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A Message from the Executive Director OVER THE PAST DECADE, Extraordinary Charities (EC) has embarked on a remarkable journey dedicated to making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. As EC’s Executive Director, I am deeply honored to share this milestone with you, and to reflect upon the extraordinary journey we have collectively undertaken.

Ten years ago, EC’s founder, Beverlee Miller Raymond, had the incredible vision and foresight to create Extraordinary Charities. With a simple yet profound mission in mind—to shine a light on the work of smaller nonprofits in Palm Beach County—she set forth on a path that would lead EC to where we stand today. What began as a modest endeavor has blossomed into a robust and impactful organization, one that stands as a testament to the power of collective determination and unwavering commitment.

This publication is a reflection of the relentless commitment of EC’s staff and volunteers, the generosity of our donors, and the trust of the community we serve. It celebrates the successes of EC’s organizations as well as the countless lives that have been forever changed by EC’s work. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we also look forward to the future with renewed enthusiasm.

Our commitment to making a meaningful impact in Palm Beach County remains unshakeable. The challenges we face may evolve, but our resolve to address them head-on remains constant.

We invite you to join us in commemorating a decade of purposeful service, inspiration and progress. Together, we have accomplished so much, and together, we will continue to build a better, more compassionate community.

Thank you for being an essential part of our journey, for your unwavering support, and for believing in the journey Beverlee started 10 years ago. Here’s to 10 years of extraordinary impact, and to many more years of making the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.

With gratitude and hope,

Christine Raymond Executive Director

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Making a Difference: My Personal Odyssey

by Beverlee Miller Raymond Founder, Extraordinary Charities

TWELVE YEARS AGO, my life took a sudden change. My sister, who survived polio at age 5, died unexpectedly

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of a heart attack. Three months later, my mother passed away after battling dementia for six years. During that challenging time, I was her main care manager. Although she forgot most things, she always remembered the sound of my voice and welcomed me by saying, “There’s my Beverlee.”

Although I was guiding our family business and was a volunteer fundraiser/event planner and resident baker with a social services agency in Lake Worth, I faced a big issue: what will I do now?

Fortunately, my husband John came to the rescue. He told me about the “Catalog for Philanthropy” in Washington, D.C., and we realized that a similar charitable directory could have a very positive impact in Palm Beach County. So we literally copied the idea, with blessings from the catalog producer, and launched Extraordinary Charities.

I wanted to spotlight small charities that were providing valuable services and help them become the big charities that our community needed. I secured a list of the 8,762 nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County and hired a researcher to trim the list into bite-sized pieces—a long, arduous process.

Once we chose the charities, we invited them to complete an application, and carefully vetted their responses. Finally, we were able to publish our first directory in 2013 with 51 charities in five categories: Culture, Education, Human Services, International and Nature/Environmental. Our second directory in 2014 had the same categories with 76 charities.

Realizing that it could be difficult for individuals to choose from such a long list, we scaled down our third directory to 44 charities in three categories: Culture, Education and Human Services. In 2017, we scaled the directory down again with 35 charities in two categories: Education and Human Services.

That year, we were presented with an opportunity to purchase a building on Old Okeechobee Road in West Palm Beach, and began renovation work so it could become an incubator for startup and small Palm Beach County nonprofits. While construction was underway, we published our next directory for 2018/19, which highlighted 41 charities with a focus on Human Services.

In October 2019, we celebrated the opening of the Extraordinary Charities Nonprofit Center, and welcomed the first nonprofits to our new home. A few months later, the COVID pandemic hit with a vengeance, but we maintained a safe working space for everyone. We even started a face mask business, hoping we wouldn’t need them for too long.

Since then, both our organization and our charities have flourished. John’s daughter Christine joined the EC team in 2019, demonstrating our family’s commitment to the future of our community. Meanwhile, several of our original charities have grown up and moved out of the Nonprofit Center, and we applaud their success.

We also created “Recipes For Success,” a workforce development culinary training program based at our Nonprofit Center that provides training and employment for traditionally underserved individuals. It is already changing lives for the better, while generating fresh talent for our county’s dynamic restaurant industry.

Looking ahead, we want to expand our footprint across Palm Beach County, and continue to provide valuable support and leadership to the nonprofits that play such a vital role in meeting the needs of our wonderful community.

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CONTENTS A Directory for Charitable Giving 1

Welcome from the Executive Director Christine Raymond, Extraordinary Charities

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Making a Difference: My Personal Odyssey

by Beverlee Miller Raymond, Founder, Extraordinary Charities

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A Decade of Impact

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Take a Tour of EC’s Nonprofit Center A Welcome Home for Nonprofit Organizations

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Recipes For Success – A Culinary Delight Making an Impact A Decade of EC – Alumni Organizations

26 New Additions to the EC Family 34 Reaching Out to the Community Nonprofit Organizations Beyond the Nonprofit Center

44 EC’s Vision for the Next Decade 45 Show Your Support How to Support EC’s Mission

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EC has provided financial support to hundreds of organizations to meet a myriad of community needs. Some of EC’s notable donations across the years include: n n n n n n

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Purchased a refrigerated truck for The Glades Initiative Purchased a custom van for mobile bike repair for Jack the Bike Man Provided cars for 13 clients of various organizations Gifted approximately $100,000 in holiday gift cards to clients of various organizations Sponsored a summer camp program for the Coalition for Independent Living Options Funded a college scholarship program for students in the Glades through Take Stock In Children Purchased a forklift for Jeff Industries Purchased a truck liftgate for Feed The Hungry

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of the EC Nonprofit Center

One of the primary barriers to nonprofit organizational growth is the lack of adequate office and program space. In addition, nonprofit leadership can often be an isolating experience, and the lack of peer support can be stifling to both growth and sustainability. In response to these twin challenges, the Extraordinary Charities Nonprofit Center was conceived and constructed to serve as a resource to the community as a whole and to those organizations who call the Center home. Today, the Center is a thriving cross-section of the nonprofit community where organizations collaborate, cooperate, create and evolve.

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Nonprofit Center A visit to the Center always includes a stop at EC’s offices, where the EC team is surely cooking up plans for the next class of culinary students in the Recipes For Success program, or planning menus for EC’s catering program. It is rare to find an empty guest chair in EC’s office, as organizations frequently stop in for advice, encouragement, or an impromptu brainstorming session.

Executive Director Christine Raymond’s door is, quite literally, never closed.

While there is no “typical” day at the Center, visitors are always encouraged and greeted with enthusiasm. Upon entering the 16,000-square-foot space, one might first encounter the Artisans of Extraordinary Charities team embroidering chef’s jackets for students in EC’s Recipes For Success culinary training and workforce development program. Continuing across the hall, a visitor might hear the thumping bass beat of an original student music video being edited by the Digital Vibez team—and, if they are lucky, might receive a hug from Digital Vibez’ Founder and Executive Director, Wil Romelus.

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A guest might also be welcomed by Tenecia “NeNe” Sproull, Executive Director of The Pink Queen Foundation, as she works tirelessly to ease the cancer journey for the many families she serves. The glow from NeNe’s pink office perfectly reflects the hope that the Pink Queen Foundation provides in what is an incredibly challenging time.

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Visitors might notice the colorful self-portraits brightening the Center’s halls—creations of clients of aZul – Fashion, Art & Design. If it’s Tuesday, the halls would be filled with the joyful sound of aZul’s clients enjoying their weekly dance class. No matter what time or day, guests can feel the creativity emanating from aZul’s center office and gallery, which perfectly reflects the encouraging spirit of aZul’s founder and CEO, Sandra Raffaelli. aZul is a haven of self-expression for its clients, all of whom are celebrated for their unique abilities.

Continuing down the hall, a discussion of nonprofit bylaws might be the topic of the day between Lisa Cobb, Executive Director of Youth Empowered to Prosper (“YEP”), and Jeff Fromknecht, Executive Director of Side Project/Lawyers for Nonprofits. Jeff might be advising Lisa on the importance of corporate formalities as it pertains to the board meetings of YEP, an organization that works to help young people realize their innate potential. Or maybe Jeff is bringing his social work background to the forefront as he works with a new group of individuals who have sought his organization out as a fiscal sponsor for a project that addresses causes of poverty in our community.

As guests approach the break room, where leaders of multiple organizations are reviewing each others’ applications for an upcoming grant submission over lunch, students are hard at work across the hall, preparing for the SAT with the team from Path To College. Executive Director Christine Sylvain and her team are working with the group to ensure that each student has the longterm support, compassionate guidance and academic

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rigor needed to be competitive and understand how far he or she can go. Laurel Dalton, Executive Director of T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society, might join the discussion to emphasize the importance of STEM education, or to provide some resources for community health services and education.

