Pastor Bill Mitchell, of Boca Raton Community Church, filmed a thank-you to volunteers who helped with a packing event, sponsored in partnership by Food for the Poor and Matthew 25: Ministries, to distribute essentials to families during the COVID pa
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The Delray Ace will close Aug. 24 after nearly 50 years with a new owner taking the property.
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By Christine Davis
Pam Schafer, 65, and her son Glennon, 26, have sold Delray Ace, at 50 SE Sixth Ave., meaning the hardware st
More than 200 supporters of the Food for the Poor nonprofit attended the inaugural affair, which was highlighted by a Neiman Marcus fashion show and an inspiring talk from Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin, the story of her pursuit
Honoree Mary Wong and Grammy Award-winning reggae star Shaggy shined a light on Haiti’s housing needs during the 20th-annual fundraiser, where guests pledged enough money to build homes for 40 destitute families in the area surrounding Pon Batay. ‘Ev
A sold-out crowd of more than 400 attended Food for the Poor’s 18th annual Building Hope Gala on Feb. 2 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Enough money was raised to build homes for 65 destitute families in Canaan Heights in May Pen, Jamaica. Construct
Feb. 2: The annual Building Hope gala raises money that empowers citizens of Third World countries by providing safe and secure shelter for them and their families. The Food for the Poor event returns with an extravagant night of dining, dancing and
Dec. 6: Join the Food for the Poor Building Hope Gala committee for champagne and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. A portion of proceeds benefit home-building efforts in Jamaica. Request an invitation by calling (888) 404-4248 or visiting www.foo
Kathy Skipper holds a child at Little Children of Jesus Handicapped Home just outside Port-au-Prince. The home was untouched in the quake and all the children are OK.
By Kathy Skipper
Haiti is on my mind.
Like a newfound love, it is the prism that co
