Palm Beach Charity Register 2024-2025 by Palm Beach Media Group

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Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chair of the Board of Directors

GIVING FOR Good

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties leads philanthropy locally, connecting donors to our network of trusted nonprofit partners on the front lines of our area’s greatest challenges.

From mental health to housing, education to early literacy, our mission is to strengthen our communities to make our area safer, healthier and prosperous for all.

You can transform the causes closest to your heart here — and anywhere — by giving to, through, or with the Community Foundation. We invite you to join us.

Danita R. DeHaney, President and CEO

5 REASONS TO WITH US Partner

1. CONNECTIONS: As civic leaders, we can connect you to our community’s biggest issues, and the hundreds of local, trusted nonprofit organizations working to solve them.

2. TAX BENEFITS: Partnering with us allows you the greatest tax benefits allowable.

3. CONVENIENT BACK-OFFICE SERVICES: Our team of professionals handles all the administrative oversight of your giving, including vetting, distributing, accounting, receipting, and reporting.

4. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE: Several investment options provide you with greater asset class diversification and our Individually Managed Accounts (IMAs) partnerships mean we can partner with your professional advisor too.

5. STEWARDSHIP: As a public charity led by community leaders, your philanthropic intent will be protected in perpetuity.

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 Innovation Lectures

Join us for two special evenings of discovery and conversation. Learn how leading scientists are tackling the challenges of mental health, brain cancer, memory loss, and more.

HEALING THE BRAIN

Discover the new science of the brain! Hear from top scientists researching brain disorders across the lifespan.

Wednesday, February 12 | 6 p.m. (RSVP required)

OUTSMARTING CANCER II: DEFEATING BRAIN CANCER

Learn how innovators in science and medicine collaborate to outsmart one of the most dangerous of all cancers, glioblastoma, as scientists provide updates on their work since the first Outsmarting Cancer lecture in 2024.

Wednesday, April 23 | 6 p.m. (RSVP required)

PLEASE SCAN TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS FOR THE 2025 INNOVATION LECTURE SERIES.

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local organizations are making charity chic

PALM BEACH

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Publisher Terry Duffy

Associate Publisher

Deidre Wade, 561-472-1902, dwade@palmbeachmedia.com

EDITORIAL

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DESIGN

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Jerry Rabinowitz

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Planning ahead

Residents of South Florida are always ready for trouble to land at their doorsteps. As this magazine readies for press, there are two tropical systems developing: one in the Gulf and one in the Atlantic. No strangers to power outages, lines at grocery stores, or downed trees, we all do our part to make storm season something we prepare for, not react to.

This year, the Palm Beach Charity Register matches this state of readiness—with regard to natural disasters and beyond. Worthy organizations across Palm Beach County are organized and prepared to take on challenges of all kinds this season. And this year’s Charity Register features more of those organizations and their events than in any year since 2008. The events showcased within are both the lifeblood of the social season across the Palm Beaches and the means by which critical funding is secured for key philanthropic programs.

We are all keenly aware that the explosive growth and development that the Palm Beaches has seen since the pandemic is not applied equally in all areas. Be it housing, health care, or child services, many of our residents rely on organizations such as Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to offer support where it is most needed.

Over 32 years, the Palm Beach Charity Register has developed as a resource for organizations and philanthropists to find groups that address all manner of challenges. But it can be an individual’s first introduction to a program or charity where they can help make a difference. The need is great, and we are grateful to our partners and readers for supporting this publication and the wonderful organizations that it profiles.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is one of our longtime partners in this effort. We are so pleased to have them again this season as the presenting sponsor of this thirty-second edition of the Palm Beach Charity Register. We are most grateful for their support and partnership.

All the best,

Terry Duffy tduffy@palmbeachmedia.com

GIVING GROUND

Year-round, local volunteers and philanthropists work to create a social safety net that makes the Palm Beaches a veritable paradise for residents from all walks of life, backgrounds, and incomes. Kristen Lambert is one of those outstanding volunteers. Turn to page 26 to read “Confessions of a Gala Chair” and glean her insider tips on navigating the most important role of the season. And while galas like the ones Lambert chairs are de rigueur on any social calendar, in “Creativity for a Cause” (page 28), we highlight three outside-the-box charitable events where gala gowns need not apply.

So many local organizations are making a difference—from Polo for Life’s support of pediatric cancer patients and their families (page 32), to Friends of Manatee Lagoon’s efforts to protect marine life (page 34), to the critical childcare services provided by Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center (page 36), to Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch’s mission to pair homeless pets with human companions (page 38). When it comes to helping folks in need create confidence from the outside in, Kelley Marcellus’ “Wearing it Well” feature (page 42) profiles three nonprofits that work to connect clients with key pieces of clothing that make a lasting impression.

With the social season upon us, it’s not only time to start filling our calendars with events (page 113), but to plan our perfectly Palm Beach wardrobes. If you’re in the market for a piece of jewelry to put the finishing touch on your gala look, Mary Murray’s “Golden Glow” (page 48) showcases a sparkling selection of beautiful baubles. If you find yourself in need of a hostess gift or two this season, don’t miss “Goods to Gift” (page 24), where we spotlight items that give back to charity with every purchase made.

For the section of the Palm Beach Charity Register that locals use year after year as the definitive guide to the county’s most storied organizations and fundraising festivities, take time to page through our Charity Listings beginning on page 55. It’s more than just a compendium of 156 glamorous events; it’s also an opportunity to find a passion, serve a purpose, and give back with grace.

