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CONTENTS

2026-2027

10 FROM THE

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

12 FROM THE EDITOR 14 BEFORE & AFTER

Notes from the kick-off party to postsoiree recovery.

15 STYLE PICKS

16 CONNECTIONS

Meet the local nonprofits working to make a change, and tips from a seasoned gala chair.

24 BOCA BIRTHDAYS

Philanthropy is in Boca Raton’s DNA, and these three nonprofits have grown up with our city.

28 SCENE

You’ll find some familiar faces in our look back at the 2025-2026 season.

31 EVENT DIRECTORY

Our community’s most notable charity events.

80 LAST WORD

Ward Kellogg dishes on his decades of service for abused and neglected children, including founding a rockin’ gala.

On The Cover Boca Raton artist Stacey Mandell learned Gregg Shorthand, an elegant form of abbreviated writing, when she worked as a law clerk in her native Illinois. Since 2017, she has been infusing her canvases with shorthand phrases from poetry, the U.S. Constitution, and positive affirmations such as Embrace Love and Kindness, the mixed-media work on the cover of this magazine. Mandell has enjoyed many group and solo shows and will be featured in the book Take Note: A Nimble History of Shorthand, by Andrew Hill of the Financial Times, due out in November. She is ecstatic about being featured in the Boca Raton Charity Register: “It’s what my work is about—giving back. After my husband passed away, we set up a charity at the law school where he taught. Since that time, I’ve set up two more, so we have three scholarships at the law school in Illinois where he was associate dean. So being a part of philanthropy is a huge part of who I am now and what I do.” —John Thomason

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FROM THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

New Beginnings

OUR CHARITY REGISTER REACHES NEW HEIGHTS FOR SOUTH COUNTY

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or the past four years, the Boca Raton Charity Register has been a special section within Boca magazine celebrating the remarkable nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals who dedicate themselves to strengthening our community. This year marks an exciting new chapter as the Boca Raton Charity Register becomes a standalone publication, reflecting both its growth and the extraordinary impact of South Palm Beach County’s philanthropic community. Boca Raton is defined not only by its beautiful neighborhoods and thriving businesses, but by the generosity, compassion, and commitment of the people who call it home. Every day, countless organizations and volunteers work tirelessly to improve lives, provide hope, and create opportunities for those in need. The Boca Raton Charity Register has become an invaluable resource for our readers, one that many turn to throughout the year to discover the organizations making a difference in our community and to plan which galas, fundraisers, and charitable events to attend and support. More than just a directory, it serves as a year-round guide that connects our community with the causes, missions, and organizations that inspire generosity and meaningful engagement. This publication was created to celebrate and support the organizations that enrich our community through education, healthcare, the arts, animal welfare, youth services, environmental initiatives, and countless other important causes. Whether you are looking to volunteer, make a charitable contribution, become a sponsor, or attend an upcoming event, we hope this guide serves as your trusted resource throughout the year. As our first standalone Boca Raton Charity Register, it reflects our continued commitment to elevating the visibility of our nonprofit community and its philanthropic leaders. We are also proud to celebrate this exciting milestone with a special launch event, bringing together the organizations, sponsors, and community partners featured throughout these pages. A very special thank you goes to the Boca Raton Museum of Art, whose generous partnership and sponsorship of this inaugural standalone edition helped make this publication possible. The museum has long been a cornerstone of our cultural community, and we are honored to have its support. On behalf of everyone at Boca magazine and Palm Beach Media Group, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every nonprofit organization, advertiser, sponsor, volunteer, donor, and community leader who contributed to this publication. Your passion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to serving others continue to shape the future of our community and inspire us all. Thank you for helping make Boca Raton a community where philanthropy thrives. We hope this Boca Raton Charity Register becomes a trusted companion throughout the year as you discover new organizations, support meaningful causes, and attend the events that make such a lasting impact on our community. Warmest regards,

Nicole G. Ruth Associate Publisher, Boca Raton Charity Register

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FROM THE EDITOR

Coming Together

BOCA RATON’S NEEDS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MATCHED BY ITS BENEFICENCE

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Christiana Lilly Editor in Chief, Boca Raton Charity Register

ANDREW MILLAR AT A CONTENT STUDIO

s I’m writing this, an email has come through my inbox announcing a brand-new nonprofit launching right here in Boca Raton. They’ll join the legions of grassroots organizations who got their start here, nonprofits targeting food insecurity, environmental conservation, healthcare challenges, education shortages, human trafficking and abuse, and more, born in our backyard. There’s no question that Boca Raton, and Palm Beach County in general, is one of the most generous places around. There’s a reason that we need a Boca Raton Charity Register in the first place; there’s simply so many galas, luncheons, and golf tournaments to keep track of over the next few months and into the New Year. This heritage of giving—and taking a stand to solve a problem that needs fixing—goes back decades. After a tragedy rocked Boca Raton in the 1960s—the death of two children from arsenic poisoning— their mother, Gloria Drummond, rose above her grief to immediately start fundraising to open a community hospital. She said she didn’t know for sure that a closer hospital would have saved her children, but she knew that for others, it absolutely could. Today, we know this place as Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and among its many technological advances and expansions, this year it is celebrating a new structure—the aptly named Gloria Drummond Patient Tower. You can read more about that tale of resilience in our feature on page 24, as well as the stories of two other Boca Raton nonprofits celebrating milestone birthdays. Of course, this isn’t our first Boca Raton Charity Register, but it’s our first standalone publication. We’ve been able to expand this book with not only the must-attend events of the season for nonprofits ranging across a scope of causes, but also your chance to hear from community members who know a thing or two about fundraising. Carrie Rubin shares her tips on leading the charge as an event chairwoman, Zoe Lanham gives us the scoop on kick-off parties, and nonprofits like the George Snow Scholarship Fund give us a glimpse into how they broke the mold of your typical fundraiser with out-of-the-box events. Keep the Boca Raton Charity Register on your coffee table, flip through it incessantly this social season, and circle the events you need to make sure to buy tickets to or the organizations that inspire you to make a donation. You may even find that you have time to volunteer, or that your skill set can assist a nonprofit whose mission calls to you. We all have something to give to keep our community moving forward—and making sure nobody gets left behind.

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BEFORE & AFTER

Charity Chatter THE PARTY SEASON FROM START TO FINISH

AFTER PARTY

Before the main event is the kick-off party, raising excitement and passion for the cause. Zoe Lanham knows a thing or two about philanthropy, having supported Boca Helping Hands, the Boca Raton Historical Society, the George Snow Scholarship Fund, and the Baptist Health Foundation (just to name a few). As vice president of The Addison and an expert event host, she shares kick-off party dos and don’ts. “Since donors go away for the summer, it’s our welcome back to thank them, and it’s a moment to reengage them [and] reaffirm how much they’re appreciated,” she says.

Make time in your full schedule for a chance to take care of you.

GUEST LIST: You should be inviting your recurring big donors in the community. [Think about also] bringing in younger, fresher faces that haven’t been introduced to your organization, having initiatives to get to those younger people.

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PARTY TRENDS: I do think that 2026, 2027 is going to be more about having events being a little smaller, a little bit more intimate. ... I’ve certainly been trying to convince organizations they don’t have to have 500 people in the room to raise $500,000. What you need is an event with a curated list of people that support the mission, and you can still raise the same amount of money. USING TECH: I think the storytelling, the organization’s story, and how it’s impacting people is critically important, so you could have ... perhaps an AI booth where you walk in and you’re interacting with people who have been impacted by the organization. Donors want to see what impact they’re making; that’s going to be really big for organizations if they can do that. THE END GOAL: Firstly it’s got to be about the mission; they’ve got to be excited about it. You need to have very impact-focused storytelling. ... What are we doing? How are we impacting your community and the people that live in it? They have to leave with a thorough knowledge and an emotional connection to the mission of the organization.

FAVORS YOU’LL ACTUALLY WANT TO KEEP • Greeting cards personalized to the nonprofit • Chocolates and candy from local makers • Branded tech, like portable speakers and power banks • Travel-size beauty products • Partnering with an artist to decorate perfume or wine bottles • Practical phone accessories, like clip-on light rings and fans

PARTY TRICKS WE LOVE • AI photo booths that create interactive videos • Sketch artists • Live musicians • Roving entertainers, like a mentalist or fortune teller • Raffling for an upgraded table

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This page: Fun at George Snow Scholarship Fund’s Ballroom Battle and Cowboy Ball

Out of the Ordinary LOCAL NONPROFITS THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Written by Guilherme De Domenico

☑ Ballroom and Boots

GINA FONTANA

Giving out college scholarships is one thing; accompanying the recipients beyond such funding is another. The George Snow Scholarship Fund does precisely that, offering support for hundreds of young scholars who will begin and end their studies with the foundation. In 2025 alone, the Scholarship Fund awarded $5,544,367 in scholarships and provided scholar support services to 374 Snow Scholars. Another serious endeavor for the fund: crafting original fundraising events. Each spring, the community puts on their Stetsons for the annual Cowboy Ball, where attendees are transported to a night of ranch-style fun. An open bar, casino games, line dancing, and mechanical alligator riding are just some of the activities featured during this one-of-a-kind night, with all proceeds going for a good cause. The Cowboy Ball returns March 13. “Everybody is literally wearing their boots and their cowboy hats, and it’s not as stuffy as some of the formal events, so it just gives people a chance to have fun,” says Amy Greene, vice president of special events for George Snow. The fund’s second event also involves music and dancing, although in a very different way. Akin to the popular show Dancing with the Stars, Boca’s Ballroom Battle pairs community leaders with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios, challenging them to master dance routines over five months. “Most people are coming into [Ballroom Battle] with zero experience,” says Jay Brandt, vice president of development for George Snow and a Ballroom Battle alum. “They can have two left feet—it doesn’t matter—just a willingness to have fun and learn.” Each competitor embarks on a fundraising campaign for George Snow’s scholar support services, and at the end of the night, the top male and female dancers who raise the most funds take home the Mirror Ball Trophy. Ballroom Battle returns for its 19th edition on Nov. 7. (scholarship.org) 16

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Members of Men Giving Back play air hockey at the Backyard Battle

☑ Battle of the Bros Men Giving back gets right to the point: It’s a “bunch of guys” donating to the Palm Beach County community that they love. To date, they have raised more than $3 million to distribute to local charities focused on education, food instability, mental health services, and children. “The way Men Giving Back works is that it’s an annual membership, and your fee goes towards our charitable contributions at the end of the year,” explains William Marino, co-founder of Men Giving Back. “When our members are at events, there’s no additional ask; they can just connect with their friends, network, and enjoy the night.” What encapsulates the nonprofit’s

core mission of fun, philanthropy, and fellowship is its Backyard Battle. The annual event, hosted at Boca West Country Club, has members compete amongst themselves in friendly games of golf, axe throwing, cornhole, air hockey, and more. “Boys will be boys; they love competition,” Marino jokes. Men Giving Back hosted its sixth edition of the Backyard Battle in February of this year, bringing together more than 120 members. All proceeds from the annual dues will be sorted out at their annual gala taking place on Nov. 4. Their largest recipients last year were Feeding Palm Beach County, Kindness Matters, Palm Beach County Food Bank, and Speak Up for Kids. (mengivingback.org)

☑ Community Chest

Serving Palm Beach County for nearly 30 years with hot meals and educational opportunities, Boca Helping Hands is one of the biggest nonprofits in South Florida. In 2025, it distributed more than 3.5 million meals through pantry bags and hot meal services across five distribution sites throughout the county. But maintaining that good work requires a lot of donations, and Boca Helping Hands has a fundraising event unlike any other. Its yearly tradition, the Monopoly and Casino Night Gala, was conceived by Gary Peters, former board president of Boca Helping Hands as well as a former Monopoly national champion. “What makes any fundraising event are the first three letters: FUN,” explains Andrew Hagen, CEO of Boca Helping Hands. “Our events are typically oriented to make sure people have a good time socializing and playing.” The unusual event has grown over the years. What was only one night of Monopoly gaming became a two-night tournament, which was held this year in April at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club; the next one is scheduled for April 24. Hagen attributes the success of the event to the longstanding relationship Boca Helping Hands has with the local community. “Most of the people that come to our events ... is because of [their support of] Boca Helping Hands,” he says. “We could probably do a Candyland or an UNO tournament if we felt like it.” (bocahelpinghands.org) Guests play Monopoly at Boca Helping Hands’ signature event

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Across the Board

MEET THREE BOCA RATON NONPROFITS SERVING DIFFERENT CAUSES

Written by Guilherme De Domenico BEACH CLEAN-UP Boca Save Our Beaches is dedicated to protecting our local marine environment, and they believe the next generation will be the driving force for it. The educational workbook Seymour’s First Journey into the Sea of Debris has been its primary tool to achieve that goal. During weekly one-hour sessions across Palm Beach County elementary schools, the titular Seymour, a sea horse, takes kids on an adventure to clean the ocean he lives in. “The goal is to engage students,” says Jessica Gray, founder of Boca Save Our Beaches. “We make it fun and educational as well, but it’s not your traditional ‘sit in your seat and let me read this book to you.’” Their footprint is vast in the Boca area. Since its inception in 2015, the group has engaged 2,613 volunteers and removed more than 100,000 items, such as plastic bags and bottle caps, in beach cleanups. “What I have noticed since I have been doing this for 10 years is that people want to help; they just don’t know how,” says Gray. “If you provide them tools to make better

decisions, they’ll make those decisions and share that information with others.” (bocasob.com) SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS A path to a good future often starts in one’s childhood. That is the basis for Best Foot Forward, which dedicates its time giving foster care and at-risk youth the same educational opportunities their peers have. Serving more than 1,000 students in its 16-year history, they’ve recently expanded their mission to provide “wrap-around” student support services. “We realized that it’s more about maintaining a consistent relationship with students,” says Donna Biase, co-founder and CEO of Best Foot Forward. “It’s [giving] essential academic support and guidance while providing them with all the necessary support and items they need to be successful.” With a presence in more than 50 schools in the Palm Beach County area, the organization implements one-on-one learning with students who are most vulnerable. Their coaches not only provide educational assistance through tutoring,

“People want to help; they just don’t know how. If you provide them tools to make better decisions, they’ll make those decisions and share that information with others.” — Jessica Gray, founder of Boca Save Our Beaches

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Clockwise from far left: kids learn about conservation; Donna Biase mentors children with Best Foot Forward; an acting class at the Find Your Voice theater; Find Your Voice students and staff play together; Best Foot Forward’s Blue Jean Bash; two volunteers at a beach cleanup by Boca Save Our Beaches.

