It was a woman, Mary Jane Hanley, whose personal story of addiction and recovery became the focal point of the fundraising campaign that built Hanley Center 40 years ago.
Since then, caring, compassionate women and men have carried our messages of hope and triumph for all our prevention, recovery, and philanthropic programs. Here are some of the women leading the Campaign for Recovery.
THE HONORABLE DANIELLE HICKOX MOORE
The Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach, Danielle “Dani” Moore, lives a life of community and civic service. The mayor since 2021, she served on the town council for six years prior and was actively involved with town commissions before that. Dani is a Palm Beach native. Her mother, Lesly Smith, was mayor from 2000 to 2005, and her stepfather, Earl E.T. Smith, was mayor from 1971 to 1977.
Civic involvement is in her blood; philanthropy is from her heart. She is president of the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, which funds charitable organizations and educational programs throughout south Florida, and she serves on boards and committees for numerous other local nonprofit organizations.
“Hanley Foundation is a critical member of our Florida community. They provide an unparalleled array of treatment and recovery services for adults of all ages. Through this campaign, they will expand programs for pregnant women and their postpartum babies, veterans, first responders, and advance treatment of behavioral and mental health conditions.” – The Honorable Danielle Hickox Moore
LIZA PULITZER
Her last name evokes images of fanciful flowers and freedom. As a young, third-generation Palm Beacher, Liza designed young women’s dresses for her mother’s world-famous clothing lines. That was followed by Liza’s highly successful real estate career. Through it all, Liza has remained faithful to the local philanthropic community, serving on committees, making connections, and leading fundraising by example.
“I support Hanley Foundation because I’ve had many, many years of addiction in my family. And when I was in crisis with my family, we didn’t really know where to turn. We reached out to Hanley – and began our journey of recovery.” – Liza Pulitzer
ELIZABETH MATTHEWS
Elizabeth’s family roots go back to Florida’s pioneer days. Her great-great-grandfather, Henry M. Flagler, built the Florida East Coast Railway to transport goods and passengers south and a string of luxury hotels to make their stay comfortable. Elizabeth and her family’s philanthropic work is quiet but profound.
“My personal path to recovery has wandered over the years; had unforeseen stops and starts. I’ve learned now that I had to stay on the winding path and grow emotionally to connect the dots that formed my life. The whole time I was growing – and I always wanted to be blessedly sober. I am honored to be one of Hanley’s Women of the Revolution.” – Elizabeth Matthews
AGGIE STOOPS
Aggie and her husband, Jeff, created the Stoops Family Foundation to support a variety of local, regional, and state causes, emphasizing education, healthcare, social services, children-in-need, and cultural issues. Through their foundation, they made a $1 million lead gift to Hanley’s Campaign for Recovery, which inspired others in the community to donate.
Aggie and Jeff recently received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association for Fundraising Professionals.
“We believe in making transformative gifts to empower organizations to take giant steps, like Hanley’s women and babies’ program that has the opportunity to end the cycle of addiction for countless families.” – Aggie Stoops
STACY MANDEL PALAGYE
Stacy learned the value of philanthropy from her parents, Barbara and Morton Mandel. She and her family have supported monumental improvements to health, education, community, cultural, and Jewish organizations in Palm Beach County and throughout the world. Stacy brings that compassion to the Campaign for Recovery.
“We want to help heal our community. Keith and I truly believe that the new pregnant women and their unborn babies’ program can help stop the family cycle of addiction.” – Stacy Mandel Palagye
DEE-DEE HARRIS
Dee-Dee Harris, along with her husband, Cam, and son, Gary, comprise one of the behind-the-scenes families that do so much for philanthropy in Palm Beach County and their home state of North Carolina. Hanley Foundation is fortunate to have the long-time support of the Harris family. Gary Harris is chair of the Campaign for Recovery.
“Hanley Foundation has been there for us, and we are thankful to support this great organization’s work and exciting new programs.” – Dee Dee Harris
“The Women of the Revolution” was originally published in Hanley Foundation’s 2025 edition of Recovery Revolution.
