EC-Directory-2015

PALM BEACH COUNTY 2015
A DIRECTORY FOR
CHARITABLE GIVING
T H I R D E D I T I O N

HOW WONDERFUL THAT NO ONE
NEED WAIT A SINGLE MOMENT TO
IMPROVE THE WORLD.
- ANNE FRANK
THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL
THINGS IN THE WORLD CANNOT BE
SEEN OR EVEN TOUCHED. THEY MUST
BE FELT WITH THE HEART.
- HELEN KELLER

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WELCOME TO
EXTRAORDINARY
CHARITIES!
A simple gift of $39 gives a homeless mother and her child a roof over their heads for one night. Hot meals are
served to 60 hungry people for $165. A $45 contribution offers a family struggling with mental health issues an
hour of desperately needed therapy.
These are just a few of the great things that can be accomplished by donating to Palm Beach County’s smaller
– and often unrecognized – charities. The 2015 Directory for Charitable Giving has zeroed in on the most urgent
human needs with a particular concern for hunger, homelessness and mental illness.
U.S. Census Bureau data show that the poverty rate in Florida is significantly higher than it was five years ago.
Seventeen percent lived below the federal poverty level in 2013, compared with 14.9 percent in 2009. One
million Florida children under 18 now live in poverty.
Homelessness and poverty are often disturbingly visible in the community, but there’s another widespread
problem simmering just below the surface. An estimated 26.2 percent of adult Americans – that’s 57.7 million
people – are battling mental illness.
We want to be a part of helping local residents as they struggle with these and other difficult issues.
Extraordinary Charities is dedicated to changing the face of philanthropy in Palm Beach County and opening
the door to new donor opportunities. We have created this directory to be a trusted resource at a time when
area philanthropists are making strategic choices. Together, we can make Palm Beach County a more cohesive
and caring community.
Joyfully,
Beverlee & John Raymond, Jr.
Co-Founders, Extraordinary Charities, Inc.

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The face of hunger in Palm Beach County. Photo courtesy of Larry Colby 2014.

INTRODUCTION
Small Palm Beach County charities – many of them with humble origins but spectacular track
records – continue to make a big difference in our community. But despite their outstanding
efforts in fields like education, culture and human services, they often operate under the radar
and receive little recognition for their efforts.
Our third annual Directory of Extraordinary Charities is designed to connect donors with these
outstanding and underfunded charities in our community – each with its own unique and
inspiring story.
We recognize the need for diligent and comprehensive research to ensure that donated dollars
go to organizations that have maximum impact in the community. We have spent countless
hours compiling information on these charities, evaluating them on the factors of sustainability,
financial transparency, efficiency, accomplishment and uniqueness.
Through our research, site visits and interviews, we have identified 44 well-deserving
organizations for you to consider in your gift-giving plans.
We hope that you enjoy perusing our Directory for Charitable Giving and that you will find
it informative and educational. Please consider making a donation to one or more of these
Extraordinary Charities.
Together we can help ease the burden for some of the deserving people described on the
directory’s pages. In the process, we will make Palm Beach County an even better place to live.
Extraordinary Charities, Inc.
125 Worth Avenue, Suite 330
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-328-3250
www.extraordinarycharities.org

REFLECTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Truck lift made possible by
Extraordinary Charities for
Feed the Hungry at Village
Baptist Church.
Shopping for clothing and school
supplies for the extraordinary children
who traveled from Guatemala arriving
in this country with only the clothes
they were wearing - aided by the
Guatemalan-Maya Center.
Pianos donated to Apostolic Child Development
Center and Grandma’s Place by Kretzer Piano
Music Foundation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW WAYS
THAT EXTRAORDINARY CHARITIES
IS MAKING AN IMPACT IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY. WE HOPE YOU
WILL JOIN US ON OUR MISSION.

Dear Extraordinary Charities:
Thank you for the additional $50 for “Back to
School” shopping. I was able to buy the necessities
that I needed. But, I did get some new things for
myself, like my earphones. Again, I appreciate the
extra money for back to school shopping.
Marco Dela Rosa
I would like to say thank you for providing me with
the additional $50 to go back to school shopping. I
was able to buy binders, notebooks, a calculator and
a 8gb flash drive and clothes. I am very fortunate.
Not everyone gets free money to go shopping.
Once again, I appreciate it and thank you so much
for experiencing a wonderful opportunity.
Sincerely, Katherine Chaj
Thank you for giving me a chance to have a
wonderful shopping spree. I bought clothes and
supplies for school. Now I am equipped and ready
for school. Thank you.
Sincerely, David Genz Jr.
I’m very appreciative for what you are doing for me.
Thanks to you I was able to get everything I needed
for school plus more. I got an abundant amount of
pencils, notebooks, pens and more. It meant a lot
to me & took a big burden off my mom. Once again,
THANK YOU.
Ja’maar Nelson
I want to thank you for believing in me and putting
faith in me. The $50 you gave me really made
a difference, I was able to buy a backpack and
supplies for drafting architectural buildings. Maybe
one day I’ll draft a building for you. So, remember
the Name: Alex Jeannite – for I will help you just as
you helped me!
Alex Jeannite
Thank you so much for the extra money. It made me
feel so special that I was chosen. I helped my self
with a great start for school. Thank you so much.
Sincerely, Jasmine Turner
THANK YOU NOTES: TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
Students from Take Stock in Children shop at Target for supplies.

Apolstolic Child Development Center
Non-Discrimination: Extraordinary Charities does not
discriminate on the basis of race, gender, creed,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability
and we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

CONTENTS
01 WELCOME
03 INTRODUCTION
11 CULTURE
12 Delray Beach Chorale
13 Palm Beach Dramaworks
13 Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches
15 EDUCATION
16 Apostolic Child Development Center
17 Back to Basics, Inc.
17 Center for Creative Education
18 Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
18 KidSafe Foundation
19 Lorraine and Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish
Education of the Palm Beaches
20 Milagro Center
21 Resource Depot, Inc.
22 Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County
23 Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
23 West Jupiter Community Group, Inc.
25 HUMAN SERVICES
ADVOCACY
28 Child Protection Team of Palm Beach
33 Compass Community Center
48 Speak Up! For Kids of Palm Beach County
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
27 Amanda J. Buckley Give a Smile to a Child Foundation
27 American Association of Caregiving Youth
28 Autism Project of Palm Beach County
28 Center for Child Counseling, Inc.
29 The Children’s Healing Institute
32 Club 100 Charities
34 Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County
35 Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
38 For the Children
40 Grandma’s Place
41 The Guatemalan-Maya Center
42 Hannah’s Home of South Florida
47 Pediatric Oncology Support Team
48 Young Women’s Christian Assoc. (YWCA)
GENERAL
39 The Glades Initiative, Inc.
HUNGER/HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING
30 Christians Reaching Out to Society, Inc. (CROS)
36 Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach
37 Feed the Hungry Pantry at Village Baptist Church
43 Holy Ground Shelter for the Homeless
44 Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
48 The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach
LIFE SKILLS/TRAINING/EMPLOYMENT
33 El Sol, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH
31 Clinics Can Help
37 Faulk Center for Counseling
45 Jeff Industries
45 National Alliance on Mental Illness
46 Paws 4 Liberty
49 TESTIMONIALS
04 REFLECTIONS
05 THANK YOU
51 RESOURCE GUIDE
07 CONTENTS
09 DEDICATION
62 INDEX

My brother, Kenneth.

DEDICATION
Everyone approaches parenthood with hope and optimism, dreaming of healthy children who go
on to become productive, happy adults with their own flourishing families. This is the cycle of life
that people take for granted, the stuff of movies and TV. Real life, though, can be a bumpy road
with many unexpected twists and turns.
My parents had four children, each one bringing fresh hopes and dreams. Their first, a girl,
contracted polio and became a quadriplegic at age 5. Against all odds, she went on to become
highly educated; own and operate her own business; and enjoy a 38-year marriage until her death
at the age of 62.
Jayme, their first son, had encephalitis and developed severe developmental disabilities. He
has suffered from seizures his whole life. My mother’s heart would break every day because her
children couldn’t play with others, attend regular school, or even walk.
Life was a struggle for them. Simple things like getting out of bed, dressing or tying their own shoes
were almost impossible. I love them dearly, but it’s devastating to watch a child or sibling struggle
with daily living skills.
My youngest brother, Kenneth was a troubled child who suffered from mental illness, and he took
his own life at the age of 20. Suicide puts a hole in the heart of a family. From that day forward there
was a piece missing, an emptiness that would never go away.
I’m thankful that my family had the financial means to give my brother and sister the best education
and the best adaptive equipment to make their lives less difficult. But mental illness is, in many
ways, an equally crippling disorder for which help is often elusive.
We could find no services, no miracles to give Kenneth the peace of mind he so desperately
needed.
It is with love and hope for the future that I dedicate this directory to my brother Kenneth.
~ Beverlee

Palm Beach Dramaworks

CULTURE
A robust cultural climate is one of Palm Beach County’s greatest assets, contributing to our region’s
high quality of life and fostering innovation throughout the region. In addition, many children and
adolescents, as well as adults, have been able to transform their lives by unleashing their innate
creative talents. Ongoing philanthropic support is essential to nurture and sustain these cultural
organizations, which play such a vital role in our community.
Core Ensemble

DELRAY BEACH CHORALE
Since its founding 33 years ago, the Chorale continues to draw talented amateur
and professional singers from southeast Florida. In addition to performing classic
masterworks, the repertoire has been expanded to include popular music, opera and
Broadway selections. The Chorale’s Music Academy is outstanding with its emphasis
and innovation in music education for high school musicians. Vocally talented high
school singers, often from low income Title 1 schools, are recruited as apprentices
and are awarded full scholarships to be regular members of the Chorale. They are
mentored by members of the Chorale and are offered voice lessons from our Artists in
Residence. These students also perform in our concerts and special recitals, providing
them performance opportunities they need to grow as serious musicians. Current
Chorale goals include expanding the Music Academy program, collaborating with other
community groups, and developing a broader, younger audience. The Chorale has
about 60 members and performs two major programs a year – winter and spring.
CURRENT NEEDS
Kit Johnson, Fundraising Team Leader
PO Box 6699
Delray Beach, FL 33482
800-984-7282
www.extraordinarycharities.org/dbchorale
$1,000 – Yearly support for an Apprentice
$3,000 – Concert hall rental for a single concert
$5,000 – Yearly support for an Artist in Residence
Palm Beach Dramaworks
CULTURE