Palm Beach’s social season offers a unique and time-honored way to break out your finest fashion finds, mingle with like-minded neighbors, and become a true helper in our community. I hope you find an organization (or two) that inspires you to attend an event, make a donation where you can, or donate your time and talents to elevate a local cause that speaks to you.

Kristen Desmond LeFevre klefevre@palmbeachmedia.com

CAPEHART

How do you know you’re at a Palm Beach party? Blockbuster performances, celebrity sightings, chic decor, and philanthropic spirit are always in unlimited supply.

SEASON Snapo

BEFORE YOU FILL YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR AHEAD, TAKE A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF ST SEASON’S BEST MOMENTS

PHOTO ALBUM

IN LIVING COLOR

Palm Beachers are known for donning vibrant garb that spans the rainbow. Here, it’s all about standing out in style, whether through a pop of pattern or a bold hue.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: ANNIE WATT, CAPEHART, TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO ALBUM

GLITZ & GLAM

all a reason to don the ﬁnest in formal fashions.

From white-tie to black-tie, from sequined gowns to sleeth sheath dresses, Palm Beach’s dressiest events give us

PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART, BFA, TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO ALBUM

FLORAL FANTASY

Thanks to our year-round balmy weather, Palm Beach is perpetually in bloom. The island’s ﬂora inspires tablescapes, decor, and (most imporantly) fashion.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART, JOE SCHILDHORN/BFA.COM, TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

TO SERVE.

For nearly two decades, the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation has been a cornerstone of safety and progress in the Town of Palm Beach. Through strategic investments and unwavering support, the Foundation not only strengthens the lives of the town’s first responders but also funds critical purchases and programs that enhance the community’s well-being so it remains at the forefront of public safety innovation.

At the Foundation, our mission goes beyond ensuring safety—we are dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Palm Beach. With a commitment to our local heroes and a passion for philanthropy, we create impactful programs that support first responders, their families, and the future of public safety on the island. Together, we champion those who protect and serve, ensuring a safer tomorrow for all.

HOW WE’RE SUPPORTING THIS YEAR

Providing funding in Academic and Vocational Scholarships for First Responder Families

Over $1.7 Million in Equipment, Training, and Technology including Camera Surveillance and License Plate Recognition Programs

Immediate Financial Assistance for First Responder Families during times of Crisis or Hardship

$700,000 in Retention and Retirement Benefits and $250,000 in Term Life Insurance Premiums annually for First Responders

Public Safety Education and Community Events through Safeguard Palm Beach

Empowering the Community through Philanthropic Giving and Volunteer Opportunities

Goods to gift

FOR THE FASHIONISTA Charms of Hope

by Kristen Desmond LeFevre

FOR THE GARDENER

Lula’s Garden Jewel Garden

Instead of a traditional bouquet of ﬂowers, send a mini succulent garden to show you care. A portion of the proceeds from each arrangement crafted by Lula’s Garden goes to water. org. Each garden sold provides six months of safe, clean drinking water for someone in the developing world. (lulasgarden.com)

THESE GORGEOUS GIFTS SUPPORT KEY CHARITY INITIATIVES BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

These charms from Hamilton Jewelers are available on a necklace (in three sizes) or a bracelet in 18-karat recycled gold. Purchases beneﬁt the Hope for Depression Research Foundation. (hamiltonjewelers.com, hopefordepression.org)

HOMEBODY

Cozy comfort has never looked or felt so good—especially since

each purchase of this blanket in the “Rosewater” color supports the Huntsman Cancer Institute to fund breast cancer research and treatments. (lolablankets.com)

FOR THE JET-SETTER

Cadence Travel Capsules

With each purchase of these must-have travel capsules that can safely store everything from pills to lotions, Cadence gives back to its philanthropic partners including Heart of Dinner, NEST, and the Trans Women of Color Collective. (keepyourcadence.com)

Approximately 1 billion people around the world who need glasses don’t have access to them. When you buy these Naima shades in “Twilight” from Warby Parker, the company will distribute another pair to someone in need through its buy one, give one program. (warbyparker.com)

FOR THE KIDS

For each hand-knitted critter

purchased, Cuddle + Kind will donate 10 meals to children in need in North America and around the (cuddleandkind.com)

FOR THE COOK

Tools for Change Spatulas

Thirty percent of the price of these adorable kitchen tools beneﬁts Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Each spatula is designed by a celebrity—including art by Pink, Common, and Kate Hudson. (williams-sonoma.com)

FOR THE SIPPER

Fior Scotch Fior is a super-premium, handcrafted blend of Highland and Speyside Scotches with a nose of rich vanilla and a hint of campﬁre smoke. With each bottle purchased, a donation is made to veterans causes. (ﬁorscotch.com)

Cotton Rope Dog Leash

Strut with your pup in style with this threestrand, hand-spliced, rope leash with brass ﬁttings. The number on the tag reﬂects the number of animals

Found My Animal has helped thus far through its mission of animal welfare and rescue. (foundmyanimal.com)

FOR THE WRITER

Holographic Journal

For every product purchased, including this eye-catching journal with a sewn-in ribbon bookmark, Yoobi donates a school supply item to a child in need in the United States. (yoobi.com)

Confessions of a Gala Chair

Behind every charity soiree is a gala chair who worked tirelessly to make it happen. We see them at the fêtes, all convivial and chic, but it has to make you wonder: what led up to that grand gala moment? Here, chair of the Kravis Center Gala and Palm Beach Day Academy’s Feather Ball, Kristen Lambert, gives us an insider’s take on putting together some of the season’s top philanthropic events.

