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 counties.
Students are encouraged to show off their talent for a chance to have their work featured on one of Feeding South Florida’s truck wraps — a 36-foot traveling billboard promoting its “Summer Hunger Ends Here” campaign.
Summer break can leave many kids without access to free or reduced-price school meals, creating a challenge for families, said Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida.
“This competition is always a favorite among students as it allows them to express their creativity while raising awareness about the critical issue of hunger in South Florida,” he said.
Artwork will be accepted through April 30, with judging taking place May 4 through 9 and winners selected May 15.
For more information, call 954-518-1818 or visit feedingsouthflorida.org/fyc25.
Annual Hope Week offers help to local nonprofits
Hundreds of residents from Boca West Country Club participated in the third annual Hope Week, organized by Boca West Cares, and donated more than 10,000 hours of service.
Nearly one dozen local charities benefited from Hope Week, including Fuller Center, Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus, and Tri-County Animal Rescue.
“Hope Week gave our club members the opportunity to learn about a number of nonprofits while making a difference,” said Matthew Linderman, general manager of Boca West Country Club.
Added Danny Schulman, Hope Week chairman, “Hope Week 2025 was a big success. Boca West residents enjoyed the opportunity to learn about different nonprofits while giving of their time.”
For more information, call 561-488-6934 or visit bocawestcc.org.
Fuller Center celebrates charity challenge award
Boca Raton-based Fuller Center, which empowers hardworking, under-resourced families to reach their full potential, received $69,000 during the Great Charity Challenge equestrian competition in Wellington.
The amount comprises a $65,000 grant from the main event and an additional $4,000 from the Dennis M. and Lois A. Doyle Family Foundation volunteer initiative.
“We are profoundly grateful to the Great Charity Challenge, Spy Coast Farm and Preston, the Sweetnam family, Collin and Virginia McNeil, and our dedicated volunteers Kyle and Jordyn Kelman,” Fuller Center CEO Eric Roby said, referring to some of the sponsors and participants. “This generous support empowers us to continue providing essential services to children and families in our community.”
The Great Charity Challenge is a show-jumping expo that pairs teams with local charities and distributes millions of dollars to fund their causes.
For more information, call 727-678-8677 or visit greatcharitychallenge.com. For information about Fuller Center, call 561-391-7274 or visit fullercenterfl.org.
Five fresh faces added to county Cultural Council
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has made five additions to its board of directors: Barbara Cheives, Willem Erwich, Todd Kolich, Hector Rubio and Greg Silpe.
“We look forward to their guidance as the Cultural Council continues to support and promote arts and culture in the Palm Beaches,” said Dave Lawrence, president and CEO.
For more information, call 561-471-2901 or visit palmbeachculture.com.
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