The Lord's Place Hosts Second Annual March to End Homelessness

Nonprofit invites community to join fundraising event in West Palm Beach

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

The Lord's Place, a nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach, Florida, is hosting its second annual March to End Homelessness on Friday, February 27th. The march aims to raise awareness, foster education, and promote change to help break the cycle of homelessness in Palm Beach County. Participants can join the 2.6-mile march or gather at the finish line in Centennial Square to honor the agency's clients and support its mission.

Why it matters

Homelessness is a persistent issue in many communities, and events like The Lord's Place's march help to bring attention to the problem and the efforts to address it. The march also serves as a fundraiser for the organization, which provides critical services and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the area.

The details

The Lord's Place is hoping to bring together 200 people and raise at least $350,000 for its programs, with donations matched by The Honorable Ann Brown. The event will also honor Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, a law firm that has been a long-time supporter of The Lord's Place since its founding in 1979. Last year, the organization served 2,189 clients, housed 451 people, and prepared nearly 64,000 meals through its Café Joshua program.

  • The march will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • The march begins at 2:30 p.m., with a celebratory program to follow at approximately 3:15 p.m.

The players

The Lord's Place

A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach, Florida, that provides services and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Palm Beach County.

The Honorable Ann Brown

An individual who is matching donations to The Lord's Place for the March to End Homelessness event.

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

A law firm that has been a long-time supporter of The Lord's Place since its founding in 1979 and will be honored with the M.A.R.C.H. Award for its decades-long support.

Jack Scarola

A senior partner at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley who has been a champion of The Lord's Place since its beginning in 1979.

Brother Joe Ranieri

The founder of The Lord's Place.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The march begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a celebratory program to follow at approximately 3:15 p.m. at Centennial Square in West Palm Beach.

The takeaway

Events like The Lord's Place's March to End Homelessness play a crucial role in raising awareness and funds to support organizations that are working to address the complex issue of homelessness in their local communities. By bringing together the community and honoring the efforts of long-time supporters, the march helps to sustain the momentum and resources needed to make a meaningful impact.