By Amy Woods
The leading hunger-relief organization in the area is sponsoring its sixth annual “Feed Your Creativity” artwork initiative involving students in elementary, middle and high schools throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe c
Fuller Center’s annual benefit shined brightly with the theme ‘Neon Disco.’ It brought the community together for a dazzling night of philanthropy in support of programs that help children reach their full potential. ‘This was a special evening that
Patrice Schroeder, 211’s community relations specialist, at the organization’s call center in Lantana. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ron Hayes
In December 1971, a hotline offering help to people struggling with drugs began answering ca
South County philanthropists Rocco and Mary Abessinio will be acknowledged in the naming of the new energy plant on the campus of Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
The couple’s $5 million donation to “Keeping the Promise — the Campaign for Boca Raton Reg
Thankful. That’s the word for November. In today’s world, I think we can all be thankful for health, home and safety.
In this edition, readers will find our annual Philanthropy Season Preview. This special section provides information and contacts f
Lulis Camarena, shown with her husband, Hermán, founded Imagina Children’s Foundation in the United States with the purpose of raising funds for the libraries and other programs she established in her hometown of León, Mexico. Tim Stepien/The Coastal
It’s hard to ask for money at the holidays. There are so many worthwhile organizations working to meet the needs of those struggling in our community — children, the elderly, animals. Agencies involved in these heart-wrenching efforts need your finan
Impact 100 Palm Beach County President Holly Schuttler (in red) is joined by past presidents (l-r) Helen Ballerano, Sue Diener, Kirsten Stanley, Kathy Adkins, Karen Sweetapple and Susan Duane. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
A vote by members of Impact 1
Steven Bernstein and his daughter Abby Rose Bernstein Henderson. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Boca Raton resident Steven Bernstein has made a $1 million gift to “Keeping the Promise — The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital.”
Bernstein’s contribu
Boca Regional Hospital Ball committee members (l-r, front) Barbara Cohen, Freyda Burns, Joan Wargo, Debbie Lindstrom, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky, Margaret Mary Shuff, Pat Thomas, (back) Cristina Lewis, Alejandra Lippolis, Judi Larkin, Deborah Leising,
Philanthropy is a way for those of us who have, to share with those in need. Charitable giving is critical to living in a balanced society. We should give not only to address suffering, but also to eliminate the sources of that suffering.
It’s one th
We are happy to announce the debut of our Philanthropy Season Preview.
This once-a-year section is intended to promote local charitable organizations and to serve as a reminder to all of us that t
In honor of 70 years of service, the Rotary Club of Delray Beach event supported a project to plant 70 symbolic trees throughout the city in conjunction with local outfit Community Greening. The specimens will be located in Bexley Park off Military T
By Janis Fontaine
The kids competing in the Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank aren’t the only youngsters making a big splash in the “help your neighbor” pool. Colin Wanless, 14, of Boca Raton, is an eighth-grader at Pine Crest Middle School. He started vo
Zoe Deitelbaum (left), Naven Parthasathy (standing) and Brianna Detamore started Hurricane Helping Hands, one of eight finalists for Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank funding. It aims to equip low-income older adults with survival kits. Photo provided
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By Sallie James
Just months after celebrating its 50th anniversary, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is celebrating the largest philanthropic gift the health care facility has received in one day of giving.
The $35 million in gifts is a combination of do
Anne and Peter Vegso own Health Communications Inc., a book publisher in Deerfield Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
If Anne and Peter Vegso’s last name sounds vaguely familiar, it may be because it can be found on a sprinkling of b
By Amy Woods
Braman Motorcars general manager Stephen Grossman ceremoniously gave Andrew Aiken, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, a $25,000 check as part of a multiyear commitment to support the zoo’s tiger exhibit.
The
Even with the 2015-16 social season coming to a close, board, committee and staff members at local nonprofits remain busy planning events for 2016-17, including the George Snow Scholarship Fund.
Debi Feiler, vice president of program services, ann
By Amy Woods
The 2015-16 philanthropy season has arrived. In honor of the time of year that brings balls and bashes, dinner dances and luncheons, and parties of all themes to South County, I’ve highlighted one must-do charity event for each month fro
