THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR DOING GOOD

2023 Drive to Provide Shelter & Security

SOUTH FLORIDA RESIDENTS ARE PROUDLY FAMILIAR with the declarations of envy from professional connections and family members who are new to our little corner of the globe. The endlessly gorgeous water views, litany of leisure activities, and lack of freezing temperatures leave little to argue over. It’s little wonder that Palm Beach County has only attracted more transplants and tourists over the past half-decade—with no sign of slowing.

The increased popularity has given rise to new businesses, customers, capital, and cultures that will shape the cityscape for decades to come.

However, it has also brought complications both expected and unforeseen. While downtown’s streets have welcomed thousands of new neighbors, they have also turned into de facto domiciles for unhoused people. Though the reasons behind this are varied and complex, the undeniable end result is a rise in homelessness in one of the wealthiest areas of the country. Fortunately, local action can have direct, positive effects; and this is the core mission of Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI). Recognizing this, the Gulfstream Region of the Porsche Club of America chose to partner with GGI to host a celebration and fundraiser this past January for the Region’s 2nd anniversary, dubbing it the Drive to Provide Shelter & Home Security.

Considering many of the Region’s members count themselves as Porsche West Palm Beach clients, Braman Motorcars leadership stepped up as headline sponsor of the event, which took place on the front lawn of The Ben Hotel on a beautiful evening in downtown West Palm Beach.

In addition to offering marketing and support, Braman Motorcars and Porsche West Palm Beach provided a $25,000 check and a brand-new 2023 Porsche Macan as the grand-prize for the corresponding sweepstakes. Ticket sales to attend the event and win the Macan directly benefited the shelters and work programs GGI provides throughout the County.It all added up to a sold-out event of over 150 attendees, two dozen member Porsches on display, a wildly successful live auction featuring an 8-hour fishing charter and 3-day stay at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, and almost $250,000 raised in total!

During the latter half of the evening, guests were treated to video testimonials from their fellow community members who had participated in GGI’s programs. One gentleman in particular, Branden, shared his life-changing story of tragedy, hope, and triumph as he transitioned from homeless shelter to a work program; ultimately becoming a full-time member of GGI’s staff.

Braman Motorcars is immensely proud to have been an integral part of such an event, and wish to extend our congratulations to Robyn Dickerson—winner of the 2023 Porsche Macan—who took personal delivery of the SUV at the Porsche West Palm Beach Showroom.

To learn more about Gulfstream Goodwill Industries and to donate to their mission, visit GoGGI.org. To learn more about the Gulfstream Region PCA, visit GulfstreamRegion-PCA.org.