What began as a soup kitchen in a Baptist church has become a mammoth endeavor, and most of the people it serves are not homeless or unemployed
Volunteers distribute food at a drive-through as part of Boca Helping Hands’ Pantry Bag Program, which op
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The Wednesday Night Frights/Outcasts Football Club rode in support of the Witches Ride, the capper of a month of activities that raised nearly $60,000 for Achievement Centers for Children & Families. ABOVE: (l-r) Tracy Backer, Nadia Davis, Jackie Owe
The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 15 as a day of recognition for the impact of the nonprofit sector, which included the 10th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards. The proclamation paid tribute to Nonprofits First for its commit
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County welcomed four-time Emmy Award-winning ventriloquist, singer, producer, puppeteer and author Megan Piphus Baptist as the event’s guest speaker. Piphus Baptist is the author of the 2027 Read for the Record se
The Boca Raton Historical Society celebrated Boca’s history with a progressive evening showcasing local food, drinks and landmarks while raising money for educational programs and preservation efforts. Visit bocahistory.org or follow @BocaHistory on
Palm Beach-based Wild About Wildlife, a fundraising and awareness initiative that supports the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project, hosted its third annual Summer Luncheon. The South Florida project run
The 16th annual White Coats-4-Care reception brought together healthcare, business, university and civic leaders to welcome the incoming class of 80 future physicians to the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The rec
The Promise Fund celebrated receiving a $300,000 state appropriation with a check presentation, bringing together fund leadership, elected officials, community partners and care advocates to highlight the lifesaving impact of patient navigation. Part
The Junior League of Boca Raton has installed Melody Cobbe as president, along with a new board of directors. Cobbe, a member since 2012, is the founder of Cobbe Law, with a focus on helping small businesses navigate legal matters. The Junior League
Dr. Herbert Wertheim is celebrated by supporters echoing his dress style at a news conference announcing his donation to Baptist Health. Photo provided
By Lou Ann Frala
Manalapan philanthropist Dr. Herbert “Herbie” Wertheim has given $100 million to
Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ seventh annual Swing to Achieve raised nearly $40,000 to support the organization’s early learning, after-school, teen and summer camp programs serving families throughout Palm Beach County. The foursome c
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach Country turned from page-turning to pars and raised more than $50,000 to support programs for adults and children during the 10th annual tournament. Coalition board members Caleb Bowser and Nancy Vera co-chaired t
Carrie Rubin and Terry Fedele are the chairwomen for the Impact 100 Palm Beach County Grand Awards Celebration. Impact 100 has donated nearly $8 million via 124 grants to area nonprofits since 2012. Photo provided
By Lou Ann Frala
Impact 100 Palm Be
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
ABOVE: Nancy and Eric Brinker. Photos by CAPEHART
Promise Fund brought together nearly 150 community leaders, philanthropists and health care advocates committed to expanding access to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer care for women across Palm
ABOVE: (l-r) Ariella Jonas, Dr. Javier Ley and Azuela Ley. Photo provided
The annual fundraising event brought together donors, alumni and community leaders in support of Caron’s mission of support for individuals and families affected by substance u
ABOVE: Paul and Lynn Lawless. Photo provided by CAPEHART
Community leaders, Palm Beach Atlantic University supporters and distinguished guests gathered for a cocktail reception for former U.S. Secretaries of State Mike Pompeo and John Kerry, who gree
ABOVE: Lisa Bruna B-Major Award winners (l-r) Elias Cohen Jimenez, Josefina Ezcurra and Michael Li. Photos provided by CAPEHART
The nonprofit orchestra’s gala broke its record, raising $1.2 million to support the symphony’s education and outreach ini
ABOVE: (l-r) Billy Marino, Ed Ventrice, Nathan Nachlas and Bill Donnell. Photo provided
The sixth annual Backyard Battle brought together nearly 100 members for friendly competition and community impact. The evening featured backyard-style games such
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
