AVDA offers life-saving services while promoting violence-free, equitable relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating violence. Formed 40 years ago in South Palm Beach County, AVDA is a private nonprofit organization with a history of excellent, compassionate, and confidential services to anyone in need.
Main Fundraising Event:
Heart of a Woman Luncheon, Celebrating 40 Years of Service in Palm Beach County
Date: February 24, 2026
Location: Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Celebrating the strength, courage, and determination of survivors, as well as 40 years of local service, this event will recognize supporters, raise funds for AVDA’s pet-friendly emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, and support AVDA’s Outreach and Prevention programs. The Mistress of Ceremonies is Liz Quirantes, and our keynote speaker is Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson.
Chairperson(s): Anne Vegso
Major Sponsors: Vegso Family Foundation, Presenting Sponsor
ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE
Alzheimer’s Community Care is a local nonprofit that has been providing care and resources to families in South Florida coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders for more than 20 years. Alzheimer’s Community Care is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, family-centered care for patients and caregivers.
Main Fundraising Event: Season Kickoff Cocktail Reception Date: November 18, 2025
Location: The Ben Hotel, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: Join us for an elegant evening of community, cocktails, and celebration as Alzheimer’s Community Care hosts its Season Kickoff Cocktail Reception in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This event brings together compassionate supporters, community leaders, and advocates for a night of connection and purpose.
Chairperson(s): Claire and David Uhlfelder
Major Sponsors: The Palm Beach Post, The Ben Hotel
Ticket Price: $125
Contact: Jennifer Kryshka 561-331-6541
jkryshka@alzcare.org
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CAREGIVING YOUTH (AACY)
John and Arline McNally
AACY supports Caregiving Youth—children and teens who care for ill, injured, or disabled family members—through education, resources, and respite. By addressing their academic, emotional, and social needs, AACY helps them succeed in school and life while honoring their caregiving roles at home.
Main Fundraising Event: Hearts & “Soles” Sneaker Ball: Walk A Day In The Life of a Caregiving Youth
Date: March 13, 2026
Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton
Description of Event: This year’s Hearts & Soles celebrates the strength and sacrifice of Caregiving Youth, children and teens who care for the chronically ill, elderly, or disabled family members while balancing school and growing up. They walk a path few see, filled with love, responsibility, and resilience. This event honors their steps and their stories. We invite you to support through impactful sponsorships, from Title Sponsor to Friend of AACY, with benefits like VIP access, media coverage, and meaningful recognition. Chairperson(s): Honorary Chairs: Arline & John McNally
U.S. non-profit focused on funding maritime education and training of aspiring Caribbean maritime professionals. These individuals will be qualified to work across the globe as officers, captains, logisticians, customs and cybersecurity personnel, and others. ACMF is funded by cargo and cruise companies, including Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise, Tropical Shipping, Seaboard, and others.
Main Fundraising Event: Anchor Awards - “Talent In Your Backyard Caribbean: A Sea of Opportunity” Date: November 6, 2025
Location: Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale
Description of Event: Honoring Louis Sola, chairman of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, and Jean Yves-Duval, deputy CEO and EVP, Latam and Caribbean, CMA CGM. International guests from the Caribbean, the U.S., South America, the Middle East, and Europe will attend alongside ACMF scholarship recipients.
Chairperson(s): Tim Martin, President, Tropical Shipping
Major Sponsors: Tropical Shipping, Royal Caribbean, Arawak Port Development, Nassau Cruise Port Ticket Price: $750; Sponsorships available.
Contact: Geneive Brown Metzger 561-757-6881
gbaworldwide@gmail.com Website: acmfdn.org
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
Michael & Becky Elrad and Lori & Gregg Gottsegen
Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, blood services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as skilled EMT firstresponders for the state’s more than 9.4 million people. MDA’s Blood Center supplies 97 percent of the blood used by Israeli hospitals and fulfills 100 percent of the blood needs of the Israel Defense Forces, ensuring that all Israelis receive the blood they need, when they need it.
Main Fundraising Event: AFMDA 2026 Boca-Delray Community Event Date: March 12, 2026
Location: St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception followed by dinner and a guest speaker presentation. Past speakers and entertainers include Yossi Cohen, Former Director of the Mossad, Tomer Adaddi, composer and musical director, Scott Pelley (60 Minutes), Lior Suchard, Former Ambassador Nikki Haley and Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor.
Chairperson(s): Lori and Gregg Gottsegen, Becky and Michael Elrad
Major Sponsors: TBA Ticket Price: TBA Contact: Leslie Viselman 561-835-0510
boca-delray@afmda.org Website: afmda.org
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a nonprofit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A 2-acre sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the tropical gardens include the historic Norton House and galleries, Artist Studio, monumental sculptures, Pollinator Garden, and Orchid House Plaza.
Main Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Sculpture in Motion Date: November 15, 2025
Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: Sculpture in Motion, honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County, Friends of Fisher House, and Veterans, welcomes visitors to experience the history and design of one-ofa-kind, classic pre- and post-war automobiles. The event concludes with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars, tracing a scenic route from the Gardens to the island of Palm Beach.
Chairperson(s): Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Grand Marshal Donald Osborne, Honorary Grand Marshal Lew Crampton, Honorary Chairman Chuck Mitchell, and Featured Curator John Barnes
Major Sponsors: J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Ticket Price: $30/General Admission; $25/ANSG members & seniors; $12/children 18 and younger
Contact: Margaret Horgan
561-832-5328; mhorgan@ansg.org Website: ansg.org
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni & Falaschi Torpedo Grand Sport
Tom Tracy
Louis Sola
ATTACK PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Attack Performance Academy is a nonprofit that develops youth athletes through basketball and volleyball training, mentorship, and leadership development. Based in Palm Beach County, APA prepares athletes to succeed both on and off the court through competitive teams, skill clinics, and programs focused on discipline, confidence, and character development.
Main Fundraising Event: Winter Warm-Up Fundraiser
Date: September to December 2025
Location: attackperformanceacademy.org
Description of Event: Our online fundraiser through Zeffy is to raise critical funds for youth sports programs in Palm Beach County. Donations support scholarships, training equipment, and facility rentals, ensuring that all athletes, regardless of their financial background, have access to elite coaching and personal development opportunities.
Chairperson(s): Amanda Youell
Ticket Price: Donations Accepted
BALLET PALM BEACH
Ballet Palm Beach is the professional ballet company of Palm Beach County. We create and present unique and meaningful performances, outreach programs, and training experiences. These artistic activities add to the cultural richness of our community.
Main Fundraising Event: Gala By The Sea
Date: January 28, 2026
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Description of Event: Gala by the Sea will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a delightful dinner in the iconic Circle Ballroom, a performance by Ballet Palm Beach dancers and an auction to benefit Ballet Palm Beach. The evening will end with dessert and dancing to The Switzer Sound! Along with celebrating the ballet company, we will also be honoring philanthropist and community icon Anka Palitz, who has made significant contributions to the dance community and the arts over the past 50 years.
Chairperson(s): Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, and Nicole
Dan Davidowitz, Debbie Ellman, Frank Barbieri, Donna Biase, Jennifer Jager, Lorraine Cross, Marjorie Margolies, Lisa Wheeler, Paul Kilgallon, and Jamie Wyatt
Best Foot Forward is dedicated to the educational success of foster care and at-risk youth from kindergarten through college in Palm Beach County. Our mission is to empower foster care and at-risk youth to achieve their maximum educational potential by providing essential academic guidance and support.
Main Fundraising Event: 2026 Bash Date: April 18, 2026
Location: The Boca Raton Description of Event: Best Foot Forward’s fundraiser supports its mission to provide academic guidance and opportunities for foster care and at-risk youth. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and auctions, with all proceeds benefiting BFF programs.
Chairperson(s): TBA
Major Sponsors: LVL UP Fitness, Cathy and Abdol Moabery, Vertical Bridge, Burns Family Foundation, Christine E. Lynn, E.M. Lynn Foundation, Amy and Mike Kazma, AvalonBay Communities, Brad & Veronika Ginsberg Family Foundation, Anne and Mark Ellman, Enterprise Mobility, JM Family Enterprises, Carol Rubin Kahn and Spencer Scalzitti of Scarlett Harper Commercial, Patricia and Paul Kilgallon, Tara and Tony Ruberg, Joan E. Schwartz and Bruce Rubinger, and Mari and Ashwin Vasan.