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS
Through powerful, award-winning theater performances, Palm Beach Dramaworks is
transforming lives and enriching the artistic community. Since its founding in 2000, the
professional nonprofit cultural organization has engaged and entertained audiences with
provocative and timeless productions that consistently receive exceptional reviews and
win prestigious awards. Palm Beach Dramaworks’ educational, outreach and emerging
artists programs have a major impact on the community. Working with partners like the
Area Agency on Aging, Palm Beach Habilitation Center and Alzheimer’s Community
Care, the nonprofit creates memorable and moving experiences for older residents.
Artists and audience members can also interact in the creation and interpretation of
dramatic works through the Master Playwright Series. With its newly renovated facility
and expanded seating capacity, Palm Beach Dramaworks reaches more than 38,000
people a year while providing a supportive venue for local playwrights, actors, directors
and designers to practice their crafts. By providing theater to think about, Palm Beach
Dramaworks enriches the region’s diverse community one performance at a time.
CURRENT NEEDS
$500 - Provide a bus to bring
students to select performances
$1,000 - Purchase needed
equipment for our PBD Scene Shop
$2,000 - Support an artist
$2,500 - Sponsor costumes or props
for a production
Sue Ellen Beryl, Managing Director
201 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-514-4042 x102
www.extraordinarycharities.org/palmbeachdramaworks
SYMPHONIC BAND
OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.
It’s no wonder the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches is considered a local cultural
treasure. It’s one of South Florida’s finest ensembles and has won several awards
for outstanding performance. Now in its 53rd season, the all-volunteer Band gives 10
concerts a year at Palm Beach State College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach
Gardens and the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth, providing quality entertainment to the
community. Proceeds from the concerts are used to purchase musical instruments for
elementary and middle-school students in lower-income neighborhoods and to offer
college scholarships to deserving musicians. The Band, a community partner with the
Save the Music initiative, contributed new and restored instruments to the Palm Beach
County School District in cooperation with the Community Fund and the Economic
Fund of Palm Beach County. That gives talented young students who cannot afford
their own instruments an exciting opportunity for self-expression, and fosters a greater
appreciation for one of the world’s great musical traditions.
CURRENT NEEDS
$180 - One flute
$400 - One alto saxophone
$1,995 - One French horn
Mary Godwin, Board Member
PO Box 16976
 561-832-3115
www.extraordinarycharities.org/symphonicbandpb
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches

Resurce Depot

EDUCATION
Philanthropic investment in the future of Palm Beach County’s children can deliver a lifetime of positive
returns. As any teacher can tell you, it’s much better to reach a struggling child at an early age, rather
than try to cure a problem later in life. That’s why many area nonprofits provide invaluable educational
resources for young children, while others focus on helping adolescents and adults learn new career
skills. By supporting educational nonprofits, area donors help individuals of all ages – and their families
– create new opportunities for the future.
West Palm Beach Library Foundation

Apolstolic Child Development Center children with piano donated by Kretzer Piano Music Foundation
APOSTOLIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Lula Bluntson founded Apostolic Child Development Centers in 1971 based on her
passion for educating and caring for children in the heart of West Palm Beach. Forty
years later at the age of 81, she still comes to the centers daily but has passed the
torch to her grandson -- Timothy Wingate Jr. He had prepared himself for a career
in finance, but in 2009, he agreed to take over the helm at the centers as CEO. “She
believed wholeheartedly that I was chosen to be her successor,” he said. Today, the
centers provide comprehensive early care and educational experiences. Almost 90%
of 160-180 children age 5 and under come from families below the poverty level. For
10 hours each day, the center has four key programs: Head Start, Early Head Start,
Voluntary Pre-kindergarten, and Family Central; and feeds them breakfast, lunch, and
a snack. Timothy’s dream is to create an outdoor classroom to teach gardening skills
and build a new playground.
CURRENT NEEDS
$300 – Eight panic bars for exterior doors
$1,500 – Nine pieces of playground equipment
for outdoor classrooms
$2,500 – Mulch surfacing and barriers for
outdoor classrooms
Timothy Wingate Jr., CEO
800 14th Street
561-833-1491
www.extraordinarycharities.org/apostolic
EDUCATION

It’s difficult for underprivileged children to succeed in school without the basic
necessities of life. That’s why Back to Basics provides school uniforms, sneakers,
socks and underwear to more than 5,800 children in Palm Beach and Martin Counties
each year, changing young lives for the better. By leveling the playing field, this all-
volunteer program helps raise students’ self esteem, improve attendance, reduce
behavior issues and support academic achievement. Since 1984, Back to Basics has
been led by Beverly Perham, who began the program by donating clothes to 30 children
who had just arrived in the U.S. from Haiti. Through the years, the charity’s Christmas
Angel Program has provided thousands of children with clothing and a small gift during
the holidays. The Back to Basics program also gives each needy child two school
uniforms each year. Thanks to this innovative and effective charity, area children can
walk proudly into their classrooms, concentrate on their studies and develop a lifelong
love of learning.
BACK TO BASICS, INC.
CURRENT NEEDS
$35 - Christmas Angel “basics” of
new sneakers, socks, underwear
and a small holiday gift for one child
$100 – Ten new uniforms
for 10 children
$2,500 – Christmas Angel
“basics” for 70 children
Beverly Perham, President
13754 Greentree Trail
Wellington, FL 33414
561-319-4277
www.extraordinarycharities.org/backtobasics
Center for Creative Education
CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION
It’s important for children from low income families to get a feel for their own creative
potential and talents. More than 13,000 children a year get that chance through the
Center for Creative Education. The CCE purchased an 18,000 SF building in 2005 that
was once a roller rink. It is being developed in phases: phase 1, to develop 7,800 SF,
has been completed and is used for classrooms, an art gallery and much more. The
campaign to raise dollars for phase 2 is in progress. The programs integrate arts into
education in sites throughout Palm Beach County. They include LEAP (Learning through
Education & Arts Partnerships); Arts in the Curriculum, an after-school program; Arts As
the Curriculum, covering arts for arts sake; and Discover, for 60 scholarship students
who experience all the arts and put on a performance at the end of each section.
CURRENT NEEDS
$100 – Snacks for Discover Series
students for 1 week
$500 – Camera and tripod for Center
$800 – After-school classes for 20
children for 6 weeks (CADRE)
Robert Hamon, CEO
425 24th Street
561-805-9927
www.extraordinarycharities.org/cceflorida

KIDSAFE FOUNDATION
Victims of child abuse feel violated, helpless and alone, with no one to trust. KidSafe
Foundation is dedicated to educating and empowering children to protect themselves
while teaching adults how to recognize the signs of abuse and respond effectively.
The Boca Raton-based nonprofit believes that 95% of child abuse – as well as online
bullying and pornographic exploitation – is preventable through education. Since its
founding in 2009, KidSafe has educated more than 40,000 children and reached
thousands of adults, collaborating with schools, foster care facilities, mental health
providers and other community organizations. Co-founders Sally Berenzweig and
Cherie Benjoseph wrote two children’s safety books My Body is Special and Belongs
to ME! and Jack Teaches His Friends To Be KidSafe! They also offer videos on their
website, Kidsafefoundation.org. Both mental health professionals, they lead a team of
13 instructors whose mission is to keep children safe through education. Their goal is
to reach a day when no child has to endure the tragedy of abuse.
CURRENT NEEDS
$275 - 10 sets of KidSafe children’s safety books
$500 - Bring a KidSafe adult seminar
to a local school
$1,000 - Sponsor a two-three hour sexual abuse
prevention training program
Cherie Benjoseph, Co-Executive Director
20283 S.R. 7, Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33498
561-756-2171
www.extraordinarycharities.org/kidsafe
GOLD COAST DOWN
SYNDROME ORGANIZATION
Finding services for families with Down Syndrome was difficult in Palm Beach County,
but an organization established in 1982 began to change all that. Gold Coast Down
Syndrome Organization was launched in 1980 by a mother looking for services for
her own child. Now, the group focuses on local services while coordinating with the
National Down Syndrome Society. GCDS offers educational programs for children
pre-kindergarten through middle school, serving up to 70 families each year. It also
has an exceptional educator program for teachers and an early intervention program
for families with new babies. Other services include outreach – general information
and referrals; social groups for children and teens; and adult services focusing on a
book club for people age 22-40. GCDS has 2 full-time paid employees and 1 part-time
employee. Volunteers facilitate the Buddy Walk, the main fundraiser of the year. Now in
its 20th
year, it attracts more than 3,000 participants. Last year the Buddy Walk raised
more than $234,000.
CURRENT NEEDS
$75 – Fee for a child and parent to attend one
session of Learning Program
$170 – Monthly cost of Tunes for Tots, music
therapy program for infants and toddlers
$500 – Materials for New Parent Packets for
parents of a child with Down Syndrome
Anne Dichele, Director of Development
915 S. Federal Hwy.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-752-3383
www.extraordinarycharities.org/gcdso
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization

The Friedman CJE supports dynamic, innovative and relevant Jewish education,
ensuring a vibrant Jewish future throughout the greater Palm Beaches. Programs
include the Center for Teacher Excellence, which delivers best-practice professional
development courses and conferences for Jewish leaders; the Melton School of Adult
Jewish Learning; PJ Library®, a cultural literacy program providing free monthly Jewish
books or CDs to young children; and the J.N. Somers YAD Hebrew School for Children
with Special Needs. The agency’s work inspires teachers, children, adults and families
to explore the richness of Jewish life by connecting the community to Jewish learning
opportunities that ignite and enrich a personal experience of Jewish heritage. Fostering
vital, interactive Jewish education emphasizes the joy of Jewish history and culture,
leading to family learning and increased Jewish community involvement. Through its
powerful educational initiatives, the Friedman CJE instills family values in keeping with
the Jewish tradition and ensuring the next generation of knowledgeable Jewish leaders.
LORRAINE AND JACK N. FRIEDMAN
COMMISSION FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
OF THE PALM BEACHES
CURRENT NEEDS
$500 - Sponsor an iPAD with educational
programming for students with Special Needs
$1,500 – Sponsor a free community
PJ Library Family Program
$3,000 – “I-Connect” Israel Education Traveling
Curriculum Kit (teacher resources and materials in
an interactive portable museum-style kit)
Ann E. Paton, Senior Director of Development
4601 Community Drive
561-209-2615
www.extrarordinarycharities.org/cjepbc
Lorraine and Jack Friedman Commission for Jewish Education

