Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc.
Pel Consignments, Inc.
PEL has donated over $664,000 in our Community
Serving Teens in Need
Teen Court’s Katie Self Award
Teen Court of Sarasota recently received a $10,000 donation from PEL to support our shared mission to help at-risk youth in Sarasota County. PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at-risk. Teen Court of Sarasota provides programs and services to young people worthy of a second chance to learn and grow from their mistakes. This latest donation brings our grand total to $252,000 to Teen Court.
The Katie Self Award celebrates the spirit of selflessness and dedication demonstrated by those who tirelessly work to uplift and empower teens in need. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the invaluable role played by our community partners in creating positive change and fostering resilience within our students.
This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting critical issues such as youth substance abuse, mental health, social media responsibility, and unexpected needs. PEL’s support has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, embodying the values of compassion, empathy, and service. This award serves as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration and community engagement in creating positive change.
The Teen Court of Sarasota Inc. is a non-profit organization that creates a second chance for young people who are at risk of having a criminal record. Teens help teens to make healthy choices through meaningful consequences, peer mentorship, and civic engagement. For more information, visit www.sarasotateencourt.org.
March 2024: $10,000 to Teen Court
Teen Court of Sarasota recently received a $10,000 donation from PEL to support our shared mission to help at-risk youth in Sarasota County. PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at-risk. Teen Court of Sarasota provides programs and services to young people worthy of a second chance to learn and grow from their mistakes. This latest donation brings our grand total to $252,000 to Teen Court.
Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. is an alternative to Juvenile Court, allowing a young person a second chance of having a bright future. Youth who come through Teen Court participate in a court program run by their peers under the supervision of a volunteer adult judge. Student volunteers who participate in our Teen Court program receive a law-related education along with community service hours for their time. In complement to the Teen Court program, the organization also offers counseling services, drug prevention, anti-bullying, and anger management classes to those youth who demonstrate extra need.
February 2024: $5,000 to Teen Court Scholarship Dinner
PEL donated $5,000 to Teen Court’s Scholarship Awards Dinner. The Scholarship Night Dinner is held annually and honors our valued teen volunteers who keep our programs going! This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Michael’s on East.
To attend, click here to register.
January 2024: $25,000 to Safe Children Coalition
PEL recently donated $25,000 to the Safe Children Coalition, a non-profit, community-based care provider of education, prevention, diversion, and child welfare services. Their Mission is to protect children, strengthen families, and build community.
Guiding Principles & Values
• Child-Focused: we believe all children deserve safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Family-Centered: we engage families as partners and offer individualized services to build upon strengths and meet the identified needs of the family.
• Community-Wide Responsibility: we believe eradicating child abuse and neglect requires the entire community working together in partnership.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we believe all deserve an environment where they feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued. Our children and families come from all walks of life and so do we.
• Integrity: we believe transparency is the currency of trust. We work with trust, respect, and honesty.
• Excellence: we will never do less than our best for the children and families we serve. We utilize comprehensive data-driven analytics to guide our work which creates accountability.
• Stewardship: we are entrusted with the legal, fiscal, and ethical responsibility to care for our community’s children and their families.
For more information on the Safe Children Coalition, click here.
December 2023: $4,000 to Holiday House
Immersive shopping experience Holiday House SRQ brings magic to Sarasota students in need! PEL’s donation helped the students at Alta Vista receive a brand-new pair of shoes! These smiling faces say it all!
“At Holiday House SRQ, we believe in the magic of giving and the power of community. Our Mission is to create unforgettable holiday experiences for elementary children in Title 1 schools. We bring warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving to those who most need it. Together, we’ll create holiday wonderlands at the Title 1 schools, allowing nearly 1700 children to “shop” for multiple gifts for each of their loved ones, all at no cost to them. For many, this is their sole gift-giving opportunity, making it a truly special and heartwarming experience. We’re more than an organization; we’re a community united by a shared belief in compassion and generosity. Join us in spreading love, joy, and goodwill this holiday season.” The Holiday House SRQ Team
November 2023: A $10,000 Toast to Monica with Teen Court
Monica Neligon passed away on May 1, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Monica was a devoted mother and business professional, she spent her entire career at SNET before her retirement in 2001. She had been an active volunteer throughout her life and was a founding PEL Board Member. She loved art and would frequently check in on our new gallery, it was only fitting to name it after her. Teen Court was also near and dear to her heart, and we have established a Scholarship in her honor that Teen Court will administer in the Spring of each year. Below are photos from the Grand Opening of the Monica Neligon Gallery, where we presented Teen Court $10,000 in honor of Monica.