Ticket Price: TBA Donna Biase 561-470-8300; dbiase@bestfoot.org bestfoot.org
Anka Palitz
Warner-Prokos Photography
Amanda Youell
Chase Thomas
Stevan Brenner
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE
Founded by Lauree Simmons 17 years ago, Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the country’s largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue. Our 33-acre campus operates as a rescue community, designed to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs. We receive hundreds of daily requests from high-kill shelters and have saved over 80,000 dogs.
Main Fundraising Event: Chefs for Canines
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Big Dog Ranch Rescue supporters wait all year for this culinary adventure. The opening reception includes tastings from the area’s finest restaurants and a luxury silent auction. Dinner will feature a meal designed by a celebrity chef, accompanied by live entertainment, surprises, and, of course, lots of dogs!
Chairperson(s): Nicola and Stephen Verses
Major Sponsors: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Becky and Billy Austin, Richard and Jill Chaifetz, Delray
BOCA BALLET THEATRE
Boca Ballet Theatre (BBT) enriches South Florida with stunning classical and contemporary dance. BBT presents acclaimed performances, nurtures dancers of all ages through exceptional training, and offers community outreach programs, such as BBT4PDDance for Parkinson’s patients. Experience artistry, education, and inspiration at the heart of Boca’s cultural scene.
Main Fundraising Event: Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Date: November 1, 2025
Location: South County Civic Center, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Boca Ballet Theatre’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea enchants guests with a delightful high tea, festive treats, and a magical reading of The Nutcracker. Children meet costumed characters, and a silent auction offers unique treasures, all in support of BBT’s community performances and programs.
Chairperson(s): Lola Swanson
Major Sponsors: TBA Ticket Price: $60-$100
BOCA
Boca Ballet Theatre (BBT) enriches South Florida with stunning classical and contemporary dance. BBT presents acclaimed performances, nurtures dancers of all ages through exceptional training, and offers community outreach programs, such as BBT4PDDance for Parkinson’s patients. Experience artistry, education, and inspiration at the heart of Boca’s cultural scene.
Main Fundraising Event: Boca Ballet Theatre 35th Anniversary Gala
Date: January 18, 2026
Location: FAU University Theatre, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Boca Ballet Theatre’s 35th Anniversary Gala dazzles with a stellar performance by top dancers from acclaimed companies, showcasing classical and contemporary ballet gems. Afterward, guests savor cocktails and an elegant dinner on stage alongside the stars, celebrating BBT’s vibrant legacy and impact on Boca Raton’s artistic community.
Nicola and Stephen Verses with Robert Irvine (2024)
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Silvia Pangaro
BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & THE SCHMIDT BOCA RATON HISTORY MUSEUM
The Boca Raton Historical Society, founded in 1972, operates The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum in the restored 1927 Town Hall. Through exhibits, programs, and events, the nonprofit preserves and shares Boca Raton’s history while promoting education and advocacy for historic preservation in the community.
Main Fundraising Event: Boca Bacchanal
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: The Addison of Boca Raton
Description of Event: Boca Bacchanal is the signature annual fundraiser for the Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.
This premier food and wine event features exclusive Vintner Dinners, a Grand Tasting, and more, uniting the community to support heritage education and historic preservation initiatives.
Chairperson(s): TBA
Major Sponsors: Republic National Distributing Company, The Addison, Publix, Boca Raton Magazine, The Boca Raton, and more.
Ticket Price: TBA
Contact: Mary Csar
561-395-6766
director@bocahistory.org
Website: bocahistory.org
BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource dedicated to the creative life. The Museum and its Art School enrich our community through exceptional collections, exhibitions, and educational programs that celebrate creativity.
Main Fundraising Event: Gala Dinner & After Party: From the Belle Époque to the Summer of Love
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: Boca Raton Museum of Art
Description of Event: Experience two enchanted worlds in one spectacular evening. Dine among iconic Alphonse Mucha works in the museum galleries, where dinner culminates with a cabaret featuring theatrical mischief, flirtatious fundraising, and just enough cheekiness to keep things interesting! Then dance under the stars as we celebrate the colorful graphics and music of the ‘60s and ‘70s in our Ohnell Sculpture Garden, transformed for the evening into a psychedelic paradise.
Chairperson(s): Honorary Chair: Dr. Harvey Manes; Chair: Lorraine Gilden; After Party Chairs: Carl Lööf, John Lööf, and Ellen Gorra
Major Sponsors: TBA
Ticket Price: Belle Ėpoque Dinner
$1,500; Summer of Love After Party
$300
BOCA RATON POLICE FOUNDATION,
INC.
The Boca Raton Police Foundation (BRPF) is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the Boca Raton Police Department through the acceptance, management, and disbursement of tax-deductible gifts and contributions to enhance the safety of our community and the effectiveness of our Police Department.
Main Fundraising Event: 2025 Breakfast with the Chief Centennial Celebration Date: December 4, 2025
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: Starting at 7:30 a.m., enjoy a delicious breakfast celebrating 100 years of the Boca Raton Police Department and connect with fellow community members. Police Chief Michelle Miuccio will provide an update on this year’s accomplishments and honor the Police Officer of the Year as well as the Civilian Employee of the Year.
Chairperson(s): Nicole Flier
Major Sponsors: The Boca Raton Ticket Price: $100
Contact: Bob Tucker 561-289-0436 admin@bocaratonpolicefoundation.org Website:
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation raises vital support to enhance patient care, medical innovation, and community wellness. As part of Baptist Health, we are committed to advancing health and healing close to home. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Main Fundraising Event: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Go Pink Luncheon
Date: October 31, 2025
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: Get ready for the exciting return of a cherished Boca Raton tradition—now in its 21st year! Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Foundation proudly present the Annual Go Pink Luncheon, a signature event in the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the life-saving work of the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. With dynamic celebrity speakers and more than 1,100 attendees, this inspiring luncheon continues to unite our community in purpose and passion.
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
and Dr. Gail
Rubin Kwal
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation raises vital support to enhance patient care, medical innovation, and community wellness. As part of Baptist Health, we are committed to advancing health and healing close to home. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Main Fundraising Event:
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball Date: January 31, 2026
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: First held in 1963, the annual Ball supports and elevates excellence in patient care at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Recognized as one of South Florida’s premier social events, the evening is celebrated for its elegance, unforgettable performances, and powerful impact. Legendary performers have included Sir Rod Stewart, Sting, Lionel Richie, and Chicago.
Chairperson(s): Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and Richard Kwal, Daniele Schachter and Mason Slaine
Major Sponsors: Preferred Retail Sponsor: Neiman Marcus
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation raises vital support to enhance patient care, medical innovation, and community wellness. As part of Baptist Health, we are committed to advancing health and healing close to home. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Main Fundraising Event: Boca Raton
Regional Hospital Golf Tournament
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Boca Regional’s Annual Golf Tournament brings together more than 300 enthusiastic players for a day of premier golf at the renowned Boca West Country Club. With exciting contests, elite amenities, and spirited camaraderie, the tournament proudly supports the Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing and the advancement of patient care.
Chairperson(s): Ginny and Rob Clark, Lori and Gregg Gottsegen
Major Sponsors:
Tournament Title Sponsor: The Sands Family Foundation
Chairperson(s): Robyn Moncrief, MD
Major Sponsors: Preferred Retail Sponsor: Saks Fifth Avenue
Presenting Sponsor: Barry Family Foundation 561-955-4142; brrhfoundation@
Richard Kwal
Daniele Schachter and Mason Slaine Rob and Ginny Clark
Lori and Gregg Gottsegen
Robyn Moncrief,
CARIDAD CENTER
Caridad Center is Florida’s largest free and charitable clinic, providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Our volunteer medical professionals deliver primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support, treating the whole person and empowering healthier, more stable lives. In the past year alone, we provided over 73,000 services to 7,500 children and families through medical care, social services, health education, scholarships, and advocacy.
Main Fundraising Event: Caridad Center’s Autumn on the Green Golf Tournament
Date: November 1, 2025
Location: St. Andrew’s Country Club, Delray Beach
Description of event: Join us for Autumn on the Green at the prestigious Pete and Alice Dye–designed St. Andrews Par-3 Golf Course. Friends and families are invited to play together, fostering a sense of community spirit and family engagement while supporting the Caridad Center. Enjoy a day filled with golf, raffles, a private reception, creative activities, and prizes, ensuring fun and memorable connections for all skill levels.