CURRENT NEEDS
$104 – Art curriculum supplies for 20 youth
$260 – Transportation for 20 youth for community
field trip/cultural excursion
$5,000 – Ceiling-mounted projector and large screen
monitor for the Teen Center
Barbara J. Stark, Executive Director
695 Auburn Avenue
bstark@milagrocenter.org
561-279-2970
MILAGRO CENTER
Homework assistance and art development are hallmarks of the Milagro Center in
Delray Beach, where students of various ages meet for afternoon programs from
2-6 p.m. throughout the year. Milagro conducts a youth program for 43 children from
kindergarten through 5th
grade with 10-12 students per class. The population largely
consists of Hispanic, African-American and Haitian children who are bussed from 6
different schools. Milagro has a mentoring program that emphasizes a one-on-one
technique. Up to 60% of the students graduate from high school. Art is an important
part of Milagro so there is a room dedicated to an art gallery for student works. There’s
also a family room where music programs are held. In the summer, the Milagro Center
operates a 10-week camp for the children. They participate in art programs as well as
swimming and weekly field trips throughout the community. The Teen center, which is
at another site, is for children from middle to high school. It is a drop-in center so there
is no cap on how many may attend. Milagro would like to expand to have several sites
within the area to accommodate more students.
www.extraordinarycharities.org/milagrocenter
Milagro Center
EDUCATION

RESOURCE DEPOT, INC.
Give new life to old materials – and help artists and educators get creative – by
supporting the Resource Depot in Palm Beach County. Last year, 749,000 people
kept 200,000 pounds of items out of county landfills and at the same time provided
supplies for teachers, students and families. They find unique and interesting uses for
the materials and learn in the process. Plus, it’s a boost for the environment – truly a
win-win for everyone involved. Teachers who spend hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket
on classroom supplies can stretch their budget by becoming members to “shop” for
free educational materials. Resource Depot was founded in 1999 by the Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County,
the Palm Beach County School District, Florida Power & Light and United Way. It
encourages the public to “get REsourceful” by donating materials or funds, attending
fun art workshops and events, visiting the gallery and boutique of upcycled artwork, and
volunteering their time.
CURRENT NEEDS
$125 – Fee for a school or nonprofit to “shop” for
reusable materials
$500 – Bring Choose2Reuse; Create2Educate
K-12; programming and a van load of reusable
materials to a Title 1 school site
$12,000 – Warehouse equipment that enables RD
to increase capacity to collect & distribute more
reusable materials
Jennifer O’Brien, Executive Director
2510 Florida Avenue
561-882-0090
www.extraordinarycharities.org/resourcedepot
Milagro Center Resource Depot
KidSafe Foundation

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
PALM BEACH COUNTY
A teenager drowning in a sea of troubles needs a helping hand to stay afloat. Through
counseling, tutoring, parental engagement and other services, Take Stock in Children
Palm Beach County helps low-income, at-risk children turn their lives around. Founded
in 1996, the public-private partnership brings together state government, businesses,
schools, social service agencies, and other organizations in a coordinated dropout
prevention program. Take Stock focuses on 7th to 9th grade students, who sign a
pledge to make school a priority and stay drug and crime free. In return, they receive
personal attention and support, including assistance with academic skills, career
planning and other issues, as well as opportunities for Florida Prepaid College or
vocational scholarships. Now serving 325 students referred through the Palm Beach
County Public School District, Take Stock has a remarkable record of success: a 100
percent graduation rate for last year’s seniors. By promoting self-worth, responsibility
and academic success, Take Stock helps youngsters break the cycle of crime, poverty
and failure.
CURRENT NEEDS
$600 - Projector and screen
$900 - 15 stackable conference chairs
$1,300 - Support for one student for one year
Nancy Stellway, Executive Director
1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
Suite 103
561-683-1704
www.extraordinarycharities.org/takestockpalmbeach
Take Stock in Children
EDUCATION

VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC
RIDING CENTER
For children and adults with disabilities, riding a gentle horse with a steady, rhythmic
gait can provide long-lasting therapeutic benefits. Muscles become stronger, posture
improves, motor skills are sharpened and participants are able to concentrate better.
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee has helped people of all ages
conquer the challenges associated with their developmental, physical and psychological
disabilities. Led by founder Ruth Menor since 1982, Vinceremos has grown through the
decades, filling an important need in the community. Today, the program serves about
150 children and adults each week at the center’s rural 15-acre site. Vinceremos –
appropriately named for the Latin phrase, “to overcome” – provides specially trained
horses selected for their patience, dependability, and steadiness. By providing relaxing
therapeutic services in a covered arena that eliminates cancellations and other
problems associated with rain and heat, Vinceremos helps its disabled clients gain
greater independence. It also leads them toward a higher quality of life and a lasting
sense of accomplishment.
CURRENT NEEDS
$250 - Five riding lessons for a child
$500 - Special Olympics class sponsorship
$3,000 - Wheelchair accessible carriage for
carriage driving program
Ruth Menor, Executive Director
13300 Sixth Court North
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
561-792-9900
www.extraordinarycharities.org/vinceremos
WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY
GROUP, INC.
In West Jupiter’s low-income Limestone Creek corridor, many parents struggle to
make ends meet, and their children are at high risk of dropping out of school. Since
1986, the nonprofit West Jupiter Community Group has offered a safe and nurturing
environment for local students, so they may pursue academic and personal excellence.
At its Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center, 105 at-risk children in grades K-8 receive
homework assistance, individual tutoring, and computer access for research. They
are also provided with health education, life management skills, fitness sessions and
educational field trips. There are enrichment programs like arts and crafts, singing and
music lessons, conflict-resolution and self-esteem building sessions, and motivational
presentations by area professionals. The nonprofit recently expanded its campus to
include three modern classrooms, a playground and a basketball court, providing
improved facilities for its afterschool sessions, summer camps, and winter and spring
break programs. Thanks to this nurturing environment, the Group is making a positive
difference in the lives of West Jupiter children.
CURRENT NEEDS
$250 - One month of afterschool care
and tutoring for one student
$500 - Sponsor one educational field trip
$1,000 - Sponsor one child for summer camp
Edna Runner, Executive Director
7187 Church Street
Jupiter, FL 33458
561-745-0950
www.extraordinarycharities.org/wjcg
West Jupiter Community Group, Inc. Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center

HUMAN SERVICES
An abandoned baby, a battered spouse, a violent teenager or a family left homeless – these are
among the tragic stories that unfold day after day in Palm Beach County. Fortunately, there are many
human service nonprofits that do an effective job of combating the causes of these serious social
problems. Working to help children, adults and families improve their lives, they are “unsung heroes,”
who deserve our thanks. Through continued philanthropic support, these extraordinary charities can
continue to save lives, and change our community for the better.
Family Promise North

HUMANSERVICES

AMANDA J. BUCKLEY GIVE
A SMILE TO A CHILD FOUNDATION
When a talented Palm Beach County high school athlete and scholar lost her life
in 2008, her family and friends sought a fitting way to honor her memory. Today,
the Amanda J. Buckley Give a Smile to a Child Foundation helps families facing
hardship and supports young girls striving to achieve their potential. The volunteer-
run organization has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, providing
meals for the homeless, clothing for babies, classroom supplies for children and annual
scholarships to girls who have demonstrated their desire to be leaders both on and off
the playing field. The Foundation’s contributions to the Palm Beach Gardens Police and
Fire Department’s Holiday Joy Drives have touched the lives of thousands of families.
Another key achievement is the “Field of Dreams” Memorial Stadium and training
facility in Palm Beach Gardens, which provides a safe and nurturing environment for
sports activities. Now, the Foundation stands ready to assist other Palm Beach County
children and families in distress.
CURRENT NEEDS
$150 - School clothing and supplies for five needy
children at Grove Park Elementary
$1,000 - New computer
$1,250 - Help for five-plus families through Palm
Beach Gardens Christmas Joy Drive
Tim Frohling, Vice President/Director
152 Euphrates Circle
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-313-9788
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF CAREGIVING YOUTH®
“The first thing I do when I wake up each morning is go and make sure that my dad is
OK,” says a member of the Caregiving Youth Project (CYP). “I need to check his blood
sugar and prepare his insulin.” This middle school student is an only child; her mom died
of breast cancer when she was 6. Prior to receiving support services from the CYP she
had trouble focusing in class – now she’s an A-student. The CYP is a program of the
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), which provides assistance to more
than 560 middle and high school students and their families in Palm Beach County.
Services include skill-building workshops, in-home assessments, tutoring and respite
care. There are also fun activities such as Camp Treasure, picnics, computer services
and a Holiday Celebration. AACY, founded by Connie Siskowski, partners with The
School District of Palm Beach County to bring hope to caregiving youth who learn they
are no longer alone.
CURRENT NEEDS
$180 - For one month of respite care
$250 - Sponsorship of a child to attend
Camp Treasure
$300 - In-home tutoring for a student,
5 sessions
Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, President
1515 N. Federal Hwy., #218
561-391-7401
www.extraordinarycharities.org/aacy
www.extraordinarycharities.org/giveasmiletoachild

CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
OF PALM BEACH, INC.
A newborn baby suffers a fractured skull. A little boy is found starving in a bedroom. A
teenage girl is sexually assaulted by her father. These are among the ghastly cases
that the Child Protection Team of Palm Beach (CPT) sees every day. When a child is
removed from a dangerous home for suspected abuse or neglect, the CPT provides
immediate assistance and begins the complex process of finding a solution. Available
24/7, the multidisciplinary CPT provides the necessary medical, psychological, social,
and legal consultants to assist the state’s Department of Children and Families in finding
a temporary shelter or long-term home for an abused child. In some cases, the CPT will
also work with the child’s parents or guardians to determine and address the underlying
causes of abuse or neglect. Thanks to the CPT, many of these children are able to
recover from their injuries, regain their childhood and grow into happy and healthy
adults.
CURRENT NEEDS
$50 - Toward a forensic interview for one child
(approximately 750 completed annually)
$1,000 - For a Children’s library
$2,500 - Provide personal hygiene
care packages to 50 children
Alison Hitchcock, Executive Director
5305 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 101
561-433-3544, Ext. 252
www.extraordinarycharities.org/cptpb
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING, INC.
Four-year old Trayvon hits himself and other children in the preschool classroom. Over
the past year, he has watched as his father was arrested. His mother suffers from
depression. Trayvon is not off to the best start in life, but the Center for Child Counseling
helps put him on the path to a brighter future. Through the center’s Community and
Childcare Social Emotional Wellness (CCSEW) Program co-located at Trayvon’s
preschool, a therapist with expertise in early childhood mental health provides badly
needed on-site services. Founded in 1999, the Center for Child Counseling strives
to strengthen and empower children and families through therapeutic services that
support their social-emotional wellness and growth. At the core of the Center’s mission
is supporting the youngest, most vulnerable children in our community impacted by
abuse, violence, and other traumatic events. The organization’s Child and Family
Center in Palm Beach Gardens, provides individual, group, and family therapy for
children, adolescents, and families in a warm and supportive environment.
CURRENT NEEDS
$200 - Educational materials
$1,000 - Ten therapy sessions for a child
or family
$2,500 - Three months of Play Therapy for
5 at-risk children
Renée Layman, CEO
7731 N. Military Trail, Suite 4
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-244-9499
www.extraordinarycharities.org/cfcc
AUTISM PROJECT OF PBC
Increasing opportunities for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the primary
goal of The Autism Project of Palm Beach County. It’s a fundraising arm for several
programs, including The Renaissance Learning Center -- a charter school for students
age 3-14 with ASD. There is a long waiting list for the school, which currently serves
114 students. The focus is on an academic schedule with heavy socialization. In 2009
the son of Ernie Els, who has ASD, was enrolled into RLC. Els formed a foundation and
will build a $35M facility for the RLC that will be completed in 2016 and accommodate
150 students. Other APPBC programs include PROJECT LIFESAVER which provides
locator wristbands connected to the PBC Sheriff Office. Officers use a tracking system
to locate lost citizens, and the program has been expanded to include Alzheimer’s
community care. LEAP (Living Exceptionally Adult Program) is for ages 22 and older
who are out of school but unemployable. An internship program is being developed with
community support, including one at Harley Davidson in West Palm Beach.
CURRENT NEEDS
$100 – Four hours interview/job application
assistance
$250 – Social skills class for 5 adults with ASD
$500 – One week of supported employment
opportunity in the community
Richard Busto, President
1310 Old Congress Avenue
561-339-4458
www.extraordinarycharities.org/autismprojectpbc

THE CHILDREN’S HEALING INSTITUTE
Last year, 122 children died from abuse in Florida, and the Children’s Healing Institute is
working hard to prevent future catastrophes. To that end, the institute’s goal is to reduce
risk factors for abuse in the families they serve. If parents have cognitive problems,
protective factors are taught that will allow them to cope with raising their children in a
healthier way. Support groups are held at St. Mary’s Hospital and Bethesda Hospital.
Referrals for the institute come from a variety of sources such as the WICA office and
the NICU units of hospitals, (preemies are at a 3 times greater risk for abuse because
they cry more). The institute is based in West Palm Beach but also serves northern
Broward County. Its three main programs are Parents of Premature Infants, in which
parents are introduced to support networks; The Bereavement Program, which provides
education about grief and loss; and Parent Aid, a mentoring program based on the
home visit model.
CURRENT NEEDS
$250 – Baby supplies for Family Care basket
$500 – Parent education materials
$1,000 Hospital grade breast pump for TEACUP
Preemie Program
Dr. Sandy Munoz, CEO
1803 S. Australian Ave., Suite G
561-687-8115
www.extraordinarycharities.org/childrenshealing

CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO
SOCIETY, INC. (CROS MINISTRIES)
Palm Beach County has a reputation for wealthy residents and tourists, but behind
that façade hides the face of hunger. For 36 years, Christians Reaching Out to Society
(CROS Ministries) has successfully brought together people of different faiths, civic
groups, and members of the community to work toward the common goal of alleviating
hunger in our county. Hunger affects children, single mothers, seniors, the disabled, the
homeless, and families with low incomes struggling to make ends meet and on the verge
of homelessness. It does not matter where you live or what your ethnic background,
hunger has no boundaries. CROS Ministries’ services include six community food
pantries and The Caring Kitchen, a hot meal and social services program in Delray
Beach. Other initiatives are summer camps; an after-school snack program; Nutrition
in a Knapsack, a weekend food backpack program; and “gleaning” – a food recovery
program. It involves volunteers picking produce from farmers’ fields that have been left
from commercial harvesting methods.
CURRENT NEEDS
$165 – Provides a hot meal for 60 people
$270 – Sponsor a child receiving a weekend food
backpack for 33 weeks
$500 – Purchase boxes to transport gleaned
produce from farmers’ fields
Gibbie Nauman, Director of Development
301 First Avenue South
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-233-9009
www.extraordinarycharities.org/crosministries
C.R.O.S. Ministries
HUMANSERVICES

CLINICS CAN HELP
What would you do if a family member needed a wheelchair, a walker, a hospital bed
or other medical equipment, but you had no money or insurance? In Palm Beach
County, you could turn to Clinics Can Help, a unique community resource that provides
medical equipment and supplies to children and adults in need in Palm Beach County.
Founder and Executive Director, Owen O’Neill believes that every person has the right
to quality medical care, including access to the best possible equipment for mobility,
independence and dignity. In 2013 alone, CCH assisted 1,200 new clients and 575
returning clients with donation of medical equipment and supplies. Clinics Can Help
has policy of Universal Availability, which means no one who is in need is turned away.
They also have an annual CRIBS Project, which provides new cribs to families in need
and the Discover Nursing program, which provides medical equipment to 11 different
medical magnet programs with the Palm Beach County School District.
CURRENT NEEDS
Priceless – Gently used medical equipment and
supplies are greatly appreciated. You may contact
us at our office or simply drop any medical
equipment at our warehouse.
Owen O’Neill, Executive Director
1550 Latham Rd., Suite #10
561-640-2995
www.extraordinarycharities.org/clinicscanhelp
Clinics Can Help

CLUB 100
Keeping at-risk kids active and involved in the community helps them go on to become
productive citizens. That’s the focus of Club 100 – an organization that adopted the
name because they always operate with no fewer than 100 volunteers. A Club 100
facility in Cabana Colony serves 150 young people in North Palm Beach with activities
ranging from boxing and exercise to life skills training. Club 100 also has a homework
assistance program, helping students with math, science and reading. The Lake Park
Community Outreach program operates an 8,250 SF Community Garden donated by
Lake Park Town Commission. It’s a co-op run by local food stores and the Bethel Haitian
church. Food is distributed on Tuesday mornings. Children ages 10-14 help cultivate the
garden. The food pantry serves between 90-110 families. Recipients receive cheese,
butter, bread and fresh vegetables as well as canned goods and dry foods. They are
also invited to shop for used clothing with a personal shopper. An after-school program
is being launched in the school wing of the Haitian church and will serve 150 children
ages 8-12. Team First, formed by Arthur Ashe, will build tennis courts, basketball courts
and fence and pave the area.
www.extraordinarycharities.org/club100
CURRENT NEEDS
Harry Drier, President
538 Ocean Drive 6D
Singer Island, FL 33404
561-601-8211
$160 – Snacks for 40 children for a week
$200 – Student educational software in Math,
Science and Reading
$3,000 – Creation of a school associated library
including leisure reading
Club 100
HUMANSERVICES

COMPASS COMMUNITY CENTER
Originally, the Compass Community Center was established in 1988 as a Stop AIDS
project, and as a way to promote understanding and compassion for the gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender community. It’s become far more than that, and today it’s
a resource for the Lake Worth area and beyond. The 14,000-square-foot facility is
owned by the city and used by more than 25,000 people every year. Compass receives
federal, state and local funding, along with financial support from United Way and the
Elton John AIDS Foundation. With 18 full-time staff members, it has one of Palm Beach
County’s largest event rooms and hosts events for other organizations that want to rent
it out. Compass has held PrideFest every March since 1992, which attracts more than
15,000. Other events are held throughout the year, including a World AIDS Day each
December. Compass has helped many sign up for the Affordable Health Care Act and
has provided HIV testing to more than 3,000. While its focus is on the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender youth in the community, the center also is available for the
entire community to enjoy.
CURRENT NEEDS
$250 – New office shelf for computer printer
and supplies for Youth Drop-in Center
$2,000 – New living furniture for Youth
Drop-in Center
$7,500 – Walker Display Art Hanging System
for the Great Hall
Jimmy Zoellner, Development Director
201 N. Dixie Hwy
561-533-9699
EL SOL, JUPITER’S
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
A helping hand for laborers, a model for immigrant integration and a catalyst for
community change – that’s what El Sol brings to northern Palm Beach County. As
Jupiter’s neighborhood resource center, El Sol is a labor center that matches day
laborers – primarily Mayan immigrants from Guatemala and Southern Mexico – with
employers, such as contractors and homeowners, and provides hot meals to needy
workers. Since its founding in 2006, El Sol has expanded its services to include
language classes, literacy instruction, counseling, health education and other services.
Through El Sol, day laborers can improve their Spanish skills, take English classes and
learn about vocational topics like landscaping, painting, housekeeping and computer
skills. El Sol is also a social center, where participants learn from each other, gain a
greater sense of self-worth, and volunteer for community projects. Today, El Sol is on
its way to achieving its vision of empowering immigrant workers, promoting a strong
local economy and building a well-integrated, ethnically diverse community.
CURRENT NEEDS
$500 - One Hire-a-Worker campaign to
attract new employers and more jobs
$1,500 - Contribute to one month of kitchen
services (1,800 meals served on average)
$2,500 - Help cover six months
of computer classes for 20 students
Jocelyn Skolnik, Executive Director
106 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
561-745-9860
www.extraordinarycharities.org/friendsofelsol
www.extraordinarycharities.org/compassglcc
Compass Community Center