In search of the source of the irresistible aromas of garlic and butter, a visitor might stop and see EC’s spacious commercial kitchen, which is bustling with excitement as students in EC’s “Recipes For Success” program work on learning culinary skills that will prepare them not only for their upcoming certification exams, but also productive careers with employers such as program partner SubCulture Group. Chef Greg Schiff might be explaining the difference between julienne and dice cuts, but what he is really doing is creating a bond between instructor and student that makes the client smile and understand that despite his or her challenges, they can be successful in their chosen career. If our guest is lucky, he or she might be treated to a freshly prepared plate of made-from-scratch fettuccine with the chef’s amazing Bolognese sauce, served with a smile from a proud student.

As the visit draws to an end, guests will probably run into the team from Morningday Community Solutions, who established their Palm Beach County presence at the Nonprofit Center before moving into a new, bigger location across town, or witness the excitement of clients from Sea Turtle Adventures arriving for cooking class. It will quickly become evident that, although Sea Turtle Adventures “outgrew” the Center to move into its new space, clients still call EC “home,” and hugs will not be in short supply as they burst through the kitchen doors. They might even be joined that evening by clients of new Center family member, the IDDeal Foundation/ScentsAbility Candles, who are preparing their new space for their incredible team.

There is always something exciting happening at the Nonprofit Center. Leaders are collaborating, clients are smiling, and important work is being done to make Palm Beach County a happier, more equitable, more inclusive place for all. The Center is “home” to all who pass through—with all the warmth, support and encouragement of our nonprofit family evident in every inch of the building.

The visit wouldn’t be complete without stopping to say hello to the many team members from Feed The Hungry that pass through the Center’s doors on their way to distribute food across Palm Beach County. Executive Director Dan Shorter keeps food on the table for countless families, and his team is always eager to share a story or lend a hand. Guests might also encounter the team from Trindy Gourmet working on a project or sharing their experience with students in the Recipes For Success program. One might also pass by Veleké Brown, Executive

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Director of E-Roadmap, and hear about what is growing in the Community Garden, or perhaps right in EC’s own kitchen, as well as hear about how E-Roadmap is trying to increase the accessibility to healthy, fresh food across Palm Beach County.

A Welcome Home for Nonprofit Organizations Extraordinary Charities’ Nonprofit Center in West Palm Beach provides a warm and supportive home for these new and emerging nonprofit organizations.

Artisans of EC Founder: Beverlee Miller Raymond E-mail: hello@ecpbc.org Phone: (561) 366-7032 Web: ecpbc.org Social: extraordinarycharitiespbc EC founder Beverlee Miller Raymond has always been creative and has had a love for sewing. She and creative partner, Sheila Gustafson, can be found at the Nonprofit Center, designing tote bags, custom aprons, throw pillows, or other one-of-a-kind items available for purchase. The team also custom-embroiders the chef

jackets for students participating in EC’s Recipes For Success program, which are a source of immense pride for each student who wears one. The Artisans are a valuable collaborator, and often provide sewing classes or embroidery services to interested groups or organizations. Their designs are all unique, and made with love.

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Founder and CEO: Sandra Raffaelli E-mail: info@azulfashionartdesign.org Phone: (954) 600-5330 Web: azulfashionartdesign.org Social: azulfashionartdesign

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Every home needs a pop of color, and aZul brings vibrancy and art to the Nonprofit Center. aZul serves clients with unique abilities in a variety of art-based programs. Founder and Executive Director Sandra Raffaelli recognizes that every individual possesses innate creativity, and aZul’s team of committed staff and volunteers brings out the artist in every individual. aZul’s programs range from one-session project-based workshops and art-based community “field trips” to the signature five-month “Follow The Thread” program in which teams of clients (called “Creatives”) and their caregiver or other supportive adult (called

“Collaborators”) work to develop a unique fashion line, along with all of the collateral to launch an entrepreneurial venture. aZul joined the Nonprofit Center family in 2019, and since that time the organization has experienced tremendous growth, launching several new programs.

In addition, Raffaelli has gained confidence and experience as a nonprofit leader, and aZul has formed many valuable community partnerships, including with fellow Extraordinary Charities Digital Vibez, Sea Turtle Adventures, Resource Depot and Arc of the Glades, and with both the Palm Beach and Boca Raton Hab Centers.

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Executive Director: Wil Romelus E-mail: info@digitalvibez.com Phone: (561) 847-4521 Web: digitalvibez.org Social: digitalvibezinc Digital Vibez is the Nonprofit Center’s resident rock star! From the day the doors of our Center opened, the Digital Vibez team has been bringing life, love and music to all who visit. As one of the original organizations to join the Nonprofit Center family, Digital Vibez has consistently modeled what it means to be a collaborator. Executive Director Wil Romelus is always available to (literally) light up a room for an event, troubleshoot a computer issue, or provide the perfect music mix to set the mood for a meeting or party. Outside the Nonprofit Center, Digital Vibez is a consistent community partner and serves alongside many other Extraordinary Charities to deliver high-quality programming to Palm Beach County children and teens.

Since joining the Nonprofit Center family, Digital Vibez has grown exponentially. The organization’s 2023 “Jamathon” served almost 6,000 children across Palm Beach County. Digital Vibez serves schools across the county in a variety of in-school and after-school programs aimed at promoting well-being and physical health through dance. The organization’s programming focuses on creating safe communities where children can express themselves through music, songwriting, dance and other forms of artistic expression. Digital Vibez also occupies a storefront in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, which serves as the hub for the organization’s teen programs, including audio and video production, digital DJ training, and the “Build A Computer” program.

Path To College Executive Director: Christine Sylvain E-mail: hello@pathtocollege.org Phone: (561) 203-5338 Web: pathtocollege.org Social: pathtocollegeorg B); pathtocollege sta The Path To College team is comprised of a community of professionals who have trudged their path to college.

The organization helps students reach their academic and personal goals every day, but wants to do more for those students who could benefit from individually centered guidance. Path To College invests in the next generation of leaders by helping them navigate the path to college while acquiring as many skills, learning experiences, and chances to give back as possible. The Path To College team believes that through their community-centered program, they can create waves of positive academic influences for many generations to come.

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debt amid a struggling economy. Many students, while being smart and motivated, do not believe higher education is in their future because of their family’s economic resources. Path To College helps the next generation of high school students to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending and degree programs that are not worth their salt.

Path To College’s students are tremendously successful. Since 2017, 100 percent of program graduates have been accepted to four-year universities, 60 percent of its students have been accepted to top-tier universities, and 60 percent of its students have received full tuition scholarships. Success is the expectation among Path To College’s students and their dedicated mentors.

Your work is so important, and what you have put in motion is truly impressive!

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— Ted Hoskinson, Founder, Roots & Wings

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Side Project/ Lawyers For Nonprofits Executive Director: Jeff Fromknecht E-mail: info@sideprojectinc.org Phone: (800) 330-5807 Web: sideprojectinc.org Social: sideprojectinc (FB) Side Project is a nonprofit incubator and social change accelerator. The team believes in the power of grassroots community organizations, and works with new projects and initiatives to determine their best path forward. Side Project provides fiscal sponsorship and management for new and innovative projects focused on progressive social change. The organization helps social change agents and groups implement new programs, bring together groups to collaborate on an issue, and test new approaches to social change. Fiscal sponsorship is a common mechanism used in the nonprofit sector that enables individuals and organizations to start new programs without establishing a new, separate nonprofit organization.

Side Project’s projects are not separate and isolated entities; rather, they are an integral part of Side Project Inc. The organization receives and manages charitable donations and grants on behalf of its projects, maintains the necessary corporate and financial infrastructure for all project activities, and allows project leaders to focus on creating a healthy, just, and vibrant world.

Side Project Inc. has supported nonprofit leaders since

2012 and is one of the leading fiscal sponsorship organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida. It is known for providing high-quality legal and professional advice to the nonprofit community. Side Project is committed to the vision of each of its projects, and all of Side Project’s projects share in the core values of service, social justice, integrity, competence, the importance of human relationships, and fun.

Finally, Side Project works with organizations to identify assets and to chart their Social Change Strategic Plan. The work follows an asset-based community development strategy, seeking to build on and support community assets and work to mobilize individuals, associations, and institutions to come together to build onto their existing assets. This approach focuses on the potential of a community. Many communities address social and economic problems with only a small number of the community’s total capacity. This is the challenge and opportunity of community engagement. Side Project’s strategy starts with the assumption that everyone in a community has something to offer.

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Executive Director: Tenecia Sproull E-mail: survivors@thepinkqueens.org Phone: (561) 308-0249 Web: thepinkqueens.com Social: thepinkqueen.foundation ; queenfoundationpink (FB)

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The Pink Queen Foundation is one of the newest organizations to join the Nonprofit Center family.

The mission of The Pink Queen Foundation is to raise awareness of and advocate for cancer patients (including their children and caretakers) by empowering, supporting, and educating them on the effects of the disease, and potential pathways for treatment—while providing the personal, financial, and emotional support they need to encourage them throughout their journey.