CARING HEARTS AUXILIARY
“Keep Memories Alive” Walk Ribbon Cutting
The Caring Hearts Auxiliary supports the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. Donations fund Adult Day Care scholarships for individuals with memory disorders, caregiver programs, and furnishings in the Day Center to ensure comfort and safety for our participants.
Main Fundraising Event: 19th Annual “Keep Memories Alive” Walk in the Mall
Date: November 2, 2025
Location: Town Center at Boca Raton Description of Event: A fun walk event to raise funds to help those in our community who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to nurture and support their family caregivers. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Walk takes place from 9-11 a.m. Walkers donating $40 or more will receive a Walk T-shirt (while supplies last). $50 at the door.
Chairperson(s): Patricia Liehr and Ann Griffith
Major Sponsors: TBA
Ticket Price: Free
CARON TREATMENT CENTERS
Caron is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention, and education in addiction medicine. Since 1957, Caron has helped nearly 100,000 individuals struggling with substance use disorders and their families begin to manage this chronic, treatable disease.
Main Fundraising Event: Caron’s Florida Gala
Date: March 6, 2026
Location: The Opal Grand Resort and Spa, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Caron Florida’s 2026 gala promises to be an inspirational evening celebrating recovery. Proceeds from this event provide critical support for Caron’s mission by funding treatment scholarships and quality, evidencebased care, as well as recovery programming.
Child Rescue Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. They develop and provide advanced technology to law enforcement agencies worldwide—completely free of charge—to help identify, arrest, and prosecute child predators.
Main Fundraising Event:
Tech with Heart Gala
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Join Child Rescue Coalition for an inspirational evening celebrating the work we are doing together to rescue and protect innocent children worldwide! The inspirational evening will feature an elegant dinner, cocktails, live & silent auctions, an after-party, and more.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES
The Community Foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits, and community members to solve our area’s chronic and emerging issues. Founded in 1972, our organization has served as an engine of opportunity for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, investing over $200 million in changemaking people and programs through grantmaking and scholarships.
CONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
Connections is a West Palm Beach nonprofit that provides specialized education and support to over 150 individuals with autism, from early childhood through adulthood. Our lower school, high school, and adult program focus on functional academics, vocational skills, social development, and independent living, empowering students of all ages to thrive in
Elinor Siklossy and Jason Portman
Jeffrey A. Stoops
Tech with Heart Gala
Remy's Lens
Photography
COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s mission is to “Open Every Mind to Science.” The indoor/outdoor venue features traveling and permanent exhibits, a Science Trail, the 10,000-gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic and daily live science shows. CSCA’s expansion will triple both its size and annual visitors.
Main Fundraising Event: 2026
Smarty Party: The Science of Sleep Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Kravis Center Description of Event: The dinner will feature Dr. Michael Young, the 2017 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, in a fireside chat with Deborah Norville. Young will discuss his discovery of the gene controlling circadian rhythms, which has reshaped our understanding of biological clocks as well as his current findings on lifestyle habits that lead to greater longevity.
CP GROUP
CP Group fosters a vibrant and engaged ecosystem at its Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), which hosts and supports nonprofit fundraisers, cultural events, and community programming. The thriving 1.7 million-squarefoot office park attracts forwardthinking organizations in tech and life sciences.
Main Fundraising Event: CP Group’s 10th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza Date: November 20, 2025 (Rain Date November 21, 2025)
The Delray Beach Public Library sparks curiosity, fuels discovery, and fosters creativity by providing access to trusted information, resources, and community connections for all ages. We are way more than just books.
Main Fundraising Event: Laugh with the Library, Chapter 19 Date: January 30, 2026
Location: Opal Grand Resort and Spa, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Listed as the party of the year in Best of Delray Beach, enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy with a headline comedian, fun with friends, dinner by the bite, and cocktail delights, all in a casual comedy club atmosphere.
Chairperson(s): TBA
Chairperson(s): Amanda Cummings, Victoria Hagan, Deborah Norville,
Major Sponsors: Ambassador R. Wood and Suzanne Johnson, Ali and Molly Miller
mmiller@coxsciencecenter.org coxsciencecenter.org
Location: Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) | 5000 T-Rex Ave. Description of Event: Kick off the holiday season at CP Group’s 10th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza. Enjoy a Polar Express–themed night with Santa’s grand entrance, live performances, train rides, a 40-foot tree lighting, and more, benefiting Spirit of Giving and Junior League of Boca Raton.
Chairperson(s): CP Group Founding & Managing Partner Angelo Bianco Major Sponsors: Boca Raton Magazine, CBS 12, ESPN West Palm Ticket Price: Free with an unwrapped new toy; $60/adult, $16/ children 16 years and younger for VIP hospitality tent
Major Sponsors: CPG Cares, Delray Dermatology, Ocean Properties, Baptist Health Foundation, Amy and Noreen Team, Corcoran, Gentle Medicine Associates, Moroco Orthodontics, Paradise Bank, Pebb Capital, Stuart & Shelby, Willow and Palm Construction Ticket Price: $500
Victoria Hagan, Laing Rogers, Amanda Cummings, Deborah Norville
CAPEHART
Angelo Bianco
DRESS FOR SUCCESS PALM BEACHES
Wendy Tannenbaum and Virginia Marchetti
“More Than the Dress” is our credo; Empowering women is our mission. While best known for dressing clients for job interviews and gifting a full week’s work wardrobe upon hiring, it’s our career coaching programs that help them become job-ready and achieve a life of stability and economic independence.
Main Fundraising Event: Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon Date: March 13, 2026
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Description of Event: Style for Hope features a presentation of the “Style Icon” award, honoring a singular fashion trailblazer… inspiring role model… style innovator. The 2026 honoree will be interviewed on stage by WPTV morning news anchor Hollani Davis, the event emcee. Acclaimed makeup artist Bobbi Brown is our Honorary Chair.
Chairperson(s): Wendy Tannenbaum
FLORIDA ATLANTIC DOROTHY F. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Florida Atlantic’s Dorothy F.Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is recognized for the outstanding educational experience it offers students in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Architecture, and Public Administration. The Schmidt College of Arts and Letters combines the best of a traditional and liberal arts education with cutting-edge instruction in emerging fields.
Main Fundraising Event: Cabaret for a Cause: A Scholarship Fundraising Event with Local Celebrities Date: February 24, 2026
Location: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Come to the Cabaret at Florida Atlantic, where FAU musicians and artists will team up with local talent to surprise and entertain. Don’t miss this evening of entertainment, live music, dancing, elegant food and drinks.
FULLER CENTER
For more than 50 years, the Fuller Center has embraced, educated, and empowered hardworking, under-resourced families across South Florida. Serving over 1,100 children annually, reaching more than 700 families across 40-plus zip codes in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, the Fuller Center provides affordable, high-quality early education, out-of-school programs, private elementary education, teen leadership development, and family support services.
Main Fundraising Event: 20th Anniversary Wee Dream Ball Date: November 14, 2025
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating service, community, and dreams fulfilled.
Chairperson(s): Julie Gulick, Michelle Hagerty, and Rachel Ostrovsky; Honorary Chair: Dr. Patricia Anastasio; The “Bernie” Award Honoree: Carolina Doering; Chair Committee: Lauren Bevans, Diana Capobianco, Emily Lawless, Monica Mayotte, Stacey Packer, Sabrina Smith, Samantha Spiegel, and Barbara Vega
Major Sponsors: TBA
Ticket Price: $350
Contact: Brian Jones, 561-391-7274, ext. 126, bjones@fullercenterfl.org
The George Snow Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through the pursuit of higher education. By providing financial assistance and a host of supplementary support services, we ensure that our scholarship recipients have the resources they need to thrive academically.
Main Fundraising Event: Boca’s Ballroom Battle
Date: September 20, 2025
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: with the Stars”-style fundraiser! Boca celebrities spend 5 months training with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Boca Raton, while simultaneously running fundraising campaigns. In September, each community dancer performs before an audience of over 800, with the top fundraiser winning the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Chairperson(s): Terry Fedele and Zoe Lanham
Major Sponsors: Michelle Hagerty, LVL UP Fitness, Amy and Mike Kazma, Rochelle LeCavalier, The Boca Raton, Boca Magazine WPBF 25, The Addison, Munoz
Photography
GEORGE SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The George Snow Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through the pursuit of higher education. By providing financial assistance and a host of supplementary support services, we ensure that our scholarship recipients have the resources they need to thrive academically.