May 2023: Teen Court Golf Tournament receives $7,000
PEL is a proud sponsor of Teen Court’s annual Jack Byer Golf Tournament.
For more information on the golf tournament, click here.
Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. is an alternative to Juvenile Court, allowing a young person a second chance of having a bright future. Youth who come through Teen Court participate in a court program run by their peers under the supervision of a volunteer adult judge. Student volunteers who participate in our Teen Court program receive a law-related education along with community service hours for their time. In complement to the Teen Court program, the organization also offers counseling services, drug prevention, anti-bullying, and anger management classes to those youth who demonstrate extra need.
April 2023: Booker High School receives $6,000 for Senior Scholarships
Booker High School in Sarasota was recently the beneficiary of a $6,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. The money will be used for scholarships to help needy Booker High graduates continue their education in college or technical schools.
PEL has donated a total of $91,000, assisting more than 85 graduating seniors from Booker High School.
Teen Court of Sarasota Receives a $45,000 Donation From
Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc.
Teen Court of Sarasota, recently received a $45,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL) to support our shared mission to help at-risk youth in Sarasota County. PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at-risk. Teen Court of Sarasota provides programs and services to young people worthy of a second chance to learn and grow from their mistakes. This is PEL’s fifth gift to Teen Court making, it a total of $220,000 donated. “PEL’s significant investment in Teen Court will support the notable 10% increase in referrals we have seen already this year. Generous donations like this allow our staff to address the needs of our clients without a financial burden or strain. Our clients receive a second chance and the tools to continue making law-abiding decisions thanks to empowering programs. Our healthy digital practices, substance abuse, and life skills groups will benefit from this donation. We are so grateful to PEL’s board and volunteers for their support of local youth” said Heather Todd, Executive Director. This $45,000 gift allows Teen Court to serve its clients their families without the worry of paying for it. 65% of those we serve on are on or below the poverty line, and 43% have indicated depression or anxiety. Over 700 youth were referred to our programs in 2022. We are most proud of our 90% success rate with our Substance Abuse Program (10% re-offense rate). 84% of our youth served have improved their grades since participating in the Teen Court programs, and 93% of parents have seen positive changes in their teen since participating in Teen Court.
Article by SRQ Magazine, published on February 28, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota Receives Donation for
Cultural Immersion Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota was recently the beneficiary of a $30,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL). These funds will be used for eight participants (seven seniors and one sophomore) nominated by Club staff in early 2022 for the chance to participate in this experience. Nominations were based on a teen’s demonstrated leadership, commitment to service, academic excellence, and follow-through. All applicants submitted a written application and went through an interview process before being named one of our 2022 Cultural Immersion participants. The Club’s Cultural Immersion Program provides high school members with the unique opportunity to spend their Thanksgiving Break volunteering at a Sister Club in another country. Members spend a week immersed in a different culture, develop leadership skills, and build life-long relationships with Club members from around the world while learning more about the world around them. While volunteering at our Sister Club located in Caisán, Panama, participants will work together for purposeful change and be encouraged to think critically about the issues facing our global community – taking the skills and understanding they develop back to Sarasota and our local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Article by SRQ Magazine, published on August 24, 2022
GOOD DEEDS: Consignment shop donates $30,000
for Booker High School scholarships
Booker High School, in Sarasota, was recently the beneficiary of a $30,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. The money will be used for scholarships to help needy Booker High graduates continue their education in college or technical schools.
PEL’s board of directors had the pleasure of meeting over a dozen students who will be attending schools such as the University of Florida and Savannah College of Art & Design, with majors ranging from engineering to fine arts.
PEL has donated $85,000 in total, assisting more than 80 graduating seniors from Booker High School.
PEL, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and PEL Consignments, Inc, its affiliated company, conduct estate sales from people’s homes or from its store. Donating and shopping at PEL enables its nonprofit arm to help a variety of causes that support youths in the community.
PEL donates a total of $98,000 to Teen Court, Fred Atkins Community Engagement
Personalized Estate Liquation Benefiting Youth donates $50,000 Teen Court and $48,000 to Fred Atkins Community Engagement.
Teen Court of Sarasota and Fredd Atkins Community Engagement Services recently received grants totaling $98,000 from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth Inc. to support at-risk youth in Sarasota County.