Founder Tenecia Sproull is a proud cancer survivor, and she knows firsthand the kind of support that is needed when undergoing treatment. She and her team curate wellness gift baskets that contain comfort items as well as items that may ease some of the side effects of cancer treatment. These beautiful baskets bring smiles during a difficult journey. The Pink Queen Foundation also provides emotional and spiritual support, as well as encouragement to keep fighting what can also be an overwhelmingly difficult battle.

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T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society Executive Director: Laurel Dalton Email: info@tljmedicalsociety.org Phone: (561) 318-0814 Web: tljmedicalsociety.org Social: tlj_ms ; tljmedicalsociety .

Named after the first African-American physician in Palm Beach County, T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) is a professional organization that focuses on helping underserved populations in our community.

TLJMS provides health education programs, youth mentoring programs, speakers on health issues, as well as health-fair medical screenings to children and adults.

The organization also provides scholarships for deserving students, and other health care, education, and youth development services.

As dedicated minority health care professionals, the

team actively works together to improve health and wellness, access to quality care, and academic and career opportunities for underserved populations. The organization is in a unique position to bring the health care needs of the community to the forefront and to create new protocol standards that will impact the future of health care.

A constituent association of the National Medical Association, TLJMS is a membership organization made up primarily of African-American health care professionals, although membership is open to other health care professionals from any ethnic and racial background.

Youth Empowered To Prosper Executive Director: Lisa Cobb Email: info@ye2p.org Phone: (561) 720-2492 Web: ye2p.org Social: yepfl ( insta) When young people live in unstable or stressed homes and environments, they often experience trauma in their early years of development. This adversity can drastically affect their ability to learn and perform to their potential.

To worsen matters, these stressors also contribute to mental health struggles which are frequently stigmatized or dismissed. Youth Empowered to Prosper began with the belief that young people possess the power to change their lives and the world for good. Yet so many are struggling without the guidance they need to discover, ignite and apply their innate power to succeed. The organization seeks out promising young people and overlooked

potential, helping youth recognize their own unique ability to grow as leaders for the benefit of self, family and community.

YEP values the whole student—supporting their physical and emotional health as well as their unique ideas, gifts and potential. Through mentoring relationships, YEP acknowledges the students’ life experiences and builds upon existing strengths to develop greater resiliency and capability. YEP prioritizes the health of area youth and promotes strong mental health practices as essential to healing the past, managing the present and preparing for a prosperous future.

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Cooking Up Success: Extraordinary Charities’ Recipes For Success Program In a world where challenges and inequalities persist, the role of charitable organizations becomes even more crucial. Among these organizations, Extraordinary Charities stands out for its innovative and impactful approach to changing lives. One of EC’s newest initiatives is the Recipes For Success program, a unique blend of culinary arts, job skill development, and community empowerment. Recipes For Success leverages EC’s network of nonprofit organizations, as well as makes use of the Nonprofit Center’s spacious commercial kitchen.

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A Unique Blend of Ingredients The Recipes For Success program is not your typical nonprofit endeavor. It brings together community organizations and local businesses to create a recipe for positive change. Founded on the belief that cooking can be a catalyst for transformation and economic advancement, this program aims to empower individuals with valuable life skills while also fostering a sense of community and belonging. Recipes For Success prepares its graduates for successful culinary careers, whether in a restaurant kitchen, food truck, other hospitality establishment, or as part of the program’s in-house catering business. Recipes For Success is open to clients 14 years of age and older who are currently receiving services from any Palm Beach County nonprofit organization, and serves both neurotypical and neurodivergent populations.

Empowering Lives Through Culinary Arts

Kyle Rangel is a bright, kind 21-year-old with autism spectrum disorder who loves food and the culinary world. Cooking runs in his family, as Kyle’s father is a chef, and his late grandfather was a celebrated cook.

Kyle was introduced to Recipes for Success through a cooking event hosted by Sea Turtle Adventures, where he met Chef Greg Schiff. He then spent one day a week for several weeks learning how to cook different dishes.

Kyle loved the experience and was given the opportunity to participate in an intensive eightweek program, where he learned about kitchen safety and proper food handling, as well as cooking many delicious meals. After graduating from the program, Kyle pursued a job in the culinary industry, thanks to the skills he learned through Recipes for Success.

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At the heart of the program is a robust curriculum that provides nationally recognized certification while delivering practical, hands-on skills training. Participants, often individuals facing adversity or challenges, are given the opportunity to learn culinary skills from Chef Greg Schiff, the program’s director. In addition to being a highly skilled and experienced chef, Schiff has an innate ability to connect with students on an individual level.

Says the parent of Alexa, one recent graduate, “We felt so fortunate when she was invited to participate in the Extraordinary Charities culinary program! Alexa really enjoyed cooking with friends, loved the EC staff and most of all cooking with Chef Greg! This experience has given her a sense of independence, acquired skills she will use daily and for possible future employment in the food service industry!” From basic cooking techniques to creating gourmet dishes, the program caters to individuals of all skill levels. The kitchen becomes a classroom, where individuals not only learn to prepare delicious meals but also gain confidence in their abilities.

Beyond the Apron: Personal Development and Skill Enhancement The Recipes For Success program doesn’t stop at cooking. It recognizes that personal development is key to breaking cycles of poverty, exclusion, and other challenges. Participants are exposed to guest chefs, industry professionals, workshops, and seminars that cover a wide range of topics, including financial literacy, communication skills, time management, and goal setting.

These skills not only enhance their employability but also equip them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience.

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Chef Greg Schiff Creating a Recipe for Community

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One of the program’s most remarkable outcomes is its ability to foster a sense of community among participants.

Cooking involves collaboration, communication, and shared experiences. As participants work together to create meals, they build connections, forge friendships, and develop a support network. The program’s communal aspect goes beyond the kitchen, encouraging individuals to actively engage with their communities and give back in meaningful ways.

Turning Passion into Livelihood For most participants, Recipes For Success serves as a stepping stone towards a career in the culinary arts.

Extraordinary Charities collaborates with local restaurants and businesses to create internship and job placement opportunities for program graduates. This not only empowers individuals to turn their passion for cooking into a viable career but also helps them secure stable employment and financial independence.

A Taste of Success Stories The success stories that have emerged from the “Recipes For Success” program speak to its effectiveness.

Individuals who once struggled to make ends meet now run their own catering businesses, work in restaurant kitchens, or bring their culinary skills home to their families. Beyond the professional achievements, the program has instilled a sense of purpose and confidence that radiates into all aspects of participants’ lives.

Supporting Extraordinary Charities’ Mission The “Recipes For Success” program thrives on the support of volunteers, donors, and partners who share Extraordinary Charities’ vision of a better world. From sponsoring ingredients for cooking classes to providing mentorship and guidance, the community’s involvement is instrumental in the program’s success. This collaboration amplifies the impact of the program, allowing it to reach more individuals and create a ripple effect of positive change.

In a world that often emphasizes individual success, the “Recipes For Success” program stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, empowerment, and community support. Extraordinary Charities has tapped into the transformative potential of culinary arts, combining it with personal development to create a holistic approach to uplifting lives. As the program continues to grow and touch the lives of more individuals, it serves as a reminder that sometimes, all it takes to change a life is a little bit of inspiration, a pinch of skill, and a dash of community.

Every great recipe has that one ingredient without which the dish would be lacking. Recipes for Success’ Chef and Program Director, Greg Schiff, is that one ingredient for EC. Chef Greg has an impressive resume that includes years of experience as an executive chef, but what makes him special is the rapport he builds with students.

Whether Chef Greg is working with a class of neurotypical students or instructing clients with learning differences, his philosophy remains consistent: “Food is Fun!” Chef Greg teaches far more than knife skills—he teaches life skills.

Students build confidence as they master new techniques and broaden their horizons by sampling new dishes. They learn to work as a team as well as independently, and they develop skills that make them excellent employees upon graduation from the Recipes program.

Chef Greg has also built the Recipes For Success catering business from the ground up. In addition to creating a valuable revenue stream to support the program, the catering venture has attracted many new organizations to the Nonprofit Center. Organizations enjoy the ability to hold fully catered board meetings, team-building events (including cooking competitions!), fundraising events and other functions at the Nonprofit Center.

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Making an Impact Throughout Palm Beach County Extraordinary Charities’ alumni organizations are assisting children, adults and families in a wide variety of sectors, including education, health care and financial services.

Extraordinary Charities celebrates the success of these 10 EC alumni organizations

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Center for Creative Education Strong Growth in Revenue, Services and Facilities Over the past few years, the Center for Creative Education in West Palm Beach has dramatically expanded its revenue, services and footprint, thanks to support from Extraordinary Charities. “As a relatively new organization, we really gained knowledge from Extraordinary Charities, especially the grant writing workshop, which also facilitated networking among the charities,” said Robert L. Hamon, president and CEO. “We often feel like ‘islands,’ and being part of the EC group provided opportunities to get to know other nonprofit leaders and create new friendships.”