Main Fundraising Event: 2025 Annual Golf Classic
Date: October 27, 2025
Location: Royal Palm Yacht &
GEORGE SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The George Snow Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through the pursuit of higher education. By providing financial assistance and a host of supplementary support services, we ensure that our scholarship recipients have the resources they need to thrive academically.
At Gift of Life, we believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life. We are passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, volunteer, or financial supporter.
Main Fundraising Event: Gift of Life Steps for Life South Florida 5k
Date: January 25, 2026
Location: Florida Atlantic University Football Stadium
Description of Event: Gift of Life Marrow Registry’s Steps for Life Run & Walk is the only local 5k to raise awareness of the need for stem cell and marrow transplants. Participants will witness the emotional introduction of a transplant recipient to their lifesaving donor. Proceeds
GIFT OF LIFE MARROW REGISTRY
At Gift of Life, we believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life. We are passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, volunteer, or financial supporter.
Main Fundraising Event: Gift of Life Celebrity Golf Tournament
Date: February 23, 2026
Location: Breakers West Country Club, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: The Gift of Life Marrow Registry Celebrity Golf Tournament brings together celebrities, former pro athletes and charitable supporters to fundraise for the stem cell donor registry. Guests will enjoy golfing, networking, and witnessing the emotional
GREY TEAM
Grey Team is a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members. Through cutting-edge wellness programs and personalized care, they combat invisible wounds, restoring purpose, health, and hope without reliance on pharmaceuticals or outdated systems. It’s healing, redefined for heroes.
Main Fundraising Event: They Are Not Bulletproof Gala Date of Event: April 11, 2026
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: An unforgettable evening will unfold, where cinematic storytelling meets unwavering purpose. They Are Not Bulletproof is a visual mission statement that exposes the unseen wounds of war and ignites support for life-saving change. Because healing demands more than hope— it demands action.
Chairperson(s): Trish Phan
Major Sponsors: Century Arms, Bauman Medical, Altec Styslinger Foundation, Acupuncture Zen, Magazine, Ed Morse Automotive Group, and Daniel Events
Dr. Alan J. Bauman with Scott Levy and Cary Reichbach
David Michael, Vera Meixner, Stephen B. Siegel, Alan Grossman
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity GPBC brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Families and individuals in need of affordable housing partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or advocacy, everyone can help their neighbors achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Main Fundraising Event:
The Palm Beach Picnic
Date: February 7, 2026
Location: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY
HOMESAFE
Habitat for Humanity GPBC brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Families and individuals in need of affordable housing partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or advocacy, everyone can help their neighbors achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Main Fundraising Event:
Women Build
Date: March 12-13, 2026
Location: West Palm Beach
Description of Event: The Palm Beach Picnic is a Slim Aarons–inspired afternoon garden party in partnership with the Royal Poinciana Plaza and Paul Labrecque Salon & Skincare Spa. Guests will enjoy a Royal fashion show, elevated picnic fare, and curated beats, bites, and libations, all in support of affordable housing. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available.
Chairperson(s): Camille Murphy and Korinne Belock
Major Sponsors: Palm Beach Illustrated, Pioneer Linens, Stephen Mooney Interiors, Palm Beach Fancy, Farley Rentschler, Rowe Plastic Surgery, The Hesse Family, Farrah Scott Real Estate, Laura Ashley Catering, Wellington Florist. Ticket Price: $250
Description of Event: Women Build is an annual fundraising event that brings women (and men) together alongside Habitat families for a largescale, fun, and empowering build experience like no other! Learn new skills, create connections, and build brighter futures. Build solo, form a team, or become a sponsor. No construction experience necessary.
Chairperson(s): Christy Maasbach and Rana Levy
Major Sponsors: BETR Project, Vertical Bridge, Carrier, Akel Homes, Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Moraca Builders, RCC Associates, Pulte Group, Boca Raton Airport Authority, Gunster, South Florida Business and Wealth.
HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents—victims of child abuse and domestic violence. As a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, the agency serves more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults, and families through its programs each year.
Main Fundraising Event:
The Classic Rock & Roll Party Date: January 24, 2026
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Description of Event: The Classic is a high-energy night of music featuring a silent auction, dinner program, and private concert. Mike DelGuidice, renowned vocalist and recording artist who has built a national following as a full-time touring member of Billy Joel’s band, is returning for an encore performance.
Chairperson(s): Abby Bernstein-Henderson
Celebrity Host: Nicko McBrain
Major Sponsors: underwriting opportunities are available. Please contact the event organizer by phone or email for more information.
Julia Murphy, Katie Burke, Kali Williams, Alana St. John
Steve Bernstein and Abby Bernstein-Henderson
THE IDDEAL PLACE COMMUNITY
The IDDeal Place is an independent housing community designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Situated on a 3.27-acre campus in Lake Worth, this nonprofit housing initiative will be the first of its kind in Palm Beach County, offering residents safe, affordable, and inclusive housing.
Main Fundraising Event: Ongoing Description of Event: The IDDeal Place is currently fundraising for the construction of the campus and needs your support. Please visit our website or contact Jeff Bookstein to learn more.
IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY
Impact 100 Palm Beach County, proudly celebrating 15 years of philanthropy, inspires women to collectively fund transformational initiatives that strengthen the southern Palm Beach County community. Nearly $8 million has been awarded to local nonprofits in five focus areas: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation; Education; Environment & Animal Welfare; Family; and Health & Wellness.
Main Fundraising Event: Grand Awards Celebration
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton
The JAFCO Children’s Village, Children’s Ability Center, and Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center offer compassionate, high-quality care and support to children impacted by abuse, neglect, or trauma; families raising children with developmental disabilities like autism; and individuals affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. Together with our community, we are changing the world.
Main Fundraising Event: JAFCO Change the World Gala Date: December 13, 2025
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: This is a celebratory luncheon announcing the winners of our multiple $100,000 grants to local nonprofits. Nonprofit finalists present projects, and members vote to determine grant award winners. Women who are interested in community impact each contribute $1,000 to support the organization’s mission.
Chairperson(s): Carrie Rubin
Major Sponsors: Sun Circle Members, Marta Batmasian, Tandy Robinson, Boca Magazine, MIG, Presidential, Woods Family Foundation Ticket Price: $1,000 Member
Description of Event: A formal evening with cocktail hour, seated dinner, live band, dancing, and auction that benefits children impacted by abuse, neglect, or trauma, and those with developmental disabilities. We will present the prestigious Jacob’s Ladder Award for Child Advocacy to Elizabeth Lender and Kenneth Fisher, Dr. Karen Mashkin, and Vicki and Joel Wolff.
Major Sponsors: Singer Wealth, Kimberly and Leslie Kaminoff, Linda and Don Brodie, Mashkin Family Foundation/ Dr. Karen Mashkin, Rochelle Sampson and Jeff Snyder, and Royal Caribbean Ticket Price: $500
Entrance to The IDDeal Place (Residential Building No.1)
Warner-Prokos Photography
Caren Weinberg and Barry Cohen
JARC FLORIDA
JARC Florida provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism. JARC Florida currently operates 10 group homes in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, offers apartment living for those who do not require 24-hour supervision, and has a vocational training program.
Main Fundraising Event: Annual Golf Tournament
Date: November 10, 2025
Location: St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Join us for a day of golf! The day begins with brunch, followed by our tournament, which then concludes with a reception and awards ceremony.
Chairperson(s): Chair: Michael Leven Co-Chairs: David Goldman and Rich Copell
Major Sponsors: Billi Marcus, Lynne & Howard Halpern, Harriet & Ed Levine, Barry Smith, Susan & Robert Spass, Diane & Jon Vogel, Jeffrey Vogel, Caryn J. Clayman, Nancy & Peter Brown, Teri & David Cutler, Charmed Life Homecare, David Savin, Meryl & Ron Gallatin, Tali & Martin Greenberg, Cathy & Steven Haubenstock, Allison & Jason Lewis.
JARC FLORIDA
JARC Florida provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism.
JARC Florida currently operates 10 group homes in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, offers apartment living for those who do not require 24-hour supervision, and has a vocational training program.