PEL partners with organizations that support youth in need. Teen Court of Sarasota, which provides programs and services to young people worthy of a second chance to learn from their mistakes, received $50,000. This is PEL’s fourth gift to Teen Court for a total of $175,000.
“PEL’s mission and passion to support local youth has allowed hundreds of Teen Court participants to receive mental health counseling, prevention, and intervention services free of charge,” Teen Court executive director Heather Todd said. “In addition to the numerous volunteer scholarships that have been given in their name. We are beyond grateful for their kindness and generosity.”
The gift will allow Teen Court to serve clients and their families without the worry of cost. Teen Court served 690 youth in 2021, posting a 93% success rate in the Substance Abuse Program; 80% also improved their grades since participating in the Teen Court programs.
Teen Court of Sarasota is an alternative to Juvenile Court. Youth who come through Teen Court participate in a program run by their peers under the supervision of a volunteer adult judge. Student volunteers who participate in the Teen Court program receive a law-related education along with community service hours for their time.
In complement to the Teen Court program, the organization also offers counseling services, drug prevention, anti-bullying, and anger management classes to those youth who demonstrate extra need. For more information, visit sarasotateencourt.org.
Support for Booker athletes
Fredd Atkins Community Engagement Services received $48,000 to be used for tutoring Booker High School athletes, a service critical to keeping these teens involved in athletics and school. It PEL’s fifth donation to Booker High for a total of $103,000. Previous donations have been to the Booker High School Foundation, which provides graduating seniors college tuition assistance.
Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth conducts estate sales and accepts donations or consignments with a minimum value of $1,000. Donating and shopping at PEL enables the nonprofit arm of its operations to help various groups, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota, Safe Children Coalition, Coastal Behavior Healthcare, Sarasota YMCA Youth Shelter, Faces of Accomplishment, and New College Foundation.
PEL is operated by over 50 volunteers, many with 20 years of experience in the estate field, and has donated over $474,200 to Sarasota County organizations. For more information, call 941-993-8757 or visit personalizedestateliquidation.com.
Article by Herald-Tribune, published on February 20, 2022
Teen Court of Sarasota receives a $50,000 donation from
Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc.
Teen Court of Sarasota, recently received a $50,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL) to support our shared mission to help at-risk youth in Sarasota County.
PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at-risk. Teen Court of Sarasota provides programs and services to young people worthy of a second chance to learn and grow from their mistakes. PEL has donated $125,000 in total to Teen Court Sarasota.
“PEL’s work and generous gifts to at-risk youth in our community is extraordinary. Their attention and philanthropy to this population allows for a substantial return when young people are given a second chance with positive redirection. The entire community, especially our kids are fortunate to have PEL in their corner,” said Heather Todd, Executive Director.
This $50,000 gift allows Teen Court to serve its clients in a timely and meaningful manner. The organization’s programs address the whole family and includes Justice for Youth by Youth (peer to peer program-giving back to the community), mental health counseling, parent/child risky behavior classes and substance abuse education. Topics include sexting, bullying, parent/child communication skills, and peer pressure, among others.
Booker High School receives donation for College Foundation Program
Personalized Estate Liquation Benefiting Youth donates $25,000 to support the Booker High School College Foundation program that provides financial assistance for graduates continuing their education.
Booker High School was recently the beneficiary of a $25,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL). These funds will be used for scholarships to help needy Booker High graduates continue their education in college or technical schools. $15,000 will be dispersed to 15 Seniors graduating this May and $10,000 to previous scholarship recipients.
PEL’s Board of Directors had the pleasure of meeting over a dozen students who will be attending schools such as the University of Florida to Savannah College of Art & Design with majors ranging from engineering to fine arts. PEL has donated $55,000 in total, assisting more than 50 graduating seniors from Booker High School.
“The $25,000 that PEL has graciously awarded to current Booker High School seniors and alumni will help close the gap between what families can afford and the cost of a college education. It is a gift that helps make successful futures possible. Our students feel uplifted and celebrated by donors like PEL who help propel us toward our mission of college readiness and strong post-secondary planning.”
Dr. Rachel Shelley
Booker High School, Proud Principal
2018 Post Florida Association of Secondary School Principals
Principal of the Year
2017 Florida Principal of the Year
Article by Sarasota Magazine, published on April 27, 2021
Safe Children Coalition, Inc. Receives Donation for Schoolhouse Link Program
The $55,000 donation will be used for the Schoolhouse Link program to help support homeless youth.