Since being selected by EC, the Center for Creative

Education has grown from $1 million to more than $4 million in annual revenues. “We have expanded services to include an independent elementary school, purchased a new campus in West Palm Beach and completed a major renovation project, with another new building planned on our campus,” Hamon said. “I believe strongly our relationship with EC generated awareness of our organization and our work. It was another endorsement that we were an organization that was worthy of community support. We have also worked with several of the charities within the EC family, sharing information and providing them with services and programs.”

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The Palm Beach Gardens-based Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) was a fledgling grassroots organization, led by volunteers, when Extraordinary Charities discovered its value. By the time its CEO, Renée Layman, instituted a bold strategic plan, in 2013, the exposure and networking afforded to CFCC by EC would prove invaluable. “That exposure helped us develop a well-organized and professional businessminded nonprofit with a solid reputation for transparency, community responsibility, and results-oriented partnering with funders and organizations,” said Layman.

Thanks in part to its early acceptance by EC, CFCC has been able to expand its offerings beyond its original mission to provide treatment for children navigating adverse childhood

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experiences and trauma. “With a public health approach and utilizing real-time data to pinpoint community issues and needs, we believe that true safety is accomplished through community connection and support—before the issues occur,” said Layman. “We are growing our prevention education to educate the entire community on how to keep our children safe, and are providing tools for all adults to effectively be the vanguards of children’s safety.” As the nonprofit sought funding to expand these services, EC’s imprimatur was a major boon.

“Being an ‘Extraordinary Charity’ was important for positioning and presenting to new funders over the years. We know many other organizations, especially ones in the startup phase, that have benefited from EC’s networking and resources.”

Saying “thank you” doesn’t even touch the gratitude we feel.

— Sandra Baran, Executive Director, Grace Notes Music Foundation

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Compass Lifelong Partnerships Leave a Lasting Impact As its name suggests, Compass provides a “true north” and a beacon of hope for LGBTQ people and those living with HIV/AIDS in the Palm Beaches, specializing in countless services—from medical appointments and testing to support groups and a lending library—from its Lake Worth Beach headquarters. As a nonpartisan advocacy organization, it has earned mainstream acceptance through its inclusion as an Extraordinary Charity. “Compass benefited from being chosen as an EC with increased visibility, enhanced credibility, and a positive view in media coverage with partners like Palm Beach Illustrated and the Palm Beach Daily News,” said Julie Seaver, Executive Director. “Overall, being chosen as an Extraordinary Charity can provide valuable opportunities for growth and advancement, helping nonprofits fulfill their missions and

make a greater difference in the community they serve.”

EC’s stamp of approval has helped Compass raise funds, Seaver added: “Potential donors and partners feel more confident contributing to an organization that has been acknowledged for its positive impact, and the EC directory provides an open door to discerning donors.”

Seaver also stressed the collaborative opportunities EC has afforded Compass in regards to like-minded nonprofits, “which is especially true in this current environment of anti-LGBTQ legislation,” she said. “Collaborations and partnerships that have been formed through Extraordinary Charities have led to furthering Compass’ mission and created a lifelong connection between the executive directors that cannot be measured in a report or a published article.”

El Sol Thanks to EC, the Sun Shines Bright on this Labor-focused Nonprofit For the past 17 years, El Sol has provided a lifeline to one of the Palm Beaches’ most pivotal but unsung communities: day laborers. Catering initially to hundreds of mostly Mayan immigrants from Guatemala and southern Mexico that congregated daily for work in the greater Jupiter area, this public-private coalition has improved the lives of day laborers by providing assistance in safe workplace standards, education, health, community life, legal issues, nutrition and youth development. El Sol’s recognition early on as an Extraordinary Charity boosted its profile and enhanced its mission. “It was an honor to be recognized by EC and to be chosen from within so many worthy organizations in the county,” said Suzanne Whitbeck,

Executive Director. “Being part of the directory allowed our organization to become visible to people who may have not otherwise known about us and the work we do.”

Because of its selection in the EC directory, El Sol gained a valuable donor in the Leslie Alexander Foundation. And since its inclusion, El Sol has only grown in esteem and the services it offers. “We have strengthened our programs and offered a larger variety of programs. Case Management has grown, and our Youth Development program is offering more services than initially. We now offer a program to support students in obtaining their GED in Spanish. This means going back to basics like learning how to read and write for some of our adults,” said Whitbeck.

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Alumni For the Children An Invaluable Partnership, From Financial Assistance to the World Wide Web In its 22 years of operation, the Lake Worth Beach nonprofit For the Children (FTC) has served 13,200 children, grown 8,560 fruits in its community gardens, and seen 99 percent of its high school students earn diplomas. These are the results of the organization’s mission—to validate and empower students to succeed, through programs appealing to their creative, academic, emotional and social minds—and Extraordinary Charities was a formative supporter of this noble goal. “FTC has been blessed from its early years and to the present by being endorsed and supported by EC,” said Katia Hildebert, LCSW, Director of Children Community Wellness. “EC plays a crucial role in the expansion, community outreach and successful academic

achievements of FTC, as it brought attention to our mission by first accepting us under its wings, and later by promoting our brand on their website, as well as providing continuous financial and in-kind support.”

That support has exceeded $100,000 in sponsorships and in-kind donations, but EC’s advice and counsel have also paid untold dividends. It was at Beverlee Raymond’s urging that FTC created a Facebook page to bolster its social media outreach. This successful endeavor led to a robust FTC presence on YouTube and X, as well as its easy-to-navigate website. “We will forever be grateful for the past and continued support, and look forward to many more years of collaboration to change the lives of many of our youth, families and communities,” said Hildebert.

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Since 2009, Holy Ground PBC has been providing “home and hope” for unhoused pregnant and parenting young women and their children, many of whose lives have been transformed through the shelter’s compassionate services.

Holy Ground owes much of the success of its work to Extraordinary Charities. EC lent Holy Ground credibility at the operation’s outset, and it supported Holy Ground PBC financially during its early years, even lending the organization an initial deposit for Holy Ground’s first apartment complex.

“Holy Ground PBC has grown slowly and steadily since our inception, and EC has always been a cheerleader for the organization on many levels,” said Michelle Haimowitz, Executive Director of the Riviera Beach nonprofit.

Holy Ground PBC’s successes since its selection as one of the Extraordinary Charities have included providing dignity and sustenance for 68 young families and 93 children; purchasing two campuses, in West Palm Beach and Lake Park; establishing a tutoring center; and completing a two-year pilot program to become a trauma-sensitive organization. Some of Holy Ground PBC’s families now own their own homes, and one of its moms has earned her bachelor’s degree. EC supported this growth every step of the way, especially in times of crisis: “EC supplied us with sizable donations of food during the pandemic, which helped our young families immensely,” Haimowitz said.

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An EC Intervention at Just the Right Time For Heidi Spirazza, Executive Director of the Lake Worth Beach-based nonprofit Paws 4 Liberty (P4L), a visit from Extraordinary Charities’ Beverlee Raymond couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Spirazza was a single mother raising three children and working at another nonprofit while operating P4L on the side. Her volunteer hours were spreading thin, funding was nearly depleted, and P4L—which supplies service dogs for military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or other medical disabilities— was on the verge of shutting down.

“I walked Beverlee and the photographer out to the gate, and I asked her if she had any referrals for grant writers, and for business in general, and that I was in a dilemma and needed help,” Spirazza recalls. “The ladies she

referred me to were my and P4L’s saviors. I hung in there, and 12 years later it was the best advice I have ever received. P4L has grown from helping eight to 10 veteran teams a year to 35-plus. I was able to stop my other job and focus my passion on growing P4L. I currently have two trainers and one senior consultant trainer, a full-time administrative assistant and veteran coordinator, and a fulltime grant writing team.”

Furthermore, P4L has consistently received financial support from EC. The charity also gained a “significant” donor, in Spirazza’s words, who discovered P4L in the first edition of EC’s directory. All of which enhances P4L’s services, which have bettered the lives of more than 200 military veterans.

Pediatric Oncology Support Team Raising Funds, Combating Disease Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, a landmark achievement in the West Palm Beach nonprofit’s tireless efforts to help children and their families battle cancer. As a complement to the medical care these families receive, POST’s array of multidisciplinary services includes individual and family counseling, support groups, sibling support, wish referral and coordination, and survivorship support. Extraordinary Charities has been a longtime partner in POST’s growth.

“Beverlee Raymond helped us organize our very first fundraiser, and it was the help we needed to get us on a path to doing our annual fundraisers,” said Barbara Abernathy, PhD and CEO of POST. “From her, we learned about sponsorships and event management. We also

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got exposure in the community and formed invaluable relationships.”

Thanks to EC, Abernathy and her team developed additional fundraising events, created a durable structure around those events, and gained networking skills necessary in expanding its services, which include financial and emotional support for families fighting cancer across six Florida counties. Children or young adults up to age 21 who are being treated by a pediatric oncologist in those six counties qualify for POST’s free services. POST’s inclusion in the Directory for Charitable Giving has led to vital partnerships and sponsorship gifts, for which Abernathy is “profoundly grateful.”