Main Fundraising Event:
JARC’s Fashion Show with Heart Date: December 4, 2025
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Enjoy a day of shopping at the boutique fair, lunch, and an incredible runway show of the latest fashions.
Chairperson(s): Chair: Paula Rosenblum; Honorary Chairs: Annette Stone and Kelly Stone
Major Sponsors: Rob and Kelly Stone, Caryn J. Clayman, Elizabeth and Peter Levine, Charmed Life HomeCare, Robert and Maggie Eigen, Vivian Cardia
Ticket Price: $100
Contact: Fallon Gechter
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
Nancy Kaye,
Rooted in Jewish values, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (JFSPBC) seeks to foster and sustain a strong, compassionate and dynamic Jewish community today and for years to come. With the help of our donors, supporters and partner agencies, we are equipped and empowered to provide for the Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world.
Main Fundraising Event: Jewish Women’s Foundation Wine & Welcome
Date: November 13, 2025
Location: Interiors by Brown, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Sip, mingle, and connect with Jewish Women’s Foundation changemakers at Interiors by Brown. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a guest speaker as we welcome the upcoming grant season. Trustees and guests welcome.
Chairperson(s): TBA
Major Sponsors: Brown, Creative, Interior, Design and Southern Glazers, Wine & Spirits Ticket Price: $36
Dana Egert, Alice Kemper, Miriam Atzmon, Phyllis Feldman, Andrea Orleans, Sandi Fried
Jeffrey Tholl
Ed Levine
Jeffrey Tholl
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY/PJ LIBRARY® IN SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and our partner agencies are committed to honoring the Jewish past, enriching the Jewish present, and nurturing the Jewish future by addressing the most critical needs of those living in our Jewish community. PJ Library welcomes families raising Jewish children (birth to 8 years old) to receive a free Jewish children’s book monthly.
Main Fundraising Event: Light Up the Night for Chanukah
Date: December 17, 2025
Location: Shops at Boca Center, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Light up the Night for Chanukah with crafts, games, prizes, a Chanukah concert, and more!
Major Sponsors: The Shops at Boca Center, Lox N Bagel, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Ticket Price: Free
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
The Junior League of Boca Raton is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Junior League of Boca Raton currently focuses on two community issues: child welfare and nonprofit support.
Main Fundraising Event: Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon
Date: November 21, 2025
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon celebrates outstanding women in the community, nominated by nonprofit organizations for their dedication and expertise as volunteers, as well as the work they do to further the missions of the organizations they serve. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton.
LEADERS IN FURTHERING EDUCATION, INC. (LIFE)
For 32 years, LIFE has been dedicated to improving the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable. Founded by Lois Pope, LIFE has provided aid, assistance, and awards for disabled veterans, medical research, college scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare.
Main Fundraising Event: LIFE’s 32nd Annual Lady in Red Gala Date: February 7, 2026
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach Description of Event: The Palm Beach Symphony playing Broadway hits during cocktails, followed by dinner and entertainment by The Temptations and comedian Rita Rudner. Proceeds benefit The Lois Pope Pet Clinic, Lois’ Food4Kids program, Lois’ Vision4Kids program, and disabled veterans through Pups4Patriots.
Chairperson(s): Namrata Israni and Racheal Petullo
Major Sponsors: The Boca Raton, Junior League of Boca Raton’s 1971 Society, The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, and The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation
Ticket Price: $200
Contact: Racheal Petullo
561-332-0248
Lois Pope
Namrata Israni, Victoria Matthews, Racheal Petullo
CAPEHART
Light Up the Night for Chanukah
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.
For nearly 80 years, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches’ mission has been to enhance the quality of life and empower individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired through free, specialized training, education, and advocacy. As the only Lighthouse for the Blind serving Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast, and Okeechobee counties, we help clients live independently and thrive in an inclusive community.
Main Fundraising Event: Fifth Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon
Date: March 25, 2026
Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach
Description of Event: This inspiring event showcases the incredible talents of visually impaired musicians, offers a dazzling teacup auction filled with unique treasures, and features an exquisite luncheon reception. Be moved by a powerful keynote address while helping to empower and uplift individuals with visual impairments in our community.
LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Without a foundation in literacy, children struggle in school. As youth, they drop out without a high school diploma and lack job readiness skills to obtain meaningful employment. As adults, they struggle to find a job that pays a livable wage. To address this, the Literacy Coalition provides programs to help 55,716 adults and children each year. Volunteers are needed.
Main Fundraising Event: 35th Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon Date: April 9, 2026
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
LYNN UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
The Lynn Conservatory of Music’s high standard of musical training features a world-class artist faculty and produces highly talented and motivated students, who go on to win auditions for the MET Opera Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among many others.
Main Fundraising Event: Gingerbread Holiday Concert
Date: December 7, 2025
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Boca Raton
Chairperson(s): Summer Held, VP, Bank Specialist, First Citizens Bank
Major Sponsors: Page Ferrell, Roshan Massoumi, Edgar & Martina Covarrubias, S. Jane Rose, Esq., Forvis Mazars, First Citizens Bank, Mittleman Eye Center, Transdev
Ticket Price: $250
Joan Friedman
561-586-5600
jfriedman@lhpb.org lhpb.org
Description of Event: The Coalition’s signature event brings the community together to raise awareness of significant literacy needs and crucial funds to support literacy programs from Boca Raton to Jupiter to Belle Glade. Past speakers have included the late Pat Conroy, Ann Patchett, Kate DiCamillo, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Geraldine Brooks. Chairperson(s): Telsula C. Morgan and Lindsay M. Reinhart
Description of Event: The Gingerbread Holiday Concert features the Lynn University Philharmonia performing a pops concert of holiday classics, conducted by Dean Jon Robertson. The 2024 concert featured an overture showcasing musical variations of “Deck the Halls,” a Caribbean rendition of “Sleigh Ride,” an electric Hanukkah Medley, and more. The pre-concert festivities include arts/crafts for children, champagne, and food for sponsors. Plus, everyone leaves with a Gingerbread cookie. Concert proceeds support scholarships.
Chairperson(s): Kristen Cook Oliver
Major Sponsors: Boca Magazine and Sodexo
Ticket Price: $35; Sponsorships start at $1,000
Contact: Lisa Miller
561-237-7745; lmiller@lynn.edu
Website: give.lynn.edu/support-gingerbread
Summer Held
Telsula C. Morgan & Lindsay M. Reinhart
Dr. Jon Robertson
MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM
For over 40 years, MorseLife Health System has reimagined aging with a comprehensive network of care and services. Programs include independent and assisted living, short-term rehab, memory and long-term care, skilled home health, hospice, palliative care, meals-on-wheels, cannabis-based therapies, PACE, care management, counseling, and more.
Main Fundraising Event:
Opening Night of the Sun & Stars International Film Festival presented by MorseLife Health Center
Date: January 25, 2026
Location: Cohen Pavilion at The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: The Donald M.Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival kicks off its fourth year with a movie premiere in the Kravis Center’s Rinker Theater after the opening reception in the Cohen Pavilion. With sold-out shows in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton, movie lovers enjoy award-winning films, live Q&As, and more from Jan. 25 – Feb. 5, 2026.
Chairperson(s): Donald M. Ephraim and Terri C. Sriberg
Contact: 561-728-1829 info@sasiff.org sasiff.org
NATIONAL PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION
The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to find less toxic, more targeted treatments for pediatric cancer by partnering with and uniting leading doctors and researchers from 40 hospitals nationwide. The NPCF allocates 89 cents of every dollar raised to this mission.
Main Fundraising Event: Fashion Funds the Cure
Date: April 25, 2026
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Join us for “Fashion Funds the Cure,” a heartwarming runway show honoring children battling cancer. Enjoy an evening of high fashion, dinner, drinks, entertainment, and exciting auctions. Celebrate courage, hope, and the power to make a difference, where each step on the runway brings dreams closer to reality.
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private, Christian university in West Palm Beach offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Dedicated to teaching Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service, PBA affirms American values, including religious liberty and free enterprise.
Main Fundraising Event: American Free Enterprise Day
Date: November 13, 2025
Location: Rubin Arena, Greene Complex, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: American Free Enterprise Day is a PBA tradition dating back to 1984. It is highlighted by a medal ceremony that honors individuals whose hard work and achievement exemplify the best of the American free enterprise system. The 2025 AFE will recognize the main medalist, Thomas Peterffy, and companion medalists, Bob. L. Moss and Sarah Wetenhall.