but also emotional support for their students, such as birthday parties and holiday festivities. In 2026, for the second time, Best Foot Forward was awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Palm Beach County. The funds will support its Foundations Spark Lab program, focusing on literacy skills for children in the third grade, a fundamental time for a child’s development. “Before third grade, they are learning how to read, and after, they are reading to learn,” says Biase. “There have been significant studies showing that if a person is not on a third grade reading level, that it’s very hard not only to get

ahead in school, but in life.” (bestfoot.org) ART ESCAPE The main idea behind Find Your Voice surged from a simple question: “Where do theater kids go for fun and community?” As a growing voice in Boca Raton, this foundation prides itself as a safe and creative space for the performing arts, fine arts, and healing arts. Although children are its main demographic, Find Your Voice was created so that any artist could walk through its doors and feel welcome. “This organization not only helps to enhance professional

training in the arts but also provides a space in the community where children and their families know they have a second home,” says Christine Barclay, president of Find Your Voice. From its headquarters in Boca Raton for the past two years, Find Your Voice has employed more than 30 artists to help with its mission. They includes actors, painters, and mental health practitioners such as yoga instructors. “Being an actor, dancer, or musician are all forms of therapy,” says Barclay. “These are ways for people of all ages to step into someone else’s shoes for a minute and create a great sense of empathy.” Find Your Voice hosted its fourth-annual gala in April and achieved its goal of raising $27,000 in donations. All the proceeds go to a scholarship program offered to kids throughout South Florida, to which they have already contributed more than $10,000. (findyourvoice.foundation) BOCA RATON CHARITY REGISTER 2026-2027

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Tips from A Pro Chairwoman CARRIE RUBIN SHARES HER EXPERTISE FROM MORE THAN A DECADE OF CHAIRING LOCAL EVENTS

Written by Tyler Childress If Carrie Rubin’s name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s been on the programs of some of the city’s biggest nonprofit events. From auctions and awards ceremonies to galas and luncheons, Rubin has had a hand in the organization of soirées benefiting the Junior League of Boca Raton, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Impact 100 Palm Beach County, and many more. As a longtime nonprofit supporter and recurring event chair, Rubin has picked up quite a bit of wisdom for throwing memorable bashes. She shares her insights with the Boca Raton Charity Register. A GOOD EVENT CHAIR: You have to have vision and organization. You have to have grace under pressure and the ability to bring people together. You have to make sure that every guest, volunteer, and supporter feels valued at the event, whether it’s a luncheon or a gala…You have to be very organized, because a charity event takes a lot of planning and logistics. You have to define the mission and what story you are trying to tell, what the event is about, and what you are trying to accomplish. THE DON’T’S OF EVENT CHAIRING: People don’t want to come to an event to be lectured all night; they don’t want to listen to speeches all night. I can’t stand going to an event [where] the whole night is listening to people up onstage. People know why they’re going to a charity event, so you really have to be short and concise with your speeches. Get your business done in a quick, concise [manner], and then let people enjoy the evening.

ON TRUSTING YOUR TEAM: You have to stay calm, and I think you have to surround yourself with professionals that know what they’re doing and are always prepared for anything that goes wrong. Whether it’s the hotel or the florist or your A/V people, they have to be respected companies and leaders in their own right. ON LEADERSHIP: You have to be a good and respected leader to run a committee and inspire [its members.] … You have to listen to them. You have to have a clear vision for the event and communicate with them. You have to delegate certain duties to them so that they feel like they’re part of something meaningful, and that they are making a difference. OVERCOMING A FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING: I was honorary chair of the Fuller Center’s Wee Dream [Ball] … They asked me to memorize my speech, and when I had to get up there with no notes, it just gave me a different type of confidence. I’m not saying I don’t get nervous still, but not like I used to, especially after chairing Go Pink [Luncheon] and having to get up on a round stage and speak in front of an audience of 1,200 people. LITTLE TOUCHES: Follow up with a sincere thank-you [to donors] within 24 hours. Handwritten notes are even better, and that creates long-term donor relationships. People always remember those thank-yous.

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THE PLANNING: Usually planning starts about six months prior to the event.

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“When you chair an event, you have to have vision, organization, grace under pressure, and the ability to bring people together, and you have to make sure that every guest, volunteer, and supporter feels valued.”

EVENT CHAIR GOALS: I try to be very creative and make every event different and beautiful. … You want people to go home saying, “Wow, that was a great event.” You want people walking into your ballroom and saying, “Wow, this is beautiful.” 20

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To sustain these vital programs, the organization hosts major annual fundraising events, including the BFF Bash and the Sole Mates Luncheon. Those interested in supporting the mission or attending an upcoming event are encouraged to visit bestfoot.org for more information. From left to right: Board Member Dan Davidowitz, Co-Founder Donna Biase, Board President Paul Kilgallon, Board Members Lisa Wheeler, Lorraine Cross, Frank Barbieri, Jamie Wyatt, Co-Founder Debbie Ellman, and Board Member Dr. Van P. Williams.

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Caregiving Youth are students who provide care for family members of all ages who are chronically ill, frail elderly, disabled or who have any type of physical or mental health condition that limits their capacity to be independent. AACY uniquely provides services and support – 98% of program high school seniors graduate! • Friday, February 19, 2027 • Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club 2425 West Maya Palm Drive – Boca Raton • 6 – 10 pm • Live Band! Dinner! Dancing! Auction! • Sponsorships, Tables & Tickets Available.

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Clockwise from top: Ground-breaking of Boca Raton Regional Hospital in 1965, Florence Fuller with local children, a Junior League fundraiser in 1987, and looking at hospital building plans

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THREE ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES IN THE 2026-2027 SOCIAL SEASON Written by Marie Speed

Boca Raton is young by national standards, so when a Boca business or organization passes the 50-year mark, it’s big news here. And we have a few nonprofits this year that are celebrating birthdays hovering at the half-century milestone.

BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL This season, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is celebrating its 60th anniversary, in 2027. Most people know the hospital’s tragic origin story, one that has become part of the city’s lore. It was back in 1962, on Easter Sunday in Boca Raton, when Debra Ann Drummond, 9, and her brother James Randall Drummond, 3, went to the fridge, where they each drank some milk that had been unknowingly tainted with arsenic by a neighbor’s child. The closest hospital was Bethesda Memorial in Boynton Beach, 15 miles away; the children didn’t make it in time. That horrific incident galvanized the small, close-knit Boca Raton community to build its own hospital—which ultimately became the “Miracle on Meadows Road.” The same year the children died, the Debbie-Rand Foundation and Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League formed, dedicated to fundraising for a future hospital. The effort to raise money became a community-wide rallying point for the roughly 10,000 people in Boca. In fact, it may have marked the first spark of charitable giving that would come to define Boca Raton. The ground-breaking for the hospital on

Meadows Road was achieved in 1965; Boca Raton Community Hospital opened two years later with 104 beds. That small community hospital has grown exponentially; by 1982, it had 400 beds. In 2010, it was renamed Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and a $10 million donation was made to secure its future, one of many that would follow as the hospital became a pivotal institution in the community. It joined Baptist Health South Florida in 2019 and has spawned notable centers for advanced care, including the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, the Lynn Cancer Institute, the Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute, the Wold Center for Emergency Medicine, and more. The hospital has been engaged in a donorfunded $270 million expansion encompassing nine floors in a new tower featuring all-private patient rooms. There will be 20 new operating rooms, two hybrid operating rooms, a hybrid PET/MRI, a radiology suite, an intensive care unit, and more. North Region Executive and CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital Lincoln Mendez notes the durable bond over the years between the hospital and its founding community.

“Boca Raton Regional Hospital has always had a strong connection to the Boca Raton community, because it was created in response to a community need,” he says. “Gloria Drummond helped lead the effort to build the hospital after the tragic loss of her two children, and that history still shapes how residents view the hospital today—not just as a place for care, but as something the community helped create and continues to support.” The small hospital on Meadows Road once founded by a grieving community has morphed into a sprawling medical campus in the city, and is regarded today as one of the top healthcare providers in the region. Its birthday this season is living proof of what one community can do through collaboration and vision. “For Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the new tower strengthens its ability to continue to enhance patient care by expanding high-acuity services, surgical capacity, critical care, and private-room availability,” Mendez says. “The hospital is no longer just growing to meet local demand—it is building the infrastructure expected of a premier regional medical center.” BOCA RATON CHARITY REGISTER 2026-2027

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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON The Junior League of Boca Raton was an outgrowth of the Junior Service League, organized by 27 women in 1971. Back then, Boca was on the cusp of its decades-long growth surge; IBM had arrived a few years earlier, the “pink tower” at the Boca Resort was still new, and Marymount College had just become the College of Boca Raton (now Lynn University). The three original founders were Jeanne Bauer, Joan Moseley, and LeeAnn Burns. The Junior Service League became an official Junior League in 1984. In an interview with Boca magazine, Bauer recalled the early days of the League, when most of the women were housewives and membership was by invitation only. “It was so different then,” she says. “You had to be ‘known’ by so many people [before you were accepted into membership], and it was all the white-glove and reception-line thing.” Those days are long gone now, according to the League’s outgoing 2025-2026 president, Victoria Matthews.

“We’re all about developing the potential of our women, getting them trained to be volunteers in our community, and, of course, giving back.” —Victoria Matthews “We’re definitely not that same League anymore,” she says. “Ninety-eight percent of our members all work full-time. They come to volunteer as needed for as much time as they can commit. … And you don’t need to get sponsored anymore. We look for women who want to be part of our organization and who believe in our mission. We’re all about developing the potential of our women, getting them trained to be volunteers in our community and, of course, giving back.” That volunteer force has grown from 27 at its inception to 643 in 2026, and its major areas of concentration have been child welfare and nonprofit support. Major milestones include starting the Boca Raton Historical Society, establishing the Singing Pines Children’s Museum, and building the Vegso Community Resource Center, its current home and a hub for other nonprofits. The League has also heavily supported In the Pines’ affordable workforce housing, launched the Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon, and established the Diaper

Bank, now its own nonprofit. Improving literacy is one of the League’s leading initiatives this year. “We have a Raising Readers program, where we provide books to Title I schoolteachers; this year, we awarded 100 books to 30 Title I teachers,” Matthews says. “We also have a Period Poverty Committee, where we help high school students with hygiene products. We do period supply drives and distribution through the Diaper Bank.” These and the other programs the League spearheads only underscore its impact across all sectors of need—and the momentum is only growing. Matthews says, “My whole focus has been making sure that our League continues to thrive—giving members a sense of community and allowing them to give back.”

This page, from top: Junior League members in the 1980s, entertaining underserved children, and past presidents of the Junior League of Boca Raton

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THE FULLER CENTER Even 55 years ago, there were people in Boca Raton who realized everything here wasn’t second retirement homes and Sundays at the club. There were also residents whose kids needed help, and that realization became the genesis for what is now the Fuller Center, launched by Dorothy Fleegler and Frances Cohen, with help from Delray’s legendary detective/reporter Virginia Snyder and philanthropists James and Florence Fuller. In 1969, the first-ever contract for federally subsidized childcare in Florida was signed in the Fleegler home, and in 1970, construction started on the new center on ground leased from the city at $1 per year for 50 years. The center has grown steadily, adding an infant nursery and a latchkey program for children (1974), a preschool building (1982), a west campus (1989), and a health clinic (2004), among many of its milestones. In 2018, the Perper Learning Center opened, and a Teen Leadership program was launched, and in 2021, the Fuller Academy, its private choice elementary school, was established. Today, Fuller Center CEO Eric Roby says the organization numbers 150 employees, covers two campuses, and includes an infant program, an early education program, the Fuller Academy, an out-of-school-time program (after-school and summer camp), and the teen leadership program. The center has grown from one classroom with 22 kids to serving more than 1,000 children and 700 families a year. “All that is wrapped around our family empowerment

“Our case workers work on small problems before they become large problems.” — Eric Roby

Children at the Fuller Center benefit from early education and literacy programs.

programs, which provide assistance for our parents,” he says. “Our mission is to ensure that all children reach their full potential, and we believe that if we can make the family foundation as strong as possible, we will have an easier job of completing our mission.” Roby says the Fuller Center’s holistic approach to the family is integral to its success. “Our case workers work on small problems before they can become large problems for families,” he says. “Maybe we can help with smaller issues such as prepping for a job interview or making sure there’s enough food in the household for the weekends. Maybe there are some [larger] substance abuse issues in the home or some spousal abuse problems. In addition to that, we have a health and wellness program. We’re providing two-thirds, if not 100 percent, of the nutritional needs of every child. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and three snacks daily—we serve 433,000 meals a year.” Fuller Center families are the “frontline workers” that drive the economy of Boca Raton, Roby says, coming from 40 ZIP codes from Northern Palm Beach County to North Miami to drop their kids off so they can work in Boca Raton. “I believe that our mission is more relevant today than it was 55 years ago, because we have seen that astronomical increase in the cost of living,” Roby says. “It is very difficult to find reliable, affordable, high-quality programs that provide care for children.” BOCA RATON CHARITY REGISTER 2026-2027

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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR THE BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART Boca Magazine proudly extends our sincere appreciation to the Boca Raton Museum of Art for serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026–2027 Boca Raton Charity Register. Your commitment to the arts and to Boca Raton’s philanthropic community enriches our cultural landscape, inspires creativity, and strengthens the fabric of our community. Through your leadership and dedication, you continue to create meaningful experiences that educate, connect, and inspire generations. We are deeply grateful for your generous support and valued partnership. Thank you for helping us celebrate the organizations, businesses, and individuals who make Boca Raton such an extraordinary place to live, work, and give back. With sincere appreciation, Boca Magazine The Boca Raton Charity Register Palm Beach Media Group

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Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

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Established in 1983, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center provides a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities to meet the diverse needs of its members, the Jewish community, and the community at large.

Main Fundraising Event: Gutmann Family Golf Classic Date: Oct. 22, 2026 Location: Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach Description of Event: 18 holes of golf and reception; first-place foursome will be presented with the Mel Gutmann Award. 10:30 a.m. registration followed by a light lunch and warm-up. Shotgun scramble at 12:30 p.m.; event concludes with cocktails, dinner, and awards ceremony. Honorary Chairpersons: Eric Gutmann and Lori Fineman Chairperson: Lou Shook, Larry Wachtel, Alex Manolakos, and Doug Manolakos Major Sponsors: Boca magazine, Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Family Foundation Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Ilana Ducorsky, 561/852-3200, ilanad@levisjcc.org Website: levisjcc.org

Main Fundraising Event: 35th Annual Spero Family Book & Author Luncheon Date: Nov. 12, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The 35th annual event is the unofficial kickoff to the Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center’s season of outstanding cultural arts programs and events. The luncheon features presentations by four best-selling authors. Registration is at 9:30 am. Chairperson: Myrna Lippman Major Sponsors: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Boca magazine, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, WLRN, Jewish Book Council, Hotwire Communications Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Stephanie Owitz, 561/558-2520, stephanieo@levisjcc.org Website: levisjcc.org

Main Fundraising Event: Marisa & Matthew Baker Jeans, Jewels & the J Date: Jan. 23, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The event includes a cocktail reception, brief program, dinner, and dancing. It celebrates the organization, its supporters, and honorees. Proceeds support scholarship and financial aid programs enabling hundreds of children to participate in programs. Major Sponsor(s): The Boca Raton Observer Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Ilana Ducorsky, 561/852-3200, ilanad@levisjcc.org Website: levisjcc.org

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American Friends of Magen David Adom

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Anne Vegso, Vegso Family Foundation (Presenting Sponsor)

Michael Elrad, Becky Elrad, Lori Gottsegen and Gregg Gottsegen

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AVDA offers life-saving services while promoting violence-free, equitable relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating violence. We are dedicated to empowering and supporting survivors of domestic violence to live violence-free and self-sufficient lives.

Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, blood services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as skilled EMT firstresponders for the state’s more than 9.4 million people. MDA’s Blood Center supplies 97 percent of the blood used by Israeli hospitals and fulfills 100 percent of the blood needs of the Israel Defense Forces, ensuring that all Israelis receive the blood they need, when they need it.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A two-acre urban sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the compound comprises the historic Norton House, Artist Studio and Orchid House Plaza; Art and Nature Conservatory; exhibition galleries; monumental sculptures; Pollinator Garden and tropical gardens of more than 250 species of rare palms and cycads.

Main Fundraising Event: 20th Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon Date: Feb. 23, 2027 Location: Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The HOW luncheon raises awareness of the lifesaving work provided by AVDA and celebrates survivors of domestic violence. In addition to a lovely lunch and informative presentations, there will be a silent auction, raffles and other fun surprises. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): Anne Vegso Major Sponsor(s): Vegso Family Foundation Ticket Price: $220 Contact: Stephanie Miragliotta, 561/2653797 ext. 114, kazoos2caviar@gmail.com Website: avdaonline.org

Main Fundraising Event: AFMDA Annual Boca-Delray Community Event Date of Event: April 1, 2027 Location: St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception followed by dinner and speaker presentation. Past speakers and entertainers include Douglas Murray, Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Former Ambassador Nikki Haley, Lior Suchard, and Scott Pelley, formerly of 60 Minutes. Chairperson(s): Lori and Gregg Gottsegen, Becky and Michael Elrad Major Sponsor(s): TBD Ticket Price: TBD Contact: Yishai Mizrahi, 561/835-0510, boca-delray@afmda.org Website: afmda.org

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Main Fundraising Event: 10th Annual Sculpture in Motion Date: Nov. 14, 2026 Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County, Friends of Fisher House and Veterans, the event showcases one-of-a-kind, classic pre-andpost-war automobiles and concludes with an America’s 250 Tribute and a Grand Tour Parade of Cars. Honorary Chairperson(s): Kathleen and Lew Crampton, Grand Marshal Donald Osborne Chairperson(s): Frances and Jeffrey Fisher and Audrey and Martin Gruss, Featured Curator Chuck Mitchell Major Sponsor(s): Bison Wealth, JP Morgan, Pratt & Whitney Ticket Price: $30 Contact: Margaret Horgan, 561/832-5328, info@ansg.org Website: ansg.org

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Honorary Chair Anka Palitz

Ashley & Brendon Pantano, 2026 Bella’s Angels Benefit Bash Chairs

Since 1958, The Arc of Palm Beach County has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. The Arc is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering services directly to individuals from infancy through adulthood, as well as to families in need of support.

Ballet Palm Beach is the professional ballet company of Palm Beach County. We create and present unique and meaningful performances, outreach programs, and training experiences. These artistic activities add to the cultural richness of our community.

Bella’s Angels provides critical financial and emotional support to families of children with lifelong physical disabilities. They serve families who often fall through the cracks, those who earn too much to qualify for government assistance but still struggle to meet the overwhelming costs of their child’s medical care. They ease this burden by covering therapy sessions, medical travel, specialized equipment, and other essential needs not fully covered by insurance.

Main Fundraising Event: Golden Hour Gala: An Evening Glowing With Possibility Date: Feb. 20, 2027 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Benefiting The Arc of Palm Beach County, the Golden Hour Gala illuminates the talents, resilience, and boundless potential of individuals with developmental disabilities across Palm Beach County. Chairperson: Beverlee and John Raymond and Julie and Aaron Menitoff Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Charlotte Gill, 561/842-3213, cgill@ arcpbc.org Website: arcpbc.org

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Main Fundraising Event: All That Glitters Gala Date: Jan. 28, 2027 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The All That Glitters Gala raises funds to support Ballet Palm Beach’s incredible season of dance, educational outreach programs, and its company of professional dancers. Honorary Chairperson: Anka Palitz Chairpersons: Lora Drasner, Beth Fishel, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, Nicole Noonan, Jean Shafiroff Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $1,450 Contact: Ann Faber, 561/630-8235, company@balletpalmbeach.org Website: balletpalmbeach.org

Main Fundraising Event: Bella’s Angels Benefit Bash Date: Oct. 28, 2026 Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Enjoy a dazzling night featuring delicious food, an open bar, live entertainment, and exciting silent and live auctions. The funds raised from this year’s Benefit Bash will directly support vital services, ensuring families receive the assistance they need. Chairpersons: Ashley and Brendon Pantano, Founder & CEO of Coastal Waste Management & Recycling Major Sponsors: Wealthspire Advisors and Eastern Waste Systems Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Tara Boyd, 561/207-3000, tboyd@bellasangels.org Website: bellasangels.org

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Best Foot Forward

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Lorraine Cross, Anita Kreilein, Anita Detert, Laura McCutcheon, Donna Biase, Daunte Culpepper, Debbie Ellman

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Kim Albers, Aimee Battista and Cameron Neth

Best Foot Forward provides essential academic and wraparound support services for foster care and at-risk youth from kindergarten through college in Palm Beach County. Our mission is to empower students to maximize their educational outcomes and become confident, contributing members of our community by providing dedicated guidance, resources, and consistent support every step of the way.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest, cagefree, no-kill dog rescue in the United States. Our mission is to save 5,000 dogs a year that would otherwise be euthanized or abandoned. Our goal is to provide a loving environment while they are waiting to find their forever home and family. Since 2008, we have saved more than 92,000 lives.

Main Fundraising Event: 2026 Sole Mates Luncheon Date: Oct. 28, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Best Foot Forward’s fundraiser supports our mission by funding essential, everyday needs that make a life-changing difference. Guests will enjoy an afternoon featuring a delicious lunch and exciting raffles in support of Best Foot Forward’s programs and students. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): Vertical Bridge, Amy and Mike Kazma, LVL UP Fitness, AvalonBay Communities, BRRH Foundation, Anita Detert, Patricia and Paul Kilgallon, Mainstreet Capital Partners, Laura and Shaw McCutcheon, Oceans 234, Joan E. Schwartz and Bruce Rubinger. Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Gianna Biase, 561/470-8300 Website: bestfoot.org

Main Fundraising Event: 2027 Bash Date: April 17, 2027 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Best Foot Forward’s fundraiser supports its mission by funding academic guidance and opportunities for foster care and at-risk youth. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and auctions, with all proceeds benefiting Best Foot Forward programs. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): LVL UP Fitness, Cathy and Abdol Moabery, Vertical Bridge, Burns Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Christine E. Lynn, E.M. Lynn Foundation Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Gianna Biase, 561/470-8300 Website: bestfoot.org

Main Fundraising Event: Wine, Women & Shoes Date: March 6 and 7, 2027 Location: Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Description of Event: Choose your day! Three days of the most anticipated—and most fun—daytime event of the season! For the 11th year, this fabulous celebration of philanthropy, fun, and lots of dogs returns to the Mar-a-Lago Club. This event sells out every year! Honorary Chairperson(s): Lara Trump Chairperson(s): Kim Albers, Aimee Battista, and Cameron Neth Major Sponsor(s): Aimee and Jim Battista, Anne Fontaine, Athena MedSpa, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Haute Living Magazine Ticket Price: $2,000 Contact: Lori Elsbree, 561/651-9147, lori.elsbree@bdrr.org Website: bdrr.org

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Boca Ballet Theatre

1. This puppy won the jackpot by getting adopted; 2. Suzy Walsh Lanigan rolls the dice for the dogs

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea

Capulet’s Cocktail Party

Over the past 18 years, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved more than 92,000 dogs—each one, a life worth fighting for. As the largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States, our 33-acre campus is a sanctuary where rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming happens every day. At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, we don’t just save dogs; we give them a second chance at life, love, and a forever home. Stop by the Ranch and meet your new best friend!

Boca Ballet Theatre (BBT) enriches South Florida with stunning classical and contemporary dance. BBT presents acclaimed performances, nurtures dancers of all ages through exceptional training, and offers community outreach programs, such as BBT4PD—Dance for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Experience artistry, education, and inspiration at the heart of Boca’s cultural scene.

Main Fundraising Event: Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Date: Nov. 1, 2026 Location: The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton Description of Event: BBT’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea enchants guests with delightful high tea, festive treats, and a magical reading of The Nutcracker. Children meet costumed characters, and a silent auction offers unique treasures, all in support of BBT’s programming. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairperson: Lola Swanson Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $75 Contact: Cindy Surman, 561/995-0709, csurman@bocaballet.org Website: bocaballet.org

Main Fundraising Event: Capulet’s Cocktail Party Date: March 13, 2027 Location: Countess de Hoernle’s Center for Dance, Boca Ballet Theatre, Boca Raton Description of Event: Lord and Lady Capulet would be honored to have you in attendance for an underwriting event to support Boca Ballet Theatre and our upcoming performance of Romeo & Juliet. Enjoy an evening of fun, cocktails, wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $75 Contact: Cindy Surman, 561/995-0709, csurman@bocaballet.org Website: bocaballet.org

Main Fundraising Event: Chefs for Canines, Canine Royale Date: April 18, 2027 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Enjoy local restaurants and crafted cocktails during the reception. Buffet dinner, live auction, and lots of fun at our casino. All to benefit the dogs of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, where we have saved 92,000 lives since 2008. Honorary Chairperson: Mike Walsh and family Major Sponsors: The Walsh Family and Opal Properties, Delray Acura, Delray Honda Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Lori Elsbree, 561/651-9147, lori.elsbree@bdrr.org Website: bdrr.org

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Boca Raton Historical Society

Trisha Ramudo, Tandy Robinson, Gary Peters, Hayley Peters Smith, Andrew Hagen

Gloria Hosh, Rebecca DeMonte, Zoe Lanham

2025 honorees

Boca Helping Hands provides food, job training, access to healthcare and financial assistance to help individuals and families improve their quality of life and build financial stability.

Since 1972, the Boca Raton Historical Society has been the guardian of the city’s story. Operating The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum inside the lovingly restored 1927 Town Hall, the nonprofit brings local history to life through compelling exhibits, meaningful programs, and preservation initiatives that connect our community with Boca Raton’s rich history.

The Boca Raton Historical Society, founded in 1972, operates The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum in the restored 1927 Town Hall. Through exhibits, programs, and events, the nonprofit preserves and shares Boca Raton’s history while promoting education and advocacy for historic preservation in the community.

CARINA MASK

Boca Helping Hands

Main Fundraising Event: Hands & Hearts Gala Date: April 24, 2027 Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Boca Helping Hands’ Hands & Hearts Gala—honoring Peter and Susan Brockway—provides guests with an elegant evening of delicious cuisine, casino games, exciting auctions, and heartfelt moments in support of our mission. Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Gary Peters Family Foundation, Peter and Susan Brockway, and Tandy and Joe Robinson Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Kori Ernst, 561/417-0913, kori@ bocahelpinghands.org Website: bocahelpinghands.org

Main Fundraising Event: Boca Bacchanal Date: April 18, 2027 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: Boca Bacchanal is the Boca Raton Historical Society’s marquee annual celebration. From intimate Vintner Dinners to the lively Grand Tasting, every pour and plate supports the preservation of the history that makes Boca Raton uniquely, beautifully our own. Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsors: Republic National Distributing Company, The Addison, Publix, Boca magazine, JM Family Enterprises, Seidman Family Foundation, more Ticket Price: $150 early pricing, $175 regular, $200 last call Contact: Olivia Hollaus, 561/395-6766, director@bocahistory.org Website: bocahistory.org

Main Fundraising Event: Walk of Recognition Date: Nov. 4, 2026 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: One of Boca Raton’s most celebrated traditions, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s 30th Annual Walk of Recognition honors the leaders, philanthropists, and visionaries who have shaped this community. Nominees receive permanent granite stars at Mizner Plaza—a lasting tribute to extraordinary service. Nominate someone deserving or purchase tickets at BocaHistory.org. Chairperson: TBA Presenting Sponsor: Batmasian Family Foundation Ticket price: TBA Contact: Olivia Hollaus, 561/395-6766, director@bocahistory.org Website: bocahistory.org

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Boca Raton Museum of Art

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

Members of the community enjoying Art & Ale in the museum’s Ohnell Sculpture Garden

John DesPrez III, Board Chair, and Lorraine Gilden, Gala 2026 Chair

Robyn Moncrief, MD

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource dedicated to enriching lives through collections, exhibitions, arts education, and community partnerships. Located in Mizner Park, the Museum, together with the Art School on Palmetto Park Road, inspires creativity, expands access to visual arts, and creates inclusive experiences that foster understanding, connection, and lifelong appreciation for the arts throughout South Florida.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation raises vital support to enhance patient care, medical innovation, and community wellness. As part of Baptist Health, we are committed to advancing health and healing close to home. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Main Fundraising Event: Art & Ale Date: Oct. 10, 2026 Location: Boca Raton Museum of Art Description of Event: Gather your friends for an unforgettable celebration of art and craft beer. Enjoy live music, hands-on artmaking, and samples from local craft breweries paired with delicious bites. Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: TBA Contact: Robert Cinnante, 561/392-2500, rcinnante@bocamuseum.org Website: bocamuseum.org

Main Fundraising Event: Annual Gala Date: Feb. 27, 2027 Location: Boca Raton Museum of Art Description of Event: The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Annual Gala is a signature fundraising event that brings together community leaders, philanthropists, artists, and supporters to celebrate the impact of the visual arts and support the Museum’s mission. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: TBA Contact: Robert Cinnante, 561/392-2500, rcinnante@bocamuseum.org Website: bocamuseum.org

JAKE PACKARD

Boca Raton Museum of Art

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Main Fundraising Event: 22nd Annual Go Pink Luncheon Date: Oct 16, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: This inspiring luncheon unites our community in the fight against breast cancer. It features a celebrity speaker and benefits the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Chairperson(s): Robyn Moncrief, MD Major Sponsor(s): Preferred Retail Sponsor: Saks Fifth Avenue Ticket Price: Please see website for ticket information Contact: Terrie Mooney, (561) 955-4142, terrie.mooney@baptisthealth.net Website: onecau.se/gopink2026

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Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

Boca West Children’s Foundation

Jo Ann and Philip Procacci; Susan and Peter Brockway

Rob and Ginny Clark; Gregg and Lori Gottsegen

Sally and Aubrey Strul

We invest in the future of Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable children and families by identifying critical needs, funding effective solutions, and building on our proven track record of measurable impact.

