Charles L. Bender III is the founding CEO of Place of Hope, a faith-based and state-licensed family-style residential child-caring agency for abused and neglected children, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Program host Dr. Chris Meek is thrilled to welcome Mr. Bender to a conversation exploring the organization’s mission to support at-risk youth, foster children, and families facing adversity. With a heart for creating lasting change, Mr. Bender and his fellow team members at Place of Hope offer a variety of programs designed to promote emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Mr. Bender will share insights into the work being done at Place of Hope from their foster care initiatives to the restoration services that help individuals rebuild their lives, including an emphasis on those who have been victims of human trafficking. The audience will hear inspiring stories of resilience, learn the positive impacts of community support, and the importance of offering hope in times of uncertainty. Whether you’re interested in learning more about how to get involved with Place of Hope and similar organizations or you simply want to hear about the difference one group can make, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to take action. Tune in to discover how Place of Hope is building brighter futures, one life at a time.
About the Author: Chris Meek
Dr. Chris Meek is an American philanthropist and finance officer. Meek is the co-founder and chairman of SoldierStrong, a charitable organization which provides support for U.S. service members and veterans. He is also the co-founder and chairman of START Now!, a non-profit which provides foreclosure counseling to homeowners, as well as senior director of global relationship management at S&P Global and a member of the Maxwell Advisory Board at Syracuse University.