The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, who spoke to an audience of 600 book lovers. Jones’ novels include Kin (2026), An American Marriage (2018), Silver Sparrow (2011), The Untelling (2005)
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The tour welcomed nearly 900 visitors to private residences in the Lake Ida neighborhood to benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Delray Buick GMC was the presenting sponsor. Entry fees support programs that serve children and fami
Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, spoke to the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County as around 200 friends and supporters gathered for the annual fundraiser. Money raised will finance the group’s year-ro
ABOVE: (l-r) Sherry Zepatos, Pam Higer-Polani, Ted Hoskinson, Jan Savarick and Kim Champion. Photos provided
The Roots and Wings Goes To Hollywood: 10th Anniversary event raised $385,000 for its literacy programs. The evening celebrated a decade of i
John and Arline McNally are honorary co-chairs for the American Association of Caregiving Youth benefit. The association supports more than 700 Palm Beach County students giving care to elders. Photos provided
By Lou Ann Frala
The American Associati
ABOVE (l-r): the museum's Southeast Regional Director Robert Tanen, council member Barbara Feingold, event chairs Marvin and Eva Schlanger, Joshua Abell, Sara J. Bloomfield, Noa Beer and Nat Shaffir. Photo provided by Jacqueline Marie for U.S. Holoca
ABOVE: Janet Soderberg and Robert Lewis. BELOW: Florence Seiler and Robert Bickford. Photos provided by CAPEHART
Grand Benefactor Sponsors James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui of Findlay Galleries hosted a kickoff cocktail reception at the galleri
ABOVE: Ari Rifkin and Lois Pope. Photos provided by CAPEHART
The American Humane Society welcomed supporters, philanthropists and community leaders to the eighth annual dance, dedicated to honoring America’s heroes and the service dogs who stand besi
L-R: Laura Barker, Patty Larkin, Matthew Ladika and Samantha Skaletsky. Photos provided by Downtown Photo and Kirstin Boncher
L-R: Jo Ann and Philip Procacci and Carrie Rubin.
ABOVE: Ward and Debbie Kellogg.
As 400 supporters danced the night away
Physical therapist Elizabeth Keith (left) attends a fundraiser at Old School Square with Sydney Johnson and Cecilia to help defray the costs of Cecilia’s treatment for cerebral palsy. Cecilia turns 3 this month. Photos by Jan Engoren/The Coastal Sta
Ted Hoskinson of Delray Beach keeps busy with programs that educate Palm Beach County children and reward teachers through his Roots and Wings nonprofit, which is based in Boca Raton. Tim Stepien/Coastal Star
Ted Hoskinson started out as a teacher b
Christine Lynn and Lois Pope attended the Holly Jolly Symphony Fête. Pope was the principal sponsor. Photo provided
The ninth annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête luncheon at the Kravis Center raised nearly $500,000 to benefit music education initiative
Shoppers check out the merchandise at the 2025 Wayside House Spring Boutique and Trunk Show. Photo provided by Wayside House
By Lou Ann Frala
How can a shopping spree be good for someone else? When the spree is to benefit Wayside House, a nonprofit
ABOVE: (l-r) Nicole Williams, FAU President Adam Hasner and Aalesha Chisholm-Green. Photos provided by Florida Atlantic University
With contributions from alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends, FAU raised more than $617 million over the past d
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hauled in an impressive $290,000 in one night to support youth programs at the Boca Raton club. The elegant evening had a nautical ‘Horizon of Hope’ theme and featured live and silent auctions as well as du
Jeannine Morris, nominated by Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual luncheon. Morris was chosen from among 40 outstanding female volunteers for the pres
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties welcomed nearly 70 donors to its annual event, which recognized members of the Legacy Society and the Scholarship Society and celebrated the generosity of the foundation’s philanthropic part
The debut celebration organized by the Boca Raton Achievement Center showcased the abilities of children and young adults with special needs and lauded the families that support them. A highlight of the evening, attended by 80-plus, was a deeply movi
It was a picture-perfect day for Clinics Can Help as enthusiastic players rallied around a day of camaraderie, community and competition, all while raising nearly $50,000. The funds will support the organization’s mission of empowering children and a
The JCC kicked off its 2025-26 season with presentations by esteemed writers Jacqueline Friedland, Zibby Owens and Alyson Richman. The women spoke to a sold-out crowd of 650 about the importance and value of elevating Jewish voices. The annual event