FAMILY PROMISE OF NORTH/CENTRAL
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.
When a mother loses her job, a father is seriously injured or fire destroys a home, a Palm
Beach County family may be left homeless. Today, 1 of 4 homeless people is a child
who must face overwhelming challenges. Responding to this crisis, Family Promise
brings the region’s faith community together to help families regain their housing,
independence and dignity. A partnership of local congregations from Lake Worth to
Tequesta, Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County has built a volunteer
network of 13 churches that provide temporary shelter, meals, transportation and case
management services for homeless families. Each week, a different congregation
hosts a family, providing food, hospitality and accommodations. Meanwhile, the Family
Promise Day Center serves as a home base as parents seek permanent housing and
employment, supported by volunteers who share skills like resume writing, financial
planning and parenting. In this way, Family Promise provides children of all ages with a
safe and secure home, while helping families achieve independence.
CURRENT NEEDS
$100 - Gift cards for office supplies
$500 - Weekly fuel to transport families
$2,500 - Small trailer to pull behind a van
Rhonda B. Clinton, Executive Director
1003 Allendale Rd.
561-318-8864
www.extraordinarycharities.org/familypromisencpbc
Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County
HUMANSERVICES

Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.
Addressing the tragedy of homelessness has been the top priority of Family Promise of
South Palm Beach County since its inception in 2008. The program operates rent-free
on the grounds of St. Vincent Ferrer in Delray Beach. It helps 4 homeless families at a
time with up to 14 people. Program directors emphasize teaching life skills, counseling,
stability and employment. Some families have working members but can’t afford
housing and have been living out of their cars. Those who aren’t working are required
to seek employment. They are required to save 80% of their pay and are given $20 to
spend. Each family lives at a congregation for a week transferring to another the next.
They leave the host site at 6 a.m. at which time the children go to school. Adults work
or are taken to the Family Promise office to do chores or look for employment. FP has
a rental supplement program and a mentoring program. It maintains a child-care fund
and a summer camp fund. An annual walk-a-thon raises $35,000, and a dinner raises
more than $80,000.
CURRENT NEEDS
$250 – Socks, underwear and
shoes for participants
$500 – 3 months of basic household
supplies for the Day Center
$1,000 – Emergency funds for families
(bus passes, car repairs, etc.)
Kokie Dinnan, Executive Director
840 George Bush Blvd, Bldg. D
561-265-3370
www.extraordinarycharities.org/familypromisesouth

FARMWORKER COORDINATING
COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH, INC.
The 30,000 migrant workers who harvest vegetables in Palm Beach County every year
– putting fresh food on the table for the country -- are often in need of a helping hand.
The Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach has been a trusted source for
community services for these hardworking laborers since 1978. It connects families
with essentials such as healthcare, housing and social services. With offices in Lake
Worth and Belle Glade, the Council promotes self-sufficiency through two important
programs. The first, Assistance for Housing Opportunities to Promote Employment
(A-HOPE), provides emergency housing. Another, Bringing Resources and Information
to Develop Gains in Education and Health (BRIDGE), helps children of farm workers
succeed in school. The agency’s Comprehensive Health Initiative Program (CHIP)
assists families with access to local health services, such as prenatal care, while the
Family Preservation program provides support to parents and children. With its dynamic
programs, the Council is helping thousands of families look to the future with hope.
CURRENT NEEDS
Donations of food, clothing and household items
$25 - Purchase food, toiletries or school
supplies for 5 low income farmworker families
$50 - Provide diapers and other supplies
for 5 babies
Sergio Palacio, Executive Director
1313 Central Terrace
561-533-7227
www.extraordinarycharities.org/farmworkerscouncil
Farmworker Coordinating Council
HUMANSERVICES

FEED THE HUNGRY PANTRY
AT VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
This all-volunteer agency provides the food for more than 1 million meals annually for
poor local families. This is their 29th year feeding the hungry in Palm Beach County.
Since the Pantry has no administrative costs, all donations go directly to acquiring,
storing or giving away food. The Pantry buys food directly from discount vendors and
receives donations from farmers and retailers. Volunteers then box and bag the nutritious
food and give it to those who need it most, including single mothers and grandparents.
Each month, Feed the Hungry serves more than 4,100 people from Lake Worth through
Riviera Beach to Belle Glade. During the holidays, more than 9,000 children and adults
benefit from this remarkable charity, whose volunteers coordinate assistance with other
agencies, stay in touch with deserving families and mentor dozens of smaller churches.
Many of them serve the Haitian and Hispanic communities. Operating largely “under the
radar,” Feed the Hungry is a powerful force for better nutrition and health.
CURRENT NEEDS
$1,000 – Will provide a 5 lb. bag of potatoes for
1,000 needy families in Palm Beach County 
$2,500 – Provides a whole chicken
for 500 needy families
$5,000 – Pays for 20,000 meals for the needy
Dan Shorter, Volunteer Director
3600 Village Boulevard
561-398-2828
www.extraordinarycharities.org/fthvbc
FAULK FOUNDATION
Finding good mental health services at a reasonable cost can be a challenge. The
Elizabeth Faulk Foundation entered the scene 40 years ago and has been working to fill
this need ever since. Based on 10 acres in Boca Raton, Faulk offers multiple programs
for people with mental health issues. The counseling center offers $45 therapy sessions
or a sliding scale for those who can’t afford it. The counseling center serves about
1,200 people per year with about 70 intakes per month. It features family and couples
counseling along with a program called “Moving Forward,” for people who have had
mental illness and would like to meet weekly. Support groups are ongoing with no intake,
and the cost of attending a group is $5. Faulk also reaches out to schools with preventive
counseling, and at-risk children are identified and referred to other Faulk programs.
Plans for a building to serve Alzheimer’s disease patients are in the works. It will include
assisted living and other services. The facility is being funded by a $25 million bond.
CURRENT NEEDS
$45 – One hour of therapy
for an individual or family
$250 – 16 week school
counseling for one at-risk child
$500 – Three months of
therapy for a family of 4
Vicki Katz, CEO
22455 Boca Rio Rd.
561-483-5300
www.extraordinarycharities.org/faulkcenter
Farmworker Coordinating Council Feed the Hungry Pantry at Village Baptist Church

FOR THE CHILDREN
Fifteen years ago, Reginale “Reggie” Durandisse took over a struggling program to
help provide a safe haven with educational and recreational support for at-risk children.
Originally serving 25 students, the program – For the Children – has grown to serve
more than 140 children ages 3 to 18. The mission of the program, based on South
Douglas Street in Lake Worth, is to help build strong kids, strong families and strong
communities. The population served is 75% Haitian and 25% Hispanic, so a key goal is
to help smooth out language issues. One of the program’s greatest success stories is
Pierre, who attended Bak Middle School, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Palm Beach
State College. He is now enrolled in a major arts school in Philadelphia, and hopes to
create an arts school at For the Children. More evidence of success: 75% graduate
from high school and 7 have gone on to PBSC. The 4.6 acres the center occupies was
leased from the city for 99 years. Reggie’s dream is to build a new center by 2016 and
has saved $1 million for the new building.
CURRENT NEEDS
$150 – Seed for the community
garden and volunteers
$300 – Various school supplies
for use in classroom
Priceless – Volunteers: Tutors, Grant Writer,
Web Designer
Reginale Durandisse, Founder and CEO
1718 Douglass Street
561-891-1692
www.extraordinarycharities.org/forthechildren
For the Children
HUMANSERVICES

THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC.
Overcoming the challenges of poverty, illiteracy, healthcare and education in western
Palm Beach County is a daunting task. The Glades Initiative, Inc. serves both health/
human service providers and residents by connecting residents to services, increasing
communication and collaboration. Their Community Resource Educators connect
low income residents who often have limited English and access to computers to a
variety of benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps) and other services. They
have developed a plan for food security in the Glades, and operate the Glades Area
Food Bank, which serves nine Glades area food pantries and two soup kitchens. The
Cooking Matters Nutrition Education Program teaches low income residents how to
prepare healthy meals on a limited budget. They communicate through a weekly email
newsletter, which informs thousands of residents and providers about local services
and activities. All of the Glades Initiative’s services revolve around ensuring Glades
residents have access to quality healthcare, affordable and healthy food, and a higher
quality of life.
CURRENT NEEDS
$200 – 10 bags of emergency food supplies for
families through the Glades Area Food Bank
$400 – Training expenses for one individual to
attend Medical Interpreter Training
$1,200 – Cover costs of take-home
food bags for participants of
one 6-week Cooking Matters course
Karis Engle, President/CEO
141 S.E. Avenue C
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-996-3310
www.extraordinarycharities.org/gladesinitiative
The Glades Initiative

GRANDMA’S PLACE
When a young child is removed from an abusive or neglectful parent, Grandma’s
Place provides a safe and welcoming home. This bright and cheerful emergency foster
shelter is a vital component in the Florida Department of Children and Families’ safety
net, annually serving about 125 Palm Beach County children from birth to age 12,
including those with serious disabilities like autism or Down Syndrome. Many have
been abandoned by their parents or guardians, while others have been removed from
dangerous family situations. For these physically and emotionally battered children,
Grandma’s Place provides a starting point for recovery in a family-like setting until
the young residents can be reunited with their families or placed with a suitable foster
or adoptive home. At Grandma’s Place, each child enjoys a semi-private bedroom
with kid-friendly decor, a spacious living room, a library filled with children’s books
and communal meals on a farmhouse-style kitchen table. It’s a comfortable, nurturing
setting for children to begin their journey to becoming successful, healthy adults.
CURRENT NEEDS
$500 – One month of gas to
transport the children
$1,000 - One month of food and household
supplies for the children
$2,500 – One year of children’s activities,
allowances, school and personal expenses
Roxanne Jacobs
Director of Development/CFO
184 Sparrow Drive
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-408-3060
www.extraordinarycharities.org/grandmasplacepb
Grandma’s Place children using the piano donated by Krezter Piano Music Foundation
HUMANSERVICES

www.extraordinarycharities.org/guatemalanmaya
THE GUATEMALAN-MAYA CENTER
Thousands of children have been streaming into the U.S. from Central and South
America in search of a new life – one free from extreme poverty, fear and abuse. The
Guatemalan Maya Center in Lake Worth has been working to ease their burden with
services ranging from family reunification to healthcare, housing and legal assistance.
Language problems are addressed, and specialized psychological counseling is made
available. The Center focuses on understanding and resolving the distinctive issues
of Guatemalan culture and language, but the populations it serves are highly diverse.
In 2014, the Center worked with 1,500 people each month. Almost half of them were
Guatemalan-Mayans, but another 35 percent were from Honduras, El Salvador, and
Mexico. On any given day, the Center is teeming with afterschool activities for children,
summer camps, and advocacy services for parents. For these immigrant families, who
are often invisible to the public at large, support from the Guatemalan-Maya Center can
be the key to a brighter future.
CURRENT NEEDS
$500 - Psychological counseling and
follow-up for one child for one month
$1,000 - English language learning
classes for 12 students for one month
$3,000 – Case management for one
family for 3 months including complete
oversight, coordination services and follow-up
Father Frank O’Loughlin, Executive Director
430 North G Street
561-547-0085
The Guatemala Mayan Center