By Kristen Desmond LeFevre

GALA CHAIR: KRISTEN LAMBERT

Why have you chosen to support the Kravis Center Gala and the Palm Beach Day Academy Feather Ball as chair?

Education and the arts are essential pillars of our society. It is important to work together to champion them.

How many years have you served as chair?

This is the second year I am serving as a chair for the Kravis and the first time for Palm Beach Day Academy.

What key personality traits does a gala chair need to have?

Organization, enthusiasm, flexibility, good listening skills, collaboration, and positivity are key traits for gala chairs.

What’s one “always” or “must” of gala chair protocol?

Gala chairs must serve as strong advocates of the organization and its mission. This often means communicating the importance of the mission effectively and inspiring others to share that passion.

What’s one “never” of gala chair protocol?

Gala chairs should never lose sight of the gala’s purpose. It is paramount for them to be team members and work to create a memorable experience for event attendees while also raising awareness and support.

How do you keep all the event details on track and fabulous?

Being surrounded by kind, conscientious, and smart co-chairs and a dedicated, organized, and experienced team from the organization is the key to keeping event details on track.

What’s a passed canape you can’t pass up during social season?

The Palm Beach Puff is timeless and delicious. I can never pass them up.

Dos for a gala chair outfit:

Be mindful of the organization of honor, consider the venue and overall setting, and go for an outfit that makes you feel like you on a great day.

Don’ts for a gala chair outfit:

Try to avoid very high heels, anything too revealing, and colors or materials that can easily be strained or damaged. (What happens if you endure a spill or snag?)

Tricks for remaining picture perfect from gala start to finish?

Stay hydrated, wear manageable shoes and a drama-free dress, and keep lip gloss in your handbag.

What’s your favorite thing about serving as gala chair?

It is wonderful to work with a dedicated team to make a positive impact and

create lasting memories. Additionally, building new relationships with caring community members is a highlight.

What are you most looking forward to?

During the second half of the event, it is exciting to see hard work come to fruition. Also, connecting with attendees who share a commitment to the organization fills me with gratitude.

Can you describe a memorable moving moment you’ve experienced in this role?

Being in the ballroom with all of the attendees and sharing a sense of care and enthusiasm for the Kravis Center and all that it offers the community is truly energizing. It reminds us all of the important roles the arts play in a community.

for a Cause

1 Civity

SURE, EVERYONE LOVES A GALA COMPLETE WITH DINNER, DANCING, AND AUCTIONS GALORE. BUT THESE THREE POPULAR PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS FEATURE ALTERNATIVES WITH THEIR CREATIVE, OUTSIDE-THE-BOX FUNDRAISING FESTIVITIES.

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

BOCA HELPING HANDS

What: Monopoly & Casino Night

Where: The Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton

The Buzz: This event’s unique theme was inspired by Boca Helping Hands’ Board President Gary Peters—himself a two-time National Monopoly Champion. When Peters joined the board, he suggested holding a Monopoly tournament to raise funds for the organization. The event has since grown into the larger affair it is today, while retaining its theme. Originally, attendees participated

on-site in a Monopoly competition; today, they compete in a pre-event and winners are announced on the casino ﬂoor.

The Impact: Proceeds from the annual event help assist 35,000 people in the South Florida community through Boca Helping Hands’ various programs, including hunger relief, job training, health care, emergency ﬁnancial assistance, childcare, and weekend meals for Palm Beach County school children. (bocahelping hands.org)

What: Empty Bowls

Where: The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach; and Trinity Delray Lutheran Church, Delray Beach

The Buzz: This grassroots event is so popular that it takes place twice: once in Palm Beach and once in Delray Beach. Simple meals are served in handcrafted bowls to highlight the event’s theme: “Eat simply so others can simply eat.” More than 22 local restaurants donate meals of soup and bread. In advance of the events,

more than 500 bowls are sculpted and hand-painted by supportive volunteers in partnership with local studios throughout Palm Beach County and donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

The Impact: Last year, the proceeds from Empty Bowls Palm Beach funded 600,000 meals for South Floridans in need and raised an additional $120,000. Last year’s Empty Bowls Delray Beach funded 375,000 meals, with more than $75,000 raised. (pbcfoodbank.org)

3 PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

What: Women Build

Where: Palm Beach County

The Buzz: Since 2013, Women Build has offered volunteers a unique way to advocate for affordable housing and commit to fundraising or donating a minimum of $1,250 to support Habitat’s mission. During a half-day shift, women builders come together to build alongside Habitat families. The projects range from new home construction to home repair and beautiﬁcation efforts, and no construction experience is required.

fundraiser. Every dollar raised supports the construction of safe, decent, and affordable homes for people in need.

The Impact: it’s the organization’s largest annual

The Impact: Women Build is a crucial source of funding for Habitat; in fact, it’s the organization’s largest annual

In 2024, Palm Beach County women builders broke national records and raised more than $500,000 to build homes. But the impact of Women Build extends far beyond brick and mortar. Participants not only learn new construction skills, but they connect with like-minded community members, fostering a sense of unity and purpose. Through their involvement, they gain a deeper understanding of how they can help address the housing affordability crisis impacting many families in our community. (habitatgreaterpbc.org)

CAPEHART

Disaster Philanthropy

PROACTIVE FOUNDATIONS ARE HELPING THEIR COMMUNITIES BUILD RESILIENCY TO WITHSTAND INCREASING NATURAL DISASTERS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE | By Cathy Chestnut

In the wake of natural disasters, community foundations have become first responders—providing emergency relief funding to help residents meet basic needs and working with nonprofits to develop strategies for both short-term and long-term recovery.

