Leaders of the Boca Raton Junior League gearing up for the Nov. 21 awards luncheon include (l-r): Julie Ott, Dr. Kathy Schilling, Namrata Israni, Racheal Petullo, Carrie Rubin, Victoria Matthews, Shakira Sarquis-Kolber, Maureen Mann and Robin Mautino. Photo provided
Nonprofits from across South Florida have thrown their volunteers’ hats into the ring for the prestigious Woman Volunteer of the Year Award bestowed by the Junior League of Boca Raton.
The 40 nominees are:
• Peg Anderson
• Helen Ballerano
• Christine Barclay
• Regine Bataille
• Clara Bennett
• LeAnn Berman
• Abby Bernstein-Henderson
• Cathy Datwani
• Michelle Hagerty
• Rebecca Heatherman
• Arlene Herson
• Patty Jones
• Catherine Kasten
• Zoe Lanham
• Daniela Levenson
• Jodi Lippman
• Fernanda Macedo
• Marjorie Margolies
• Geneive Brown Metzger
• Marcia Mithun
• Jeannine Morris
• Stephanie Newell
• Mary Owens
• Noreen Payne
• Martha Pinzon
• Lisa Rabinsky
• Tandy Robinson
• Karen Ruben
• Ana Sasmiresan
• Judy Simon
• Kirsten Stephenson
• Mary Stern
• Jennifer Sullivan
• Lisa Talley
• Keely Gideon-Taylor
• Samantha Vassallo
• Kelly Warsaw
• Susan Weinblatt
• Judith Anne Wong
• Dawn Zook
The 38th annual awards luncheon will take place Nov. 21 at The Boca Raton. Carrie Rubin is the honorary chairwoman, and Namrata Israni and Racheal Petullo will serve as event co-chairwomen.
“We are so pleased to honor these 40 outstanding women,” said Victoria Matthews, league president. “Their volunteer work makes a tremendous difference in our community.”
For more information, call 561-620-2553 or visit wvoy25.givesmart.com.
Bowling for Bread benefits kids, Boca Helping Hands
Boca Helping Hands’ annual Bowling for Bread took place at Lucky Strike in Boca Raton, bringing youths from local children’s charities to the no-cost activity.
They enjoyed a day of bowling and food in support of the organization’s weekend meal program for students in need. Sponsors included the Gary Peters Family Foundation and the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation.
“Being part of the fun and seeing the kids enjoy themselves is something I look forward to every year,” foundation trustee Lee Steinberg said. “My mom Pearl’s love for children’s causes inspired me to support Bowling for Bread in her memory. It’s a wonderful way to honor her legacy.”
For more info, call 561-417-0913, ext. 202, or visit bocahelpinghands.org/ty-for-attending-bowling-for-bread.
FAU’s nonprofit summit to give philanthropic advice
The School of Public Administration within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University is welcoming guests to the two-day “Driven by Cause” philanthropy summit.
Set for Oct. 16 and 17 at FAU’s Student Union in Boca Raton, the gathering is designed for local nonprofit leaders and volunteers who want to expand their impact, deepen community engagement and strengthen organizational sustainability.
“The event will feature more than 20 nationally recognized speakers who are redefining success in the nonprofit world and who are changing the way nonprofits grow, lead and make an impact,” a news release says.
For more information, call 561-297-2595 or visit arreva.com/2025-arreva-philanthropic-summit.
Eda and Cliff Viner are the benefactors behind the 'Secure Our Legacy Matching Gift Campaign' at B'nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Photo provided
Couple’s donation to B’nai Torah launches campaign
Boca Raton’s B’nai Torah Congregation has announced a $1 million gift from longtime congregants Cliff and Eda Viner, along with the couple’s promise to match every gift of at least $360 through March 2026.
The “Secure Our Legacy Matching Gift Campaign” aims to galvanize support for the future vision of the institution so it remains a vibrant center of Jewish life for generations to come.
“It is more than a donation campaign,” B’nai Torah Congregation President Scott Frank said. “It’s a call to build not only for today but for tomorrow to ensure that our children and our children’s children inherit a community filled with Torah, joy and meaning.”
For more information, call 561-392-8566 or visit btcboca.org/matching-gift.
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