HANNAH’S HOME OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Hannah’s Home of South Florida transforms the lives of single pregnant young women,
offering hope, counseling, and the skills needed for self-sufficiency. By providing a safe
and loving Christian environment with room, board, and childcare services, Hannah’s
Home supports spiritual, physical, emotional, and educational growth. Through
parenting courses, character-building classes, mentorships, and educational and
vocational training, this innovative residential program helps young women break the
destructive cycle of poverty and build better lives for themselves and their babies. In
2013, Hannah’s Home received more than 220 calls from pregnant women looking for
help. Some were homeless, sleeping on benches at the beach, or forced to stay with
abusers. Responding to this growing community need, Hannah’s Home plans to expand
its residential program to help more women. Recently, the home acquired a permit to
add four bedrooms and a nursery to the existing building. It will house 8 young women
who will be able to pursue educational opportunities and eventually employment.
CURRENT NEEDS
$100 – Gift cards for residents to purchase personal
items, i.e. clothing, shoes, vitamins
$500 – Baby clothes and supplies for 18 months
$1,000 – New computer with Microsoft Office for the
Education Room (need 10)
Beth Fike, Executive Director
4390 S. Countyline Road
Tequesta, FL 33469
561-277-9823
www.extraordinarycharities.org/hannahshomesf
Hannah’s Home of South Florida

HOLY GROUND SHELTER
FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
CURRENT NEEDS Many new teenage mothers in Palm Beach County fall into homelesses and poverty,
a heartbreaking cycle that that has a high cost to society. Holy Ground Shelter for
the Homeless helps break this link by taking a long-term approach to preparing
young mothers for parenthood and a productive life. The Riviera Beach charity,
founded in 2009, allows clients to work part-time, continue their education, and live
in modest apartments where they do their own cleaning, cooking and child care. The
program connects them with prenatal and postnatal healthcare services and assists
them with food, clothing, baby needs, education, parenting and independent living
skills. A team of female mentors serve as role models and offer love, acceptance,
and guidance as these new mothers progress toward self-sufficiency. About 80% of
the nearly 1,000 Palm Beach County teenagers who give birth every year require
state and federal assistance. Holy Ground is addressing an important community
need while transforming the lives of these young mothers and their children.
$100 – Diapers and wipes for 1 infant for 1 month
$300 – Food and supplies for Monthly Life Skills
Series for 6 months
$1,000 – Medical emergency fund for clients
Priceless - Mentors and Volunteers
Phyllis Turner Jepson, Executive Director
200 W. 20th Street
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561-355-5040
www.extraordinarycharities.org/holygroundpbc
Holy Ground Shelter for the Homelss, inc.

HOMELESS COALITION
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Everyone deserves a place to call home. But thousands of men, women and children in
Palm Beach County are forced into the nightmarish reality of living without a roof over
their heads. For more than 25 years, the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
has been an effective voice for the homeless, providing safe housing and long-term
support toward self-sufficiency. As a powerful advocate for the Ten-Year Plan to End
Homelessness in Palm Beach County, the nonprofit Coalition works closely with public
and private organizations to implement strategies that produce results. Since opening
the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center last July, the Coalition has provided client need
assessments, personalized support services and safe interim shelter to homeless
adults and children. A Rapid Rehousing program delivers job skills training as well as
permanent housing and financial assistance. A “bridge-building” organization within the
community, the Coalition is marshaling the resources needed to end homelessness in
Palm Beach County – one family at a time.
CURRENT NEEDS
$39 - Overnight necessities for one homeless
baby and mother
$250 - A set of 25 books to educate a classroom
of homeless children
$2,700 - A home for one family (first and last
month’s rent plus deposit)
Marilyn Munoz, Executive Director
810 Datura Street
561-355-4663
www.extraordinarycharities.org/homelesscoalitionpbc
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
HUMANSERVICES

JEFF INDUSTRIES
Jeff Industries was started by a group of parents in the mid 70’s after a young
man named Jeff committed suicide because, as he stated in the note he left, “I
have no reason to wake up.” In those days there were no community based
programs that offered assistance to persons with mental illnesses. Jeff suffered
from schizophrenia and after 7 years in a state hospital was returned to his elderly
parents, who had no resources or knowledge about how to help him cope. As a
result, Jeff Industries was formed to give adults with mental illness opportunities to
be productive by building picnic tables, bicycle racks and more. The Hypoluxo-based
facility now offers a variety of vocational training based on an employment-based
therapeutic rehabilitation model. The work center program now operates four non-
profit affirmative enterprises: Sun Signs, Graphics & Woodworking Co., Tropical Sun
Embroidery; Tropical Cleaning and Café Maurice. The work center has received
local, state and national recognition and has been acclaimed as one of three
statewide Mental Health Organizations.
CURRENT NEEDS
$650 – Vocational training
materials for one disabled adult
$1,250 – Sponsor wages for training one
disabled worker
$6,000 – Paint exterior of residential homes
Claudia Roberts, Executive Director
115 East Coast Ave.
Hypoluxo, FL 33462
561-547-9258, Ext. 1314
www.extraordinarycharities.org/jeffindustries
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
PALM BEACH COUNTY (NAMI)
People with mental illness often struggle with social stigma and other challenges
and benefit from support by their peers and trained professionals. The National
Alliance on Mental Illness in Palm Beach County helps smooth what can be a
rough road for those afflicted with behavioral disorders. Several key programs
offer support, including Peer to Peer, a weekly discussion group that allows people
to explore their issues in an open, safe environment. Peer Council is a monthly
meeting for social activities such as bowling and pizza, while NAMI Connection
is another weekly 90-minute support group with a professional facilitator. Parents
and Teachers as Allies is a four-member team that educates guidance counselors,
nurses, teachers and parents about mental illness. A Public Affairs Committee
reaches out to Congress, the Senate and other governmental groups to seek public
funding for mental illness. NAMI PBC has been run for 8 years out of one room on
10th
Ave. N. and B Street in Lake Worth, but has moved to larger quarters in West
Palm Beach off 45th
Street. It will allow all classes and groups to meet at one central
location.
www.extraordinarycharities.org/nami
CURRENT NEEDS
$150 – Adolescent support groups for one month
$500 – Adult support group facilitator for one year
$2,500 – Scholarship for one Peer to attend the
NAMI National Convention
Liz Downey, Executive Director
5205 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 110
561-588-3477
Jeff Industries NAMI, Palm Beach County

PAWS 4 LIBERTY
Many veterans and their families wage a daily battle against post-traumatic stress
disorder, or PTSD. Since 2006, Paws 4 Liberty, Inc. has been aiding wounded
veterans by matching them up with service dogs to help returning soldiers regain
their independence and confidence. With a primary focus on post 9/11 veterans with
PTSD, Paws 4 Liberty (P4L) carefully screens and trains dogs and matches them with
qualifying veterans at no cost to the recipient. With more service members returning
home from combat with stress-related disorders, there is a critical need for this service.
The dogs learn skills that allow them to assist in medical and life-coping situations, and
also help veterans deal with emotional overload. In 2013 P4L matched 11 service dogs
with veteran “partners,” and the organization is on its way to matching 15 service dogs
with veterans this year. P4L does not breed dogs. All service dogs come from animal
shelters or rescue groups, or are donated to the organization.
CURRENT NEEDS
$100 - Training equipment for one dog
$500 - Food and preventative care for two dogs
for one month
$2,500 - Professional dog-grooming station
Heidi Spirazza, Executive Director
8939 Palomino Drive
561-644-6292
www.extraordinarycharities.org/paws4liberty
Paws 4 Liberty
HUMANSERVICES

PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
SUPPORT TEAM (POST)
Few illnesses are more heart-wrenching than childhood cancer, and the business of
Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST) is to address head-on the social, economic
and medical complications of such a diagnosis. Based in West Palm Beach, patients
come from a six-county area. The organization provides a wide range of services to
both patients and their families, from hospital visits to re-entry into the school system
and connecting people with other community resources. Counseling and support groups
are crucial, as is giving palliative care for terminally ill children and offering economic
support for things like gas, food and even mortgage payments. Headed by Dr. Barbara
Abernathy, a cancer patient herself, POST has a staff of 5 full-time and 2 part-time
employees working with a $525,000 annual budget. Although volunteers are used, it’s
often difficult to direct them to where they are most needed due to the nature of treating
and coping with childhood cancer. Patients range in age from birth to 21. A third have
leukemia, 15% have lymphoma, 15-20% have brain tumors and the rest suffer from bone,
soft tissue and liver cancer.
www.extraordinarycharities.org/postfl
CURRENT NEEDS
$25 – Crafts and activities for
one child with cancer
$250 – A wig for one child with cancer
$2,500 – Books and bereavement
materials for grieving families
Barbara Abernathy, President and CEO
5325 Greenwood Ave., Suite 301
561-882-6336
Pediatric Oncology Support Team

