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Southampton’s summer
social calendar welcomed one of its most
meaningful philanthropic gatherings on
Saturday as community leaders, longtime
supporters and Hamptons residents came
together at Whitefield on Hill Street
for the ACE Sunflower Benefit, an
evening dedicated to raising awareness
and support for ACE Programs for the
Homeless while recognizing the
decades-long commitment of
philanthropist Henry Buhl.
The day opened with a lively pickleball
tournament before guests gathered for
cocktails, dinner and live music in the
historic setting, creating an atmosphere
that balanced summer celebration with a
shared commitment to helping New Yorkers
rebuild their lives through meaningful
employment, job training and ongoing
support services. Throughout the
evening, the focus remained firmly on
ACE’s mission of creating pathways
toward long-term economic independence
for individuals who have experienced
homelessness, incarceration or
addiction.
Nine teams participated in the
pickleball tournament with players
including; Nicole
Perrotta, Ellie Manko, Richard Swanson,
Alena Alekhin, Gregory Redmond, Alex
Donner, Anne Prosser, Sam Pai, Dane
Neller, Charlotte Ricks, Monique
Grignard, Amanda Holmen, Cindy Farkas,
Noelle Nikpour, Maribel Lieberman,
Sandra Sanches, Debbie Farrington & Gina
Fini.
The winners of the pickleball tournament
were: Sandra Sanches & Dane Neller and
in second place Alena Alekhin &
Richard Swanson.About
ACE Programs for the Homeless:
The Association of
Community Employment Programs (ACE)
works alongside New Yorkers who have
histories of homelessness,
incarceration, and addiction to provide
job training, work experience, and a
lifetime support network that helps
participants achieve their goals and
establish economic independence.
For more information,
please visit:
www.acenewyork.org
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