TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Claire LeBouef as the 18th Lightning Community Hero of the 2015-16 season during the first period of tonight’s game versus the Montreal Canadiens. LeBouef, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to New Life Village.
LeBouef is the founder of New Life Village, a unique multi-generation community specifically for families who want to adopt children in foster care. The 11.8 acre village dedicates its support to families that want to. In additon to New Life Village, LeBouef created two other organizations: New Life Dwelling Place and Everyday Blessings.