Chairperson(s): Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
Major Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor SROA Capital and Storage Rentals of America
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private, Christian university in West Palm Beach offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Dedicated to teaching Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service, PBA affirms American values, including religious liberty and free enterprise.
Main Fundraising Event: Women of Distinction
Date: February 17, 2026
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Description of Event: PBA’s annual Women of Distinction luncheon honors women who cherish community and family and strive to preserve the ideals for others. The event is a 34-year tradition, and luncheon proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for deserving female students.
Chairperson(s):
Major Sponsors: SROA Capital
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
With approximately 192,000 food-insecure residents throughout Palm Beach County, PBCFB procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers, and other sources and distributes it to over 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and schools. In 2024, PBCFB distributed nearly 13 million meals locally.
Main Fundraising Event: Florida Atlantic’s Pack to Give Back Date: January 31, 2026
Location: FAU, Boca Raton. College of Business, Sean Stein Pavilion Description of Event: FAU and PBCFB are encouraging supporters to be part of the teamwork, energy, and shared vision to pack bulk foods that will be redistributed to foodinsecure families throughout Palm Beach County. Volunteers will work in assembly-line teams to weigh, sort, and package food for families
PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION
The Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation raises funds to help small local nonprofits make a direct difference in our community. This year, we’re proud to support local veterans and partner with Tunnel to Towers on initiatives that provide housing, support, and meaningful recognition for those who have served.
Main Fundraising Event: Dancing with The Palm Beach Stars
Date: March 27, 2026
Location: Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach
Description of Event: A night of glitz, glamour, and giving, where 12 local philanthropists will light up the stage in a thrilling dance competition. Expect cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, auctions, celebrity judges, and a surprise emcee.
Chairperson(s): Kim Albers and Janet Levy; Honorary Chairs: Linda Adelson and Ali Bonder
Major Sponsors: Media Sponsor: Boca Magazine
Ticket Price: Volunteer registration
561-670-2518 x308 rosemonde@pbcfoodbank.org
Major Sponsors: Dolce & Gabbana, Simplifi VAs, Skycap Corp, Jennifer Tattanelli, The Colony Hotel, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, FlyExclusive, Shibui Whisky Company, Palm Beach Illustrated, Janet and Mark Charitable Foundation
Ticket Price: $925/adult; $675/junior
Contact: Sarah Negrin
561-410-7772
sarah@pbrayofhope.org
Website: pbrayofhope.org
Pack to Give Back
Frances Fisher
CAPEHART
Janet Levy and Kim Albers
PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION
Zanft
The Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation raises funds to help small local nonprofits make a direct difference in our community. This year, we’re proud to support local veterans and partner with Tunnel to Towers on initiatives that provide housing, support, and meaningful recognition for those who have served.
Main Fundraising Event: Motown is Back at The Colony Date: January 30, 2026
Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach
Description of Event: Enjoy a highenergy night of Motown hits, dancing, cocktails, and dinner at the iconic Colony Hotel. The evening features live music from Memory Lane, a silent auction, and plenty of fun on the dance floor. It’s the ultimate fun night out, all for a great cause!
Chairperson(s): Honorary Chair Noreen Zanft
Major Sponsors: Joan Amoroso, Noreen Zanft, The Jordan Family Foundation, Skycap Corp, Bina Spiller, Lois and Ray Richards, LKW Dance Studio, Emily Pantelides PR & Consulting, Protective Choice Insurance
PALM BEACH SYMPHONY
Palm Beach Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate, and entertain The Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The 2025-2026 season offers a series of concerts crafted by the Symphony’s internationally acclaimed music director, Gerard Schwarz, as well as various music education and community outreach events.
Main Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Symphony 24th Annual Gala, A Standing Ovation Date: February 16, 2026
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Description of Event: Palm Beach Symphony invites patrons and friends to enjoy an unforgettable black-tie gala evening. The elegant affair, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction that benefits Symphony’s world-class music, community outreach, and music education programs.
Chairperson(s): Susan and Bob Wright, Honorary Chairs; Amy and John T. Collins, Chairs
Major Sponsors: Findlay Galleries, Addison Hines Charitable Trust
PALM BEACH SYMPHONY LADIES GUILD
Mary and Will Demory
Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild supports the board of directors by promoting programs as community ambassadors. They host events that foster philanthropy and recognize contributors to the Symphony's mission to engage, educate, and entertain The Palm Beaches. The 2025-2026 season features concerts curated by the Symphony's internationally acclaimed music director, Gerard Schwarz, plus music education and community outreach events.
Main Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Date: December 8, 2025
Location: Cohen Pavilion at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
Description of Event: Join us for a holiday luncheon celebrating the 2025-2026 season. Enjoy fine food, music, camaraderie, and a silent auction to benefit the Symphony's music, education, and community outreach programs.
$1,000
Chairperson(s): Carol and Thomas Bruce, Honorary Chairs; Mary and Will Demory, Chairs; Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus PerezMendez, Vice Chairs; Marietta Muiña McNulty, Auction Chair
Major Sponsors: Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach Design Masters, Private Cask Imports, Inc.
Ticket Price: $300
Contact: Hulya Selcuk, 561-568-0265
hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org
Website: palmbeachsymphony.org
CAPEHART
Amy and John T. Collins
Noreen
PLACE OF HOPE
Place of Hope is dedicated to providing a stable and loving environment for children, youth and families in crisis. We are committed to meeting desperate needs in our community by sharing God’s love and placing hope in their lives — one life at a time.
Main Fundraising Event: Hope Bash Boca - Everglades Ball
Date: November 8, 2025
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Place of Hope’s SOLD OUT 12th Annual Hope Bash Boca – Everglades Ball is being held on November 8, 2025. The event will celebrate 25 years of Place of Hope’s impact. Honoring Haley and Brad Winstead, the evening supports our mission to provide housing, healing, and hope to children and families in crisis across southern Palm Beach County and beyond.
RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Kravis Center is one of South Florida’s premier nonprofit performing arts centers, featuring the best in live entertainment with world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. Since opening in 1992, the Kravis Center has provided exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community.
Main Fundraising Event:
Kravis Center Gala
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Description of Event: The evening begins with a welcome cocktail reception, followed by a spectacular performance in Dreyfoos Hall.
Exciting entertainment to be announced. The evening will continue
RICHARD DAVID KANN (RDK) MELANOMA FOUNDATION
RDK is dedicated to saving lives through education on skin cancer prevention and early detection, especially melanoma. Its SunSmart AmericaTM K–12 curriculum, online classes, and SAM Clubs promote sun safety in schools. RDK also supports youth sports programs, the John Kinney Art Contest, as well as sunblock dispensers and sun-safe clothing.
Main Fundraising Event: RDK’s 26th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Description of Event: RDK’s Luncheon and Fashion Show will feature a luxury silent auction, boutique shopping experience, and seated luncheon, followed by a full runway fashion show.
Chairperson(s): Lora Drasner, Laurie Harrison, Lisa Kopecky
Major Sponsors: Tampa General Hospital (TGH), ISDIN, Laurie Sands
Ticket Price: $650
Contact: Jillian Oria
561-655-9655
jillian@melanomafoundation.com
Website: melanomaluncheon.com
Wendy and Vincent Sadusky
Laurie Harrison, Lora Drasner, Lisa Kopecky
David and Kristen Lambert, Renay and William A. Meyer
CAPEHART
RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Rales JFS offers a comprehensive range of programs and services that support individuals of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Rales JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, behavioral health services, family and children’s services and many volunteer opportunities.
Main Fundraising Event: 2026 Reflections of Hope Luncheon
Date: February 11, 2025
Location: Boca West Country Club
Description of Event: Celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals facing mental health challenges at the annual Reflections of Hope Luncheon. This inspiring event brings together over 600 guests, including community leaders, advocates, and supporters, to raise awareness and funds for Rales JFS Behavioral Health Services.
Chairperson(s): Brittany Kohn, Ali Benmen, and Marla Garchik
Major Sponsors: Abbe and Steven Becker, Lori and Gregg Gottsegen, Sandler Family Foundation represented by Ali Benmen, Brittany Kohn, Michael Ross, Jonathan Rubin, Evan Schnurmacher, and Olivia and Gerald Shapiro
Ticket Price: $180
Contact: Heather Kurstin
RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Rales JFS offers a comprehensive range of programs and services that support individuals of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Rales JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, behavioral health services, family and children’s services and many volunteer opportunities.