For years, the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin (CFPBM) Counties have activated disaster relief funds for hurricanes and economic disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds can be

quickly seeded by immediate, one-time donations from community foundation trustees, new and established donors, or businesses. Donors with established donor-advised funds can expedite donations during a crisis.

Unrestricted funds are also invaluable. Naples resident G. Jeffrey Provol donated to Collier Comes Together’s Hurricane Ian Relief Fund in 2022—his only financial transaction with the CCF— and later decided to leave CCF an unrestricted estate gift of approximately $17 million. The foundation received the gift

after he died in September 2023. “This is how you build your communities—you ensure the community you care about is taken care of in the future,” says Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of CCF.

So-called “billion-dollar weather disasters” doubled between 2010 and 2020, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In response, both CCF and CFPBM are taking a longer view—and a proactive role—in making communities more resilient against droughts, wildfires, and storms, which are predicted to intensify in frequency and strength due to climate change.

CCF has granted millions to elevate homes in low-lying coastal communities, orchestrated the planting of 3,500 native trees, and funded the Naples Botanical Garden’s initiative to propagate salt-tolerant plants to establish beach dune systems that break wave action. In 2023, CFPBM awarded $60,000 to Community Greening, which is focused on increasing South Florida’s tree canopy, and $21,405 to The Nature Conservancy’s microinternship program that engages underserved youth in conservation.

“Disaster recovery and philanthropy are evolving,” says Danita DeHaney, president and CEO of CFPBM. “We will continue to build capacity and systematic resilience to future severe weather and natural disasters. [Our] relationships with the nonprofits we serve—many of which are the boots on the ground during disasters—are critical to ensuring our ability to support the local community in times of need.”

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy recommends that donors “recognize there are places private philanthropy can help that government agencies might not.” It notes that community foundations are often nimbler and more innovative than bureaucracies: “With the increase in extreme weather events, governments cannot fully fund recovery. Therefore, private funders have opportunities to develop innovative solutions to help with recovery efforts and to prevent or mitigate future disasters that the government cannot execute.” «

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Horses for Healing

POLO FOR LIFE HARNESSES THE POWER OF POLO TO HELP FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER

By Valerie Staggs

Watching professional polo player

Brandon Phillips race across the pitch at the National Polo Center in Wellington, it’s hard to believe that this vibrant sportsman was once a sick boy battling a brutal childhood illness. Diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when he was 14, Phillips, now 40, knows firsthand the challenges families face when a child has cancer. Phillips founded Polo for Life to help families struggling with the financial and psychological toll of a cancer diagnosis. Through the organization’s annual Polo for a Purpose event, Polo for Life has raised close to $4 million to support local families. While the event includes a polo match, the festivities go well beyond polo. Both donors and families attend the annual event, which had a Hawaiian theme in 2024, complete with fi re dancers and volcanoes. “The key is to be different and to make it fun,” says Phillips.

Bruce Steinberg, a childhood cancer survivor, attended a Polo for Life event when he was 12. “I didn’t know what polo was, but I heard there would be horses and I thought that would be fun,” says Steinberg. Now 24, he remembers the impact the event had on him. “When you are in the middle of cancer, it’s hard to look past it. You wake up and you go to the hospital every day. [The event] totally got me out of my world of treatment. I felt supported.” Steinberg completed his ﬁrst year of medical school in June. “Everything I went through made me who I am today. Polo for Life was part of that.”

POST (Pediatric Oncology Support Team) is one of three local children’s cancer charities that receive funding from Polo for Life. “Polo for Life is a rare organization,” says POST CEO Barbara Abernathy. “They give us the ability to meet people where they are and put the funds where they are actually needed.”

With Polo for Life’s support, POST gives families gas cards, toys, and food; provides support groups; hosts movie nights; and helps pay living expenses. “Parents lay awake at night worrying as much about the ﬁnancial stress as they do about their child and treatment,” adds Abernathy. “The fact that we are able to tell families, ‘We’ve got this,’ because of Polo for Life is huge.”

Polo for Life launched its ﬁrst Polo for a Purpose event in New York in September at Meadowbrook Polo Club in Old Westbury. In 2025, Phillips plans to bring Polo for a Purpose to the Roy Rogers Polo Club in Los Angeles.

Now a father himself, Phillips has a broader perspective on the support families need.

“I just don’t know how my parents did it,” he says. “Even today, my mother will break down and cry. I feel both sides of it now. That’s why these programs are for the whole family.” (poloforlife.org) «

Wildlife Warriors

FRIENDS OF MANATEE LAGOON IS PASSIONATE ABOUT PROTECTING FLORIDA MANATEES AND THEIR MARINE LIFE HABITATS

By Valerie Staggs

The warm waters next to the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach provide comfort during winter months for the manatees that live along our coastline. Floating beneath the surface alongside this FPL Eco-Discovery Center, these magniﬁcent creatures have no idea how much is being done in the building above them to ensure they remain healthy and happy in their ocean home.

Opened in 2016, Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife. Visitors delight in the center’s exhibits, many courtesy of a nonproﬁt organization known as Friends of Manatee Lagoon (FOML).

Founded in 2021, FOML was formed to engage the community in conservation efforts that protect manatees and their fragile habitats. The organization has helped fund exhibits including a seagrass aquarium and seagrass wall. “Seagrass is essential to our ecosystem,” says Anne Messer, executive director of FOML. “It acts as a ﬁlter and is the primary food source for manatees and sea turtles.”