Main Fundraising Event: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball Date: Jan. 9, 2027 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Ball raises funds to expand and enhance patient care at BRRH. Recognized as one of South Florida’s premier events, the evening features elegance, unforgettable performances, and powerful impact. Past artists include Sting, Lionel Richie, and Chicago. Chairpersons: Susan and Peter Brockway, Jo Ann and Philip Procacci Preferred Retail Sponsor: Neiman Marcus Ticket Price: Visit website for ticket information. Contact: Alyssa Marino, 561/955-4142, akern@baptisthealth.net Website: donate.brrh.com/ball

Main Fundraising Event: 28th Annual Golf Tournament and Second Annual Pickleball Tournament Date: April 5, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Spanning multiple golf courses and pickleball courts, this simultaneous event features contests, elite amenities, and spirited camaraderie, proudly supporting the Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing and the advancement of patient care. Chairpersons: Ginny and Rob Clark, Lori and Gregg Gottsegan Major Sponsor: The Sands Family Foundation Ticket Price: Visit website for ticket information Contact: Terrie Mooney, 561/955-4142, terrie.mooney@baptisthealth.net Website: donate.brrh.com/golf

Main Fundraising Event: An Evening of Impact Honoring Sally and Aubrey Strul Date: Jan. 31, 2027 Location: Boca West Children’s Foundation Description of Event: Join us for an elegant evening honoring Sally and Aubrey Strul, featuring entertainment, fine dining, and fundraising to support vulnerable children and families across Palm Beach County. Chairperson: Diane and Joel Macher, Zelda and Paul Silver Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Pamela Weinroth, 561/488-6980, pweinroth@bocawestcc.org Website: bocawestfoundation.org

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

Ken Schwebel and Joel Macher

Jessica Miley & Kathleen Cammarata

Caridad Center

The Boca West Children’s Foundation supports children and families in need across Palm Beach County. Since 2010, it has granted over $22 million to more than 35 nonprofit partners, focusing on essential needs including food, shelter, healthcare, and education. Its mission is to create lasting impact and brighter futures for thousands of children each year. Main Fundraising Event: Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge Date: March 15, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge is a premier annual event uniting community leaders and supporters for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities, funding essential programs that change lives. Chairperson(s): Joel Macher and Ken Schwebel Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Pamela Weinroth, 561/488-6980, pweinroth@bocawestcc.org Website: bocawestfoundation.org

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership, and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. Main Fundraising Event: 8th Annual Securing Our Future Soiree Date: Jan. 21, 2027 Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for the 8th Annual Securing Our Future Soiree, celebrating Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton’s youth with an elegant evening of specialty cocktails, fine dining, live entertainment, and exciting auctions. Chairperson(s): TBD Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Nicole Miranda, 561/676-5472, nmiranda@bgcpbc.org Website: bgcpbc.org

CARIDAD CENTER

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Boca West Children’s Foundation

CEO Laura Kallus with an inspirational Caridad Center family

Caridad Center is Florida’s largest free and charitable clinic, ensuring compassionate, high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our volunteer medical professionals deliver primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support treating the whole person and empowering healthier, more stable lives. In the past year alone, we provided over 73,000 services to 7,500 children and families, through medical care, social services, health education, scholarships, and advocacy. Main Fundraising Event: El Campo de Caridad: A Farm to Table Experience Date: March 27, 2027 Location: Caridad Center, Boynton Beach Description of Event: Indulge in the culinary delights of a fresh farm-to-table, threecourse dinner with wine parings at Caridad Center’s green field. An homage to the essence of the community surrounding the clinic, which hosted lush farms and nurseries. Honorary Chairperson(s): Dr. Robert and Beth Hecht Chairperson(s): Dr. Robert and Beth Hecht, Village of Golf Major Sponsor(s): iPower Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Jessica Lavin, (561) 853-1638, development@caridad.org Website: caridad.org

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Center for Child Counseling

Changing Lives of Boca Raton, Inc.

“Keep Memories Alive” Walk ribbon cutting

Jacquie Stephens and Jessica Cecere

Marta Batmasian

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary supports the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. Donations fund Adult Day Care scholarships for individuals with memory disorders, caregiver programs, and furnishings in the Day Center to ensure comfort and safety for our participants.

Center for Child Counseling has been building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and community relationships.

Changing Lives of Boca Raton is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and hardship. Through safe housing, recovery support, job readiness programs, healthcare access, and compassionate guidance, the organization empowers people to rebuild their lives and achieve lasting independence. By creating pathways to self-sufficiency, Changing Lives transforms lives while making a meaningful impact throughout the Boca Raton community.

AARON BRISTOL

Caring Hearts Auxiliary

Main Fundraising Event: 20th Annual “Keep Memories Alive” Walk in the Mall Date: Nov. 8, 2026 Location: Town Center, Boca Raton Description of Event: A fun walk event to raise funds to help those in our community who have Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias while also providing nurture and support to their family caregivers. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairperson: Terry Fedele and Ann Griffith Ticket Price: Free; donations are encouraged Contact: Megan Fisher-Anthony, 561/2974066, nurchearts@health.fau.edu Website: onecau.se/memorieswalk

Main Fundraising Event: Baubles and Baskets Date: Dec. 3, 2026 Location: North Palm Beach Country Club Description of Event: Kick off the holiday season with a happy hour to support vulnerable children in Palm Beach County. Mix and mingle while providing healing and hope to children who have experienced abuse, violence, and other traumatic situations. Chairperson(s): Jessica Cecere and Jacquie Stephens Major Sponsor(s): GL Homes, Grey & Associates Ticket Price: $50 Contact: Dominika Nolan, 561/244-9499, dominika@centerforchildcounseling.org Website: centerforchildcounseling.org

Main Fundraising Event: An Evening of Gratitude: Celebrating the Power of Changing Lives Date: Nov. 18, 2026 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: TBA Chairperson: Marta Batmasian Major Sponsors: TBA Ticket Price: $175 Contact: TBA Website: TBA

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Child Rescue Coalition, Inc.

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Community Classroom Project, Inc.

2026 gala committee

Andy and Marie Unanue

Stephanie Dyer, Ali Kaufman, Lisa White

Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. Through innovative technology, CRC identifies offenders, providing actionable intelligence to law enforcement worldwide, for free. By empowering investigations and supporting child protection efforts, CRC helps arrest child predators and protect innocent children everywhere.

Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multispecialty health care provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region currently includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital; Cleveland Clinic Martin North, South, and Tradition hospitals; Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital; and numerous outpatient centers in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.

Reducing school-related stress is missioncritical in order to save students’ lives, keep creative educators happy at work, and engage parents in their child’s education. Community Classroom Project is maximizing the impact of academic, social, and emotional learning on mental health, family dynamics, and community sustainability.

Main Fundraising Event: Tech With Heart Gala Date: Feb. 20, 2027 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Join Child Rescue Coalition for an inspiring evening celebrating our shared mission to rescue and protect children worldwide. Enjoy an elegant dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, meaningful stories of impact, an exciting after-party, and more. Chairpersons: Megan Dempsey, Seran Glanfield, Courtney Jones, Amanda Maggiore, Grace McCafferty, Jackie Owen, Kascey Robbins, Gina Sinberg, Jenny Streit, Alenka Yege, Carly Yoost Major Sponsor: Transunion Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Flava Vecchio, 561/988-4257, events@childrescuecoalition.org Website: childrescuecoalition.org

Main Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Ball Date: Feb. 20, 2027 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Palm Beach Ball supports health care advancement in Palm Beach County, including the construction of a leading-edge hospital and an outpatient and ambulatory surgery center in West Palm Beach. The gala features a reception, dinner, and entertainment. Honorary Chairpersons: Kathryn and Leo Vecellio Chairpersons: Marie and Andy Unanue Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Dee Eaton, 772/530-0630, eatond@ccf.org Website: clevelandclinicflorida.org/ palmbeachball

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Main Fundraising Event: Pub at the Hub Date: Jan. 30, 2027 Location: The Hub at Space of Mind, Delray Beach Description of Event: No Whammies, Just Community: An unforgettable game show-inspired night of fun, food, prizes and philanthropy benefiting Community Classroom Project. Come to play, connect, make a difference—because everybody wins when community comes out to play! Honorary Chairpersons: Lisa White and Stephanie Dyer Major Sponsors: The Wayne Dyer Family Foundation, The Lisa & Bert White Family Foundation Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Ali Kaufman, 561/894-8772, ali@ myspaceofmind.com Website: yourccp.org

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Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Michael J. Bracci, Chair

2027 Smarty Party Co-Chairs Renay Meyer, Julie Simmons, Joanna Sanders, and Alexia Hamm Ryan

Delray Beach Public Library Association Inc

The Community Foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits, and community members to solve our area’s chronic and emerging issues. Founded in 1972, our organization has served as an engine of opportunity for Palm Beach and Martin counties, investing more than $300 million in change-making people and programs through grantmaking and scholarships. Main Fundraising Event: 14th Annual Founders Luncheon Date: Feb 24, 2027 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Founders Luncheon convenes donors, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers to explore issues facing our region and celebrate the impact of philanthropy. The McIntosh Award will be presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to our community. Chairperson: Michael J. Bracci Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Brittany Peerbolte, 561/659-6800, bpeerbolte@cfpbmc.org Website: yourcommunityfoundation.org

Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s purpose is “transforming lives by opening every mind to science,” featuring immersive, indoor/outdoor exhibits; a 10,000-gallon aquarium; and an outdoor science trail. The Cox Amphitheater hosts daily live science shows and special events. In 2021, the Center launched a transformative expansion campaign to inspire more learners through science. Construction began in 2024 with completion expected in 2027. Main Fundraising Event: Smarty Party: The Science of Happiness Date: Jan. 21, 2027 Location: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: During the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s 65th anniversary year, this highly anticipated evening will feature Arthur Brooks speaking on The Science of Happiness and the habits that lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Chairperson(s): Alexia Hamm Ryan, Renay Meyer, Joanna Sanders and Julie Simmons Ticket Price: Sponsorships and underwriting begin at $2,500 Contact: Molly Miller, 561/370-7723, mmiller@coxsciencecenter.org Website: coxsciencecenter.org

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CAPEHART/CARRIE BRADBUR

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Becky Walsh, T.J. Miller, Amanda Perna, Paige Eber

The Delray Beach Public Library sparks curiosity, fuels discovery, and fosters creativity by providing access to trusted information, resources, and community connections for all ages. We are way more than just books. Main Fundraising Event: Laugh with the Library, Chapter 20 Date: Jan. 29, 2027 Location: Opal Grand Resort and Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Listed as the party of the year in Best of Delray Beach, enjoy laughout-loud comedy with a headline comedian, fun with friends, dinner and cocktail delights, all in a casual comedy club atmosphere. Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): Ocean Properties, CPG Cares, Baptist Health Foundation, Corcoran, Gentle Medicine Associates, Moroco Orthodontics, Pebb Capital, Stuart & Shelby, Paradise Bank, Beauty Within, Amy and Noreen Team, Le Colonial Restaurant, and Kaufman Suisse Jewelers Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Kae Jonsons, 561/266-0798, kae.jonsons@delraylibrary.org Website: delraylibrary.org

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Dress for Success Palm Beaches

Education Foundation of Palm Beach County

Faulk Center

Wendy Tannenbaum, Virginia Marchetti

Superintendent Mike Burke, Lisa King, Education Foundation CEO James Gavrilos, Karen Brill

Lois Weisman and Vivian Cardia

“More Than the Dress” is our credo; Empowering women is our mission. While best known for dressing clients for job interviews and gifting a full week’s wardrobe upon hiring, it’s our career coaching programs that help them become job-ready and achieve a life of stability and economic independence.

Founded in 1984, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is the philanthropic arm of the School District of Palm Beach County and serves as a vital link between the public schools and the community. Through more than 100 initiatives, the Foundation helps close achievement gaps and supports over 100,000 students through grants, scholarships, and free classroom resources through Red Apple Supplies.

The Faulk Center for Counseling strengthens individuals, families, and the community by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible mental health services to all, regardless of ability to pay. Through counseling, prevention, groups, and outreach, we help people build healthier lives.

Main Fundraising Event: Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon Date: March 12, 2027 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Style for Hope features the presentation of the Style Icon award honoring a singular fashion trailblazer... inspiring role model...style innovator. The ‘27 honoree will be interviewed onstage by WPTV morning news anchor Hollani Davis, event emcee. Honorary Chairperson(s): Stacy London, of TV’s What Not to Wear fame and ‘26 Style Icon Chairperson(s): Wendy Tannenbaum and Virginia Marchetti Major Sponsor(s): W Bradford Ingalls Charitable Foundation, Constellation Brands Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Joe Ann Fletcher, 561/249-3898, jfletcher@dressforsuccesspb.org Website: dressforsuccesspb.org

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Main Fundraising Event: The 12th Annual Heroes for Education 5K Date: Oct. 4, 2026 Location: John Prince Park, Lake Worth Beach Description of Event: Runners, walkers, families, and school mascots will lace up their shoes for the Heroes for Education 5K, benefiting the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and raising funds for programs supporting local students, teachers, and schools. Major Sponsors: UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Ticket Price: $50 Contact: Matt Papaycik, 561/340-3501, edfoundation@slatkowhusak.com Website: educationfoundationpbc.org

Main Fundraising Event: Music Video Bingo: Fundraising Breakfast Date: Feb. 5, 2027 Location: Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Now in its fourth year, Music Video Bingo at Broken Sound Club has become a must-attend event in support of mental health. Join us for a delicious breakfast, unforgettable music videos, tons of exciting prizes, and plenty of fun, all while supporting the life-changing work of the Faulk Center for Counseling. Tickets sell out quickly, so don’t wait. If you missed out last year, don’t make the same mistake again! Chairperson(s): Vivian Cardia and Lois Weisman Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: $100+ Contact: Jonathan Price, 561/483-5300, j.price@faulkcenter.org Website: faulkcenterforcounseling.org/ jukebox

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Florida Atlantic University Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Fuller Center

Palm Beach Pops

Night of Solidarity Gala

Bernie Award Nominees: Dr. Patricia Anastasio and Thomas Mersch, Esq

Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is recognized for the outstanding educational experience it offers students in the arts, humanities, social sciences, architecture, and public administration. The dedicated faculty of distinguished scholars, researchers, and artists across 18 academic programs offer 26 bachelor’s degrees, 18 minors, 12 certificate programs, and 20 graduate degrees—including a Ph.D. in Comparative Studies and an Architecture professional degree program—that combine the best of a traditional and liberal arts education with cutting-edge instruction in emerging fields.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces through empowering health, wellbeing, and education initiatives. Serving the South Palm Beach and Broward community, FIDF fosters meaningful connections with those on the front lines and aims to raise vital funds during our upcoming season at the Women’s Event: Voices of Strength, Night of Solidarity Gala, and St. Andrew’s Golf Tournament.

Fuller Center seeks to embrace, educate, and empower hardworking, under-resourced families and children to achieve their full potential, serving approximately 1,000 children and 700 families per year.

