On the Horizon: Starting off the New Year With a New Face

In this Winter edition of On the Horizon: Seafarers’ House has its best Shoebox Christmas ever, volunteers participate in Broward College’s MLK Day of Service, and we welcome Father Sanford Sears as our new Port Chaplain. Click here to read all about it.

Royal Caribbean International’s Greg Purdy Joins Seafarers’ House Board of Directors

Seafarers’ House is pleased to announce that Greg Purdy, senior vice president, marine operations for Royal Caribbean International, was  named to its Board of Directors. Purdy has been with Royal Caribbean since 2001, where he has held a number of positions. He was named to his most current role in 2015, where he is responsible for the safe operation of …

Seafarers’ House Names New Port Chaplain

We are pleased to announce that The Reverend Sanford Raymond Sears is our new port chaplain. Father Sears comes to Seafarers’ House from Holy Guardian Angels Church in Lantana, Fla. where he served as vicar. He is an ordained priest in the Anglican Church who worked as a hospice chaplain for six years prior to serving at Holy Guardian Angels. …

Seafarers’ House Recipient of MLK-Day-of-Service Award

Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is pleased to announce it was named a recipient of a $3,620 MLK Day-of-Service Award to assist with its annual Shoebox Christmas program.   Each year during the holiday season, Seafarers’ House volunteers wrap, fill and deliver more than 1,500 shoeboxes containing toiletries and other necessities to mariners aboard ships that dock at Port Everglades. …

Seafarers’ House on Lite FM

Interested in learning more about the human side of shipping?  Seafarers' House Executive Director Lesley Warrick was interviewed on WLYF earlier this month about the people who make global trade happen! Click below to listen to her interview.      

Seafarers’ House Lesley Warrick Named ICMA Trustee

Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is pleased to announce that Executive Director Lesley Warrick was appointed a trustee of the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA). Warrick, who also is vice president of the board of the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA), will represent North American concerns within the international organization.   ICMA is an ecumenical association of 28 Christian …

Bob Swindell Named Seafarers’ House Business Leader of the Year

Bob Swindell, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, has been selected as 2017 South Florida Business Leader of the Year   Seafarers’ House is pleased to announce that Bob Swindell, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, has been selected as 2017 South Florida Business Leader of the Year. Swindell will be honored at the …

Shoebox Christmas Kick Off in the Sun Sentinel

Our 2017 Shoebox Christmas campaign, which launched on June 25th as part of our International Day of the Seafarer celebration appeared in the July 5th issue of the Sun Sentinel Form.  Click the image below to enlarge and read the article!

Seafarers’ House honors Princess Cruises’ Jan Swartz at 2017 Golden Compass Gala

   May 23, 2017 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – More than 300 supporters and guests gathered at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale recently to honor Jan Swartz, group president of Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia. The black-tie event, which included a high-energy auction where safaris, cruises, jewelry and artwork were up for bid, raised more than $250,000. …