One of my favorite sections of the paper is philanthropy.
It’s not just pictures of happy, smiling people — although many of those photographed are indeed happy, smiling and looking good.
The section is consequential because it keeps tabs on massive
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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
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 Institute for Regional Conservation’s annual affair attracted nearly 100 attendees who joined to raise money for the nonprofit dedicated to environmental conservation. The evening featured creative bites, specialty drinks, live music, fun trivia
Impact 100 Palm Beach County marked its 15th year of collective philanthropy with an annual affair that brought together members and guests and provided an opportunity to reflect on the tangible results of the organization’s grant-making. Since its f
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
In support of the Delray Beach Public Library’s Retail Therapy Experience, the downtown French-Vietnamese restaurant opened its doors to more than 110 guests wanting to give back to their community. After enjoying food and drinks, attendees boarded p
A celebration of a quarter-century of bolstering youths in the area raised more than $400,000 and saw the 350-plus in attendance invest in the future of the Y. Proceeds will go toward program expansion so more children can be served. A highlight of t
The inaugural fundraiser for the Sandoway Discovery Center was a huge success — and a sellout. It brought together locals, visitors and partner businesses for an unforgettable night that combined the city’s lively bar scene with marine conservation
From left, Lina Colasacco, Ellen Petronaci and Jackie Ermola from Eat Better Live Better accept a check for the organization’s Christmas Toy Drive from Linda Gibson and Marilyn Bates of Cason United Methodist Church’s Women in Faith. Photo provided
Caring Kitchen serves meals to all who show up, no questions asked
By Ron Hayes
You don’t have to be homeless. You just have to be hungry.
You don’t need to prove you’re needy. You don’t need to present an ID.
You don’t even have to give your real na
L-R: Danita DeHaney, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, philanthropist George Elmore and Marti LaTour, a foundation board member. A foundation initiative was created in Elmore’s honor. Photo provided
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Jason Hagensick, president and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, with campaign Chairwoman Jackie Reeves and board Chairman Christopher Warren. Photo provided
With support from more than 1,400 donors, the YMCA of South Palm Beach County rai
The coming holidays have me contemplating the meaning of a gift.
In searching for a definition, I turned to Merriam-Webster (of course).
The dictionary’s first description calls a gift “a notable capacity, talent, or endowment.”
I take this to mea
The Spirit of Giving Network’s inaugural Back to School Bash drew supporters from Boca Raton to Palm Beach to outfit children with backpacks and school supplies. TOP: (l-r) Karen Sweetapple, Sue Diener, the nonprofit’s executive director, Sheila Auca
Spirit of Giving, a local nonprofit, partnered with 60-plus community organizations to bring more than 9,000 needy children and their families, along with 1,000 veterans, to the sporting event. ABOVE: (l-r) Scott Singer, Ann Rutherford, Linda Gunn Pa