A new seagrass nursery is the latest ex-

hibit for which FOML provided funding. The nursery consists of aboveground tanks where small crops of seagrass are harvested from the Lake Worth Lagoon then grown in water piped in from the lagoon. Once mature, the seagrass is transplanted back into the lagoon.

Messer explains that the exhibits are part of FOML’s community-wide seagrass restoration program. “We want to train community groups on how to do seagrass matting in which we adhere seagrass saplings to burlap cloths, which in turn can be planted in the Lake Worth Lagoon.”

A new “Beneath the Sea” exhibit, also funded by FOML, is slated to open this year. By following a mother and calf, the exhibit will provide an immersive experience into a typical day in the life of a manatee.

The work of FOML goes well beyond building exhibits. Through its large volunteer program, FOML attends community events to raise awareness and educate the public on

manatees and the importance of conservation. They also offer the Adopt-A-Manatee program that lets people adopt one of 33 wild manatees that are tracked through a partnership with Save the Manatee Club.

For Manatee Lagoon, the work that FOML does is invaluable. “We are grateful for the generous support from Friends of Manatee Lagoon [which] enables us to enhance our exhibits, creating a more immersive and educational experience for our visitors,” says Zack Greenberg, operations manager for Manatee Lagoon. “FOML’s involvement in organizing and hosting various volunteer activities fosters community engagement, expands our reach, and aids in the preservation and conservation efforts of these magniﬁcent creatures. Together, we are making a positive impact on the future of manatees and their habitat.” (friendsofmanateelagoon.org) «

COURTESY

The BallenIsles Charities Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of Making a Difference in the local community. This year, $1,348,000 in grants were awarded to 58 nonprofit organizations, totaling $8.3 million since inception.

RESIDENCES FROM THE $700 s TO $5 MILLION

+ Redesigned 115,000-square-foot Grand Clubhouse

+ 3 Championship Golf Courses

+ Golf ‘71 Learning Center and 16.5-Acre Practice Grounds

+ Newly Renovated Sports Complex

+ Nationally Recognized 21-Court Tennis & 9-Court Pickleball Complex and Bocce Center

+ Health + Wellness Center, Pilates and Group Exercise Studios

+ Resort-Style Aquatics Complex and Cultural Center

+ Cosmo & Company Salon & Spa

+ Golf & Racquets Shops

+ On-Site Physical Therapy

+ 6 Distinctive Dining Venues

+ Extensive Card Rooms

+ Social Events

Center of Attention

THE EDNA W. RUNNER TUTORIAL CENTER IN JUPITER’S LIMESTONE CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD GIVES LOCAL CHILDREN A SPACE TO THRIVE

By Jesse Scott

Oh, how the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center (EWRTC) has grown. “When I was here as a kid, it was just one building ﬁlled with a lot of love,” says Travis Conway, the executive director of the West Jupiter organization. “Now, we have multiple classrooms and rooms and are serving more than 125 students. The growth has been incredible to see.”

Conway himself came up through the EWRTC system. He was taken under the wing of organization’s namesake when he was just 8 years old: his mom had a brain aneurysm at church, and he spent the summer at EWRTC’s camp while she recovered.

The center’s roots go back to 1986; since then, it has evolved into a lifeline for many local families, providing after-school, spring break, and summer camp services for elementary and middle school students.

Conway says that 86 percent of the center’s students come from low-income families. The hands-on nature of the center’s programming has been vital to the its success—and the success of its students.

“For me, it wasn’t just learning about Lake

Okeechobee, but going there to experience it,” Conway recalls.“We took charter buses to swamps, museums, and so much more. The exposure was huge and remains a big part of what we do for underserved kids.”

Kristina McCann, the parent of a child who attends EWRTC says, “The center plays a vital role in the community by providing educational support and enrichment programs for underprivileged children. It fosters academic growth, builds conﬁdence, and promotes lifelong learning. Its nurturing environment as well as its dedicated staff members and volunteers ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”

EWRTC has experienced immense growth within the last 15 years. In 2011, the center expanded to three classrooms and, in 2020, further increased its footprint thanks to a successful capital campaign. The 2020 additions included ofﬁce space, a new science classroom, a counseling room, and an instruction room. Outdoors, EWRTC added a butterﬂy garden, a basketball court, and a turf playground.

The community has been vital in supporting the organization, with volunteers stepping up to tutor and mentor local youth. According to Conway, the organization has served more than 3,000 local students since its inception and looks to keep growing. Among its most immediate priorities are ﬁnalizing its multipurpose ﬁeld (which recently broke ground and will be a favorite for soccer-loving students), expanding its kitchen to offer cooking classes to local youth, and boosting its trade programming, which introduces kids to the likes of carpentry, cosmetology, sewing, and more.

“Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students,” says Conway. “And we’ll keep doing just that, so they can ultimately excel.” (ewrunnerctr.org) «

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FURRY FRIENDS SUPPORTS

THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND BY ADDRESSING NEEDS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH

By Jesse Scott

Fido’s tail should be wagging extra hard when it comes to the work of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch. Long known as Greater Jupiter and Tequesta’s humane society—and bearing a few different names since its 1981 inception—the no-kill rescue organization specializes in rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing homeless animals, among other services.

According to Chief Lifesaving Ofﬁcer and CEO Jason Gluck, the organization rescued more than 3,000 animals in 2023 alone—and is on a mission to save more each year. “In the last two years, we’ve been among the fastest growing animal welfare organizations in the country,” Gluck explains. “We’ve tripled our life-saving efforts, added a slate of new programs, and continue to address the root cause of animal homelessness in our region.”

