Ted Hoskinson and Mark Sauer. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The founder of Bound For College, originally known as Delray Students First, and the founder of Roots and Wings, an organization that supports literacy programs, have joined forces.
Mark Sauer and Ted Hoskinson established the Hoskinson Fellowship with a $50,000 gift.
“Ted and I are working toward the same goal,” Sauer said of Hoskinson’s donation and his work at Roots and Wings. “Our missions complement each other at opposite ends of the public school spectrum. Ted is ensuring that under-resourced students attending local elementary schools are achieving grade-level literacy while gaining the confidence they need to thrive in school.
“Once those students reach high school, it is up to Bound For College to take over and support them with ACT/SAT tutoring and the mentorship they need to succeed with college applications and scholarship support. The new Hoskinson Fellowship helps Bound For College take that path another step further by awarding financial support to some of our college students who struggle financially once they are in college successfully pursuing their career goals.”
For information about Bound For College, call 561-819-9907 or visit weareboundforcollege.org. For information about Roots and Wings, call 561-404-0455 or visit rootsandwingsinc.org.
$200,000-plus raised at annual Boca Bacchanal
Boca Bacchanal, the cork-popping celebration of food and wine, was a sipping success this year, captivating hundreds of connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
The weekend’s worth of events raised more than $200,000 to benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society/The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum and delivered an unparalleled experience of cuisine and vino.
“This year’s Boca Bacchanal was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the best of our community’s culinary talent while championing the preservation of our history,” said
Mary Csar, executive director of the society. “We’re immensely grateful to all who contributed to making this event a resounding success.”
In other news, the nonprofit has been honored with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s coveted Fannie James Pioneer Achievement Award. Established in 2003, the award recognizes significant contributions toward furthering the history of the area’s pioneering days. It is named for the late African-American founder of the post office in Lake Worth Beach that operated from 1889 to 1903.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Fannie James Pioneer Achievement Award,” Csar said. “This recognition reflects our commitment to preserving the rich and diverse history of our community, ensuring that the stories of our past continue to inspire and educate future generations.”
For more information, call 561-395-6766 or visit bocahistory.org.
Season ends successfully for Downtown Rotarians
The May 31 meeting of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton was filled with love and kindness as the organization welcomed representatives from 17 local nonprofits and awarded each a grant.
A total of $80,000 was distributed, all of which was raised at the Boca Raton Mayors Ball.
“The Rotary funds will help us furnish 12 private bedrooms in our new residential group home in Boca Raton,” said HomeSafe CEO Matthew Ladika, one of the 17 grantees. “We are grateful for the Rotary partnership and investment in children’s futures.”
Other recipients were 4KIDS of South Florida, American Association of Caregiving Youth, American Disabilities Foundation, Best Foot Forward, CityHouse, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, Faulk Center for Counseling, JARC Florida, Roots and Wings, Kindness Matters 365, Nutrition On Weekends (NOW), PROPEL, Spirit of Giving Network, Sweet Dream Makers, Villages of Hope, and YMCA of South Palm Beach County.
The club capped the season by providing a groovy time at the annual banquet June 12, themed “Love and Peace, Baby!” Members and guests wore festive attire in the spirit of the ’60s. A highlight of the affair was the club’s clinching of the Rotary Club of the Year at a district conference.
“It is the highest recognition from a Rotary governor, and we were selected from the 45 other clubs in our district,” club President Kim Champion said. “This prestigious honor reflects our community engagement, membership recruitment, participation at Rotary events and many other achievements, distinguishing us from other clubs.”
Another highlight was the installation of Bruce Spizler as the new president.
“I am enormously proud of the club and the tremendous commitment of our members who tirelessly give service above self in Boca Raton and beyond,” Spizler said. “Building on this year’s accomplishments will be my priority, along with my fellow board members, going forward.”
For more information, call 561-299-1429 or visit rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.
Junior League appoints new president, board
Nicole Stelzer will head the 2024-25 season of the Junior League of Boca Raton.
The new president has been a member of the league for 15 years, leading several committees, including Woman Volunteer of the Year, and serving four terms on the board of directors.
Regarding the board of directors, new members were installed at the annual May dinner meeting. They are Debbie Abrams, Michelle Coggiola, Gwenn Feliciano, Paige Gantt, Pattie Goldenberg, Victoria Matthews, Valentina Moretti, Amanda O’Brien, Barbara Sageman, Samantha Vassallo and Alex Welsh.
For more information, call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org.
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