The Junior League of Boca Raton has appointed Victoria Matthews as its president and has appointed a new board of directors.
The 2025-26 team was introduced at the league’s annual dinner meeting. Board members for 2025-26 include Debbie Abrams, Darina Bowerman, Daniele Jean, Kristin Martin, Jocelyn Mijares, Shannon Moriarity, Amanda O’Brien, Jackie Reeves, Lee Ann Ryan, Alexandra Scheiber, Christina Seamster, Christa Siciliano and Alex Welsh.
“The Junior League is more than service,” said Matthews, a league member for 18 years. “It’s about sisterhood, leadership and creating lasting change.”
For more information, call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org
Nonprofit gives nurses gifts of gratitude
In honor of National Nurses Day, Her 2nd Chance, a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers women in recovery, delivered more than 1,000 handcrafted mugs to Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
The mugs were made and packaged by women participating in Her 2nd Chance’s transitional-employment program, which provides job skills, workplace confidence, and healing through the process of creating.
“This is more than just a gift,” Her 2nd Chance board member Jim MacCutcheon said. “It’s a symbol of heartfelt appreciation for the incredible nurses who show up every day for others.”
For more information, call 561-405-6346 or visit her2ndchance.org
Financial adviser receives philanthropic designation
Doug Mithun, a Wells Fargo financial adviser, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy title.
The title marks a significant milestone in Mithun’s commitment to helping clients leave lasting legacies.
“This achievement reflects his dedication to empowering individuals and families to align their financial goals with their personal values and philanthropic vision,” according to a press release.
Grants enable 10 charities to advance their missions
The Addison has announced the 10 nonprofit recipients of its “100 Years, $100K Giving Initiative” created to celebrate the venue’s centennial by giving back to the community.
The winners were celebrated at a cocktail reception in June.
“We were incredibly moved by the level of passion and purpose displayed by all the applicants,” said Zoe Lanham, The Addison’s vice president. “This initiative is a reflection of our century-long commitment to serving the community, and we look forward to helping these 10 deserving organizations advance their missions in meaningful ways.”
The following organizations received $10,000 grants to support a future fundraiser or awareness event at The Addison:
• Boca Raton Historical Society/The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
• Boca Raton Police Foundation
• EmpowHERto
• Florida Atlantic University Foundation
• Friends of Foster Children
• Great Plains Foundation
• Impact 100 Palm Beach County
• JARC Florida
• Sweet Dream Makers
• Twin Palms Center for the Disabled
For more information, call 561-372-0568 or visit theaddisonofbocaraton.com/celebratingourlegacy
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