Main Fundraising Event:
Great Golf for a Great Cause
Date: March 9, 2026
Location: Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach
Description of Event: Enjoy a great day of golf while supporting Rales JFS. This all-day event features lunch, golf, cocktails, dinner, and an awards ceremony. Relish a day in the sunshine, improve your handicap, or have a day of fun with your friends, all while raising money for Rales JFS programs and services.
Chairperson(s): Bernie Friedman, Michael Lipton, Amy Ross
Major Sponsors: TBA
Ticket Price: $650
Contact: Heather Kurstin
561-852-3360 heatherk@ralesifs.org
SAVOR OUR CITY
Savor Our City, an awardwinning event planning company known for its curated culinary experiences nationwide, has partnered with Brain Bowl, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and related neurocognitive diseases. Together, they unite to celebrate community while making a meaningful impact through unforgettable experiences.
Main Fundraising Event: Flavors of Boca Raton
Date: December 6, 2025
Location: Mizner Park, Boca Raton
Description of Event: Flavors of Boca is a two-part Centennial celebration featuring a lively photo scavenger hunt and a self-guided tasting tour with bites and cocktails inspired by the decades. Held in Downtown Boca, this funfilled community event supports Alzheimer’s research through Brain Bowl and showcases the city’s vibrant culture and culinary scene.
Robin Rubin, Lori Gottsegen, Olivia Shapiro, and Abbe Becker
Jeffrey Tholl
Stan Barry, Paul Shaprio, Ivan Gefen, Mark Shlau, and Mitchell Barry
Jeffrey Tholl
Pamela Higer-Polani and Denise Righetti
SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES FLORIDA
We are a foster care community that provides healing, hope, and home to children who are unable to receive care from their parents with an emphasis on keeping biological siblings together. We also have a Next Steps program offering critical life management skills and support services to help young adults transition to life after foster care.
Main Fundraising Event:
The Emerald Ball
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Description of Event: The Emerald Ball brings together a community of like-minded individuals with the collective goal of generating awareness, raising funds, and changing the narrative of children and young adults with lived experience in the foster care system. Join us for an evening of timeless elegance in an immersive fantasy forest setting. Prepare to experience an unforgettable evening of pure enchantment.
Chairperson(s): Julie and Christopher Barnett
Major Sponsors: ABA Centers, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, RNDC, Rick Case, Coral Springs Auto
SWEET DREAM MAKERS
Doris Gillman and Abby Bernstein-Henderson
Since 2012, Sweet Dream Makers has improved the lives of over 30,000 local children and their families by ensuring they have safe, clean, and suitable beds to sleep in every night. More than 200 service agencies refer vulnerable families to SDM for beds, bedding, and essential furniture. Today, the organization provides over 500 beds per month.
Main Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual “Be A Sweet Dream Maker” Celebration
Date: December 9, 2025
Location: The Addison of Boca Raton
Description of Event: Our festive celebration is one-of-a-kind as the historic Addison is transformed for the holidays. Guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an exclusive live auction. Funds raised during this exclusive evening purchase beds and bedding for families in need.
Chairperson(s): Doris and Neil Gillman, and Abby Bernstein Henderson
Major Sponsors: The Gillman Family Foundation
Ticket Price: By Invitation Only
Contact: Chloe Evans
561-628-9653
THE SYMPHONIA
Alastair Willis
The Symphonia is South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra. Founded in 2004, The Symphonia inspires, educates, and engages the people in its South Florida community through extraordinary musical experiences and interactive outreach programs.
Main Fundraising Event: 2025-2026 Concert Season with Principal Conductor Alastair Willis
Date: November 23, 2025
Location: Boca Raton
Description of Event: Join us for five live performances: Nov. 23, 2025Mozart & Tim (St. Gregory’s Episcopal); Dec. 6, 2025 - Holiday Pops (Mizner Park Amphitheater); Jan. 24 & 25, 2026 - Dvorak’s New World Premiere (The Studio, Mizner Park); March 8, 2026Beethoven’s Emperor (St. Gregory’s); and April 11 & 12, 2026 - Vienna’s Riches (The Studio, Mizner Park).
Major Sponsors: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, FL Div. of Arts & Culture, Discover The Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, City of Boca Raton, Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Family Fund, Schmidt Family Foundation, Vegso Family Foundation, Wyndham Boca Raton, Blakesberg & Co., KSDT, Community Foundation for Martin & PB Counties.
Ticket Price: $15+
Contact: Susan Fulks 561-414-5226 susan@thesymphonia.org Website: thesymphonia.org
The Library Foundation’s mission is to ensure that the life-changing programs, services, and resources offered through the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach remain free and accessible to our community. Our vision is to create an inspired community where children excel and adults thrive.
AVDA offers life-saving services while promoting violence-free, equitable relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating violence. AVDA has been empowering and supporting survivors of domestic violence to live violence fee and selfsufficient lives since 1986.
The Library Foundation’s mission is to ensure that the life-changing programs, services, and resources offered through the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach remain free and accessible to our community. Our vision is to create an inspired community where children excel and adults thrive.
Yellow Ribbon Fund is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit supporting post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured service members, caregivers, and families with housing, transportation, and essential services. The Gala has raised over $5 million, 90 percent of which directly funds these lifechanging programs.
Main Fundraising Event: Food for Thought Dinner November 8, 2025
Main Fundraising Event: Heart of a Woman Luncheon Date: February 25, 2025
Main Fundraising Event: Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction April 26, 2026
Main Fundraising Event: 16th Annual Yellow Ribbon Fund Gala Date: February 27, 2026
Location: The Boca Raton
Description of Event: Step into an enchanting evening at the 16th Annual Yellow Ribbon Fund Gala: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Beneath twinkling lights and surrounded by wonder, guests will enjoy entertainment, dining, dancing, a captivating keynote, and a dazzling live auction, all in support of our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Lauren Bollon
The Quinn Family Foundation, Mark and Suzanne Matan, eog Resources
Melissa Sullivan Daniel Silva Marco Grob
YELLOW RIBBON FUND
Gina Harrow
Tina Munroe
Laura Rathlev
YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County has branch locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. For over 50 years, our Y has been a leader in our community, offering essential programs and services to children, families, and older adults, regardless of age, income, or background.
Main Fundraising Event: An Evening of Enchantment
Date: December 6, 2025
Location: DeVos-Blum Family YMCA
Description of Event: Join us in celebrating a momentous milestone with “An Evening of Enchantment,” a magical anniversary event generously presented by Baptist Health. Step into a whimsical forest under a grand outdoor tent by Grimes Events & Party Tents as the Y transforms into a captivating world. Guests will enjoy a spectacular evening featuring the electrifying Headliners Band, dinner and more.
Chairperson(s): Amanda Perna
Major Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health; Band Sponsor:
YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County has branch locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. For over 50 years, our Y has been a leader in our community, offering essential programs and services to children, families, and older adults, regardless of age, income, or background.
Main Fundraising Event:
24th Annual Inspiration Breakfast
Date: February 25, 2026
Location: Peter Blum Family YMCA, Boca Raton
Description of Event: The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s Inspiration Breakfast will be held outdoors for more than 600 people under a grand tent. The event raises funds to support our Y’s Financial Assistance scholarships, which are provided to local children and families.
Chairperson(s): Linda Gunn Paton
Major Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: JM Family Enterprises
Call to Heart Sponsor: Rotary Club
Downtown Boca Raton
YWCA PALM BEACH COUNTY
YWCA is focused on empowering women and girls of all ages and races. Our domestic violence emergency shelter provides food, clothes, transportation, therapy, legal aid, employment assistance, and financial support for women and children who are homeless due to abuse. After 50 years of service, the Harmony House Shelter has become a staple in the community for survivors who are in imminent danger and may be one incident away from losing her life.