SPEAK UP! FOR KIDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC
If you were a child who has been abused, neglected or abandoned by your parents,
wouldn’t you want to have a caring adult speak up for you before a judge decides your
fate? Speak Up! For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc., is an all-volunteer nonprofit that
provides financial support to the state-funded Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program of the
15th Judicial District. In Florida, volunteer GALs serve as the eyes, ears and arms of the
courts, making independent recommendations based on the individual needs of each
child. While there are more than 1,300 abused and neglected children in Palm Beach
County, many more volunteer GALs are needed to serve as their advocates. Since
2008, Speak Up! has recruited, trained, and provided support to the county’s GALs,
enabling these needy children to have a voice in their future. As one volunteer says, “I
became a GAL because I wanted to help children. I wanted to give them hope.” The gift
of GAL is making the difference in children’s lives.
CURRENT NEEDS
$200 - Bed for child
$500 - Laptop/camera for children
to appear in court on video
$700 - Sponsor staff or volunteer
to attend national training seminar
Roger Rich, Director
P.O. Box 1896
561-951-2178
www.extraordinarycharities.org/speakupforkidspbc
THE SOUP KITCHEN OF BOYNTON BEACH
The Soup Kitchen (TSK) of Boynton Beach is a great example of how the volunteer spirit
coupled with the generosity of donors and local businesses can positively impact the
community. TSK has been serving hot meals and distributing bags of food to individuals
and families for over 30 years with no federal, state or county funding. It’s open 365
days a year, providing a safe, clean, uplifting environment for guests in need of food
and fellowship. TSK serves over 700 hot meals a day and distributes 120 grocery bags
containing meat, rice, canned goods and other items. Thanks to the efforts of 200+
dedicated volunteers and a four-person staff, it operates extremely efficiently, providing
a complete hot meal for an average of $1.26. TSK also collects and distributes free
clothing. In addition, TSK provides a weekly educational program, Taking Care of Our
Babies, which offers information to pregnant women and mothers with young children.
The classes are offered in English, Spanish and Creole.
CURRENT NEEDS
$350 - Commercial grade coffee machine
$500 - Commercial grade soup cooker and warmer
$2,200 – New flooring
Enrique Zuanetto, Executive Director
8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561-732-7595
www.extraordinarycharities.org/thesoupkitchen
YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (YWCA)
“Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and
dignity for all,” is the powerful mission of the Young Women’s Christian Association of
Palm Beach County (YWCA). Since 1917, the YWCA has been meeting the changing
needs of women, children and families, improving thousands of lives through the
decades. Today, the YWCA provides safe places for women and girls, builds strong
women leaders, and serves as a staunch advocate for civil rights. Women in crisis find
refuge at Harmony House, a 63-bed domestic violence shelter in West Palm Beach,
and transitional housing in the western Glades area for homeless mothers and their
children. The YWCA offers daycare programs for working parents, violence education
programs for school-age children, and health and fitness activities for all ages. Its
weekly Y-Girls afterschool program provides support for 8 to 15 year-old girls in the
Glades communities. While women come to the YMCA for many reasons, they leave
with a renewed spirit, new skills, and better lives.
CURRENT NEEDS
$300 - 10 comforters for beds
in domestic violence shelter
$1,000 - 50 cases of diapers for infants
in the shelter and transitional housing
$2,400 - 34 infant strollers
Suzanne Turner, CEO
1016 North Dixie Highway
561-640-0050
www.extraordinarycharities.org/YWCA

OPPORTUNITY, INC.
Cecilia St. Hilaire, Finance & Development Director
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the children of Opportunity Inc., Thank you for your
holiday gift in support of the Early Learning Program at Oportunity, Inc. We sincerely appreciate
your support and for the confidence you have shown in the work of Opportunity over the last
year. We are most appreciative of the recognition and support that Opportunity has received from
being included in the Extraordinary Charities Directory.
DELRAY STRING QUARTET,
Don Thompson, General Manager
It is an honor to have been included in your exclusive list of worthy charities serving Palm Beach
County. Thank you for your generous gift in support of the Delray String Quartet. We are proud to
have been included in the Directory for Charitable Giving.
WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Sister Lorraine Ryan MMS, Executive Director
Through your efforts and initiative, you have made 2013 a very successful year for our ongoing
program. Our women, who are making great strides, in gaining the skills needed for employment
and, for many actually getting a job, are grateful to you for your great support. Sister Joan
Carusillo and Sharanda Shankar-Alducin were astounded with your generosity.
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
Nancy Stellway, Executive Direcor
Your presentation during our board meeting was excellent and created some great conversation
after you left. In moving Take Stock in Children to the next level, you certainly hit on many key
issues I would like to improve within our organization. Thank you for the work you are doing to
create awareness of organizations such as Take Stock in Children in Palm Beach County.
VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER, INC.
Susan Guinan, Development Director
Vinceremos is so excited to be included in the Directory again this year. I’m sure you can feel
the momentum and recognition of your project building each day. Thank you for your continued
support of our organization and all the organizations that you have chosen to share the
Extraordinary Charities experience.
CHILD PROTECTION TEAM
Alison J. Hitchcock, Executive Director
Thank you for your continued commitment to the Child Protection Team of Palm Beach and our
mission to PROTECT CHILDREN from abuse and neglect. The holiday gift from Extraordinary
Charities allows us to create care packages for at lease 50 children. Thank you for sharing the
Holiday Spirit with Child Protection Team.
TESTIMONIALS

The Milagro Center

RESOURCE GUIDE
West Palm Beach Library Foundation
Worthy causes span the globe and are of course not limited to Palm Beach County. While this year
the directory focused on the growing need for local human services, the charities on the following
pages also strive to ease suffering. Some of them – including international organizations and those
that work with the environment and animals – have been shifted out of the directory to make room
for others. They are no less important, though, and depend on your support to help make the world
a better place.

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BOCA BALLET THEATRE
7630 NW 6th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 995-0709
www.bocaballet.org
Dan Guin, Executive Director
dan@bocaballet.org
MISSION: Boca Ballet Theatre’s mission is to educate our youth in classical ballet
and concert dance through focused training, interaction with professional dancers and
participation in full length ballets and contemporary choreography.
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CORE ENSEMBLE
1320 N. Palmway, Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 582-0603
www.coreensemble.com
Margot Emery, Managing Director
margo@coreensemble.com
MISSION: To produce and perform high-quality musical theatre programs exploring a
variety of multicultural and humanistic topics for highly diverse audiences.
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DELRAY STRING QUARTET
806 Andrews Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 213-4138
www.delraystringquartet.com
Donald Thompson, Executive Director
donvrt@aol.com
MISSION: To be considered one of the finest string quartets in America.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
P.O. Box 4364, West Palm Beach, FL 33402
(561) 832-4164
www.historicalsocietypbc.org
Jeremy W. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer
MISSION: The mission of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County is to stimulate
public appreciation for the rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County. The
Museum offers interactive exhibits and a gallery of rotating exhibits from other Florida
museums, historical societies and private collections.
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LOXAHATCHEE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
(561) 747-8380 x102
www.jupiterlighthouse.org
Jamie Stuve, President & CEO
jstuve@jupiterlighthouse.org
MISSION: The Society preserves and interprets the dynamic heritage, ancient cultural
history and sensitive natural systems of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural
Area and the Loxahatchee River region.
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GIRLS II WOMEN
515 N. Flagler Dr., Suite 1500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 248-2402
www.girlsiiwomen.com
Elisabeth Weinstein, Program Manager
Elis610@aol.com
MISSION: Empowering girls to build successful futures.
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LEADERSHIP PALM BEACH COUNTY
2751 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 1A, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 833-4321
www.LeadershipPBC.org
Christina Lambert, Executive Director
Christina@Leadershippbc.org
MISSION: Leadership Palm Beach County brings together leaders from the public,
private and nonprofit sectors to build and steward a vibrant, interconnected community.
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OPPORTUNITY, INC.
1713 Quail Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 712-9221
www.opportunitypbc.org
Ali Eger, Director of Education
aeger@opportunitypbc.org
MISSION: To empower children of low income, working families to achieve future
academic and life success by providing the best early childhood educational
programming and support services, and by assisting heir families with strategies to
achieve self-sufficiency.
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S. B. IDEA, INC.
629 West Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 789-1919
www.sbidea.org
Trish Rowland, President / CEO
MISSION: Simply Brilliant Ideas for Education. Empowering families academically and
economically for self-sufficiency.
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STREET BEAT
PO Box 972, South Bay, FL 33493
(561) 993-9916
www.streetbeatincorporated.org
Kenneth K. Jackson, Executive Director
KJackson1616@comcast.net
MISSION: To train individuals to become self-reliant, by focusing on commitment,
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THE ARMORY ARTS CENTER, INC.
1770 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-1776
www.armoryart.org
Nancy Albano Lambrecht, Executive Director
Nancy.lambrecht@armoryart.org
MISSION: To provide high-quality visual art school and art gallery services that stimulate
personal self-discovery and generate knowledge and awareness of art as part of life.
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TOMORROW’S PROMISE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
601 N Congress Ave., Suite 110, Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 266-2206
www.tomorrowspromisecommunityschool,com
Marjorie Waldo, Principal
marjoriewaldo@dyvcs.com
MISSION: To provide academic remediation and achievement, life and social skill
instruction, and employability skill training to economically disadvantaged students of
Palm Beach County.
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URBAN YOUTH IMPACT, INC.
2823 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 832-9220
www.urbanyouthimpact.com
info@urbanyouthimpact.com
Pamela Newsome, Grants Manager
pnewsome@urbanyouthimpact.com
MISSION: Urban Youth Impact exists to love, equip and empower inner-city youth and
their parents to fulfill their God-given purpose.
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WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION
411 Clematis Street 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 822-9972
www.wpblibraryfound.org
James Sugarman, Executive Director
SugarmanJ@MyCityLibrary.org
MISSION: The mission of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation is to seek, advocate
for and obtain financial support to ensure high-quality services will always be available at
the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
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YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 659-2332
www.yspb.org
Beth Clark, Executive Director
bethclark@yspb.org
MISSION: Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is an outstanding multi-cultural arts
organization, benefiting the children of Palm Beach County.
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YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER (YAC)
9400 W. Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33428
PO Box 970873, Boca Raton, FL 33497-0873
(561) 305-0074 Fax: 561 883-9124
www.YACboca.org
Ellen Joy Vahab, Executive Director
info@YACboca.org
MISSION: YAC’s mission is to provide an enriching, affordable after-school program
promoting academic achievement, physical fitness and life skills in a nurturing resource-
filled environment.
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211 PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST
P.O. Box 3588, Lantana, FL 33465
(561) 383-1144
www.211palmbeach.org – www.211treasurecoast.org
Kori Stewart – Developmental Assistant
kori.stewart@211pbtc.org
MISSION: 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast’s mission is to connect people to services 24
hours a day by understanding their individual emotional, financial and community needs
and to support the health & human service system as a whole.
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BOCA HELPING HANDS
1500 NW 1st
Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 417-0913
www.bocahelpinghands.org
Karen Swedenborg, Development Manager
Karen@bocahelpinghands.org
MISSION: To provide compassionate service through food and assistance programs to
individuals, families, and children to instill dignity and break the cycle of dependence.
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CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP AND HOPE, INC.
15 Shady Lane, Tequesta, FL 333469
(561) 748-7227
www.cahh.org
Jean Fischer, Executive Director
canceralliance@gmail.com
MISSION: An organization that provides financial and informational resources to cancer
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.
1660 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 471-9681
www.cispbc.org
Margaret Bagley
mbagley@cispbc.org
MISSION: CISPBC has the mission of surrounding students with a community of support,
empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life.
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COMMUNITY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
5206 Rivermill Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 215-6543
www.backtoschoolbashpbc.org
Stephanie M. Saraco, President
ssaraco@gmail.com
MISSION: To collaborate with nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County
that serve disadvantaged students pre-K through 12 by providing school supplies,
information and resources to empower children to begin the school year with confidence.
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FRIENDS OF ABUSED CHILDREN
222 Lakeview Ave., Suites 160-209, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 659-5005 x102
www.friendspbc.org
Cory Rubal, Executive Director
Coryrubal1@gmail.com
MISSION:
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GRATITUDE HOUSE
1700 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 833-6826 ext. 226
www.gratitudehouse.org
Linda J. Kane, Executive Director
lindak@gratitudehouse.org
MISSION: To offer rehabilitation and support services with dignity and respect to
females with substance abuse and co-occurring issues in a nurturing, safe and caring
environment.
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IN THE PINES
16101 Half Mile Rd., Bldg. G., Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 495-0089
www.inthepines.info
Gerry Goray, President
ggoray@gate.net
MISSION: To provide safe, clean and affordable housing combined with social services
and support programs to enhance the quality of life for low-income farm workers in Palm
Beach County.
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LITTLE SMILES OF FLORIDA
1325 N Congress Ave. Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 899-4700
www.LittleSmiles.org
Joshua Daniel, Executive Director
jdaniel@littlesmiles.org
MISSION: To bring smiles to children’s faces in local hospitals, hospices and shelters
by listening and supporting the nurses and social workers that work with and know what
children need.
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LOUIS & ANNE GREENE MEMORY & WELLNESS CENTER
777 Glades Road, Bldg., AZ-79, Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-0502
www.nursing.fau.edu
Maria Ordonez, Executive Director
Mordone3@fau.edu
MISSION: To meet the complex needs of person with memory disorders, such as
Alzheimer’s disease, and their families through a comprehensive array of services,
compassionate and innovative programs of care, research and education.
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MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.
PO Box 247, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 802-6979
www.MealsOnWheelsPalmBeaches.org
Charles B. Ring, III, Executive Director
Cring@MealsOnWheelsPalmBeaches.org
MISSION: To provide daily hot nutritious lunch time meals to home bound seniors of
West Palm Beach.
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NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM, INC.
409 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 275-7001
www.ncciwpb.org
Jacqueline Reed-Tufts Executive Director
Jackie@ncciwpb.org