Florida has the fourth highest rate of animal euthanasia in the country and brings in more homeless animals than any other state in the country. To address this challenge, Furry Friends has set up a network of buses and vans to ensure animals are transported humanely and taken care of once they are relocated outside of the Sunshine State.

The organization has a 99.99 percent live release rate, which exceeds no-kill standards. “We are truly dedicated to every animal that comes in,” Gluck says. “We want them to ultimately ﬁnd a loving and wonderful family.”

Through the years, Furry Friends has garnered an incredible network of volunteers and success stories. Among them is volunteer Maida Remmer, who also adopted her dog from the organization. “Furry Friends has helped tens of thousands more dogs and cats over the last two years under Jason’s leadership,” Remmer says. “I love being a part of this amazing team of staff and volunteers who are working nonstop to save animals and say yes where other organizations say no.”

thanks to Furry Friends. ... What a wonderful organization.”

Michael Dent, the adopter of a threelegged chihuahua named Meghan Barkle adds, “Furry Friends is where I got my baby. We are both leg amputees and she is an inspiration. I’m so blessed to have her in my life

Furry Friends operates a 30-acre ranch in Palm City and a two-story animal shelter and veterinary clinic in Jupiter equipped with play yards, a café, and more. Beyond its existing assets, Gluck hopes to soon expand its transport program and ﬁnalize a humane education curriculum for local children. “Dogs, cats, and companion animals are the most important things to me,” he says. “We will continue to grow to be the life-saving center our community needs.” (furryfriendsadoption.org) «

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HOW THREE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON DRESS CODES AND CHANGING LIVES ONE OUTFIT AT A TIME

BY KELLEY MARCELLUS

Across the Palm Beaches, the philanthropic minded are shoring up their closets for the opening of the social season—making sure they have appropriate attire for the cocktail events, galas, golf tournaments, luncheons, auctions, and more that ﬁll their calendars. For others, however, special occasions like a senior prom, high school graduation, or one’s entry into the workforce can feel like a modern-day Cinderella

scenario: not only do they have nothing to wear, but many lack the resources or support to go to the ball in the ﬁrst place.

Enter the real-life fairy godmothers and godfathers that come in the form of area nonproﬁts ready to offer so much more than just outﬁts, all in the name of giving those in need a leg up in creating memories, opportunities, and the chance to write their own stories.

CHANGING ROOMS

When Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds was getting ready to graduate from Florida Atlantic University in 2016, he was excited to start his career. He grew up in a rural part of Florida near Titusville, and when he landed in Boca Raton, he felt like he was on another planet. His education prepared him for his future, but his wardrobe let him down.

“I interviewed for a job I was really excited about, and the interviewer told me I wasn’t dressed for the part,” he recalls. He looked down at what he was wearing, left the interview, and drove to WalMart to buy his ﬁrst suit.

Edmonds is now the founder and CEO of Suits for Seniors , an area nonproﬁ t that provides 25 seniors in every Title 1 high school in Palm Beach County a brand-new suit at no charge. The suits, which are donated by Macy’s, Nordstrom, and local vendors, are suitable for graduations, college or scholarship interviews, award ceremonies, job interviews, and more. And the suits are just the tip of the iceberg.

“During my senior year in college, I said I wanted to help high school seniors come to college prepared,” Edmonds says. In addition to the outﬁ t, “we teach our kids leadership skills, ﬁnancial literacy, and how to apply yourself,” he explains.

Community partners teach an eight-week curriculum once a week during students’ lunch breaks or during an hour-long after-school program. The curriculum addresses the steps needed to launch a successful career, how to manage mental health concerns, and how to think like an entrepreneur. Students become eligible for scholarships to help them continue their education—Edmonds says they’ve awarded $150,000 to date—and internship opportunities are available too.

Even more importantly, “between the students in each class and

the people who come in and give them attention, we become a little family,” says Edmonds, who is serving in the Florida Legislature as a representative for District 88. He says education is among his pet projects.

“ THAT EARLY INTERVIEW SHOWED ME I NEEDED AT LEAST TO LOOK THE PART TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THAT MESSAGE TRANSFORMED MY LIFE.”

—JERVONTE“TAE”EDMONDS

ance counselor, administrator,

The students enter the Suits for Seniors program by referral from a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, or past participant. They come in with an average GPA of 2.6 and most have single-parent households. The no-cost program boasts a 100 percent graduation rate among participants, and 85 to 90 percent enroll in college. “Most of our kids graduate from college within four years,” Edmonds says.

Suits for Seniors keeps tabs on its participants for ﬁve years, and some come back to be part of a peer-to-peer mentoring program for new students. Edmonds hopes to expand participation to 50 students per school and is working to build an endowment program with the assistance of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, to protect the sustainability of the program.

“That early interview showed me I needed at least to look the part to be successful,” Edmonds says. “That message transformed my life.” (suitsforseniors.org)

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Nerves are a normal part of any job hunt. For some women, however, challenges go beyond the usual jitters. Dress for Success Palm Beaches is the local arm of a global nonproﬁ t designed to serve women entering the workforce.

“We are committed to empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and life,” says Esther Perman, a volunteer member of the organization’s board of directors.

The work, Perman says, starts with the clothing. But that only scratches the surface of what Dress for Success Palm Beaches does for its clientele ,who come to the organization by referral through social service agencies from northern Broward to Martin counties, including Belle Glade, where an ofﬁce opened three years ago. “It’s unfortunate our name is Dress for Success, because we do so much more,” Perman says. “We provide job readiness for the women who come to us.”

