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Palm Beach Symphony took in $450,000 at its eighth annual fundraiser. The money will support community outreach and education. During the luncheon, the organization acknowledged an anonymous gift of $100,000. Guests were treated to a festive atmosphe

Impact 100 Palm Beach County launched its 2024-25 giving year at an affair that drew more than 200 members and guests. Celebrating 14 years of philanthropy, the organization has invested $6.8 million in South County through 112 grants. Of those gra

Boca Helping Hands received 548 boxes of cereal that were donated before the FAU game against Florida International. Donors to the Cereal4All campaign got to see the football action for free. ‘We were so pleased that so many people came out from the

The 2024 dance-off concluded triumphantly, marking a record-breaking success for the George Snow Scholarship Fund by bringing in $1.3 million. The dazzling ‘Viva Las Vegas’-themed event supports the fund’s mission of providing scholarships and suppo

The club elected new officers for the term beginning last month and continuing through May 2026. Now in its 86th year as a civic organization, the club is a diverse group of both amateur and skilled gardeners, whose purposes include cultivating and s

The George Snow Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships and scholar services to 375 local students this year, marking the largest financial commitment and class size to date. ‘Each scholarship we award is a reflection of the

A benefit for Tri-County Animal Rescue ended up being an enchanting evening under the stars as supporters and their four-legged guests experienced an exquisite meal and live music at the indoor and outdoor affair. Highlights included shopping at pop-

HomeSafe welcomed 100 golfers (many from the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club) to work on their short games for a cause that goes a long way. The event — in its second year — raised a record-breaking $100,000 that will go toward preventing abuse and

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By Mary Hladky

Boca Raton. Boca Ratone. Boca de Ratones.

That isn’t a conjugation of the city’s name, just a sampling of the variations that have appeared over time.

It’s sa

HomeSafe gathered a group of dedicated supporters for a celebration of its soon-to-be-reconstructed facility for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The event honored Guardian Society donors — top contributors who have added to the succe

Nearly $300,000 poured in for local children’s charities at the Boca West Children’s Foundation fundraiser headlined by Food Network chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The sold-out event included a discussion with Guarnaschelli, who shared behind-the-scenes st

The third annual benefit for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families — and a few other nonprofits — hit the pavement and helped roll in crucial funds. More than 150 historically significant vehicles were showcased to thousands of car enthusia

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Forever Lions attended a packed event that recognized the philanthropists’ generous commitments — planned gifts or endowments of at least $100,000. Guest speaker Rachie Shnay, a renowned jewelry desi

Impact 100 Palm Beach County named the recipients of its annual grants totaling $984,600 to nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving South County. The winners were unveiled at the 13th annual event attended by 450 members and guests. Those receiv

Creative Waves Foundation co-founders Ali and Candy Tamposi served as hosts of an event to benefit the building of an enrichment center in Belle Glade. Cassadee Pope and Bianca Rosario — both foundation board members — performed, and area students di

The annual cinematic event reeled in more than $40,000 for the American Friends of Magen David Adom. Proceeds specifically will be used for the Marcus National Blood Services Center in Israel. ‘Through the Boca International Jewish Film Festival, we

UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, celebrated the induction of four new members to the Highland Beach Chapter. The evening underscored the commitment of the national organization founded nearly 100 years ag

Supporters of Boca Helping Hands passed go at the sold-out event where guests enjoyed games, music, dancing, auctions, an interactive art installation, cocktails, dinner and, of course, the crowning of the 2024 Monopoly champion, Keith Nassetta. ‘The

The Literacy Council of Palm Beach County’s 33rd annual benefit was a major success, bringing in $300,000 to fund adult, child and family reading programs. A sold-out crowd of 600-plus listened to featured speaker Geraldine Brooks, a Pulitzer Prize-w

Palm Beach Symphony’s posh production lived up to its glittering golden description and generated proceeds in excess of $1 million. More than 500 well-dressed invitees enjoyed cocktails and a performance by the symphony under the baton of music direc