Safe Children Coalition Inc. recently received a $55,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL). PEL’s donation to Safe Children Coalition’s Schoolhouse Link program will support homeless students and youth without a stable place to stay in Sarasota County, helping provide stability while they pursue their education, including funding for uncovered medical care, emergency medication, and supportive counseling. Additionally, the donation will assist homeless students with scholarships for ancillary expenses such as application fees, books, uniforms, computers and other costs as they transition from high school to college or technical training opportunities. Five thousand dollars of the donation is in memory of Larry Hietbrink, a devoted volunteer at PEL who recently passed away from Parkinson’s disease.
Article by Sarasota Magazine, published on April 8, 2021
Article by SRQ Magazine, published on April 12, 2021
Article by Herald-Tribune, published on April 19, 2021
Herald-Tribune Good Deeds Section – Boys & Girls Club $65,000 donation
Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. presented Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County with a $65,000 gift to support academic enrichment programs and the renovation of a classroom at the organization’s Irving and Marilyn Naiditch Campus, home of the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club, in Sarasota.
This donation is the second gift in support of the major capital expansion and remodel project, joining Marilyn Naiditch’s $1 million lead gift, made in honor of her late husband, longtime Boys & Girls Clubs board member Irving Naiditch.
Funding from PEL will ensure thousands of children and teens in the underserved Newtown neighborhood have access to award-winning youth-development programs for years to come. PEL, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the success of at-risk youths across Sarasota, has donated more than $220,500 to a variety of causes that empower youths through funds secured by its affiliated company, PEL Consignments.
Article by Herald-Tribune, published on September 13, 2020
Teen Court of Sarasota Receives a $15,000
Nonprofits unite to make sure that young people referred to Teen Court get the wrap around services and support that they need, now more than ever. Personalized Estate Liquidation (PEL) Benefiting Youth, Inc.—an affiliation of estate sale company, PEL Consignments, Inc. – presented Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. with a $15,000 gift to support their local wrap around services. Executive Director, Heather Todd added “Support from PEL means that as we see a need, we are able to implement quality services that benefit the students we serve at Teen Court. It takes a village to raise a child and we are so thankful that PEL is part of our village.”
Article by SRQ Magazine, published on September 9, 2020
PEL donates $65,000 to the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club
A fellow nonprofit of Sarasota is stepping up to ensure thousands of children and teens in Newtown have access to award-winning youth-development programs for years to come. Personalized Estate Liquidation (PEL) Benefiting Youth, Inc.—an affiliation of estate sale company, PEL Consignments, Inc.—presented Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County with a $65,000 gift to support its local academic enrichment programs. This generous funding will ensure thousands of children and teens residing in the underserved Newtown neighborhood will have access to youth-development programs for years to come. PEL has been conducting estate sales of fine furniture, art, jewelry, accessories, and more since 2017—continually forwarding its proceeds to initiatives that ensure youth-serving organizations continue to help at-risk children create paths for success. “We are excited to be contributing and helping the kids of the Boys & Girls Club reach their full potential,” says Sharon Kenworthy, PEL Board President. “We would not be able to make donations of this magnitude without the countless hours our volunteers tirelessly put in from sorting, cleaning, pricing, staging, selling, and more.”
Of the total gift amount, a good $50,000 chunk of it will be used to transform an outdated program area into the new PEL Learning Lab. Plans are to fully-renovate the outdated classroom at the Irving and Marilyn Naiditch Campus, home of the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club, to outfit a newly-refurbished lab outfitted with advanced technology, equipment, and supplies. The generous grant will allow the nonprofit to integrate an enriching 21st century learning environment and ultimately foster further academic success. This award is the second gift in support of the major capital expansion and remodel project—joining Marilyn Naiditch’s $1 million lead gift made in honor of her late husband and long-time Boys & Girls Clubs Board member Irving Naiditch.
The remaining $15,000 will support Boys & Girls Club’s educational curriculum designed by youth development professionals that supplements students’ school experience and helps them meet state academic standards such as STEM demonstrations, lessons in robotics and group-tutoring sessions. “PEL’s demonstrated commitment to our community’s future leaders enables our organization to provide greater opportunities for them to achieve their full potential,” says Bill Sadlo, President/CEO at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. “This gift will connect youth to educational resources, inspire life-long learning in a state-of-the-art classroom and have long-term impact.”