Thank you for all the help that EC has given POST. Words are not enough to thank EC for everything you’ve done for POST and for this community.

— Barbara Abernathy, Executive Director, POST

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Quantum House Forging a Decade-Plus of Essential Connections Quantum House is a community linchpin for families facing the challenges of childhood cancer, with more than 35 families a year receiving lodging, meals and all the comforts of home while they fight for the health of their young ones.

But the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit was not always so connected to its many partners. “Quantum House had the distinction of being an inaugural partner in the Extraordinary Charities directory,” said Roberta H. Jurney, President and CEO. “Because of this, Quantum House had the opportunity to meet and work with dozens of community partners in a myriad of ways. Whether it was collaborating on a common project, discussing best practices, brainstorming for new fundraising opportunities, learning the good work in our

community, or building friendships and relationships, EC helped to build those bridges with Quantum House.”

Since joining EC, Quantum House embarked on a $5 million capital campaign that transformed the facility, adding 20,000 square feet. Thanks to gifts Quantum House received from its inclusion in the EC directory, it has been able to expand its services, grow its profile in the community, and burnish its reputation for excellence.

“The benefits of working alongside our community partners are something on which you cannot place a dollar value,” Jurney said. “They are priceless, and they are part of the legacy of EC and the impact they have had on Quantum House.”

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For Take Stock in Children, a West Palm Beach nonprofit that works to reduce childhood poverty through education, the assistance of Extraordinary Charities has been indispensable to its growth. “Being part of Extraordinary Charities has helped us build partnerships as well as our exposure in the community,” said Executive Director Nancy Stellway. “We are so thankful to Extraordinary Charities for always being there over the years to assist us in our student interviews and for generously providing gift cards for our students. They also provided an amazing $100,000 matching donation.”

Since its inclusion in the EC directory, Take Stock in Children has seen its revenues soar from $1.27 million to $2.1

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million, while the number of students it served has dramatically increased, from just 250 high schoolers at the nonprofit’s inception to its current 1,200 middle school, high school and college students. Collaborations with other nonprofits such as Digital Vibez, Morningday Community Solutions and Family Promise have also sprouted from EC’s support. All of these efforts help Take Stock in Children create more success stories like that of Gema Cervantes, who joined the program in eighth grade, graduated from Glades Central High School, received a scholarship to Florida Atlantic University, and has now co-founded her own nonprofit—the best way to pay it forward.

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Nonprofit Center Celebrates Success Sea Turtle Adventures

THE NONPROFIT CENTER serves as a launching pad for organizations in their early stages of growth. Leaders learn from their peers, and overhead costs are minimized as these organizations work to develop their programs. On occasion, an organization outgrows the space provided at the Center, as was the case with Sea Turtle Adventures (STA) and its iCare program.

When founder Jackie Kingston brought Sea Turtle Adventures and its iCare Program to the Center, the organization was serving approximately 40 clients with four programs per month. In addition, Kingston was holding down a full-time job outside of the organization. She immediately recognized the benefit of having a large space to host client programs, including movie nights, bingo nights, trivia nights, cooking classes, ladies’ nights, men’s nights—the list kept growing. In fact, the organization quickly realized that they needed more storage space, and constructed an in-office loft to store their program supplies. STA clients grew to know the Center’s many organizations and their teams by name, and it began to feel like home. STA’s programs quickly filled up as word spread, and soon several programs grew too large for the Center’s multipurpose room.

Undeterred, Kingston began moving some of STA’s larger programs off-site and ultimately located a church willing to provide space for the organization that could accommodate all of STA’s programs in one location. Although STA is no longer housed at the Center, clients still participate in cooking classes through Recipes for Success, and each class feels like a homecoming for all who attend.

EC is extraordinarily proud of STA’s success!

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Extraordinary Charities was an excellent location for our budding nonprofit, Sea Turtle Adventures. During our two years onsite, we were able to network with several other nonprofits located in the building. There was adequate space to hold activities for our members, including dances, meetings, craft events and cooking classes. The facility, employees of Extraordinary Charities, and the other nonprofit organizations that called the Center home were so welcoming, and we were all there to help each other succeed.”

— Jackie Kingston, Executive Director, Sea Turtle Adventures

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New Organizations Throughout Palm Beach County Extraordinary Charities is proud to welcome these dynamic nonprofits to the growing Palm Beach County community network.

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We truly would not have been able to help so many charities get the essential products they desperately needed if not for Extraordinary Charities.

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Executive Director: Mark Cassini E-mail: info@communitygreening.org Phone: (561) 927-TREE (8733) Web: communitygreening.org Social: communitygreening (FB and IG) Community Greening (CG) is an urban forestry nonprofit based in Palm Beach County which has quickly expanded throughout South Florida. CG works with local residents and organizations to improve the environment and community by planting trees and transforming urban green spaces.

Since CG’s founding in 2016, the organization has planted more than 14,000 trees with more than 7,000

volunteers of all ages, via tree giveaways and plantings in public parks, schoolyards, residential yards, and urban orchards from West Palm Beach to Deerfield Beach.

Community Greening was named the “SE Partner of the Year” by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and received the prestigious “Spirit of Arbor Day” award from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Executive Director: George Papadimitriou Phone: (561) 840-8681 Web: freehealthcarewpb.org Social: CHCWPB (FB, communityhealthcenterwpb (IG)

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Founded in 2000, Community Health Center (CHC) of West Palm has become one of the leading providers of free health care to residents of Palm Beach County who can not afford the high cost of health care.

CHC serves a high-needs community in West Palm Beach as designated by the Health Resources and Service Administration. Its patients live in poverty. They have little to no access to primary care medicine. They are field workers. They are single parents or grandparents doing what they can to make life better for their dependents.

They are children and teenagers from the inner city areas of West Palm Beach.

CHC serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services. It fully embraces patients who were turned away by other medical facilities or have been considered “undesirable” by our society. In fact, a great number of CHC’s patients are unhoused, and just about all of its patients are uninsured. CHC has a delivery-ofservice model addressing its patients’ complicated health and social issues that arose over years from a lack of access to health care.

CHC does not just heal patients—it changes the way patients think. CHC’s goal is to help, heal and care for its patients.

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Executive Director: Emanuel “Dupree” Jackson, Jr. E-mail: info@ejsproject.org Phone: (561) 600-1056 Web: ejsproject.org Social: ejsproject (FB), ejs_project (IG) The EJS Project is a nonprofit focused on supporting Palm Beach County teens. Its mission is to build and empower tomorrow’s leaders. The EJS Project challenges perceptions of the community and its youth by inspiring leadership and equity of opportunity, and supporting stewardship. Together, the EJS Project promotes success in teens’ day-to-day and school lives, enables them to serve as catalysts for positive change in their community, and encourages them to dream big as they plan for their future.

At the EJS Project, they believe if they focus on our

youth’s strengths, they can empower them to write their own narrative. EJS believes teenagers deserve equity of opportunity and that strong, supportive relationships promote change in individuals, organizations and systems.

The EJS Project acknowledges racial discrimination and the barriers it has created in communities of color. The EJS Project is dedicated to teaching truth, challenging systems, and fighting for local youths’ access to opportunity. It is the EJS Project’s aim to surround local youth with as many positive and forward-thinking adults as possible.

E-Roadmap Executive Director: Veleke´ Brown E-mail: Hello@e-roadmap.org Phone: (561) 223-9447 Web: e-roadmap.org Social: e_roadmap Inst ERoadmapCorporation (FB) E-RoadMap Corporation (ERM) is a nonprofit organization devoted to the enrichment and empowerment of young minds to ensure the building blocks of a sustainable future.

Studies show long-term findings on how people feel about themselves when they’re in poverty. They are less confident in their ability to succeed, leading to decreased professional and educational attainment, depression and anxiety. Believing themselves to be fundamentally flawed, any achievement is tempered by a lack of confidence and subconscious self-loathing.

ERM believes in an overhaul of thinking and a reprogramming of the youth from a positive perspective through a holistic and wholeness approach.

ERM achieves its mission through four verticals: n Entrepreneurship n Etiquette

n Financial Literacy n Health and Wellness ERM facilitates the information through customization of curricula specifically tailored to the organization’s needs. ERM hosts workshops, boot camps, community events, webinars, online learning models and 8- to 16week classroom instruction.

ERM’s target population is underserved, “atpotential” youth ages 5-18, with an additional framework for 18- to 24-year-old young adults. ERM chooses not to label its youth as “disadvantaged.” The ERM team believes that youth are right on the cusp of their potential yet are oftentimes distracted by their environments.

Ninety percent of its population served come from families living at or below poverty-level standards.

However, ERM’s aim is to remind them that their minds and futures are full of abundance.