Upon referral, a client is set up with an “interview suiting” appointment that typically lasts about an hour. When she arrives at the Dress for Success boutique, she meets with a personal stylist—typically a volunteer “fashionista who is plugged into fashion and has been in the business world, so they know what’s appropriate,” Perman says.

The volunteers spend time talking with the woman about the types of clothes they feel comfortable in and the requirements of the job they’re applying for (not every job interview requires a suit). Then the shopping begins.

The Dress for Success boutique is ﬁlled with clothing options— some new with tags from shops like J. Jill and Arthur & Evelyn, others gently worn. The stylist helps the client select items to try on. By the time the appointment is complete, the woman will walk out with a head-to-toe outﬁ t that includes shoes, a handbag, and brand-new undergarments and shapers, plus wigs, makeup, and a variety of hygiene products.

“The only thing missing is the cash register,” Perman says. “The goal is to treat the client with respect.”

The women who are assisted by Dress for Success are often unaccustomed to the special attention. Some are applying for their ﬁrst-ever jobs; others are rebounding from hardships including addiction, incarceration, homelessness, or abusive relationships.

Dress for Success offers resume support services, too, plus a sixweek job readiness program called Road to Success. Perman says that 65 percent of its participants ﬁnd employment. Once an offer is

“WE ARE COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN WORK AND LIFE.”

—ESTHER PERMAN

in hand—whether that comes two weeks or two years after their initial suiting consultation—the client is invited to return to shop for a 90-minute “employment suiting” and walks away with a full week’s worth of job-appropriate clothing, including scrubs. Last year, Dress for Success assisted 838 women in need.

“Individually, we all have that Cinderella effect when you put something on that you feel good and appropriate in,” Perman says. “It’s an inward knowing that telegraphs to a prospective employer that I look appropriate, and you can count on me.” (dressforsuccesspb.org)

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THE MILESTONE

Ask any parent when their child took a first step or said a first word, and you’re likely to experience a rush of recollections and nostalgic emotion. That’s how Laura Wissa talks about Prom Beach, the West Palm Beach–based nonprofi t she founded three years ago to supply evening wear to high school students who might otherwise be shut out from their high school proms.

Wissa has no children of her own but was struck by the disappointment a friend’s daughter experienced when her Class of 2020 prom was cancelled because of COVID-19 shutdowns. “Prom is such an important milestone event for any high school student,” she says.

Calling herself a professional volunteer, Wissa has been heavily involved in the philanthropic world. In fact, she is a past president of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches and spearheaded three prom attire drives for that organization, partnering with two local high schools. In reaction to her friend’s story, she said, “You know what

I’m going to do? A prom dress drive.”

In April 2020, she put out the word, and by August she had 600 gowns in her living room. Her husband came to her and said, “I think this is bigger than you,” Wissa recalls. “In November we had over 1,000 pieces hanging in my living room, and that’s when we started the process of establishing a 501(c)(3).”

Wissa, who serves as Prom Beach’s founder, CEO, and one of four volunteer workers (she launders and repairs donated clothing herself) has a background in accounting. “This evolved organically,” she says. “I don’t come from the fashion industry, but I did have a vision in my head.”

The ﬁrst Prom Beach shop was in a 900-square-foot space at the Salvation Army on Military Trail in West Palm Beach. It has since relocated to an ofﬁce park off 45th Street with an expansive storefront, complete with a high-end designer boutique, private changing

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rooms, a menswear area, a gown room, and a runway with a fulllength mirror.

In 2023, Prom Beach outﬁtted 116 teens, including shoes, brandnew undergarments, accessories, and makeup. This year, that number grew to more than 1,200.

Teens come to Prom Beach two ways. The ﬁrst is by appointment and in the company of a representative from their referring agency. A personal shopper helps them select the clothing that makes them feel their best—and that expresses their individual style. The second is through pop-up shops that travel to the places they receive services— like the more than 20 Boys & Girls Clubs in the area. “That helps take away the worry about getting someone from Pahokee here,” Wissa says. “Distance can be a big barrier.”

“ WE ARE PROVIDING FREE CLOTHES, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT’S BIGGER THAN THAT. IT’S A CONFIDENCE BOOSTER. IT’S ABOUT TAKING AWAY SHAME. IT’S ABOUT INCLUSION … AND NOT BEING INVISIBLE.”

— URA WISSA

When Prom Beach is not providing promwear, it hosts a series of “shop the showroom” events that are open to members of the public looking to purchase secondhand and vintage clothing, as well as by appointment for individuals and groups—with pieces by soughtafter brands topping out at around $300. In addition to formalwear and cocktail attire, Prom Beach is one of the few resale shops that sells bridal gowns. Shopping events, as well as clothing and ﬁ nancial donations and support through organizations like United Way, help fund the effort.

“We are providing free clothes, but at the end of the day, it’s bigger than that,” Wissa says. “It’s a conﬁ dence booster. It’s about taking away shame. It’s about inclusion … and not being invisible.” (prombeach.org) «

ALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

Radiant drop earrings with radiant-cut yellow diamonds and brilliant round diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Lugano Diamonds, Palm Beach, luganodiamonds.com;

Daisies ring with rubies and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold and rose gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Palm Beach, vancleefarpels.com;

Xpandable bracelet with coral, onyx, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold and rose gold, Picchiotti, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby.com

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Il Petalo Multi Fiori drop earrings with coral, white topaz, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Patricia Robalino, Palm Beach, patriciarobalino.com; The Blush of Nature necklace with a morganite and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Yvel, Palm Beach, yvel. com; Luzia Duquesa cluster earrings with yellow citrine lined with rose and blush foils and yellow sapphires set in black rhodium–washed sterling silver, Larkspur & Hawk, larkspurandhawk.