Article by SRQ Magazine, published on September 2, 2020
PEL donates $15,000 to the Booker High School Foundation
PEL recently donated $15,000 to the Booker High School Foundation. These funds will be used for scholarships to help needy Booker High graduates continue their education in college or technical schools. Booker High School has a very impressive college preparation for its students.
“I want to personally thank your embracing Booker High School’s vision: 100% of Booker High School students will graduate college and career ready and become productive members of our society. Your generous scholarship donation in the amount of $15,000 will level the playing field for students who graduate with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.9. Your donation provides 15 current seniors tuition assistance at $1,000 each.”
Dr. Rachel Shelley
Booker High School, Proud Principal
2018 Post Florida Association of Secondary School Principals
Principal of the Year
2017 Florida Principal of the Year
PEL donates largest check in history to Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.
On February 11, 2020 PEL’s Board of Directors and their Volunteers had the honor to donate their largest check yet for $60,000 to Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at risk, over the last two years PEL has donated $123,000 to various organizations in Sarasota county.
About Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.
Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. is an alternative to Juvenile Court, allowing a young person a second chance of having a bright future. Youth who come through Teen Court participate in a court program run by their peers, under the supervision of a volunteer adult judge. Student volunteers who participate in our Teen Court program receive a law-related education along with community service hours for their time. In complement to the Teen Court program, the organization also offers counseling services, drug prevention, anti-bullying, and anger management classes to those youth who demonstrate extra need.
PEL provides $12,700 grant to Coastal Behavioral Healthcare’s Compass Center.
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, was recently the beneficiary of a $12,700 grant from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL).
PEL selects organizations that support youth in need, particularly teens at risk. Coastal Behavioral Healthcare’s Compass Center provides treatment for boys and girls ranging in ages from 13-17 with substance abuse and mental health disorders. “We are very pleased to give this much needed donation to Coastal Behavioral Healthcare as these youth should have all the assistance we can provide,” said Sharon Kenworthy, President of PEL.
About the Compass Center
The Compass Center is a 120-day dual diagnosis (substance abuse/mental health disorders) treatment center for boys and girls 13-17. Compass residential center has been in effect since 2002. The majority of our clients are survivors of sexual abuse, rape, incest, physical abuse, human trafficking, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. Our residents represent multiple ethnicities, multiple cultures, genders, and varying sexual orientation and/or sexual identity. Often this is the first time they are nurtured, appreciated, and encouraged. The first time they have had three meals a day and a safe place to sleep.
Our clientele covers all the socioeconomic spectrums and come from various locations within the state. Each individual’s treatment plan addresses their specific needs. There is not another program within the state of Florida, like Compass. Due to our uniqueness, we can reach out to adolescents who would otherwise fall through the cracks, youth are sent to us that have not succeeded in other treatment programs, Compass is considered the “program of last resort.”
PEL donates $15,000 to the Sarasota YMCA Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Youth Shelter.
The Sarasota YMCA Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Youth Shelter was recently the beneficiary of a $15,000 donation from Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth, Inc. (PEL). The Youth Shelter provides temporary housing and safe care for youths ages 10-17 who have run away, are experiencing family conflict, or have been locked out of their homes. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; there are 20 beds available. According to Y leaders, 90 percent or more youth reunite with their families or find suitable living arrangements; while in the shelter, all youth have their counseling needs met.
“The Y’s Youth Shelter is so important to the community as if takes children with no place else to go due to circumstances that warrant them leaving their homes,” said PEL board president Sharon Kenworthy, who noted that her own granddaughter once needed the services of the Youth Shelter during a rough patch. “It has given so many the boost they have needed.”
PEL has been supportive of the Youth Shelter for many years, in the past as a subsidiary of the YMCA Foundation but, for the past couple of years, as an independent not-for-profit.
Rocking the Roof for Our Youth” raised $17,000 in support of the Sarasota YMCA’s Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Youth Shelter.
In mid-January, Personalized Estate Liquidation Benefiting Youth Inc. hosted a private concert at the Sarasota waterfront home of John and Shelly Corey.
The event featured Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Michelle Malone.
“Rocking the Roof for Our Youth” raised $17,000 in support of the Sarasota YMCA’s Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Youth Shelter.
The Youth Shelter provides temporary housing and safe care for youths ages 10-17 who have run away, are experiencing family conflict, or have been locked out of their homes.
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PEL donates $10,000 to the Booker High School Foundation
PEL donated $10,000 to the Booker High School Foundation at the end of 2018. These funds will be used for scholarships to help needy Booker High graduates continue their education in college or technical schools. Booker High School has a very impressive college preparation for its students.
