FORT PIERCE — Laughter, live music, and the smell of sizzling food filled the air Thursday, Nov. 20, as families, friends, and supporters gathered at Project LIFT’s Fort Pierce campus to celebrate the organization’s inaugural Blue Collar Ball and its impact on local teens.
The event brought together current students, alumni, donors, and community partners in celebration of Project LIFT’s mission: providing teens with mental health support, substance abuse treatment, and hands-on training in skilled trades.
“So to see what this has really turned into, and the support that we get from the community here… for a first-time event to sell out several weeks ago is pretty incredible,” said CEO and founder Bob Zaccheo. “It really means a lot that the community supports Project LIFT like this.”…