Help the Hungry have an Elegant Thanksgiving
– THE CARING PLACE –
Hello Friends and Family,
We are honored to launch our 17th annual Thanksgiving fundraising campaign for The Caring Place at the Miami Rescue Mission. This year holds a deeper meaning as we carry on this tradition in memory of our grandparents, Joel and Susan Channing (Papa and Gaga), who both sadly just passed away. We are devastated by these losses but know that they would want us to continue our work. Since the beginning, Papa and Gaga have volunteered with us on Thanksgiving. Papa was particularly admired for his legendary role as “The Friend” who engaged deeply with the guests through personal conversation, sitting and eating with them, and playing chess. His magic was making people feel special. Papa has inspired hundreds of volunteers to similarly be present and kind.
We support The Caring Place because we love what they do: they empower struggling individuals experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet and become productive members of the community. Simply put, they offer a fresh start. The Caring Place provides invaluable resources including food, shelter, clothing, toiletries, showers, haircuts, medical care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, tutoring, job training, employment, and access to permanent housing.
With your generosity, The Caring Place’s doors are always open, rain or shine, 365 days a year. Please help us exceed our goal of raising $15,000, while also honoring the unforgettable memory of our Papa and Gaga, by clicking on the “Donate Now” button. Your support, no matter how big or small, ensures The Caring Place’s ongoing success.
Thank you for helping others!
Luke Elegant, Team Captain
Hudson Elegant, Team Captain
Jennifer and Justin Elegant
| Name | Total Donation | Comments or note to Elegants: |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mustin | $100.00 | |
| The Steven Aresty Foundation | $1,000.00 | |
| William Geraghty | $500.00 | I am proud to be able to make even a small contribution in honor of “Papa Channing” and in memory of all the wonderful things he did for others. |
| Lisa, Dean, Alexa & Jordan Grabelle | $50.00 | In loving memory of Susan & Joel Channing who brightened so many people’s lives. Sending love from all of us. What a wonderful way to honor their legacy of helping others! |
| John and Tama Klosek Family Fund | $360.00 | In Memory of: Susan Channing. May her memory be a blessing. We keep her and the family in our thoughts and prayers following the death of Susan and Joel so close in time. |
| Stephanie, Barry and Harper Eisler | $100.00 | In loving memory of Joel and Susan Channing. May their memories always be a blessing to everyone who loved them. |
| Carlotta Roos | $150.00 | Quite the legacy. XO Keep it up boys! |
| Barbara Rosen | $100.00 | Wishing you all the most successful year yet! Go Team Elegant! |
| The Wagner Family | $180.00 | Thank you for being such amazing neighbors and role models. We truly love you all. |
| The Georges Crew | $100.00 | Happy Thanksgiving |
| David & Tracy Moret | $150.00 | |
| Mariana Y | $30.00 | God blessed all of you. |
| Ken Waterway | $150.00 | Thank you, Elegant Family and Caring Place. |
| Elizabeth Etkin Kramer | $250.00 | In honor of the Channing/Elegant Family. |
| Christopher Andrew Jarvinen | $50.00 | |
| The Hashmall Family | $500.00 | In memory of our dear Cousin Susan who gave the best hugs and always made us smile. |
| Michael Higer | $118.00 | |
| Berger Singerman, LLP | $2,500.00 | |
| Mauricio H. Anderson & Family | $250.00 | |
| Larry and Avis Feldman | $250.00 | In Memory of: Joel and Susan Channing for their services to others, compassionate hearts, and |
| Luxmi and Family | $300.00 | Serving each Thanksgiving with the Miami Rescue Mission is the best feeling. We’re truly grateful to the Elegants for including us. Joel and Susan will be deeply missed and always remembered. |
| Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. | $1,000.00 | Waste Connections of Florida – Thanking you for this opportunity. |
| Linda and Bob Spiegelman | $36.00 | May yours mother’s memory for a blessing. |
| The Greenwalds | $250.00 | Amazing job and what a wonderful way to honor your grandparents. |
| Stephanie Oshinsky | $100.00 | What a beautiful and meaningful way to honor your grandparents |
| Jonap/Levinson Family | $100.00 | Sending love always! |
| Axeso Strategies, LLC | $150.00 | My condolences to the Elegants. This legacy of giving during Thanksgiving is a testament to your grandparents. |
| The Mendelsons | $500.00 | Thank you Elegant family for creating this special opportunity to give back to our community each Thanksgiving. May the memory of Susan and Joel be a blessing to all of you. |
| Jenn and Wayne Pollak | $118.00 | We are all thankful for your amazing family. |
| Danny and Amanda Hertzberg | $1,000.00 | Proud of the Elegant family and all the wonderful work they do! |
| Jennifer Cohen | $50.00 | In loving memory of Susan and Joel. |
| Randi Lawrence | $50.00 | In memory of and in honor of Susan and Joel Channing. |
| Elisa Gelb | $100.00 | I loved your grandparents dearly and they will be greatly missed. Please accept this donation in their memory, as they were always so generous and thoughtful in caring for others. Love to all of you. |
| Jackie Mansfield | $500.00 | In honor of the Gaga and Papa |
| Cheryl Zuckerman | $50.00 | Thank you for all that you’re doing. |
| Diane Walder | $250.00 | In honor of both your parents |
| Meredith & Carmel | $50.00 | Sending lots of love! |
| Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | $500.00 | Wishing you another successful event! |
| Judy Abrams | $100.00 | In memory of your beloved “Gaga”, May she rest in peace with her beloved Joel! |
| Alissa and Danny Sheldon | $50.00 | In memory of your beloved parents and grandparents. |
| Jenn, Barry, Allison, and Scotty | $250.00 | In memory of Susan and Joel Channing with so much love! |
| SCOTT and IRENE WEISBURD | $108.00 | Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad double loss. |
| Ron and Marilyn Brummitt | $500.00 | May the Lord and family comfort the Channing family the children the grandchildren and great-grandchildren during the loss of a marvelous mom and dazzling dad. |
| Lloyd and Marlynn | $150.00 | In honor of Joel and Susie and your cause. |
| The Meltzer Family. | $150.00 | We are so sorry for your loss. |
| Rita Sheldon | $100.00 | Honoring the memory of my dearest friend Susan Channing |
| Berger Singerman LLP | $200.00 | On behalf of Berger Singerman, we wish you comfort and peace during this difficult time. |
| Adrienne and Chris Bosh | $1,000.00 | In Memory of Joel & Susan Channing and watching their love shine through you and your whole family. Thank you for all the care and light you share with the world. |
| Mario Murgado and Murgado Automotive Group | $500.00 | To Melissa Munchick in honor and remembrance of your beloved Mother Susan. |
| Amy & Steven | $100.00 | Sending lots of love. |
| Donna Ruff | $100.00 | In memory of Susan and Joel Channing |
| Isabelle Amdur | $1,000.00 | In memory of Susan and Joel Channing |
| Kurkin Forehand Brandes LLP | $500.00 | In honor of Susan Channing |
| Stacey, Tommy, Nick & Ava Moleta | $100.00 | In honor of two special people Susan and Joel. We will always cherish the wonderful memories that our families shared over the years. We love you. |
| Gavin and Liz Gaukroger | $100.00 | In honor of Susan Channing. Dear Jenny, Justin, Hudson, and Luke, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your mother’s – Gaga’s name be for a blessing. With love, Gavin and Liz Gaukroger |
| Lynn and Jonathan Wachs | $200.00 | |
| Ali and Milosz Gudzowski | $250.00 | I’m sorry for your loss of Papa. |
