. Thompson, managing director of investments at Thompson Wealth Management of Raymond James, 709 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 510, was among the Raymond James-affiliated advisers to be named to the 2023 list of “Forbes: Best-In-State Wealth Advisers.”
It is the sixth consecutive year he has made the Forbes list, which recognizes advisers from national, regional and independent firms. The list was released in April.
Thompson, who joined Raymond James in 1995, has more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry, and is the founder of Thompson Wealth Management.
His team of eight professionals includes financial advisers and certified financial planners.
The certified financial planners are Angelo Oddo and Alex Thompson. The three client service associates are Jenny Madden, Stephanie Oddo and Anne Whelan. Madden is an accredited asset management specialist. The practice marketing associates are Stacy Thompson and Mackenzie Hennis.
The team works closely with clients to help them achieve financial independence through professional advice, individualized planning, sound risk management and concierge-level service.
Thompson and his team also specialize in helping business owners with exit planning strategies.
To learn more about Thompson Wealth Management, go to www.TWMRJ.com or call 321-253–7980.
Back to Work 50+ Job and Resource Fair is May 24
CareerSource Brevard will host its Back to Work 50+ Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 24 at the Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay.
The event is free to attend, and is designed to connect job-seekers over age 50 with employment opportunities.
Employers from multiple industries will share information about their open jobs, while local community-based organizations will showcase career resources and services available.
Attendees will have the opportunity to enhance their LinkedIn social media profile and elevate their professional brand by receiving a professional headshot, compliments of CareerSource Brevard.
For 10 years, AARP Foundation has collaborated with CareerSource Brevard through the foundation’s Back to Work 50+ program, which provides older workers with professional career support.
The Back to Work 50+ program is offered at CareerSource Brevard’s Titusville, Rockledge and Palm Bay career centers, and is designed to help this talent build the skills and confidence needed to compete for high-quality jobs in today’s ever-changing job market.
“For many older adults living with low income, the ever-changing job market can be a challenge to keep up with,” said Emily Allen, senior vice president for AARP Foundation Programs. “AARP Foundation is proud to work with organizations that are helping older adults build skills and confidence so they can bounce back from unexpected job changes. Back to Work 50+ is designed to enable more people over 50 to navigate today’s job market.”
Job-seekers can go to https://careersourcebrevard.com/event/back-to-work-50-senior-job-fair-2/ for a full list of participating employers and organizations, and to RSVP.
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