Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce staff members (l-r) Judy Sowards, Sarah Mears, Stephanie Immelman, Carolina Rush and Lynn Van Lenten are looking forward to another successful installment of Do Good Delray. Photo provided by MasterWing Creative Agency
By Amy Woods
From the “Disco Inferno Party: A Night to Give” to the “International Safari Dinner,” charitable events fill the month as the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Do Good Delray gets underway.
A total of 24 fundraisers will unfold at venues throughout the city in an effort to create awareness of — and raise money for — the philanthropic community.
“The whole concept is that we pair profit organizations with a nonprofit,” said Lynn Van Lenten, the chamber’s program director. “It furthers the footprint of the nonprofit because now a new world begins between those two organizations.”
The chamber’s promotion of each event through email blasts, press releases and social media aims to boost attendance and forge fresh alliances.
“We always believe that the relationship comes first — and the money follows,” Van Lenten said. “I think this whole process is slow and steady wins the race.”
Among the partnerships are the Soup Kitchen and Warren American Whiskey Kitchen with “Savor the Hope,” the YMCA of South Palm Beach County and Bounce Delray Beach with “Bingo,” and Wayside House and Charity Dynamics & Auctions with “Turning Over a New Leaf.”
The HERD Foundation and PNF Accountants & Advisors will present “Fall at the Farm,” and the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Foundation and JACKET Sunscreen will present “Sun & Serve.”
“Each one has its own story,” Van Lenten said. “That’s what I love about this.”
Do Good Delray kicked off in 2021 and so far has raised more than $276,000. The chamber’s Nonprofit Council conceived the idea.
“They said, ‘It’s time for us to do this, and we need that next step,’” said Van Lenten, who has led the council for 10 years. “They were right.”
Do Good Delray
What: October fundraisers at 24 venues in Delray Beach to support philanthropic causes
When: Through Oct. 30
Cost: Event prices vary
Event info: 561-278-0424, ext. 103; for event schedule and locations, go to chamber.delraybeach.com/events/calendar/2025-10-01
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