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Path To College Executive Director: Christine Sylvain E-mail: hello@pathtocollege.org Phone: (561) 203-5338 Web: pathtocollege.org Social: spathtocollegeorg (FB; pathtocollege (instagram) (FB) The Path To College team is comprised of a community of professionals who have trudged their path to college.

The organization helps students reach their academic and personal goals every day, but wants to do more for those students who could benefit from individually centered guidance. Path To College invests in the next generation of leaders by helping them navigate the path to college while acquiring as many skills, learning experiences, and chances to give back as possible. The Path To College team believes that through our community-centered program, they can create waves of positive academic influences for many generations to come.

Many young adults become saddled with student loan

debt amid a struggling economy. Many students, while being smart and motivated, do not believe higher education is in their future because of their family’s economic resources. Path To College helps the next generation of high school students to avoid the pitfalls of predatory lending and degree programs that are not worth their salt.

Path To College’s students are tremendously successful. Since 2017, 100 percent of program graduates have been accepted to four-year universities, 60 percent of its students have been accepted to top-tier universities, and 60 percent of its students have received full tuition scholarships. Success is the expectation among Path To College’s students and their dedicated mentors.

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Executive Director: Bailey Hughes E-mail: bailey@thehandsandfeet.org Phone: (561) 879-0792 Web: thehandsandfeet.org Social: thehandsandfeetfl (FB and IG)

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The Hands and Feet is an organization that supports the work of families who are committed to providing temporary homes for foster children. The organization provides essential items to children and families with an open child welfare case so they can know the support of a caring, loving community.

The Hands and Feet has three programs. The main program, Supporting Hands, delivers items to foster, kinship, and biological families with an open child welfare case right to their door within 48 hours after a referral is made. The goal in delivering these items is to ease the burden of the family who is stepping up to care for these vulnerable and hurting children. The Hands and Feet strives to provide the highest quality items to children, making sure they are feeling loved and worthy with every single delivery.

The Guiding Hands program strives to bridge the gap between youth that have aged out as well as youth in

group homes and individuals who want to support them.

Many times these aged-out youth, and youth in group homes, move into new apartments or homes and have nothing. These youth are then paired with a volunteer who takes them shopping and teaches them life skills such as how to budget and plan accordingly for their needs. The Hands and Feet provides a gift card to give the youth funds in purchasing these items. Finally, the Applauding Hands program honors child welfare employees by highlighting different departments within each of the organization’s geographical areas. Hands and Feet directors meet with the departments that have been nominated and give a small token of appreciation to each member of the team in the way of a gift card or sweet treat as a way of saying thank you. The organization then creates a spotlight of that department on all social media, educating the public on all the ways that particular unit works within the child welfare system.

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The IDDeal Foundation Executive Directors: Denise Anderson & Bonnie Schmidt Phone: (954) 234-4405 Web: theiddealfoundation.org; scentsability.org Social: theiddealfoundation, scentsability_candles (IG); theiddealfoundation, scentsabilitycandles (FB) The IDDeal Foundation is a for-impact, nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in fostering independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose. The foundation provides an independent, person-focused community for adults with I/DD and their caretakers to thrive. Through the Foundation’s programs, teams focus on building an inclusive dynamic between the I/DD community

and society to open a whole new world of opportunity.

The Foundation also operates ScentsAbility Candles, an innovative, for-social impact enterprise that serves to provide work opportunities to the I/DD community. It was created to give the Foundation’s artisans a purposeful day through accomplishing supported tasks that cater to their unique abilities and provide job training that addresses the whole person and helps them thrive.

The Pearl Mae Foundation Executive Director: David Krell E-mail: Dkrell@pearlmaefoundation.org Phone: (561) 340-5693 Website: pearlmaefoundation.org Social: thepearlmae (fb)(IG) The Pearl Mae Foundation was originally founded to create churches in areas where residents had no access to church. Its mission evolved to provide services and necessities for senior citizens, including food, funding for necessary home repairs, accessibility modifications, and assistance with medical bills.

In the wake of the pandemic in March 2020, Pearl’s Pantry was created. Its original purpose was providing food to any and all seniors who needed it. Since its inception,

Pearl’s Pantry has developed into a robust food nutrition program for low-income seniors with its own case managers and a registered nutritionist providing oversight.

The Foundation provides biweekly deliveries that include two-weeks’ worth of fresh produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, and specialized shelf-stable items. In other words, the organization provides an entire year’s worth of food to each of its low-income senior clients, while keeping them healthy and informed throughout the process.

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Extraordinary Charities’ commitment to the community is a huge reason Feed the Hungry Pantry of PBC gave away 6.5 million pounds of healthy food to hungry neighbors during the past year.

New Organizations The Pink Queen Foundation Executive Director: Tenecia Sproull E-mail: survivors@thepinkqueens.org Phone: (561) 308-0249 Web: thepinkqueens.com Social: thepinkqueen.foundation (in ; queenfoundationpink (FB) The mission of The Pink Queen Foundation is to raise awareness of and advocate for cancer patients (including their children and caretakers) by empowering, supporting, and educating them on the effects of the disease, and potential pathways for treatment—while providing the personal, financial, and emotional support they need to encourage them throughout their journey.

Founder Tenecia Sproull is a proud cancer survivor, and

she knows firsthand the kind of support that is needed when undergoing treatment. She and her team curate wellness gift baskets that contain comfort items as well as items that may ease some of the side effects of cancer treatment. These beautiful baskets bring smiles during a difficult journey.

The Pink Queen Foundation also provides emotional and spiritual support, as well as encouragement to keep fighting what can also be an overwhelmingly difficult battle.

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Executive Director: Lisa Cobb Email: info@ye2p.org Phone: (561) 720-2492 Web: ye2p.org Social: yepfl (FB and insta)

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When young people live in unstable or stressed homes and environments, they often experience trauma in their early years of development. This adversity can drastically affect their ability to learn and perform to their potential. To worsen matters, these stressors also contribute to mental health struggles which are frequently stigmatized or dismissed. Youth Empowered to Prosper began with the belief that young people possess the power to change their lives and the world for good. Yet so many are struggling without the guidance they need to discover, ignite and apply their innate power to succeed. The organization seeks out promising young people and

overlooked potential, helping youth recognize their own unique ability to grow as leaders for the benefit of self, family and community.

YEP values the whole student—supporting their physical and emotional health as well as their unique ideas, gifts and potential. Through mentoring relationships, YEP acknowledges the students’ life experiences and builds upon existing strengths to develop greater resiliency and capability. YEP prioritizes the health of area youth and promotes strong mental health practices as essential to healing the past, managing the present and preparing for a prosperous future.

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As EC kicked off preparations for its 10th anniversary year, the organization also held its first event, entitled “Talk Derby To Me.” The fabulous evening featured live entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, drinks, dancing, and Derby! Guests were treated to culinary creations prepared by Chef Greg of Recipes for Success, assisted by students from the program.

Proceeds from Talk Derby To Me provided funding for Recipes for Success.

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Reaching Out To The Community Extraordinary Charities’ support for Palm Beach County organizations extends well beyond the Nonprofit Center. Throughout the region, EC is helping nonprofits deliver vital services that have a positive impact on people’s lives.

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Reaching Out ARC of The Glades Executive Director: Debbie Lee E-mail: dlee@arcglades.org Phone: (561) 996-9583 Web: arcglades.org Social: ArcOfTheGlades (FB) Putting on your shoes. Brushing your teeth. Sitting down to eat a meal. These are tasks that most of us complete every day without a second thought. For adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, however, these seemingly simple tasks can seem insurmountable.

The ARC Of The Glades strives to help participants overcome challenges by providing opportunities for social interaction, vocational training, transportation services, supportive living arrangements, and community integration services to residents in the Belle Glade area.

As the only provider of these services in western Palm Beach County, the ARC Of The Glades is a tremendous asset to the community, and provides valuable support in an area that is traditionally undersupported. Whether they are providing a ride to a social outing or training a client for a new job, ARC volunteers have huge hearts, serve their clients with compassion, and celebrate every victory—no matter how “small” it may seem. ARC’s overarching hope is that adults with disabilities enjoy FULL equality in our community.

Back To Basics Executive Director: Kelle Enriquez E-mail: info@backtobasicsinc.org Phone: (561) 319-4277 Web: backtobasicsinc.org Social: backtobasicsangel(FB); backtobasicsinc (IG)

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“Fitting in” is so important to school-aged children.

A child who does not have the necessary components of his or her school uniform—socks, shoes, shirts, pants, skirts and underwear—is not only likely to suffer socially, but also academically. Clean, properly-fitting school uniforms help children feel good about themselves and ready to learn.

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Back To Basics ensures that children go to school appropriately dressed, which gives them the confidence to learn and the ability to focus on their schoolwork without worrying about their clothing.

Back To Basics relies heavily on the support of its volunteers to provide more than 21,000 school uniforms at the start of every school year.

