Giving Tuesday 2020

#SupportASeafarer on #GivingTuesday and join the #GlobalGiving Movement! 1 December 2020 GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. How you can participate Join the …

Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Appreciates Seafarers’ House Impact on the Community

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Bill Baumgartner’s first encounter with Seafarers’ House came in 1982 when he was a young United States Coast Guard (USCG) officer using the services of Seafarers International House in New York City. In the 1990s, he became involved with seafarers’ centers in Texas, helping mariners stranded aboard an abandoned ship. He would later find himself working with …

Alex and Darwin: Seafarer Stories

Thousands of miles from home with months to go on his employment contract, Alex logged onto Skype at Seafarers’ House to speak with his wife and children continents away. Immediately, he could tell something was wrong. His wife broke the news to him that a cherished loved one had passed. Alex broke down crying, shocked and grieving thousands of miles …

Merrill Romanik Provides Design Inspiration for New Place of Welcome

Merrill Romanik learned early on about the difficult life of a seafarer from her father who served in the United States Coast Guard. He shared stories of his days at sea and how much he missed home. He also instilled in her the idea that serving his country was one of the most noble and honorable things a person could …

Eugene Sweeney’s Commitment to Seafarers’ House Remains Steadfast

Captain Eugene “Gene” Sweeney was working at Hvide Marine (now Seabulk International), when he first learned of Seafarers’ House. The company’s founder, the late Hans Hvide, was a supporter and Sweeney “followed his lead.” That was more than 20 years ago. Gene was a seafarer, sailing for many years and experiencing first-hand the life of a merchant mariner. He felt …

Ann Burris Has Long History of Supporting Seafarers’ House

After retiring from a career in the telecom industry in 2002, Ann Burris was looking for volunteer opportunities. Her late husband John was a member of the board of Seafarers’ House and he “volunteered” his wife to chair the annual Golden Compass event. In 2005, Ann took over John’s seat on the board, which she held until 2008 when the …

Champagne Raffle

Up, Up & Away on the Goodyear Blimp! Win a Flight for Two! $100 per raffle ticket and a glass of champagne ONLY 100 CHAMPAGNE GLASSES AVAILABLE! Win a priceless flight for two on the Goodyear blimp from Pompano Beach Airship Base! These rides are typically around 45 minutes, going up and down the coast – totally unlike an airplane. …

Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge

                      Live Auction Item 5 Experience the Magic of Africa! Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge This site is a beautifully restored ‘Hall of Fame’ resort where you will fall in love with Africa and its wildlife! Experience colonial grandeur where warm hospitality meets old colonial grace for a once in …

Tuscany Culinary Escape

Live Auction Item 4 Tuscany Culinary Escape Lunch, Winery and Olive Oil Press Tour & Tasting, 2-Night Stay in Rome, 5-Night Stay in Tuscany for two! This Experience Includes: 2-night stay in a superior room at the Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome 5-night stay in a deluxe room at the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa (Barga, Lucca) Daily breakfast …

Diamond & Opal Earrings

 Live Auction Item 3 Diamond & Opal Earrings! Let your ears sparkle with these gorgeous diamond and opal drop earrings. These earrings contain approximately 1.25 carats of diamonds and approximately 10 carats of opals set in sterling silver.  These stunning jewels are the perfect complement to your wardrobe! Valued at $1,375 Donated by Daoud’s Fine Jewelry