MISSION: To act as an advocate, mobilizer and community resource to revitalize the NW
neighborhood through a network of organizations that offer youth education, job training,
health, housing, and other social services.
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OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY
4888 10th Ave. N, Greenacres, FL 33463
(561) 967-4066
www.oasiscompassion.org
Susan Warmington - Executive Director
susan.warmington@oasiscompassion.org

MISSION: Oasis believes in giving families a “step up” by providing for their basic needs
through our Food Pantry and Thrift Store while restoring dignity and self worth through
the training offered at our Career and Women Center.

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QUANTUM HOUSE
901 45TH
St., West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0515
www.quantumhouse.org
Laura Belcher, Community Investment Coordinator
LBelcher@quantumhouse.org

MISSION: Quantum House is a caring and supportive home that lessens the burden
for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for a serious
medical condition.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL
PO Box 19665, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-9665
(561) 444-2195
www.svdp-palmbeach.org
Richard J. Persek, President
richard@svdp-palmbeach.org
MISSION: To aid those who are less fortunate creating tools and services to help them
get back on their feet and begin more productive and joyful lives.
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THE UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
21100 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Suite 250, Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 620-9377
www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org
Sharon Alexander, Executive Director
salexander@unicornchildrensfoundation.org
MISSION: To raise funds to support education, awareness, and research programs that
transform the lives of children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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VILLAGES OF HOPE
9078 Isaiah Ln., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 775-7195
www.villagesofhope.net
Charles L. Bender, III, Executive Director
charlesb@placeofhope.com
MISSION: To provide independent living residential support and essential life-skills
development for emancipated foster youth and other homeless youth in need.
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WOMEN’S CIRCLE
912 SE 4th
St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 244-7627
www.womenscircle.org
Sr. Lorraine Ryan, Executive Director
lryan@womenscricle.org
MISSION:To help empower disadvantaged women to become all they can be, by
assisting them to gain enhanced employment, becoming self-sufficient and leaders in a
culturally diverse community.
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ARTHUR R. MARSHALL FOUNDATION FOR THE EVERGLADES
1028 North Federal Highway, Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 233-9004
www.artmarshall.org
Mark Pafford, CEO
MISSION: Develop, promote, and deliver science-based education and public outreach programs
central to restoration of the greater Everglades ecosystem and its historic “River of Grass”.
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BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE, INC.
10948 Acme Rd., Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 747-9099
www.bdrr.org
Lauree Simmons
Lauree.simmons@bdrr.org
MISSION: To provide shelter, care and affection to homeless dogs of all breeds and adopt them
out into loving homes. We also promote animal welfare and celebrate the special bond between
dogs and families through education, awareness and community outreach.
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FRIENDS OF MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK, INC
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3440
(561) 776-7449
www.macarthurbeach.org
Cheryl Houghtelin, Executive Director
Cheryl@macarthurbeach.org
MISSION: To generate supplemental resources to preserve, restore, and interpret the natural and
cultural assets of the park for present and future generations.
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LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER
14200 US Highway One, Juno Beach, FL 33408
(561) 627-8280 ext. 100
www.marinelife.org
Jack Lighton, President & CEO
jlighton@marinelife.org
MISSION: To promote conservation of Florida’s coastal ecosystems with a special focus on
threatened and endangered sea turtles.
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SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER
142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 274-7263
www.sandowayhouse.org
Danica Sanborn, Executive Director
sandowayhouse@bellsouth.net
MISSION: To create the best experience for visitors, staff and animals as an organization
dedicated to supporting a nature center in a historic beachfront setting.

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THE WILD DOLPHIN PROJECT
PO Box 8436, Jupiter, FL 3468
(561) 575-5660
www.wilddolphinproject.org
Dr. Denise Herzing, Research Director
dherzing@wilddolphinproject.org
MISSION: An organization that studies and reports on a specific pod of free-ranging
Atlantic spotted dolphins.
n n n INTERNATIONAL
THE GUATEMALAN TOMORROW FUND
759 Parkway St., Suite 101, Jupiter, FL 33469
(561) 747-9790
www.guatfund.org
Suzanne Cordero, Executive Director
theguatfund@gmail.com
MISSION: To promote long-term solutions to poverty in the rainforests of eastern
Guatemala through education, health, income-generation an cultural programs.
n n n
HANDS TOGETHER OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.
12415 Indian Rd., North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 676-5822
www.handstogetherpb.org
Nancy Anderson, President
Rjana561@gmail.com
MISSION: To assist the Haitian immigrant population in Palm Beach County with
transition from living in their native country to living the United States.
n n n
ISRAEL CANCER ASSOCIATION USA
525 S. Flagler Dr., Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-9277
www.icausa.org
Jill Cooper, Executive Director
jcooper@icausa.org
MISSION: To raise funds for fellowship grants supporting critical cancer research by
distinguished Israeli scientists.
RESOURCEGUIDE

n n n
KIJANA EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
516 Gulf Rd., North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 312-1968
www.kijana.org
James P. Cummings, President
Fogo63@bellsouth.net
MISSION: To promote and cultivate youth empowerment through educational
development, cross-cultural dialogue and sustainable and environmentally
friendly economic growth, among rural Kenyan school communities and
American school communities.
n n n
PURA VIDA MISSIONS
536 Driftwood Rd., North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 889-2241
www.puravidamissions.com
Albert Rossovdivita, Executive Director
albert@puravidamissions.com
MISSION: To transform lives by providing Christ-centered, life changing mission
adventures.
n n n
PURESA HUMANITARIAN CORP
5970 SW 18th St., Suite 102, Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 826-7527
www.puresa.org
Giselle Meza – Founder/President
info@puresa.org
MISSION: To offer a way out of slavery by providing: A safe home for children in a loving
atmosphere with complete aftercare including food, housing, medical care, counseling,
clothing, and education.
n n n

2015
CHARITIES LIST
27 ........................ Amanda J. Buckley Give a Smile to a Child Foundation
27 ........................ American Association of Caregiving Youth (need copyright symbol)
16 ........................ Apostolic Child Development Center
28 ........................ Autism Project of Palm Beach County
17 ........................ Back to Basics
28 ........................ Center for Child Counseling
17 ........................ Center for Creative Education
28 ........................ Child Protection Team
29 ........................ The Children’s Healing Institute
30 ........................ Christians Reaching Out to Society, Inc. (CROS)
31 ........................ Clinics Can Help
32 ........................ Club 100
33 ........................ Compass Community Center
12 ........................ Delray Beach Chorale
33 ........................ El Sol, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center
34 ........................ Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County, Inc.
35 ........................ Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
36 ........................ Farmworkers Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County
37 ........................ Faulk Center for Counseling
37 ........................ Feed the Hungry at Village Baptist Church
38 ........................ For the Children
39 ........................ The Glades Initiative
18 ........................ Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
40 ........................ Grandma’s Place
41 ........................ The Guatemalan-Maya Center
42 ........................ Hannah’s Home of South Florida
43 ........................ Holy Ground Shelter for the Homeless
44 ........................ Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
45 ........................ Jeff Industries
18 ........................ Kid Safe Foundation
19 ........................ Lorraine and Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education of the Palm Beaches
20 ........................ Milagro Center
45 ........................ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
13 ........................ Palm Beach Dramaworks
46 ........................ Paws 4 Liberty
47 ........................ Pediatric Oncology Support Team
21 ........................ Resource Depot, Inc.
48 ........................ Speak Up! for Kids of Palm Beach County
13 ........................ Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches
22 ........................ Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County
48 ........................ The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach
23 ........................ Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
23......................... West Jupiter Community Group, Inc.
48 ........................ Young Women’s Christian Association of Palm Beach County

125 Worth Avenue, Suite 330, Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-328-3250 | www.extraordinarycharities.org

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