Main Fundraising Event: FAU/Palm Beach Pops Holiday Celebration and Reception Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 Location: Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Description of Event: Celebrate the season with a spectacular evening honoring the legacy of Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops. This festive concert with full orchestra under the direction of Tony DeSare blends holiday favorites, Broadway classics and the Great American Songbook. Tiered pricing for the concert. Sponsorships and all proceeds benefit student scholarships. VIP reception before concert for sponsors. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairperson: Beth K. Schwartz Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $100 Contact: Esther Swann, 561/297-4667, eswann@fau.edu Website: fauevents.com

Main Fundraising Event: Night of Solidarity Gala Date: Jan. 24, 2027 Location: Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for a VIP or fullguest reception followed by a seated dinner at the Night of Solidarity Gala. Featuring inspiring speakers and powerful soldier stories, this meaningful evening unites guests in support and celebration of Israel’s soldiers. Contact: Julia Hodak, 561/226-4392, julia. hodak@fidf.org Website: fidf.org

Main Fundraising Event: Wee Dream Ball Date: Nov. 13, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for an unforgettable evening as Fuller Center celebrates 55 years and the 21st Annual Wee Dream Ball. Enjoy live entertainment, fine dining, and more during this glamorous onenight celebration! This year’s Bernie Award nominees are Dr. Patricia Anastasio and Thomas Mersch, Esq. Chairperson(s): Monica Mayotte, Rachel Ostrovsky, Neil Saffer Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: $425 Contact: Brian Jones, 561/391-7274, bjones@fullercenterfl.org Website: fullercenterfl.org

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George Snow Scholarship Fund

GINA FONTANA

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George Snow Scholarship Fund

GINA FONTANA

George Snow Scholarship Fund

Golfers: Matthew Williams, Danielle Rosse, Rochelle LaCavalier, Lanny Marks

2025 Community Dancers with Dance Professionals

Linda Paton trying her luck on the mechanical alligator!

The George Snow Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping deserving students pursue their dreams of higher education. The Fund is committed to ensuring that no student is denied the opportunity to attend college due to financial constraints. In 2026, the George Snow Scholarship Fund awarded more than $7.5 million in scholarships and Scholar Support Services to over 470 local students.

Main Fundraising Event: Golf Classic Date: Sept. 28, 2026 Location and City of Event: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Kick your week off with a day on the golf course! Our Annual Golf Classic will be a beautiful day at RPYCC as we come together to raise funds for local students with financial need. Chairperson(s): Doug Fash and Scott McCleneghen Major Sponsor(s): Steve Bagdan Charitable Foundation, Boca magazine Ticket Price: Foursomes start at $2,500 Contact: Amy Greene, 561/347-6799 ext. 114, agreene@scholarship.org Website: scholarship.org

Main Fundraising Event: Boca’s Ballroom Battle Date: Nov. 7, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Eight community leaders will compete in a ballroom dance fundraiser, supporting local students with financial need. The top female and male dancers who raise the most funds will take home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Chairperson(s): Dorothy MacDiarmid and George Petrocelli Major Sponsor(s): Rosenberg Diamonds & Co., LVL UP Fitness, Amy and Mike Kazma, Deyo Family, Deakins Family Foundation, Rochelle LeCavalier, The Boca Raton, Boca magazine, WPBF 25, Muñoz Photography Ticket Price: $2,500 for table of 10 Contact: Amy Greene, 561/347-6799 ext. 114, agreene@scholarship.org Website: ballroombattle.com

Main Fundraising Event: Cowboy Ball Date: March 13, 2027 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: Saddle up for an evening of country-chic style, as we raise funds for students with financial need! The Cowboy Ball is all about putting a Bocafabulous spin on the classic western theme. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office, The Addison, Boca magazine, WPBF Ticket Price: TBA Contact: Amy Greene, 561/347-6799 ext. 114, agreene@scholarship.org Website: scholarship.org

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Grey Team

Gift of Life Steps for Life South Florida 5k

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, Cary Reichbach, Chad Nebergall, and Nicole Nebergall

Military heroes on the runway with worldfamous model Tatsiana Maltseva and Grey Team founder Cary Reichbach.

At Gift of Life, we believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life. We are passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, volunteer, or financial supporter.

Grey Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting activeduty U.S. soldiers, reservists, National Guard members, and military veterans. Our mission is to develop and implement effective solutions to reduce and eliminate military suicides. We provide comprehensive programs and services at no cost, directly addressing traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, anxiety, and depression through advanced therapies and wellness protocols. Through strategic partnerships and events like this, Grey Team delivers lifesaving care to those who have sacrificed for our nation.

Main Fundraising Event: America First Gala Date: Dec. 3, 2026 Location: Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Description of Event: Our premier annual black-tie fundraising event honors America’s service members and veterans. This elegant holiday affair features the magic ambience of Mar-a-Lago, poolside cocktails under the stars, top-tier guest speakers, live music, and auctions. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairpersons: Grazia Damasceno, Nathalie T, Lena Palmier, Mimi Pesic, Denise Kory, Amee Lettich, Hyela Makoujy Major Sponsor: Altec Styslinger Foundation, Chiffique, Century Arms, Bauman Medical, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Ticket Price: $2,000 Contact: Trish Phan, 561/203-3815, trish@ greyteam.org Website: americafirstgala.com

Main Fundraising Event: Red White and Vogue Date: Feb. 11, 2027 Location: Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Description of Event: Red White and Vogue is a premier annual black-tie fashion show and dinner honoring America’s service members and veterans. Held at stunning Mar-a-Lago, with poolside cocktails under the stars, a stunning fashion show, and an incredible gourmet dinner. Honorary Chairperson: TBD Chairpersons: Grazia Damasceno, Hyela Makoujy, Mimi Pesic, Denise Kory, Lena Palmier, Nathalie T, Amee Lettich Major Sponsor: Century Arms, Bauman Medical, Canik Pistols, U.S. Palm Ticket Price: $2,500; VIP $3,500 Contact: Trish Phan, 561/203-3815, trish@greyteam.org Website: redwhiteandvogue.com

BANCROFT CREATIVE GROUP

Gift of Life Marrow Registry

Main Fundraising Event: Gift of Life Steps for Life South Florida 5k Date: Jan. 31, 2027 Location: Flagler Credit Union Stadium at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Description of Event: This family-friendly 5k raises awareness of the need for stem cell and marrow transplants. Participants will witness the emotional introduction of a transplant recipient to their lifesaving donor. Proceeds help add new donors to the registry and save more lives. Chairperson(s): Dana Aberman, Donna Krasner, and Wendy Schulman Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: $45 Contact: Jody Greenspon, 561/982-2900, jgreenspon@giftoflfe.org Website: giftoflife.org/stepsforlife

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

Grey Team supporters enjoying an intimate performance by the band, Foreigner

Peter Robbins and Emily Pantelides, Cara and Mike DeBock, Sharon and David Tompkins

Habitat Homeowner Ryan with Co-Chairs Russell Kreutter and Kevin Elwell

Grey Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting activeduty U.S. soldiers, reservists, National Guard members, and military veterans. Our mission is to develop and implement effective solutions to reduce and eliminate military suicides. We provide comprehensive programs and services at no cost, directly addressing traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, anxiety, and depression through advanced therapies and wellness protocols. Through strategic partnerships and events, Grey Team delivers lifesaving care to those who have sacrificed for our nation.

For 40 years, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County has brought people together to build homes, hope, and a stronger community. Families partner with Habitat to build and purchase safe, affordable homes with an interest-free mortgage, creating stability for generations. Through donations, volunteering, or advocacy, everyone can play a part in helping their neighbors in need. Join us in building a brighter future for all.

Main Fundraising Event: The Dream Builders’ Ball - 40th Anniversary Gala Date: Oct. 9, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Dream Builders’ Ball presented by TOP OF MIND is a black-tie gala celebrating 40 years of Habitat GPBC. This elegant evening is a one-night-only milestone honoring four decades of building homes, hope, and the foundation for dreams. Honorary Chairperson(s): Binky & Doug Fash Chairperson(s): Cara and Michael Debock, Emily Pantelides and Peter Robbins, and Sharon and David Tompkins Major Sponsor(s): Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Top of Mind, Vertical Bridge, CP Group, Rochelle LeCavalier, FP&L, Related Ross, AvalonBay Communities, Restore Construction, MHC Healthcare, RCC Associates, Kaufman Lynn Construction, LaFrance Project Ticket Price: $15,000 Contact: Dayana Rooks, 561/819-6070, dayana.rooks@habitatgreaterpbc.org Website: habitatgreaterpbc.org

Main Fundraising Event: Fourth Annual Private Equity Community Build Date: Jan. 29, 2027 Location: Lake Worth Beach Description of Event: Leaders from the private equity ecosystem unite for Habitat’s Private Equity Build, raising funds and swinging hammers to repair homes and build equity for families, creating lasting impact for future generations. Chairpersons: Russell Kreutter and Kevin Elwell Major Sponsors: AE Industrial, Comvest, Hidden Harbor Capital, NMP Capital, Sun Capital, Akerman, Configure Partners, Crowe, DLA Piper, EY, FTI Consulting, Gunster, Kirkland & Ellis, KTS, Lazard, Lockton, McDermott, Will & Schulte, PwC, RSM, & Harris Williams Ticket Price: $20,000 Contact: Dayana Rooks, 561/819-6070, dayana.rooks@habitatgreaterpbc.org Website: habitatgreaterpbc.org

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Grey Team

Main Fundraising Event: They Are Not Bulletproof Gala Date: March 6, 2027 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Our premier annual fundraising event honors America’s service members and veterans. This Hawaiian/ Caribbean evening features tropical elegance, fine dining, cocktails, live entertainment, auctions, and our signature military surprise opening. Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Alan and Karen Bauman, TBD Chairpersons: Grazia Damasceno, Dylan Lang, Nathalie T, Mimi Pesic, Lena Palmier, Hyela Makoujy Major Sponsors: Bauman Medical, Century Arms, Canik Pistols, G Jewels, Daniel Events Ticket Price: $850 Contact: Trish Phan, 561/203-3815, david@ greyteam.org Website: greyteam.org

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HomeSafe

Impact 100 Palm Beach County

RCC Associates team led by Robyn RaphaelDynan, with Honorary Chairs Rana Levy and Christy Maasbach

Chairpersons Steve Bernstein and Abby Bernstein-Henderson

Lisa Warren and Nicole Mugavero

HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit protecting Palm Beach County and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents: victims of child abuse and domestic violence. As a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, HomeSafe serves more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults, and families through its programs each year.

Impact 100 Palm Beach County brings women together to connect, engage and inspire one another while strengthening our community through the collective funding of multiple $100,000 grants for nonprofit organizations implementing high impact initiatives in Southern Palm Beach County. As we enter our 16th year of giving, the women of Impact have awarded nearly $9 million in grants to local nonprofits. These 145 grants—including 81 high-impact $100,000 awards and 56 merit awards—support projects across five key focus areas: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation; Education; Environment & Animal Welfare; Family; and Health & Wellness. United by a shared vision, the women of Impact 100 are creating meaningful, lasting change throughout our community.

MASTERWING CREATIVE AGENCY

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

Main Fundraising Event: Women Build 2027 Date: March 12, 2027 Location: Lake Worth Beach Description of Event: Women Build on March 12 brings women (and men) together alongside Habitat families for a fun, empowering build day. Learn new skills, make connections, and build hope. Build solo, form a team, or sponsor. No construction experience needed. Honorary Chairperson: Rana Levy and Christy Maasbach Chairperson: Karen List and Angela Reynolds Major Sponsors: RCC Associates, Carrier, Vertical Bridge, Akel Homes, Florida Peninsula Insurance, Moraca Builders, Boca Raton Airport, Lake Worth Beach CRA, Gunster, James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, Gator Gypsum, BETR Project, Seacoast Bank Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Dayana Rooks, 561/819-6070, dayana.rooks@habitatgreaterpbc.org Website: habitatgreaterpbc.org

Main Fundraising Event: 24th Annual Classic Rock & Roll Party Date: Jan. 30, 2027 Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Description of Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party is a high energy night of music featuring a silent auction, open bar, dinner program and private concert by Mike DelGuidice, a renowned recording artist who has built a national following as a member of Billy Joel’s band. Honorary Chairperson(s): Nicko McBrain Chairperson(s): Steve Bernstein and Abby Bernstein-Henderson Major Sponsor(s): Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available on the website or by contacting the event contact. Ticket Price: $750.00 Contact: Cheré Camus Brodi, 561/383-9842, cherebrodi@helphomesafe.org Website: helphomesafe.org

Main Fundraising Event: Fall Kickoff Date: Oct. 21, 2026 Location: Neiman Marcus at Town Center, Boca Raton Description of Event: Fall Kickoff marks the official launch of the 2026-27 giving season and encourages members to bring a friend who may be interested in joining. The event is designed to introduce prospective members to the Impact 100 model of collective philanthropy and to the organization’s goals for the coming year. Chairperson(s): Lisa Warren and Nicole Mugavero Major Sponsor(s): Neiman Marcus, MIG, Carrie Rubin, Marta Batmasian, Kathy Adkins, and Tandy Robinson Ticket Price: Complimentary Contact: Lisa Warren, 561/336-4623, impact100pbc@gmail.com Website: impact100pbc.org

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JAFCO

Terry Fedele, Noreen Payne, and Ingrid Kennemer

Kim & Sean Fetterman, Welcome to Holland Award Honorees

Candle of Hope Ceremony

Impact 100 Palm Beach County brings women together to connect, engage, and inspire one another while strengthening our community through the collective funding of multiple $100,000 grants for nonprofit organizations implementing high-impact initiatives in Southern Palm Beach County. As we enter our 16th year of giving, the women of Impact have awarded nearly $9 million in grants to local nonprofits.

Building tomorrow takes all of us. JAFCO’s Children’s Village, Children’s Ability Center, and Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center deliver compassionate care to children and families affected by abuse or neglect, families raising children with disabilities like autism, or individuals healing from trauma or mass violence, because every child deserves a brighter future.

Building tomorrow takes all of us. JAFCO’s Children’s Village, Children’s Ability Center, and Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center deliver compassionate care to children and families affected by abuse or neglect, families raising children with disabilities like autism, and individuals healing from trauma or mass violence, because every child deserves a brighter future.

Main Fundraising Event: In My Shoes Card Party & Luncheon Date: Oct 15, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description: An afternoon of cards, lunch, and meaningful connection, all in support of families raising children with developmental disabilities. Join us as we celebrate and honor Kim and Sean Fetterman with the Welcome to Holland Award. Honorary Chairperson(s): Lisa Monfried, Stephanie Newman, Amy Schafer Chairperson(s): Luncheon Advisors: Lori Konsker, Randi Winter; Chairs: Kim Fetterman, Lori Solodkin, Jodi Wiggington Major Sponsor(s): GL Homes; Kim and Sean Fetterman Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Tracy Winters, 954/315-8672, tracy@jafco.org Website: jafco.org

Main Fundraising Event: JAFCO Annual Gala Date: Dec. 12, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a live band—an unforgettable evening raising vital support for children and families impacted by abuse, trauma, or developmental disabilities. Join us as we present the Jacob’s Ladder Award for Child Advocacy to Marc and Isadore Mitzner and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Helene and Stephen Weicholz. Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Rebecca Drescher, 954/368-1879, rdrescher@jafco.org Website: jafco.org

DARRYL NOBLES

Impact 100 Palm Beach County

Main Fundraising Event: Grand Awards Celebration Date: April 27, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: This celebratory luncheon announces the winners of our multiple $100,000 grants to local nonprofits. Nonprofit finalists present projects, and members vote to determine grant award winners. Women who are interested in community impact each contribute $1,000 to fund the grants. Chairpersons: Terry Fedele, Ingrid Kennemer, Noreen Payne Major Sponsors: Sun Circle Members, Marta Batmasian, Kathy Adkins, Tandy Robinson, Boca magazine, Multi Imaging Group, The Junior League of Boca Raton Ticket Price: $1,000 member contribution Contact: Terry Fedele, 561/336-4623, impact100pbc@gmail.com Website: impact100pbc.org

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Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Judi Fisher, Chair

Lisa and Richard Immerman

Modi

JARC FL’s mission is to provide programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is focused on meeting the needs of today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. As the central address for Jewish life, Federation convenes, inspires, and mobilizes the community to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and secure a vibrant future for generations to come.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is focused on meeting the needs of today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. Guided by shared purpose and a commitment to Jewish continuity, Federation brings people together to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and build a vibrant future.