Main Fundraising Event:
From Tragedy to Transformation: A Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Date: October 14, 2025, 11am - 2pm
Location: TBA
Description of Event: Join the YWCA of Palm Beach County for our Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Tanya Brown, domestic abuse and mental health advocate, and sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson. Through Tanya's
Ticket Price: $3,000/table
Contact: Heather Dupree
561-237-0965
hdupree@ymcaspbc.org
Website: inspirationbreakfast
Amanda Perna
Daniela Levenson
Linda Gunn Paton
Director
For youth across Palm Beach County, ATTACK PERFORMANCE ACADEMY is more than just sports — it’s a launchpad for growth. Founded by Amanda Youell, APA provides basketball and volleyball training combined with mentorship, life skills and leadership development. Led by experienced coaches who bring a mentorship-driven approach to every event, our programs focus on discipline, teamwork and personal growth — preparing athletes to lead on and off the court. From year-round travel teams to skill-building clinics, this growing nonprofit is changing the game — one athlete, one team and one court at a time. Upcoming events and registration details can be found at attackperformanceacademy.org.
Please contact us at: 561.334.4249 | attackperformanceacademy.org.
Amanda Youell, Founder and Executive
BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & THE SCHMIDT BOCA RATON HISTORY MUSEUM
Founded in 1972, the BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BRHS) is a private nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the city’s rich history. Headquartered in the 1927 Historic Town Hall — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — BRHS operates THE SCHMIDT BOCA RATON HISTORY MUSEUM
Following major renovations, the museum reopened in 2021 with immersive History Alive! exhibits. Through educational programs, exhibits and events — including special Centennial celebrations in 2025 — BRHS honors the past while inspiring future generations and promoting the importance of historic preservation in Boca Raton’s continued story.
Please contact us at: 561.395.6766 | bocahistory.org
Seated L to R: Dawn Zook, Chair, Toasts, Tastes & Trolleys; Joyce DeVita, Honorary Board Member
Standing L to R: Jesse Cordoba, Treasurer; Phyllis Robinson, Board Member; Sal D’Amico, Board Member
BOCA RATON REGIONAL
For the past two decades, the BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION has proudly hosted the annual Go Pink Luncheon — an inspiring event co-founded by Dr. Louise Morrell, medical director of the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, and Dr. Kathy Schilling, medical director of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Proceeds from this signature luncheon support the ongoing fight to eliminate breast cancer. This year’s gathering will feature keynote speaker Cheryl Ladd — renowned actress, singer and author — thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Edward & Freyda Burns Enhanced Living Initiative. Luncheon Chair Robyn Moncrief, MD, anticipates a sold-out crowd and an unforgettable afternoon.
Please contact us at: 561.955.4142 | donate.brrh.com/gopink
Robyn Moncrief, MD, Go Pink Luncheon Chair
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY provide a safe, enriching environment where children and teens, ages 6-18, can learn, grow and reach their full potential — regardless of background or life circumstances. Serving more than 31,000 youths across 20+ Club locations, we offer life-changing programs in academics, leadership, career readiness and wellness. Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to building a stronger and brighter future for our youth and communities. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Please contact us at: 561.683.3287 | bgcpbc.org
Jessica Miley
CHILD RESCUE COALITION
CHILD RESCUE COALITION is a nonprofit organization that rescues children from sexual abuse and exploitation by building technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to identify, arrest and prosecute child predators. CRC Technology provides the most comprehensive view of where predators around the world are downloading and sharing explicit content online. Law enforcement officers in all 50 U.S. states and in 106 countries have been trained to use our technology to target and apprehend child predators. CRC Technology has aided in the arrest of more than 16,000 predators and the rescue of more than 3,800 children from abuse.
Please contact us at: 561.208.9000 | childrescuecoalition.org
Greg Schiller, CEO Child Rescue Coalition
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES
“As your trusted partner in giving — in South County and beyond — your Community Foundation is here to help you create meaningful impact,” says Boca Raton resident Danita R. DeHaney, who is in her fifth year leading the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES.
“Whether through donor-advised funds, scholarships, or local grants, we make philanthropy simple, wstrategic and rewarding. When you give to or through the Community Foundation, you’re opening doors to opportunity and helping build a brighter future — right here at home.”
Please contact us at: 561.659.6800 | yourcommunityfoundation.org
IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY, proudly celebrating 15 years of philanthropy, connects and inspires women to fund transformational community initiatives in southern Palm Beach County through the power of collective giving. The women of Impact have awarded nearly $8 million in grants to local nonprofits. These 124 grants — including 73 high-impact $100,000 awards and 51 merit awards — support projects across five key areas: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation; Education; Environment & Animal Welfare; Family; and Health & Wellness. Through the generosity and vision of its members, Impact 100 PBC continues to inspire lasting, meaningful change in the community.
Please contact us at: 561.336.4623 | impact100pbc.org
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
With approximately 192,000 food-insecure residents throughout Palm Beach County, PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and distributes it to more than 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and schools. In 2024, PBCFB distributed nearly 13 million meals to more than 193,000 residents experiencing hunger. The Food Bank has been honored with several accolades, including the Chamber of the Palm Beaches Health and Human Services Organization of the Year and the Community Collaborator Award at the 8th Annual Nonprofits First Hats Off Awards.
Please contact us at: 561.670.2518 | pbcfoodbank.org.
Michelle Hagerty
Seated L to R: Rebecca Jorgensen, Justin Ely, Wendy Sadusky and Vince Sadusky, Honorary Chairs; John Walsh, Christy Hamilton
Standing L to R: Stacey Werner, Alex Gulick and Julie Gulick, Co-Chair Leaders; Billy Marino, Michelle Walsh, Jesse Rack, Haley Winstead
Along With: Sara Benz, Nate Hamilton, Morten Jorgensen, Jack Leander, Jessie Marino, Katie and Robert Moses, Amanda Rack, Amanda Sindledecker, Zaicha and Craig Spodak, Nikki and Craig Stelzer, Brad Winstead, Howard Werner
PLACE OF HOPE AT THE LEIGHAN AND DAVID RINKER CAMPUS is a faith-based, state-licensed organization dedicated to serving children, youth, and families in crisis in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Through foster care, independent living with affordable transitional housing, maternity care, human trafficking prevention, intervention and education, family strengthening and outreach programs, we are disrupting cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and exploitation. With five residential campuses and expansive community-based services, our mission is to share God’s love and provide hope — one life at a time.
Please contact us at: 561.483.0962 | placeofhope.com
THE IDDEAL PLACE COMMUNITY
The IDDeal Place: Independent living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Now under construction, The IDDeal Place is the first residence of its kind in Palm Beach County, providing a forever home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). At a time when adults with I/DD are outliving their parents, The IDDeal Place is needed more than ever. Here, residents will find safety, dignity, and true belonging. Please join THE IDDEAL PLACE COMMUNITY (501c3) in giving these forever children a forever home — a place they can count on today, tomorrow, and always. Together, we can make this dream a reality and bring hope that lasts a lifetime.
Please contact us at: 561.544.0955 | iddealplace.org/#donate
YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
The YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY has branch locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. For more than 50 years, our YMCA has served as a leader in our community, providing much-needed programs and services to children, families and older adults, regardless of age, income or background.
Please contact us at: 561.237.0947 | ymcaspbc.org
L to R: Jackie Reeves, Immediate Past Chief Volunteer Officer
Jason Hagensick, President & CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Hank Jackson, Chief Volunteer Officer
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE
Over the past 17 years, BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE has saved more than 80,000 dogs — each one a life worth fighting for. As the largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States, our 33-acre campus is a sanctuary where rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming happens every day.
At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, we don’t just save dogs — we give them a second chance at life, love and a forever home. Each season, we produce three signature events where we bring together guests and community leaders who share our passion and commitment. This year, we place the spotlight on what truly matters — the dogs. They are the heart of our mission and the reason we exist.
Please contact us at: 561.651.9147 | BDRR.org
Big and small, we save them all.
February 24, 2026 • Woodfield Country Club
Mistress of Ceremonies
Liz Quirantes
Keynote Speaker
Denise Brown
Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson
Presenting Sponsor
Vegso Family Foundation
Media Sponsor
Boca Magazine
Celebrating the strength, courage, and determination of survivors, and 40 years of local service, this event will recognize supporters and raise funds for AVDA’s pet-friendly emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, and support AVDA’s Outreach and Prevention programs.
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
For Moments That Matter
With architecturally stunning settings and a golden beach, The Boca Raton resort and private club has hosted Florida’s most magical events for generations. Whether you’re a Club member, a newcomer, or anything in between, our team of world-class planners, designers, and renowned chefs will work with you to create a celebration that exceeds all expectations.
