Impact 100 Palm Beach County's $100,000 award winners are (l-r, front) Andy Caesar, Achievement Centers for Children and Families; Renee Layman, Center for Child Counseling; Ted Hoskinson and Ashley Kluthe, Roots and Wings; Jeaneen West, Milagro Center; Bridget Langford, Delray Beach Children’s Garden; (back, l-r) Impact 100’s Janean Mileusnic with winners John Dyben, Hanley Foundation; Michelle Gonzalez, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County; Kimberley Trombly-Bermeister, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation; and Impact 100’s Jeannine Morris. Photo provided by Warner-Prokos Photography
Impact 100 Palm Beach County awarded a total of $837,000 in grants to local nonprofits in five focus areas — arts, culture & historic preservation; education; environment & animal welfare; family, and health & wellness.
More than 450 members and guests gathered last month for the 14th annual Grand Awards Celebration, at which 12 South County organizations received financial support.
“This annual event represents the culmination of months of hard work, collaboration and connection,” said Kimberly Boldt, co-president of Impact 100 Palm Beach County. “What unites us is our shared belief in the power of giving and the future we’re building together for our community.”
Eight high-impact grants of $100,000 each were awarded to:
• Achievement Centers for Children & Families;
• Baptist Health South Florida Foundation;
• Center for Child Counseling;
• Delray Beach Children’s Garden;
• Hanley Foundation;
• Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County;
• Milagro Center; and
• Roots and Wings.
An additional four groups received merit grants: Community Greening; Move to Heal; Restoration Bridge International; and Volta Music Foundation.
For more information, call 561-336-4623 or visit impact100pbc.org.
Grants to YMCA will send kids to summer camp
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County is making the dream of summer camp a reality for children and teens from the Caridad Center in Boynton Beach thanks to a pair of grants totaling $40,000.
A $10,000 grant from the Walter and Adi Blum Foundation will provide financial support for 65 youths from the Caridad Center to attend the Y’s program for free. Camp is June 2 to Aug. 6.
“Summer camp is more than just a fun escape from school; it’s an opportunity for personal growth, socialization and skill development,” said Barry Davis, executive director of the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA in Boynton Beach.
The Y also received a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to support camp scholarships for Caridad Center youth.
“Since 2005, this program has been a critical resource for families facing economic and social challenges,” Davis said. “This grant ensures that children who need it most can enjoy a safe, enriching summer camp experience that fosters learning, friendship and fun.”
For more information, call 561-237-0974 or visit ymcaspbc.org/summercamp.
Beach cleanups come with educational talks
The Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of marine life and the coastal ecosystem, had its monthly beach cleanup in Ocean Ridge where a team of 20 volunteers removed 300 pieces of debris.
The beach cleanup was led by Harrison Albert, the organization’s education officer, who taught attendees about the difference between macro- and micro-plastics and how small changes with regard to single-use plastics can make a massive difference in the environment.
The next beach cleanup will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. May 24 starting from The Coastal Stewards’ headquarters, 5112 N. Ocean Blvd. The public is welcome to participate.
For more information, call 561-310-9921 or visit thecoastalstewards.org/events.
Women’s recovery group hits $1 million milestone
Since Her 2nd Chance incorporated in 2018, the nonprofit based in Boca Raton has paid more than $1 million in working wages to the women in recovery it serves.
The women create custom gifts for sale online and in the studio at 3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., and learn career skills. “This achievement is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the resilience of the women we serve and the power of employment and economic opportunity in the recovery journey,” Executive Director Erin Sabin said. “By providing employment and support, we are helping break cycles of addiction, relapse and unemployment, one paycheck at a time.”
For more information, call 561-405-6346 or visit her2ndchance.org.
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