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JARC FL

Main Fundraising Event: JARC’s Fashion Show with Heart Date: Dec. 9, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Before the fashion show starts, attendees will start the day at a lively boutique fair, where local vendors will showcase jewelry, clothing, and other treasures. After browsing and shopping, attendees will enjoy lunch and a fashion show. Honorary Chairperson(s): Annette Stone, Kelly Stone Chairperson(s): Judi Fisher Major Sponsor(s): Caryn J. Clayman, Charmed Life Homecare, Elizabeth and Peter Levine, Kelly and Rob Stone, Randee and Ken Rubenstein, Sue and Marty Stern Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Fallon Gechter, 561-558-2572, fallong@jarcfl.org Charity’s Website: jarcfl.org

Main Fundraising Event: Leadership Gifts Date: Nov. 19, 2026 Location: The Addison Description of Event: This premier fundraising event is an exclusive evening honoring the philanthropists whose generosity helps shape our community. Elegant and intimate, the evening celebrates the donors whose leadership moves our work forward. Chairpersons: Lisa and Dick Immerman Major Sponsor: TBD Contact: Ida Novack, idan@jewishboca.org Website: jewishboca.org

Main Fundraising Event: Sandler Family Major Gifts Event Date: Dec. 3, 2026 Location: Boca Raton Description of Event: An annual highlight of the season, the Sandler Family Major Gifts Event brings together Federation’s leading supporters for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy, entertainment, and community. This year’s program will feature acclaimed comedian and entertainer MODI, whose unique blend of humor and heart has captivated audiences around the world. Together, we celebrate the strength, spirit, and joy of our vibrant Jewish Boca community. Chairperson(s): Cynthia and Michael Geller, Jenna and Jacob Shapiro Guest Entertainer: MODI Major Sponsor(s): TBA Contact: Ida Novack, idan@jewishboca.org Website: jewishboca.org

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Junior League of Boca Raton

Leaders In Furthering Education, Inc. (LIFE)

Roberta Abrams and Elaine Abrams

Linda Paton and Victoria Matthews

Lois Pope

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County serves as the central address for Jewish life, bringing people together to strengthen community, care for those in need, and secure a vibrant Jewish future. Through initiatives such as the Jewish Women’s Foundation, which empowers women as philanthropists, advocates, and changemakers, Federation creates meaningful impact locally, in Israel, and around the world.

The Junior League of Boca Raton is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Junior League of Boca Raton currently focuses on two community issues, child and family welfare, and nonprofit support.

For 33 years, LIFE has been dedicated to improving the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable. Founded by Lois Pope, LIFE has provided aid, assistance, and awards for disabled veterans, medical research, college scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare.

Main Fundraising Event: Jewish Women’s Foundation Granting Wishes Luncheon Date: April 2, 2027 Location: The Polo Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County, an initiative of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation, proudly celebrates another successful year of transformative philanthropy with its annual Granting Wishes event. This signature gathering recognizes the Foundation’s grant recipients and the outstanding organizations selected for funding, honoring their vital work benefiting Jewish women and children locally and in Israel. Chairperson: Elaine Abrams and Roberta Abrams Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $190 Contact: Janice Obuchowski, janiceob@ jewishboca.org Website: jewishboca.org

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Main Fundraising Event: Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon Date: Nov. 5, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon celebrates outstanding women in the community nominated by nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County and Northern Broward County for their dedication and expertise as volunteers. Honorary Chairperson(s): Tandy Robinson Chairperson(s): Linda Paton and Victoria Matthews Major Sponsor(s): Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 1971 Society, The Boca Raton Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Victoria Matthews, 561/620-2553, wvoy@jlbr.org Website: jlbr.org

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KELLY O’BRIEN, COASTAL CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Main Fundraising Event: LIFE’s 33rd Annual Lady in Red Gala Date: March 14, 2027 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach Symphony playing Broadway hits during cocktails, followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment by comedians Jay Leno and Rita Rudner. Proceeds benefit The Food4Kids program at PBC Food Bank, The Pet Clinic at Tri County Animal Rescue, and Vision4Kids at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Chairperson(s): Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith Major Sponsor(s): Sally Kimball, president and founder of Ambassador Realty Corporation; Walter J. Schwenk, AAMS managing director-investment officer, Linwood Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Nicole Voigt, 561/582-8083, life@life-edu.org Website: life-edu.org

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

PREMIER PHOTOGRAPHY

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

PREMIER PHOTOGRAPHY

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

Donte’ Mickens, Mary Allen, Diane Salina, Rosemary Mulero

Brice Capone, Katrina Singleton, Tommy Harms

Regine Bataille, Debra Ghostine and Stephanie Kahlert

For 80 years, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches’ mission has been to enhance the quality of life and empower individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired through free, specialized training, education, and advocacy. As the only Lighthouse for the Blind serving Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast, and Okeechobee counties, we help clients live independently and thrive in an inclusive community.

Without a foundation in literacy, children struggle in school. As youths, they are more likely to drop out without a high school diploma and lack the job readiness skills needed to obtain meaningful employment. As adults, they struggle to find jobs that pay a livable wage. To address this, the Literacy Coalition provides programs that help 64,464 adults and children each year. Volunteers are needed.

Main Fundraising Event: 80th Anniversary Gala - Friction to Freedom Date: Dec. 3, 2026, 5:30-10 p.m. Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Description of Event: To celebrate 80 years of service, we are breaking away from traditional galas. During the cocktail hour, guests will experience an interactive “Friction to Freedom” showcase. Using simulation glasses and everyday corporate tools, leaders will experience the operational frictions of un-optimized environments, followed by live demonstrations of how Lighthouse talent, digital auditing, and universal design unlock seamless freedom. Later, enjoy dinner, dancing, live entertainment, a live auction, and more. Honorary Chairperson: Walter Bauke Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsors: FineMark Bank & Trust, Harmsco Inc., Forvis Mazars, Bauke Family Foundation, Transdev Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Joan A. Friedman, 561/586-5600 Website: lhbp.org

Main Fundraising Event: Sixth Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon Date: April 7, 2027 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: This inspiring event showcases the incredible talents of visually impaired musicians, offers a dazzling teacup auction filled with unique treasures, and features an exquisite luncheon reception. Be moved by a powerful keynote speaker. Honorary Chairperson: Mary Allen Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsors: Page Ferrell, Roshan Z. Massoumi, Edgar & Martina Covarrubias, S. Jane Rose, Esq., Forvis Mazars, First Citizens Bank, Mittleman Eye Center, Transdev, Harmsco Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Joan A. Friedman, 561/586-5600 Website: lhbp.com

Main Fundraising Event: 36th Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon Date: March 2, 2027 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Coalition’s signature event brings the community together to raise awareness of literacy needs and raise crucial funds to support our programs from Boca Raton to Jupiter to Belle Glade. Past speakers have included Tayari Jones and Ann Patchett. Major Sponsor: Bank of America Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Dawn Larkin, 561/767-3370, communications@literacypbc.org Website: literacypbc.org

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Men Giving Back, South Palm Beach County

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

2025 Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert

Members of Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County

Morikami’s Golden Gala Co-Chairs: Robin May, Christine Carton, and Anna Janover

The Lynn Conservatory of Music’s high standard of musical training includes renowned faculty artists and produces highly talented and motivated students, who go on to win spots in the MET Opera Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among many others.

Men Giving Back of South Palm Beach County was conceived in February 2020 by a small group of motivated men from business, finance, health care, hospitality, and law backgrounds. Fueled by the love for their community, and inspired by fun and philanthropy, the organization has provided more than $3 million in grants to dozens of charities in South Palm Beach County over the last six years. Grant focus areas are: Education, Children, Food Stability, and Mental Health Services.

For 50 years, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been Florida’s most vibrant bridge between two cultures. Rooted in the extraordinary story of the Yamato Colony and George Morikami’s generous legacy, Morikami has grown to annually serve 250,000 visitors through world-class exhibitions, transformative educational programs, and gardens that nurture emotional well-being - all grounded in the timeless wisdom of Japanese art and culture.

CARLA AZZATA

MARGEAUX MILLER

Lynn University Conservatory of Music

Main Fundraising Event: Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert Date: Dec. 13, 2026 Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Lynn University Philharmonia performs a pops concert of holiday classics. The pre-concert festivities include arts/crafts for children and champagne and food for sponsors. Concert proceeds support scholarships. Chairpersons: Ben Heyward and Barry Ogrin Ticket Price: $35, sponsorships start at $1,000 Contact: Lisa Miller, 561/237-7745, LMiller@lynn.edu Website: support.lynn.edu/portal/ gingerbread-sponsorship

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Main Fundraising Event: Golden Grants Evening Date: Nov. 4, 2026 Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: This is the culmination of a year-long grant process, in which 12 finalists are invited to attend. Four major grant and eight semifinalist grant awards totaling approximately $500,000 are randomly given from the Men Giving Back “Wheel of Giving.” Honorary Chairperson(s): Billy Marino, board member Chairperson(s): Dr. Nathan Nachlas, Men Giving Back founding member Major Sponsor(s): Amzak Capital, Brad Ginsberg Family Foundation, Casa de Montecristo, CBIZ, Epic Insurance Brokers, Florida Blue, The Learning Experience, The Boca Raton Ticket Price: Members only Contact: Dr. Nathan Nachlas, info@ mengivingback.org Website: mengivingback.org

Main Fundraising Event: Morikami’s 50th Anniversary Golden Gala Date: March 6, 2027 Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach Description of Event: Step into moonlit gardens for an exquisite evening of culture, cuisine, entertainment, and a curated silent auction—a celebration and fundraiser marking 50 remarkable years, culminating in a luminous lantern launch that will take your breath away. Chairperson(s): Co-Chairs Anna Janover, Christine Carton, and Robin May Major Sponsor(s): JM Family Enterprises, Nobu Hotel - Miami Beach, JP Morgan Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Sharyn Samuels, 561/495-0233, ssamuels@pbc.gov Website: morikami.org

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Palm Beach County Food Bank

Fashion Funds the Cure

Empty Bowls Delray Beach

FAU President Adam Hasner, Owlsley, and student

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving children with cancer hope for a brighter future. We fund groundbreaking research and innovative clinical trials to discover safer, more effective treatments that allow kids to simply be kids. By bringing together leading researchers from more than 40 hospitals nationwide, we are working to improve survival rates, reduce lifelong side effects, and move closer to a world where no child loses their fight against cancer.

With approximately 192,000 food-insecure residents across Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, distributors and other sources to support more than 200 local community partners, including food pantries, schools and soup kitchens. In 2025, PBCFB distributed more than 10.6 million meals to over 194,000 residents experiencing hunger.

Main Fundraising Event: Empty Bowls Delray Beach Date: Jan. 23, 2027 Location: Old School Square, Delray Beach Description of Event: Empty Bowls invites the public to “eat simply, so others can simply eat.” Guests enjoy a basic meal of water, bread provided by Old School Bakery, and soup made from local chefs, all served by our area’s community leaders. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: $50 in advance, $55 at the door Contact: Linda Roman, 561/670-2518, linda@pbcfoodbank.org Website: pbcfoodbank.org

Main Fundraising Event: Florida Atlantic’s Pack to Give Back Date: April 3, 2027 Location: FAU College of Business, Boca Raton Description of Event: FAU and PBCFB are inviting supporters to help pack food for families facing food insecurity across Palm Beach County. Volunteers will work in assembly-line teams to weigh, sort and package meals for those in need. Honorary Chairperson(s): Eileen Acello Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: Free; registration required Contact: Rosemonde “Rose” Norzea, 561/670-2518, rosemonde@pbcfoodbank.org Website: pbcfoodbank.org

Main Fundraising Event: Fashion Funds The Cure Date: April 24, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for Fashion Funds the Cure, a heartwarming runway show honoring children battling cancer. Enjoy an evening of high fashion, dinner, drinks, entertainment, and exciting auctions. Celebrate courage, hope, and the power to make a difference. Chairpersons: Ricky Huff and Leah Huff Major Sponsor: Marc Julien Homes Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Dawn Zachman, 813/269-0955, ext. 495, dzachman@nationalpcf.org Website: nationalpcf.org

FAU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

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Palm Beach Symphony

Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild

Top: Janet Levy, Frank Siller Bottom: Max McNamamra, Vanilla Ice, Kim Albers and Joey Fatone (2026)

Amy and John T. Collins, honorary chairs

Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Chairs

The Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)3 which raises funds to support local nonprofits and other organizations to help achieve their goals of truly making a direct and meaningful difference within Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The 2026-2027 season offers a series of concerts crafted by internationally acclaimed Music Director Gerard Schwarz, alongside a vibrant calendar of music education and community outreach programs.

Main Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Symphony’s 25th Anniversary Gala, A Standing Ovation Date: Feb. 15, 2027 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach Symphony invites patrons and friends to a black-tie gala beginning at 7 p.m. with live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction benefiting Palm Beach Symphony’s concerts, community outreach, and music education programs. Honorary Chairpersons: Amy & John T. Collins Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsor: Findlay Galleries, Addison Hines Charitable Trust Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Hulya Selcuk, 561/568-0265, hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org Website: palmbeachsymphony.org

Main Fundraising Event: 10th Anniversary Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Date: Dec 7, 2026 Location: Cohen Pavilion at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join the Ladies Guild, Host Committee, and Music Men for a 10:30 a.m. holiday luncheon celebrating the 20262027 season with fine food, glorious music, and a spirited silent auction benefiting the Symphony’s music, education, and outreach. Honorary Chairperson(s): Mary and Will Demory Chairperson(s): Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez (Chairs); Erika and Adam Wolek (Vice Chairs), Marietta Muiña McNulty (Auction Chair) Major Sponsor(s): Findlay Galleries, Private Cask Imports, The Boca Raton Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Hulya Selcuk, 561/568-0285, hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org Website: palmbeachsymphony.org

Main Fundraising Event: Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars Date: Feb 27, 2027 Location: Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Description of Event: Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars is Palm Beach’s original signature dance competition at Mar-a-Lago. The most glamorous, celebrity attended, fun evening supporting local Palm Beach County veterans in partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): Kim Albers, Janet Levy and Max McNamara Major Sponsor(s): Sky Cap Corp, Morgan Stanley, The Sylvester Foundation, Jet Access, Flyexclusive, Taittinger, Marcia Billhartz, Virgina and John Gildea, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, The Janet and Mark Levy Foundation, Kim and Nate Albers, Gary and Lora Rudnitsky Ticket Price: $975; VIP $1,500 Contact: Sarah Negrin, 561/410-7772, sarah@pbrayofhope.org Website: pbrayofhope.org

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

Pinkball

Place of Hope

Hillary Thomas, Mish Tworkowski

Erica and Tanyon Sturtze

Michelle Hagerty, this year’s honoree

Since 1925, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches has served more than 1.5 million animals. Each year, more than 35,000 dogs and cats benefit from their mission to provide shelter, medical care, and adoption; promote spay/neuter; advocate for animal welfare and education; and strengthen the bond between people and animals.