Since welcoming us to the Nonprofit Center in 2019, we have been fortunate to expand our organization even further through their generosity, compassion and assistance.

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Coalition for Independent Living Options Executive Director: Dan Shorter E-mail: cilo@cilo.org Phone: (561) 966-4288 Web: cilo.org Social: CoalitionForIndependentLivingOptions (FB) A woman born without arms or legs needs an automatic door opener so she can leave her apartment building, but the condominium board won’t grant permission. A man with a disability needs help appealing a denial of Social Security benefits. These are two examples of deserving clients served by the Coalition For Independent Living Options, an organization that provides emotional support, financial assistance, and other essential resources to residents of Palm Beach County, Martin County, and the Treasure Coast.

Services range from helping disabled veterans reenter the workforce to assisting people with disabilities who have been victims of violent crimes. All services are free. Most clients are financially needy. A food pantry has been established, and a seven-week summer camp program serves nearly 50 students ages 14-26. They receive breakfast and lunch at camp and a take-home dinner. CILO also offers a boot camp to teach office skills to high school seniors. CILO opens doors for people who might otherwise find them closed.

DePorres P.L.A.C.E. Executive Director: Kate Donovan E-mail: info@deporresplace.org Phone: (561) 863-5778 Web: deporresplace.org Social: deporresplaceinc FB) Literacy is one of the foundations of society, and the DePorres Place Adult Literacy Center is providing the building blocks with one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.

The West Palm Beach-based program, staffed with retired professionals and former teachers, is free for adults 18 and older who want to learn basic reading skills or master spoken English. Participants pay a minimal fee for textbooks.

DePorres started in 1997 with nine students and three volunteer tutors. In 2019, DePorres taught more than 600 adults to read English and almost 1,400 students to speak English, enabling these adults to obtain jobs in their desired fields, to further their education, or to advance their careers. The assistance provided by DePorres has transformed the lives of its students.

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to bless 19 of our iCare members with turkeys and $50. They were all so thankful.

Genesis Assistance Dogs Executive Directors: Jeff and Charlie Eagle E-mail: info@genesisassistancedogsinc.org Phone: (561) 329-0277 Web: genesisassistancedogsinc.org Social: genesisassistancedogs (FB, IG) Janice, who has been using a wheelchair since 1998, dreamed of having a service dog. Her dream became reality in 2013 with the arrival of her dog, Mysti—who brings her keys, picks up anything she drops, and is trained to bring Janice’s cell phone if she falls. Janice and Mysti are one of the success stories at Genesis Assistance Dogs, which matches up dogs and clients to make sure they’re a perfect fit.

The training of Genesis dogs starts at birth, and each

dog is trained for the specific needs of the person they will serve. The training can cost up to $30,000 per dog and take up to two years. But Genesis dogs are provided free to clients, so community support is essential. Once a Genesis dog is trained and delivered, Genesis provides ongoing support for the client and dog throughout the dog’s life. The mission is to provide the right dog and the support needed so that clients can lead vibrant, independent lives.

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Executive Director: Sandra Baran E-mail: gracenotesmusicfoundation@gmail.com Phone: (561) 371-9072 Web: gracenotesmusicfoundation.org Social: gracenotesmusicfoundation (FB, IG)

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Founded in 2010, the Grace Notes Music Foundation began as an outreach program of the Jupiter Academy of Music whose purpose was the administration of the Makayla Joy Sitton Music Scholarships. Named after a joyful, talented music student who loved to play the piano, the scholarships were a way of honoring the life of Makayla. Her family wanted to continue her legacy and love of music by making music lessons possible for children in need. In September of 2011, the Makayla Joy Sitton Music

Scholarships were born, and the Grace Notes Music Foundation received its 501(c)(3) designation.

The Grace Notes Music Foundation has a bright future and a vision for growth in the years to come, with the addition of more scholarships and further outreach to children in the community. Building on the cornerstone of the organization, the Makayla Joy Sitton Music Scholarships, the Foundation continues to fund music scholarships and community outreach programs to children in need.

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HACER Ministry Corp.

Executive Director: Harry Bayron, MD E-mail: hacerministriescorp@gmail.com Phone: (561) 692-3772 Web: hacerus.org Social: hacerministry FB) HACER (the Spanish verb “to do”) was created by a small group of like-minded business people, community leaders, and concerned citizens in direct response to the needs of low-income families and individuals within their own community. HACER’s programs focus on the most pressing needs of West Palm Beach’s low-income residents: food, housing, and access to health services and other community resources.

HACER’s essential programs include La Casita Food Pantry, which is the only food distribution program in its ZIP code; health and wellness programs, as well as information about how to access community and health services; low-income housing units; and a full Thanksgiving dinner for families living at or below the poverty level in Palm Beach County.

Jeff Industries Executive Director: Claudia Roberts E-mail: croberts@jeffindustries.org Phone: (561) 547-9258 Web: jeffindustries.org Social: jeffindustriesinc (FB) One in four persons will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. In the mid-1970s, a young man named “Jeff” was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was committed to a mental health institution for seven years. Soon after his release, he committed suicide and left a note that said, “I have no reason to wake up.” Since 1983, Jeff Industries’ programs have impacted persons who suffer from chronic mental illnesses. These health conditions hinder persons’ careers, the ability to become self-sustaining members of society and to live independently. Over the years, Jeff

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Industries has evolved into a multifaceted vocational and employment center. The LIVE, LEARN, WORK program offers social, leisure, networking activities, nutrition education, food distribution and instructional training (woodworking, 3D sign making, embroidery and graphics, printing on garment, janitorial and culinary arts) and facilitates competitive employment. Jeff Industries also offers transitional and affordable supportive housing for persons with chronic mental illnesses. Jeff Industries has received local and national recognition for its successful programs.

Extraordinary Charities, specifically the Nonprofit Center, has been a lifeline to Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc.

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— Jennifer Bielen, director of training, Genesis Assistance Dogs

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Milagro Center Executive Director: Barbara Stark E-mail: info@milagrocenter.org Phone: (561) 279-2970 Web: milagrocenter.org Social: milagrocenter695 (F. ; milagrocenter (IG) Milagro Center was founded in 1997 by several local visionary leaders motivated by the desire for community service centered on providing arts experiences to the economically challenged neighborhood children. Milagro, which means “miracle” in Spanish, motivates children and youth to “reach for the stars” while being confronted by the many adverse influences they face in the community. Milagro Center’s uniquely integrated programs have grown over the decades to focus on empowering these at-risk youth and their families to succeed, both in school and in life, having a resounding positive influence on the local Delray Beach community.

Milagro Center carries out its mission by providing afterschool, summer camp, out-of-school-time, and ARTreach programs to underserved and academically at-risk children, youth, and teens in grades K-12 living in south Palm Beach County, Florida. Its STARS (grades K-5), Junior Teen Leadership (grades 6-8) and Teen Leadership (grades 6-12) programs center around four interrelated diverse and socially inclusive program components: n Academic instruction, tutoring, and reading

intervention; Cultural arts enrichment (including art, musical instrument instruction, dance, digital technology, dramatic arts, voice); n The United Nations-endorsed Living Values Education curriculum; n Mentoring This unique, innovative, and effective model allows Milagro’s children and teens to develop new skills, build self-esteem, and thrive socially and academically. Milagro Center truly changes the course of these deserving children’s lives from repeating the recurring cycle of poverty to becoming self-sufficient and productive members of our community. Additionally, The BLUEPRINT Gallery, a professional art gallery housed at Milagro Center, provides ARTreach programs to more than 450 children, teens and adults each year. The BLUEPRINT Gallery hosts numerous exhibits a year showcasing the many talents of artists in South Florida. A variety of programming is offered and can be designed based on an organization’s needs. n

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Executive Director: Buddy Walck E-mail: contactus@morningdaysolutions.org Phone: (954) 590-8256 Web: morningdaycommunitysolutions.org Social: morningdaycommunitysolutions (FB, IG)

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With two locations in South Florida, Morningday Community Solutions (MCS) prevents 400-plus tons of retail waste and helps hundreds of local nonprofit organizations spend less on goods and more on critical programs each year.

MCS partners with local retail stores to take new returned, discontinued, and displayed items to our warehouse. There, MCS teams check products, ensure that all parts are included in packaging, and stock our shelves. Items are typically available for 70-percent less

than the market retail price.

Through a membership program, MCS carefully screens those who wish to shop to ensure that they are purchasing on behalf of a legitimate nonprofit organization. To fulfill MCS’ mission with integrity, MCS only provides goods to qualified charities.

Veterans, at-risk youth, the unhoused, people in recovery, those with disabilities, teachers, and other members of our community directly benefit from MCS’ program.

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Potentia Academy Executive Director: Janice Meeks E-mail: jmeeks@potentiaacademy.org Phone: (561) 433-5557 Web: potentiaacademy.org Social: potentiaacademy (FB, IG) Potentia Academy is a private, not-for-profit school dedicated to serving students in grades 5 through 12 with unique learning needs. In addition to providing a highquality education, Potentia offers a safe and nurturing environment where students can be encouraged to reach their full potential.

