By Amy Woods
The overwhelming need for food as a result of the pandemic and its economic toll has prompted Boca Helping Hands to expand its presence in Boynton Beach.
The organization that has served Boca Raton’s neediest residents for decades now wi
John Pastore shows off his health app. Photo Provided
By Christine Davis
The Emergency Info Plan, an alert system developed by Boca Raton resident John Pastore, has been endorsed by The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, UNITE US, LifeExec,
Eric Shaw served on the board of directors of Boca Helping Hands for 18 years. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
Eric Shaw’s life has been one of service.
The 77-year-old is the longest-serving board member for the nonprofit Boca Helpin
Shaw with board President Gary Peters in 2006. Photo provided
Eric Shaw, Boca Helping Hands’ longest-serving board member, stepped down after 18 years of service, 14 as vice president. Shaw, described by staffers as ‘the perfect gentleman,’ personifi
Boca Raton Regional Hospital has received a seven-figure gift from Malcolm and Sandra Berman toward the “Keeping the Promise — The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital” initiative.
In recognition of the couple’s generosity, the elevator lobby on
Boca Helping Hands has cancelled its annual Monopoly Event & Casino Night due to coronavirus. The event was schedule for April 18.
The cancellation comes “in light of the CDC’s recommendation to cancel large in-person events,” according to a news rel
Rochelle LeCavalier of Boca Raton is executive director of luxury sales, sports and entertainment for Douglas Elliman Florida. Now she’s chairing the Monopoly fundraiser for Boca Helping Hands. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Supporters of Boca Helping Hands passed go at the 13th annual Monopoly event in Boca Raton. The party, co-chaired by LouAnn Such and Dale Workman, attracted more than 250 guests, with Connor Jimenez crowned Monopoly champion. The evening included hor
Jett and Luke Justin, 11, founded the Boca Raton Cereal Drive Alliance to collect cereal to give to Boca Helping Hands for distribution to underserved people. Last month the drive collected more than 2,700 boxes from seven schools to go with more tha
By Steven J. Smith
BOCA RATON — Resident and patroness of the arts Florence Brody died Nov. 26. She was 93.
Born Florence Gropper in Newark, N.J., she attended Upsala College. Following World War II, she met Martin Brody on a blind date and the two w
By Rich Pollack
BOCA RATON — Arthur Remillard was a successful business owner, a dedicated family man and a generous philanthropist best known for his support of Boca Helping Hands and for providing the bulk of funding for the organization’s $3 milli
Boca Helping Hands had a special ceremony to thank past and present supporters and volunteers. The organization honored Arthur Remillard Jr., who made the Boca Helping Hands Remillard Family Resource Center possible. ‘Boca Helping Hands does such imp
Arthur Remillard funded the $3 million facility that enabled Boca Helping Hands to expand its food services. Photo provided
By Rich Pollack
Arthur Remillard is a generous man.
At 87, Remillard cringes when he sees people on television, both in the U
Karen Swedenborg, development manager at Boca Helping Hands, accepted a $1,000 donation from the Highland Beach chapter of UNICO National. The funds were made possible by the Ralph J. Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Grant. ABOVE: Swedenborg with Frank
Event Co-Chairwomen Holly Meehan and Molly Powers.
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By Amy Woods
The Junior League of Boca Raton will set the table at a new venue this year for its Flavors of Boca fundraiser.
On Feb. 11, guests will gather at The Addison, a
Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach had its annual Thanksgiving buffet,
catered by Boca Helping Hands, to honor 2015 Women of Distinction nominees, as well as the chairs,
sponsors and volunteers who contributed to its success. ABO
Helping Hands volunteers serve lunch to the needy on a Wednesday afternoon in March.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
INSET BELOW: James Gavrilos
By Steven J. Smith
James Gavrilos, executive director of Boca Helping Hands, remembers how a devastatin
Six teams of volunteers ‘competed’ with one another during Boca Helping Hands’ Miracle Chef event Oct. 17. The teams prepared dishes using nothing but recovered food, drawing attention to the need for food recovery in our community. Supporters and
Ken and Ian Whitter of Boca Raton work on their irrigation.
A scarecrow keeps watch over one patch of tomatoes,
while, below: a plastic flamingo and yellow marigolds provide a little bit of color.
INSET BELOW: Banana peppers near harvest size.
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Wells Fargo Private Bank sponsored an event to benefit and bring awareness to Boca Helping Hands, which provides food and emergency provisions to the needy. Photo: Jason Freeman, Karen Swedenborg, Bonnie Koenig, Kelly Thill, Pattie Damron and Jonath