Pinkball is a Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization that raises funds for breast cancer screenings, diagnostic procedures, and treatment for uninsured and underinsured women in South Florida. Founded by community baseball moms, Pinkball is on a mission to Strike Out Breast Cancer. Since its inception, Pinkball has raised over $1.5 million dollars, which has helped over 4,600 patients and found 46 early-detection cancers.

Place of Hope is the largest, most diverse, faith-based, state licensed children and families organization in Florida focused on providing programs and services to end the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and human trafficking. Since opening our doors in 2001, we have provided support to over 500,000 children, youth, and families in need. Our goal is to help those we serve find healing and restoration, which leads to a successful future.

Main Fundraising Event: All-Star Dinner Auction Date: Feb. 20, 2027 Location: The Club at Boca Pointe, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join legendary baseball athletes for an unforgettable evening. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions supporting our mission of providing access to breast cancer screenings and care. Chairperson(s): Tanyon and Erica Sturtze Major Sponsor(s): Sponsorship and major underwriting opportunities are available. Please call or email the event contact for additional information. Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Kelli McLeod, 561/716-9228, info@bocapinkball.com Website: bocapinkball.com

Main Fundraising Event: Hope Bash Date: Nov. 6, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for an unforgettable evening at Place of Hope’s signature Hope Bash Boca Gala which benefits our South County Campus. This elegant ball will shine a light on hope, healing, and transformation Honorary Chairperson(s): Michelle Hagerty Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Lisa McDulin, 561/775-7195, lisam@placeofhoperinker.org Website: placeofhope.com

Main Fundraising Event: Happy Tails Date: April 14, 2027 Location: The Park, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Enjoy cocktails, a buffet dinner, and stunning golf course views, and meet adorable adoptable pups, all while supporting the lifesaving work of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Chairpersons: Mish Tworkowski, Hillary Thomas Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Kayla Beatty, 561/530-6066, k.beatty@peggyadams.org Website: peggyadams.org

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Place of Hope

Promise Fund

Lisa McDulin is the Vice President of Advancement (South) for Place of Hope

Charles Bender, Place of Hope Founding CEO

John and Diane Sculley, Laurie Silvers, and Paulette Koch

Promise Fund’s mission is to increase survivorship from breast and cervical cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, as well as early detection, treatment, and beyond. Our model gives every woman the opportunity to attain health care, regardless of who she is, where she lives, or her level of income. That’s our promise.

Main Fundraising Event: Angel Moms Brunch & Benefit Date: March 5, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: This consistently soldout event brings together women of influence and heart, uniting to break generational cycles of child abuse, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking. Guests will enjoy a beautiful brunch in Place of Hope’s fabulous style. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsors: TBA Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Monica Speer, 561/775-7195, monicas@placeofhoperinker.org Website: placeofhope.com

Main Fundraising Event: Champions For Children Date: April 8, 2027 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Premier peer-topeer fundraising fashion show featuring community leaders and supporters. This wildly popular event is held at The Boca Raton to raise support for affordable transitional housing and services for kids aging out of foster care. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsors: TBA Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Monica Speer, 561/775-7195, monicas@placeofhoperinker.org Website: placeofhope.com

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Main Fundraising Event: The Promise Party Date: March 8, 2027 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Promise Fund celebrates its major donors, partners, and sponsors at its annual intimate dinner featuring once-in-a-lifetime entertainment and honoring extraordinary award recipients. Honorary Chairperson: Susan Ford Bales Chairpersons: Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane and John Sculley, Laurie Silvers Major Sponsors: Baptist Health Cancer Care, Hologic Ticket Price: $5,000 Contact: Donna Dodson, 561/307-8000, ddodson@thepromisefund.org Website: thepromisefund.org

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Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Rotary Club of Boca Raton

Guest speaker Eric Coleman inspired students during PROPEL’s Community & Conversations event

Michelle and Joseph Jacobs, John and Diane Sculley

Jan Savarick, Neil Saffer, and Dara Siegel

PROPEL empowers middle and high school students by providing exposure to careers, opportunities, mentors, and experiences that broaden their vision for the future. Through meaningful relationships, leadership development, and real-world learning, PROPEL helps young people discover their potential, build confidence, and create pathways to success in school, careers, and life. PROPEL is where potential meets opportunity!

The Kravis Center is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers and hosts the very best in live entertainment, featuring internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has welcomed more than 3 million students to its comprehensive arts education programs and provided exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community.

Since 1957, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton has brought together service-driven leaders to make a meaningful impact. As part of Rotary International, we support education, skilled trades, and community needs through scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on service, highlighted by our signature OPAL Awards Gala.

Main Fundraising Event: PROPEL 17th Annual Golf Classic Date: Nov. 13, 2026 Location: Boca Lago Golf & Country Club Boca Raton Description of Event: Join PROPEL for an evening of connection and celebration on Thursday, followed by a day on the golf course Friday. Together, these events raise critical funds to provide students with exposure to careers, mentors, and lifechanging opportunities. Honorary Chairpersons: Drew and Kristin Gaut Chairperson: TBD Major Sponsors: Garabar Roofing and TBD Ticket Price: $2,500 Contact: Drew Gaut, 561/955-8553, drew@ propelyourfuture.org Website: propelyourfuture.org

Main Fundraising Event: Kravis Center Gala Date: March 6, 2027 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The evening begins as guests are welcomed with an elegant cocktail reception followed by a performance in Dreyfoos Hall. Award-winning entertainment to be announced. The evening will continue with a lively dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom. Honorary Chairpersons: David and Kristen Lambert, Renay and William A. Meyer Chairpersons: Michelle and Joseph Jacobs, Diane and John Sculley Major Sponsor: Grand Gala Ambassadors Sondra and David S. Mack Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Mary Jacobs, 561/651-4320, gala@kravis.org Website: kravis.org

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PROPEL—Your Future

Main Fundraising Event: 29th Annual OPAL Awards Gala Date: Feb. 6, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Celebrate the 2027 OPAL Honorees—Camilla & Mike Goodwin; FAU First Lady Jillian Hasner & President Adam Hasner; Zoe Lanham; Arline & John McNally; and Rotarian Honoree John Mollica—leaders who exemplify Service Above Self. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, a live auction, and inspiration, all in support of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s scholarship and mentorship programs. Honorary Chairperson(s): Christine E. Lynn Chairperson(s): Jan Savarick, Neil Saffer, Dara Siegel Major Sponsor(s): Christine E. Lynn; Amy and Mike Kazma; Marta and James Batmasian; Florescue Family Foundation; Meryl and Ron Gallatin; Bonnie and Gary Hildebrand; Steven E. Bernstein Foundation; Cove Financial; Doris and Neil Gillman; Gary Peters Foundation; Marilyn and Jay Weinberg; Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Laurra Gilbertson, 401/499-0980 Website: rotaryclubbocaraton.com

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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

Mindy Jacobson, Holly Greenwald, Diane Vogel, Kerri Benson, Harriet Levine

2025 Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award recipients Ed and Harriet Levine

Best-selling Author and Speaker, Elizabeth Smart

JFS provides a comprehensive range of programs and services that support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, behavioral health services, family and children’s services, and many volunteer opportunities.

Main Fundraising Event: Not Your Mother’s Game Night Date: Nov. 5, 2026 Location: Polo Club of Boca Raton Description of Event: Our event features a variety of activities, including Mahjong, Canasta, Bridge, and Bubbly Bingo! Not Your Mother’s Game Night is more than just a gathering; it’s a celebration of community and support for JFS. Honorary Chairperson(s): TBA Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): TBA Ticket Price: $100 Contact: Heather Kurstin, 561/852-3333, heatherk@ralesjfs.org Website: ralesjfs.org

Main Fundraising Event: Annual Gala Date: Dec. 10, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The JFS Gala is an elegant evening of celebration and support. The Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award and Corporate Leadership Award will be given to a community member and corporate partner that exemplify commitment, dedication, and support. Chairperson: Harriet and Ed Levine, Jennifer and Rob Tilliss Major Sponsor: TBD Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Heather Kurstin, 561/852-3333, nicolek@ralesjfs.org Website: ralesjfs.org

Main Fundraising Event: Reflections of Hope Luncheon Date: Feb. 10, 2027 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Created to break the stigma associated with mental illness, this luncheon benefits the Behavioral Health Services at JFS. Bestselling author and passionate public speaker, Elizabeth Smart, is this year’s featured speaker. Honorary Chairperson(s): Judi Donoff, Nancy Schiller Chairperson(s): TBA Major Sponsor(s): Abbe Becker, Lori Gottsegen, Olivia Shapiro, and The Sandler Family Foundation (Robin Rubin, Amy Ross, and Andrea Schnurmacher) Ticket Price: $180 Contact: Heather Kurstin, 561/852-3333, heatherk@ralesjfs.org Website: ralesjfs.org

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Sweet Dream Makers

The Symphonia

Brett Rose and Jeremiah Gutierrez

Abby Bernstein-Henderson & Doris Gillman

Alastair Willis, Music Director

SOS Children’s Villages Florida (SOS), a residential foster care community of 13 homes, opened in 1993 to care for children entering foster care, from newborn to age 18, in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. At SOS, special emphasis is placed on keeping biological siblings together. Additionally, our Next Steps program provides critical services for young adults who have aged out of care at 18. These services include securing affordable housing, education and employment assistance, financial management, and personalized life coaching.

Since 2016, Sweet Dream Makers has improved the lives of more than 38,000 local children and their families by ensuring that they have safe, clean, and appropriate beds to sleep in every night. More than 220 service agencies refer vulnerable families to SDM for beds, bedding, and essential furniture. Today, we provide over 600 beds per month.

The Symphonia is South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra. Founded in 2004, The Symphonia inspires, educates, and engages music lovers throughout South Florida with extraordinary musical performances and interactive outreach programs for kids and adults.

Main Fundraising Event: The Grande Ball: An Evening in Noir et Blanc Date: Oct. 17, 2026 Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood Description of Event: At its heart, The Grande Ball is dedicated to supporting children living in foster care and young adults who have aged out of the system by providing critical resources, stability, and pathways to independence. This event brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates for an unforgettable evening of purpose and style. Chairpersons: Brett Rose and Jeremiah Gutierrez Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Dawn Seay, dseay@sosflorida.org Website: hopeandhomegala.org

Main Fundraising Event: 10th Annual “Be A Sweet Dream Maker” Celebration Date: Dec 8, 2026 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: Our festive annual celebration is one-of-a-kind at the historic Addison! Guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an exclusive live auction. Funds raised during this exclusive evening purchase beds for families in need. By invitation only. Chairperson(s): Doris & Neil Gillman and Abby Bernstein-Henderson Major Sponsor(s): Gillman Family Foundation Ticket Price: By invitation only Contact: Suzanne Broad, 561/571-7363, suzyb@sweetdreammakers.org Website: sweetdreammakers.org

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Main Fundraising Event: 2026-2027 Concert Season with Music Director Alastair Willis Date: Nov. 15, 2026 Location: Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for five live performances: Nov. 15, “Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto;” Dec. 5, “Holiday Pops;” Jan. 23 and 24, “No Strings Attached;” March 21, “Copland and Silk Road; April 24 and 25 “Waltzing with Strauss.” Chairperson(s): Sheldon Kwiat (board chairman) and Alastair Willis (music director) Major Sponsor(s): Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Florida Division of Arts & Culture, Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, City of Boca Raton, Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Family Fund, Schmidt Family Foundation, Vegso Family Foundation, Children’s Service Council Ticket Price: $25-$335 Contact: Susan Fulks, 561/376-3848, susan@thesymphonia.org Website: thesymphonia.org

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Tri-County Animal Rescue

Diana Retzer, Adrien Arpel, Suzi Goldsmith, and Andrea Stark

Rosalyn Yellin

Suzi Goldsmith, Andrea Kline, and Andrea Colton

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100 percent no-kill nonprofit committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. Our Lois Pope Pet Clinic provides affordable, high-quality veterinary care, including wellness, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency services, ensuring pets receive the care they need while helping families keep their beloved companions healthy and at home.

Main Fundraising Event: Peppermint Bark and Brunch Date: Nov. 22, 2026 Location: Trump International, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join us for the 12th Annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch, a festive, dog-friendly celebration benefiting our rescue animals. Guests will enjoy live music by Danny Beck, cocktails, boutique shopping, lavish brunch, and raffles. Chairperson(s): Andrea Stark, Adrien Arpel, Diana Retzer Major Sponsors: Bainbridge, Tito’s Vodka, Ted Campbell, Stephen K Denny Air Conditioning, Mike and Diana Retzer Ticket Price: $475 Contact: Susan Goldsmith, 561/482-8110, amanda@tricountyhumane.org Website: tricountyanimalrescue.org

Main Fundraising Event: Bark, Bling & Brunch Date: Dec. 6, 2026 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: Bring your VIPs (Very Important Pups) and celebrate 30 years of love and rescue. Enjoy brunch, bellinis, and lots of bling. Live music, silent auction, and raffles with sparkle for you and your pets. The event benefits Tri-County’s emergency medical fund. Chairperson: Rosalyn Yellin Bling Sponsor: Anna Zuckerman Ticket Price: $395 Contact: Caryn Teman, 561/482-8110, caryn@tricountyhumane.org Website: tricountyanimalrescue.org

Main Fundraising Event: Doggie & Kittie Ball: The Pearl Gala Date: April 4, 2027 Location: Polo Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Thirty years. Thousands of second chances. Celebrate TriCounty Animal Rescue’s milestone Pearl Gala with a magical evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live auction, all in support of animals who deserve a loving home. Honorary Chairperson(s): Lois Pope, Dave Aronberg Chairperson(s): Andrea Kline, Andrea Colton Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Caryn Teman, 561/482-8110, caryn@tricountyhumane.org Website: tricountyanimalrescue.org

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YMCA of South Palm Beach County

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STROLL MAGAZINE

Vets Helping Heroes, Inc.

Vets Helping Heroes President U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melvin Pollack (Vietnam POW) and Chairman of the Board Donald Werner

Gina Harrow Executive Director, Lauren Bollon Host Committee Chair

Annual Inspiration Breakfast

The mission of our all-volunteer board, comprised of community leaders, professionals, philanthropists and retired high-ranking military officers, is to raise the funds necessary to fully fund the acquisition and training of specialty-trained, accredited guide dogs for blind veterans and specialtytrained service dogs for disabled veterans who suffer from loss of limbs, loss of hearing, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at no cost to the disabled veteran. We also raise the funds necessary to provide the training of veteran-owned dogs to be service dogs and first responder-owned dogs to be crisis care therapy dogs at EMS and police stations (the dogs must pass the necessary temperament and behavioral testing); we do this at no cost to the veteran or the first responder. We provide the “Gift of Life, for Life.” After approximately eight years, the dogs retire from working and then remain a member of the family, however, if the veteran or first responder requires a replacement guide dog, service dog, or crisis care therapy dog, we replace the dog at no cost to the disabled veteran or the first responder.