When students first come to Potentia, they are typically two or three years behind their ageappropriate grade level, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Using specialized curricula

designed to address such deficiencies, highly qualified and caring teachers work to bring each student up to grade level.

At Potentia, a typical class consists of just 10 to 12 students. The school’s commitment to maintaining small to moderate class sizes ensures that each student receives the attention they need to succeed. Almost 90 percent of Potentia students graduate with a standard high school diploma and, since 2017, two-thirds of Potentia graduates have continued on to college.

Resource Depot Executive Director: Jennifer O’Brien E-mail: membership@resourcedepot.org Phone: (561) 882-0090 Web: resourcedepot.org Social: TheResourceDepot (FB); resourcedepot (IG) For more than 20 years, Resource Depot has tackled Palm Beach County’s growing waste problem by rescuing unwanted and excess materials, turning waste into wonder. Resource Depot collects donations from businesses and individuals and redistributes the items to teachers, artists, families, and other nonprofit organizations that need them, encouraging creative, hands-on learning and innovation.

Not only does this support arts and education programs by stretching supply budgets, Resource Depot keeps hundreds of thousands of pounds of reusable

materials out of the landfill each year—materials such as carpet squares, paper of all sizes and colors, wallpaper sample books, tiles and tile samples, office supplies and craft materials such as buttons, ribbon, yarn or beads.

Every day, Resource Depot encourages others to have fun with diverse materials, inspiring children and adults to express themselves through creating. Resource Depot serves as an inspiration and resource to Palm Beach County’s next generation to value and care for the planet they’re inheriting through reuse and repurposing.

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Extraordinary Charities has been a light to the poorest people we serve.

Roots and Wings Executive Director: Ted Hoskinson E-mail: info@rootsandwingsinc.org Phone: (561) 404-0455 Web: rootsandwingsinc.org Social: rootsandwingsfl (FB, IG) Roots and Wings inspires teachers and uplifts students to ensure everyone has access to knowledge. The organization builds up the community and provides valuable resources that make education more attainable.

Roots and Wings’ mission is to support and encourage children’s reading skills and inspire teachers to make learning fun and accessible.

Illiteracy rates are higher than they need to be, making it essential that the community supports local organizations that give children and teachers the resources needed to encourage reading and literacy. Roots and Wings works with local schools and teachers to build literacy programs to benefit children from

all backgrounds. In addition, Roots and Wings rewards teachers for their hard work with its Above and Beyond Awards. The organization developed the Project Uplift tutoring program and other solutions to improve the literacy rate among children and give them a good start in life.

Roots and Wings focuses on promoting grade-level reading skills for young students and excellence in teaching to support teachers as they prepare children for the future.

Local nonprofits are often the best solution to address issues that impact the community. Roots and Wings is laserfocused on improving literacy rates in our local schools.

Children are our future and deserve the best education.

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Executive Director: Jackie Kingston E-mail: info@seaturtleadventures.com Phone: (561) 704-5911 Web: seaturtleadventures.com Social: seaturtleadventures, icareprogram FB); seaturtleadventures, icare_program (IG)

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The mission of Sea Turtle Adventures is to conserve local populations of sea turtles, educate the public about the marine environment, and provide nature-based and cultural experiences to adults with autism and related intellectual developmental disabilities through the iCare Program. The iCare Program began in November 2017 with seven members and currently serves nearly 200 adults.

The goal of the iCare Program is to reduce isolation and improve physical and mental fitness, wellness, and resilience. The Program has multiple components and provides programs to adults with special needs almost daily. The iCare Day Program is held each Monday and Wednesday for five hours each time, serving 23 adults.

The focus of the Day Program is on health and wellness,

socialization, and community engagement. iCare also provides eight social events a month. The goal of these social events is to give participants the opportunity to interact with one another and build friendships. These social events include a monthly nightclub, movie nights, trips to the theater, beach cleanups, nature walks, bingo nights, and many more. iCare also offers a series of cooking classes in partnership with Extraordinary Charities that focus on building new skills to enhance independence.

In addition to all these, iCare offers a monthly conservationist class where members learn in-depth information on how to safely interact with nature, sea turtles, and the importance of conservation.

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Sweet Dream Makers Executive Director: Suzanne Broad E-mail: info@sweetdreammakers.org Phone: (561) 247-1401 Web: sweetdreammakers.org Social: sweetdreammakers (FB, IG)

With support and referrals from more than 40 social service agencies, Sweet Dream Makers provides new beds and bedding at no cost to families in need. Sweet Dream Makers first assesses each family’s unique factors—the number of family members in need of a bed, the size of their living arrangement, and any unique conditions that may require accommodation—and then finds solutions for the best fit.

By leveraging relationships with area furniture companies and low-cost suppliers, Sweet Dream

Makers is able to provide individual beds, bunk beds, trundle beds, pull-out couch beds, cribs, or a combination of options to ensure that every family can have a good night’s sleep. In addition, Sweet Dream Makers operates a small warehouse of like-new home goods that have been donated by generous members of our community. Families can visit the warehouse to select needed items at no cost. Each year, the local community donates approximately 3,000 furniture and houseware items to 200+ families.

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Executive Director: Mike Durkee E-mail: info@wvrf.org Phone: (561) 855-4207 Web: wvrf.org Social: woundedveteransrelieffund (FB; wvrelieffund IG) Many disabled veterans returning home from service are reintegrating to civilian life while managing their disabilities and facing both physical and psychological challenges. In addition to these stressors, added financial problems can lead to crisis situations such as homelessness, loss of transportation leading to unemployment, and other problems that can escalate exponentially if not addressed immediately. Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) provides emergency financial assistance to qualified disabled veterans and their families throughout Florida. WVRF focuses on urgent needs— paying rent to avoid eviction, or utility payments to keep the lights on, or paying for transportation so a veteran can get to work. The majority of the assistance provided by

WVRF (up to 85 percent) goes to prevent homelessness and provide housing solutions for unhoused veterans.

While other forms of assistance can get bogged down in red tape, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund is usually able to process requests within 48-72 hours.

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund also offers a Critical Dental Assistance Program, a dedicated initiative that provides vital dental care to eligible wounded and disabled Florida veterans who do not receive VA dental care throughout the state of Florida. The dental program’s primary objective is to offer much-needed dental services, including emergency care to eliminate pain and infections, as well as restorative treatments to restore a smile and proper oral function.

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Potentia Academy has been blessed beyond measure because of Extraordinary Charities.

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for the Next Decade Extraordinary Charities has evolved in many ways over our first 10 years.

From the early days of the Directory For Charitable Giving through this year’s launch of Recipes for Success, EC has steadily increased its impact across Palm Beach County. EC has served more than 130 nonprofit organizations in multiple focus areas and has become well established as a go-to resource for nonprofit organizations in their infancy. While EC is proud to celebrate these early successes, it is apparent that there is so much work still to be done. Palm Beach County is quickly becoming unaffordable for so many of its residents, and organizations must work harder than ever to increase access to already scarce resources.

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As EC enters its second decade, the commitment to the smaller nonprofits in Palm Beach County remains unchanged. EC continues to believe that some of the greatest work is contributed by some of the smallest nonprofits. The success of the Nonprofit Center has reinforced EC’s commitment to collaboration, both through the Center itself, but also through a heightened focus on collaboration among organizations. EC seeks to expand its reach across Palm Beach County through new and expanded programs and through maximizing opportunities to create and leverage strategic partnerships for greater impact.

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EC’s goals for the future are many and include: n

Expanded physical presence in other areas of Palm Beach County

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Enhanced professional learning opportunities for member organizations

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Increased advocacy efforts on behalf of the nonprofit community

EC is grateful for the support of the community over the last 10 years, and we welcome the community’s continued investment in our mission.

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How to support EC’s mission: Renew Your Support: Your continued financial support is the backbone of our mission. Whether you can make a one-time contribution or set up a monthly donation via our website (ecpbc.org), every dollar counts and makes a difference.

Spread the Word: Help us expand our reach by sharing our mission with your friends, family and colleagues. Awareness is the first step towards change, and your voice is a powerful tool for our cause.

Volunteer: If you have the time and skills to offer, consider volunteering with us. Your expertise can make a significant impact on our programs and the communities we serve.

Partner with Us: If you represent a business or organization, explore partnership opportunities with Extraordinary Charities. Together, we can create mutually beneficial relationships that drive positive change.

Thank you for being an extraordinary part of our journey. Together, we can make a world of difference.

For a complete listing of all of our Extraordinary Charities since 2013, please visit our website at ecpbc.org.

EC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janet Elinoff Phyllis Jepson Cassius Johnson Sean Langton, Esq.

Taylor Materio Christine Pitts Beverlee Miller Raymond Mitchell Rubin

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