| Jennie and Andy Bellinson | $50.00 | Sending you and your family much love through this time. |
| Maudy and Debbie Rotbart | $50.00 | In loving memory of your mother. We have nice memories of her. |
| Elsie Howard | $50.00 | Sending love |
| Glenn and Adriana Dryfoos | $100.00 | |
| Natalie Galpern | $50.00 | Always happy to support such a great cause! |
| Anthony Perez | $100.00 | Great cause! |
| Mr. and Mrs. Adam Elegant | $360.00 | in memory of Papa Joel Channing |
| Gail and Jeff Gidney | $100.00 | You are all amazing . We very proud to be your friends! |
| Brooke Humphrey | $150.00 | It’s a beautiful tribute to your Papa’s memory to continue to give back to the community in such a meaningful way. |
| Will Walsh | $250.00 | |
| Perenzin Family | $100.00 | |
| Fred Goldberg | $50.00 | In memory of Joel Channing. |
| Gail L. Harris | $150.00 | In memory of “Papa”..…Joel Channing of blessed memory |
| Mandee Heller Adler and Jason Adler | $50.00 | Keep up the great work, boys! |
| The Abrams Family | $250.00 | We’ll always help out with this very worthwhile cause! So happy to be included🥰 |
| Mimi Schatzberg | $100.00 | I think it’s wonderful that you do this each year |
| Rita Sheldon | $108.00 | In honor of Susan and Joel Channing |
| John Couriel | $50.00 | Bless you for feeding the hungry! |
| Alana Romig | $50.00 | In memory of all the wonderful Papas. Yours sounds like one of the greats! |
| Gould Vision | $50.00 | |
| The Rosens | $150.00 | Love you guys so much |
| Brian Rich | $50.00 | In memory of Joel Channing |
| The Bast Family | $250.00 | Thank you for the meaningful work you’re doing. Thank you to your Papa for setting a beautiful example of what it means to be a kind genuine compassionate human. Love you all. |
| Jacqueline Joseph | $1,000.00 | With love and gratitude |
| Zach Channing | $72.00 | Proud of you guys and Uncle Joel would be too! |
| Sabrina Zarco | $50.00 | What a special way to honor your family and give back to the community. Happy Thanksgiving. |
| Marla Jonathan Cameron Harrison and Landon Swartz | $250.00 | Thank you for including our family in this wonderfully special event for the seventeenth year! |
| Wendy and David Hashmall | $500.00 | In honor of Joel Channing |
| The Meltzer Family | $300.00 | So proud of the Elegant family and look forward to attending. |
| Ilyse Homer | $100.00 | Thanks for all you do to make Thanksgiving special for so many! |
| Elsie Howard | $50.00 | honoring you all — and your legacy of care for others ..and your wondereful family |
| David Lurie | $1,000.00 | Happy to support “Papa”s worthy mission. |
| Ana Kauffmann | $100.00 | Happy Thanksgiving |
| V2 Global | $750.00 | Hoping you reach your goal! |
| Millie Ramos | $50.00 | Thank you for doing this. |
| Perry Hicks | $100.00 | Happy Thanksgiving |
| Mike Gibaldi | $50.00 | Glad to contribute to the cause and to honor Papa who I was fortunate to meet & know over my long friendship with the Elegants. RIP Papa. |
| Leslie Baumann | $100.00 | What a nice way to honor his memory! |
| Mark Eiglarsh | $250.00 | Thanks for allowing me to be a part of such a worthwhile cause. |
| Alice and Mark Blizzard | $100.00 | Your Grandfather was a gift to all that knew him. ♥️ |
| Pamela Posner | $300.00 | This donation is in memory of your dear father, Joel Channing |
| Jill and Hal Gaffin | $350.00 | In honor of the Elegant family |
| Kobel and Co Inc. | $500.00 | In honor of an extraordinary person and the loving family who carries their light forward. The entire KOBEL team is cheering on your work and holding your family in our hearts this holiday season. |
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Contact Luke at ElegantL@penncareylaw.upenn.edu with any questions or comments.
Luke, Hudson, and the entire Elegant family thank you for your support!
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