Yellow Ribbon Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured service members, caregivers, and families through housing, transportation, caregiver support, and essential services. For 22 years, YRF has walked alongside military families throughout the lifelong journey of recovery. The Annual Gala has raised over $5 million to support these life-changing programs and remains a tribute to resilience.

The YMCA of South Palm Beach County has branch locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. For more than 50 years, our Y has served as a leader in our community, providing muchneeded programs and services to children, families, and older adults, regardless of age, income, or background.

Main Fundraising Event: 17th Annual Yellow Ribbon Fund Annual Gala Date: March 5, 2027 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Join us for the 17th Annual Yellow Ribbon Fund Gala: From Sea to Shining Sea, an elegant evening at The Boca Raton featuring dinner, entertainment, auctions, and dancing in support of wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. Chairperson(s): Lauren Bollon Major Sponsor(s): The Quinn Family Foundation, Mark and Suzanne Matan, EOG Resources Ticket Price: $500-$1,000 Contact: Ariana Caragliano, 917/690-2183, ariana@yellowribbonfund.org Website: yellowribbonfund.org

Main Fundraising Event: 25th Annual Inspiration Breakfast Date: Feb. 24, 2027 Location: Peter Blum Family YMCA, Boca Raton Description of Event: The YMCA of South Palm Beach County will hold its Annual Inspiration Breakfast at the Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca. 2027 keynote speaker will be Former Major League Baseball Pitcher and NYT Best-Selling Author, Jim Abbott. The event will be held outdoors for over 600 people under a grand tent and raises funds to support local families. Chairperson: Co-Chairs Linda Paton and Freddie July-Johnson Major Sponsor: JM Family Enterprises Ticket Price: $3,000 Contact: Heather Dupree, 561/237-0965, hdupree@ymcaspb.org Website: ymcaspbc.org/inspirationbreakfast

Main Fundraising Event: Ongoing Description of Event: Vets Helping Heroes is working to raise funds to provide crisis canine therapy dog training for our first responders at various police departments and fire rescue stations. Contact: Lisa Fendrich, 561/927-8387, lisa@vetshelpingheroes.org Website: vetshelpingheroes.org

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PEARL GALA 30 years of second chances

Sunday, April 4, 2027 • 5:30 P.M. The Polo Club, Boca Raton An evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and live auction Co-chairs: Andrea Kline and Andrea Colton All proceeds benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue For information on sponsorships and tickets please visit our website. TRICOUNTYANIMALRESCUE.ORG/THEPEARLGALA or call

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BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE

From left to Right: Sammie, Egg, Pickle, Winston, Morgan, Jenny, and Big Al, all who have been adopted since print date.

BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE is the largest, cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States. Its mission is to save 10,000 dogs a year that would otherwise be euthanized or abandoned. Its goal is to provide a loving environment while they are waiting to ﬁnd their forever home and family. Since 2008, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved more than 92,000 lives and have placed them into loving homes.

Please contact us at: 561.651.9147 | BDRR.org

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BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE SCHMIDT BOCA RATON HISTORY MUSEUM

Proud Board Members and Supporters include: Seated L to R: Betsy Fletcher, Rebecca Demonte, Laurie Applewhite Standing L to R: Daniel Dickenson, Joni Goldberg, Al Goldberg, Stephen Constantine

For more than ﬁve decades, the BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE SCHMIDT BOCA RATON HISTORY MUSEUM has worked to preserve and share the stories that shaped this community. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Boca Raton’s landmarked 1927 Historic Town Hall, BRHS operates The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, bringing history to life through exhibitions, educational programs, lectures, and community events that connect residents of all ages to the city’s rich heritage. In 2027, BRHS will celebrate the centennial of Historic Town Hall, recognizing a century of history and the enduring role the building has played in Boca Raton’s story.

Please contact us at: 561.395.6766 | BOCAHISTORY.org

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BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

Dr. Ena Heller, Director & CEO

For more than 76 years, the BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART has been a vital cultural resource dedicated to enriching lives through collections, exhibitions, arts education, and community partnerships. Located in Mizner Park, the Museum, together with the Art School on Palmetto Park Road, inspires creativity, expands access to visual arts, and creates inclusive experiences that foster understanding, connection, and lifelong appreciation for the arts throughout South Florida.

Please contact us at: 561.392.2500 | BOCAMUSEUM.org

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BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

L to R: Peter and Susan Brockway, Jo Ann and Philip J. Procacci

First held in 1963, the Annual Ball supports excellence in patient care at BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL. Recognized as one of South Florida’s premier philanthropic and social events, the evening brings together community leaders, dedicated supporters, and grateful patients to advance healthcare in the region. Over the years, the Ball has featured world-renowned entertainers including Rod Stewart, Sting, Lionel Richie, Chicago, and most recently, Sheryl Crow. This year’s event is chaired by Jo Ann and Philip Procacci and Susan and Peter Brockway, who anticipate another sold-out celebration. For more information, call 561-955-4142 or visit donate.brrh.com/ball.

Please contact us at: 561.955.4142 | DONATE.BRRH.com

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CHANGING LIVES OF BOCA RATON, INC.

Marta Batmasian

CHANGING LIVES OF BOCA RATON is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, and hardship throughout South Florida. Through safe housing, recovery support, healthcare access, job readiness programs, mentorship, and compassionate outreach, the organization empowers people to rebuild their lives and achieve long-term stability. Founded on the belief that every person deserves a second chance, Changing Lives of Boca Raton works tirelessly to create pathways toward independence and self-sufﬁciency. By partnering with community leaders, volunteers, and local organizations, the nonproﬁt continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives

Please contact us at: 561.961.4635 | CHANGINGLIVESUSA.org

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CHILD RESCUE COALITION

Carly Yoost, founder and vice chair of the board Gregory Schiller, CEO of Child Rescue Coalition

CHILD RESCUE COALITION is a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. The organization develops advanced technology and provides specialized training to law enforcement agencies around the world, free of charge, helping investigators identify offenders, rescue children, and prevent further harm. Operating in all 50 states and more than 100 countries, Child Rescue Coalition equips law enforcement with the intelligence and tools needed to combat child exploitation and bring predators to justice. Since its founding, its technology has contributed to more than 17,000 arrests and over 4,000 child rescues, helping law enforcement protect innocent children worldwide.

Please contact us at: 561.988.4257 | childrescuecoalition.org

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES

President and CEO Danita R. DeHaney

The COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES helps you give where you live. As the go-to partner for local philanthropy, it connects donors to our vast network of trusted nonprofit organizations on the frontlines of the area’s greatest challenges. Through strategic grants and scholarships, the Community Foundation has distributed over $300 million into the community since 1972—and it’s just getting started. With charitable expertise, convenient back-office services, tax benefits, and a strong investment performance, the nonprofit makes it easy to make a difference on the causes closest to your heart.

Please contact us at: 561.659.6800 | YOURCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.org

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY

Front Row L to R: Jennifer Thomason, Amanda McMannis, and Clara Bennett Middle Row L to R: Stephen Marino, Scott McCleneghen, Robyn Raphael-Dynan, and Eric Lebersfeld Back Row L to R: Rana Levy, Doug Simms, Rochelle LeCavalier, and Matthew Linderman

For 40 years, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY has empowered local families through affordable housing. Since 1986, the organization has built 446 homes, repaired and preserved 828 homes, and served more than 1,270 households across Palm Beach County. The Boca Raton community has been an essential partner, with residents, businesses, philanthropists, and civic leaders helping fuel Habitat’s mission through generous support and volunteerism. Join these leaders and more at the 40th Anniversary Dream Builders’ Ball on Friday, October 9, 2026, as Habitat celebrates four decades of impact and building the foundation for dreams.

Please contact us at: 561.819.6070 | HABITATGREATERPBC.org/40

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IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY

L to R: Carrie Rubin, Holly Schuttler

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY brings women together to connect, engage, and inspire one another while strengthening the community through the collective funding of multiple $100,000 grants for nonprofit organizations implementing high-impact initiatives in Southern Palm Beach County. As the organization enters its sixteenth year of giving, the women of Impact have awarded 145 grants totaling nearly $9 million to local nonprofits across five key focus areas: arts, culture and historic preservation; education; environment and animal welfare; family; and health and wellness. United by a shared vision, the women of Impact 100 Palm Beach County are creating meaningful, lasting change throughout our community. Please contact us at: 561.336.4623 | IMPACT100PBC.org

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

Executive Vice President, Marla Weiss Egers President and CEO, Igor Alterman

The JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY is building the future of Jewish Boca. Jewish Boca is home; where people ﬁnd connection, support, purpose, and belonging. Through philanthropy, leadership, and commitment to Jewish continuity, Federation strengthens that home today while investing in future generations.“The responsibility of leadership isn’t simply to sustain what exists, but to strengthen it and shape what comes next,” said President & CEO Igor Alterman. “The greatest gift we can give future generations is a community that is stronger, more connected, and more vibrant than the one we inherited,” added Executive Vice President Marla Weiss Egers.

Please contact us at: 561.852.3100 | JEWISHBOCA.org

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PLACE OF HOPE

Charles Bender, Founding CEO, Place of Hope

For 25 years, PLACE OF HOPE has proudly served the Boca Raton community, creating safe, stable, and loving environments for children and families in need. Now celebrating its twenty-sixth year, the nonproﬁt is honored to be embraced by Boca’s extraordinary philanthropic spirit through consistently sold-out events, including Champions for Children, Hope Bash Boca, and Angel Moms Brunch. Led by founding CEO Charles Bender, Place of Hope provides life-changing foster care, family support, and human trafﬁcking prevention services. Together with dedicated local partners and supporters, Place of Hope is creating brighter futures for children and families throughout Boca Raton and beyond.

Please contact us at: 561.775.7195 | PLACEOFHOPE.com

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TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE

Suzi Goldsmith (left), Andrea Kline (seated), Andrea Colton (right)

Since 1996, TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE in Boca Raton has rescued more than 101,000 animals from neglect, abandonment, abuse, and euthanasia. Together with its on-site veterinary hospital, the Lois Pope Pet Clinic, the award-winning, no-kill organization provides life-saving medical care and rehabilitation for cats and dogs in need. The Pearl Gala: 30 Years of Second Chances fundraiser on April 4, 2027 at The Polo Club will support emergency medical treatment and continued rescue efforts throughout South Florida.

Please contact us at: 561.482.8110 | TRICOUNTYANIMALRESCUE.org

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YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

L to R:YMCA “Building Possibilities” Campaign Chair Terry Fedele, Vice President of Development Shea Ciarletta

THE YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY is a trusted place for connection, growth, and support for children, families, and individuals throughout the community. Through the Building Possibilities Campaign, the Y is growing the needs of the community by expanding facilities and enhancing programs at the Peter Blum Family YMCA and the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA. This campaign will strengthen early childhood education, youth development, wellness initiatives, group exercise, and sports programming while creating more inclusive and accessible spaces for all. The Y is committed to leading the charge in providing families, youth, and individuals with more than a place to gather, but a place to belong and call home.

Please contact us at: 561.237.9622 | YMCASPBC.org/building-possibilities

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THE LAST WORD

Ward Kellogg

A BANK EXECUTIVE CONTINUES HIS 20-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SERVING PALM BEACH COUNTY’S NEGLECTED AND ABUSED CHILDREN

Written by John Thomason

CARINA MASK

ne’s charitable destiny can be discovered when they least expect it. Ward Kellogg found his while wearing roller skates. “I was living in Boca, and my neighbor, Gloria Pierson, was president of HomeSafe at the time,” Kellogg recalls. “And she saw me each evening out in the cul-de-sac playing roller hockey with all the neighborhood boys, and she knew that I really enjoyed spending time with kids, and she thought it would be a good idea to get me involved with HomeSafe, so she brought me in. It hit me immediately what they do there.” Founded in 1979, the Lake Worth Beach-based nonprofit works to protect victims of child abuse and neglect through prevention, detection, and treatment, which often involves rehoming children in its four residential

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“We realized the benefit the kids get from having their own room. ... They almost can’t believe it. For some of them, it’s the first bed they’ve ever had.” —Ward Kellogg campuses. Its services include Healthy Beginnings, an extensive child development program, and SafetyNet, which provides year-round therapeutic and support services. “HomeSafe takes the most difficult cases,” Kellogg says. “If [the children] have been taken from their families, they become wards of the state. They’re in limbo. They can’t go to foster care yet, because their parental rights are still existing. So they have to go through a court process that takes some time. But in the meantime, they need to be taken care of immediately, and I mean that night, and from then on. “I always wanted to be involved in an orphanage, but they don’t do that in Florida,” he adds. “HomeSafe is the closest thing that Florida has to an orphanage. The kids might stay there for a week, or they might stay there for years.” And if they’ve aged out of the foster system, HomeSafe’s Pond Place, an independent living campus in Palm Springs, can provide them with affordable housing and an allowance if certain requirements are met. HomeSafe estimates it serves more than 14,500 infants, children, young adults, and families each year. Kellogg has played a significant role in its growth, serving on its board of directors from 2000 to 2020, then rejoining its 2025-2026 board. He spearheaded efforts to improve HomeSafe’s facilities, and he was instrumental in the development of its signature fundraiser, the Charity Golf Tournament and Classic Party, which has since split off into two events: The latter gala is now the Classic Rock & Roll Party at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, a concert fundraiser whose previous headliners have included The Monkees’ Davy Jones, The E Street Band’s Clarence Clemons, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band. In his day job, Kellogg is the founding chairman and CEO of Paradise Bank, a Boca Raton-born community bank with additional offices in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale. (helphomesafe.org) 80

SIGNS OF PROGRESS: When I first joined [HomeSafe], we had a division called Connor’s Nursery, and that’s where babies with AIDS were taken. And initially, their prognosis was just horrible. We had volunteers in rocking chairs that would hold them and rock them and comfort them. We had a picture wall … of all the babies that had been there and passed away. And one day I was looking at the pictures on the wall, and tears were just streaming out of my eyes. And someone came over and put their arm around me and said, “you don’t need to cry, because they’re not dying anymore.” We had turned the corner with medication and treatment. And the kids started living. It was a miraculous turn of events. So we wound up closing, wonderfully, Connor’s Nursery. KELLOGG’S IMPACT: For 40 years in community banking, we’ve been building lots and lots of projects, so the first thing that struck me was the horrible condition of the facilities that the [children] were in. ... I couldn’t get away from the idea that if they had a nicer place, the level of service would improve. And not only was that accomplished over the years—they have beautiful facilities—but we realized the benefit that the kids get from having their own room. So after two phases of building, we made that our goal: to build facilities where each child has their own bedroom. BOCA PAYING IT FORWARD: Boca has a history of being very philanthropic. Paradise Bank supports dozens of charities. For me, my personal involvement has always been HomeSafe. I was on the board for 20 years, and it progressed, and I felt like it was at a completely different level than when I had joined them, and that maybe they didn’t need me as much. And I spent some time looking for another local charity that really needed help and support to build it up. But my heart’s always been with HomeSafe.

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