Wow, what an impressive event that was! I couldnāt believe how many activities you offered and how festive it all looked. I was glad to be able to catch the tail end so I could see a few of the kids enjoying the activities - can only imagine the crowds that must have been there earlier and how many smiles you all brought to the childrenās facesā¦
And so many volunteers, young and old! I was so glad to help.
The premier for holiday event for our FOSTER CHILDREN!! Fun for ALL ages! Experience the magic of the season at our WINTER WONDERLANDā¦ THE STANLEY KLETT SR. ANNUAL WINTERFEST CELEBRATION. YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS EVENT AN EVEN BIGGER SUCCESS BY DONATING.
SATURDAY - DEC 14, 2024
The event is free for "our kids" (dependency - relative, foster, non-relative, group homes etc). Registration is for children living/residing in your home + caregiver(s).
BECOME A 2024 SPONSOR!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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For ALL AGES!
This is a FREE event for our kids in the dependency system, is perfect for all ages! Teens and littles will all enjoy a holiday celebration for all ages with food, cotton candy, popcorn, dancing, crafts, activities and more!!
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For the Joy!
The event unites the community together to bring the joy of the season to our kids. The day is magical with every detail designed to create lasting memories for our kids!
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For Community!
This event brings many ways for the community to be engaged,. Individual volunteer opportunities, group and team building volunteerism and sponsorship opportunities!
Stanley Klett, Sr. was a tremendous light for child victims and a force for child advocacy in Palm Beach County. After working as an engineer for Xerox in New York for 30 years, Mr. Klett retired, making South Florida his home. His heart to give back and do for those less fortunate lead him to serve as a Guardian ad Litem in Palm Beach County. and on the board of Friends of Abused Children, he inspired his son, Stanley Klett Jr., to volunteer his time. His name remains imprinted on the history of Guardian ad Litem-centered advocacy in that his focus remained on enhancing the lives of children involved in Palm Beach County foster and dependency cases.
Stanley Klett, Sr. passed away in 2009 after serving as a Guardian ad Litem for 20 years, speaking up for well over 100 children and making an immeasurable generational impact on an unknown number of lives. Mr. Klett remained one of the most active guaridans until his passing.
The almost two-decades-long Winterfest Carnival, a holiday party for child victims, memorializes his legacy. This event evolved from a party to give bicycles to children in foster care to an entire carnival with an annual attendance of nearly 200 children in care with participation remaining complimentary due to donations from sponsors in keeping with Stanley Klett, Sr.ās vision.
Stanley Klett, Jr. continued his fatherās blueprint for advocacy, served as Vice President of Friends of Abused Children, and includes his children in advocacy efforts by providing them opportunities to recognize the importance of giving back.