Ep. 116 - The Heart Behind Place of Hope: A Conversation with Charles Bender

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Charles Bender -Founding CEO of Place of Hope and one of Palm Beach County's most dedicated advocates for children, youth, and families - for a deeply meaningful conversation about what it takes to build an organization driven by purpose and sustained by community. From the vision that sparked Place of Hope in 1999, to the realities facing vulnerable children and families today, to the role of faith, leadership, and collaboration in creating lasting change, Charles reflects on more than two decades of service and what still drives him forward.