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
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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
ABOVE: Laura and Charles Compton. Photo provided by Tracey Benson Photography
The seventh annual Cocktails for the Club raised a record $284,789 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Delray Beach club. The event was chaired by Laura Compt
ABOVE: Guest speaker Joe Theismann. BELOW: Evelyn Hopkins and Guy Quattlebaum. Photos provided by Tracey Benson Photography
More than 350 attended the YMCA of the Palm Beaches 16th annual Prayer Breakfast. Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe
ABOVE: Dara Siegel, Paige Kornblue, Jan Savarick, Michelle Hagerty and Neil Saffer. BELOW: Neil Gillman, Abby Bernstein-Henderson, Doris Gillman and Alex Henderson. Photos providedThe 28th annual gala, hosted by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, celebr
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
Impact 100 Palm Beach County has named the 2025-26 semifinalists that will vie for $100,000 grants aimed at bringing innovative initiatives designed to strengthen and uplift South County.
"Each of the nominees represents one of Impact 100’s five focu
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
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
Palm Beach Symphony members were treated to a preview of the 2025-26 season and a dazzling musical overview led by maestro Gerard Schwarz. ‘Once again this year, audiences will be enthralled by the incredible musicians that we are bringing to the sta
Susan Brockway, at home in coastal Boca Raton, looks back fondly on her nine years on the Community Foundation board and urges people to contact the foundation for guidance on where to donate. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
As of June, Boca Raton resi
Luncheon organizers, l-r, Racheal Petullo, Victoria Matthews, Carrie Rubin and Namrata Israni. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The 38th installment of a signature event honoring female philanthropy in the community will recognize 40 local nominees and t
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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