In November 2005, Adopt-A-Family lost a dear friend, Mr. Wiley Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was the agency’s first “adopter,” and a founding member of Adopt-A-Family’s Board of Directors. He was largely responsible for Adopt-A-Family’s growth and vision. Following his death, then Board Chairman John Castronuovo announced the formation of the Wiley Reynolds Society at the Annual Meeting to honor Mr. Reynolds’ legacy.
The society is comprised of friends of Adopt-A-Family who have historically contributed more than $100,000 and share Mr. Reynolds passion to positively impact the lives of others. Though he is deeply missed by family and friends, his name will always be associated with generosity, and his legacy will live on through the Wiley Reynolds Society Members.
Society Members
Ms. Nancy J. Kyle and Mr. John B. Fraser*
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Donahue
Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Dudnyk
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meshberg
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Edelman
Ms. Penny Heller
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Oberlink
*Mr. and Mrs. John R. Loomis
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Castronuovo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McGarrity
Mr. and Mrs. David and Stephanie Gitlin
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Flynn
Mr. John P. Lipari
Mr. Jay R. Marcus
Mrs. Meredith B. Trim and Mr. James L. Robo
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hay III
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. George Michel Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Scarpa
Mr. Walter Wick and Ms. Lisa Hedley
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Parr
Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Clift
Mr. and Mrs. Garth E. Rosenkrance
Mrs. Sara Jo Kobacker*
Ms. Karen S. Fischer
Ms. Elizabeth DeBrule
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Koppelman
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Briggs
Ms. Melissa H. Sullivan
Ms. Mari Frankel
Mr. Thomas Frankel
Mrs. Martha B. DeBrule
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Larschan Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Marasco
Mr. and Mrs.* Lawrence Silverstein
Foundation Members
Day 1 Families Fund
Gerstner Family Foundation
The Jim Moran Foundation
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc.
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation, Inc.
J.M. Rubin Foundation
The Celia Lipton Farris & Victor W. Farris Foundation
The Edward L. Hennessy and Ruth S. Hennessy Foundation
Kresge Foundation
The Batchelor Foundation, Inc.
The W. Dale Brougher Foundation
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc.
The Lattner Family Foundation
Lawrence J. and Florence A. DeGeorge Charitable Trust
Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc.
The Harold and Kate Reed Family Foundation
The Kirkwood Fund
The Salah Foundation
The Smith Brothers Family Foundation
BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Inc.
John Ulbrich Charitable Trust
The Stone Foundation, Inc.
2025 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Award of Appreciation – Penny Heller
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Tequisha Myles
Tequisha has been a tireless volunteer, dedicated board member, and steadfast agency supporter for nearly two decades. Tequisha has been involved in nearly every aspect of Adopt-A-Family’s mission, bringing professionalism, compassion, and care to every role she takes on. Her legal expertise and guidance have strengthened our work in countless ways, and her creativity, respect for the dignity of others, and thoughtfulness make her indispensable to our agency. When volunteering her time to Adopt-A-Family events ranging from large fundraisers to client gatherings, she makes service a family affair, deepening her acts of kindness and responsibility and serving as a model for others. We are deeply grateful for Tequisha’s leadership, generosity, and heartfelt commitment to our work.
2024 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – John and Mary Castronuovo
John and Mary Castronuovo have poured their time, talents, and resources into Adopt-A-Family for nearly 30 years. As a dedicated member of our Board of Directors, John’s wisdom, passion for service, and genuine care for others have shaped our programs, guided our growth, and strengthened our agency. Mary’s dedication to tutoring Project Grow students and her support of our special events have made a lasting impact on the families we serve. The Castronuovos’ kindness has cultivated a strong agency culture and made our community brighter. We are grateful for their steadfast commitment to our work and mission.
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Joanie Maduri
For over ten years, Joanie Maduri has been the driving force behind the wrapping room at our Santa Shoppe event each December, recruiting over 20 volunteers from the Clipped Wings Organization, a group of retired United Airlines flight attendants, of which she is a proud member. Joanie’s unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail ensure that hundreds of children make unforgettable holiday memories. Joanie has lent her support to numerous other agency events, and she always brings her warm smile and boundless energy.
2023 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – Martha and Elizabeth DeBrule
For Martha and Elizabeth DeBrule, supporting Adopt-A-Family has been a family affair that has passed the test of time. The family’s unwavering dedication spans more than 25 years and includes in-depth involvement in fundraising, programs, advocacy, and so much more. Martha and Elizabeth have spent decades pouring their hearts and resources into Adopt-A-Family. Their kindness, generosity, and charm are felt in every area of the organization. Like Mr. Wiley Reynolds and fellow society members, the DeBrule family shares a strong desire to help others and make a difference in our community. Adopt-A-Family is thankful for their enduring support. It is truly an honor to celebrate such an incredible mother-daughter duo.
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Adopt-A-Family Golf Tournament Committee
The Adopt-A-Family Golf Committee consists of eight passionate individuals who, year after year, put together one of our largest and most successful fundraisers. Each year, the golf committee introduces new sponsors and donors to the work we do, and increases awareness of the impact homelessness has on our community. Their commitment to our mission goes well beyond the golf
tournament—they are true supporters and ambassadors of the work we do to provide housing and hope to families in need. Individually, they are each impressively talented, generous, and caring. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with, and we are grateful for all that they do. To our Golf Committee, thank you for your support and dedication to Adopt-A-Family.
2022 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – Paula and George Michel
Since the agency’s beginning, Paula and George Michel have been a pivotal part of its history and evolution. Paula served as president of our Board of Directors from 1995 through 1997. Paula was critical to the early vision and growth of Adopt-AFamily. Together, Paula and George’s profound commitment to the mission of the agency has left a longstanding legacy of generosity and selflessness. We thank the Michels for their years of influential leadership and dedication.
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Kathy Peterson
Kathy Peterson has been a generous and influential friend of the agency for over three decades. She has had the responsibility and distinction to serve as chair and co-chair of our Tree Lighting Celebration, helping us raise significant funds to assist families in need. Kathy is defined by her kindness, warmth, and consistent support of our clients and staff. We treasure the many years of partnership with Kathy and her husband Bill, and we feel honored to have their support.
2019 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – Nancy J. Kyle and John B. Fraser
It is an honor to recognize Nancy and Jack as recipients of the Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation Award. Like Mr. Reynolds, Nancy and Jack share a strong desire to extend a helping hand to families in need. For nearly two decades, their investment in our mission has allowed us to make a measurable impact on the lives of thousands of families in Palm Beach County. We are humbled by how much they care and their willingness to help strengthen our community. Adopt-A-Family recognizes and appreciates Nancy and Jack’s passionate and dynamic support of the work we do.
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Debby Parr
Debby Parr has kept Adopt-A-Family close to her heart for twenty amazing years. She has been an active and dedicated volunteer as well as a powerful ambassador for Adopt-A-Family’s mission. Year-round, Debby works tirelessly to ensure the success of Tree Lighting, our biggest fundraiser, while also being at the forefront of every Adopt-A-Family special event. Under her leadership as Tree Lighting Chair, Debby has been responsible for helping us raise significant funds to support our programs, allowing us to serve thousands of families in need. She and her husband Ron are an integral part of AAF’s history, and we are grateful for their many years of unwavering support.
2018 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – Chris Oberlink
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Heather B. Ferguson
2017 Award Recipients
Wiley Reynolds Society Acknowledgement of Appreciation – Jayne and Tim Donahue
The Crystal Castor Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service – Alice Tarone