com; circa-1980s serpent watch with diamonds, coral, and mother-of-pearl set in 18-karat rose gold, Bulgari, Yafa Signed Jewels, Palm Beach, yafajewelry.com;

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Céleste Collection ring with an orange sapphire and diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat gold, select Tiffany & Co. locations, tiffany.com

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L’éte en Ville necklace with semiround gold cultured South Sea pearls with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Jewelmer, Palm Beach, jewelmer.com; Mikado Flamenco bracelet in Camel with brown, orange, white, and golden moonstones set in 18-karat rose gold, Tamara Comolli, Palm Beach, us.tamaracomolli.

com; L’Arc de Davidor ring with Porta diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold with a satin finish, Davidor, Bal Harbour, davidor. com; Laurence Graff

Signature diamond bangle in 18-karat rose gold, Graff, Palm Beach, graff.com

Earthshine pink drop necklace with rough pink amethysts, multicolored sapphires, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, Clara Chehab, clarachehab.com; ring with pink sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Provident Jewelry locations, providentjewelry.com; large pendant necklace with an amethyst and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Goshwara, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections.com; Sana Silver bracelet with tourmaline, topaz, citrine, diamonds, gold, and silver, Ashaha, ashaha.com; Candy ring with an amethyst and turquoise set in 18-karat gold, Verdura, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections.com.

Gemstone Charm Shaker Twiggy diamond necklace with assorted gemstones, bone, and diamonds set in 14-karat gold, Jacquie Aiche, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections. com; Gucci Labirinti High Jewelry dragonfly brooch with emeralds, tanzanites, and diamonds set in white gold, select Gucci locations, gucci.com; one-of-a-kind ring with turquoise and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Suzanne Kalan, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections. com; Eboris bracelet with a diamond set in 18-karat gold, Mazarin, mazarin-paris.com

OPPOSITE PAGE Arabesque earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, hamiltonjewelers. com; five-stand necklace with Sardinian coral, turquoise, and an 18-karat gold clasp, Assael, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections.com; Copa ring in turquoise and gold, Verdura, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby.com; Fireleaf nugget and pearl necklace with pink tourmaline, aquamarine, chalcedony, turquoise, and South Sea and freshwater cultured pearls set in 18-karat rose gold, Mish Fine Jewelry, Palm Beach, mishfinejewelry.com

ALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

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211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s mission is to save and improve lives through crisis intervention and by connecting people to health, mental health, and wellness services. 211 has been the lifeline for individuals since 1971, offering crisis counseling, crisis and suicide intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Fundraising Event: 2025 Spring Celebration

Date: March 1, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: This elegant evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and an exciting program. Proceeds benefit the mission of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

Chairpersons: Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan, Dave and Sasha Aronberg

Ticket Price: $650

Contact: Candi Spitz

561-383-1144

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Achievement Centers for Children & Families

Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) has offered essential childcare and educational opportunities in southern Palm Beach County since 1969. The organization is dedicated to empowering families facing financial challenges by providing affordable access to vital early learning, outof-school programs, summer camps, teen programs, and family support programs. ACCF builds a foundation for academic achievement, financial stability, and lifelong success for the children and families that it serves.

Fundraising Event: The Twenty-Second Annual Delray Beach Home Tour

Date: March 11, 2025

Location: The Marina District, Delray Beach

Description of Event: Guests of the Twenty-Second Annual Delray Beach Home Tour will enjoy a leisurely day of exploring unique residences, a catered luncheon, a silent auction, and a trolley service between homes.

Chairpersons: Kari Shipley, Noreen Payne, Deborah Dowd

Major Sponsors: Delray Buick GMC, A Little Wyld

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Gina Griffin

561-266-0003 achievementcentersfl.org

Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

For over 40 years, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. has remained focused on helping families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Reaching far beyond housing, the organization works to provide wraparound services that break cycles and create lasting solutions for Palm Beach County families at-risk or experiencing housing instability.

Fundraising Event: Tree Lighting Celebration

Date: December 3, 2024

Location: Palm Beach

Description of Event: An enchanting evening marking the start of the holidays, guests are invited to learn about AdoptA-Family’s work while perusing a uniquely curated silent auction and raising funds to support vulnerable families in our community.

Honorary Chairpersons: Beth Hennessy, Paula Michel, Alice Tarone

Chairperson: Nancy J. Kyle

Ticket Price: $400

Contact: Sydney Parmet 561-444-0399 aafpbc.org

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Alpert Jewish Family Service

CHAIRPERSONS OF THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE EVENING WITH PRESENTING SPONSOR ZELDA MASON

Founded in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, and seniors. The nonprofit, nonsectarian organization is a trusted leader with a team of over 100 skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to over 12,000 people in the Greater Palm Beaches.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-First Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening Date: February 16, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The No Excuse for Abuse signature event supports Alpert Jewish Family Service’s ongoing commitment to breaking the stigmas of abuse, addiction, and mental illness through awareness, education, and treatment.

Chairpersons: Ellen and Mark Levine, Lesley Sheinberg, Carolyn and Michael Yasuna

Major Sponsor: Zelda Mason

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Stefanie Burrier 561-713-1944 alpertjfs.org

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the development of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease. ADDF has awarded more than $290 million to fund over 750 drug development, biomarker, and prevention programs in 20 countries. The organization is shaping and leading the science to enable the next generation of Alzheimer’s treatment.

Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Hope on the Horizon Palm Beach Dinner

Date: March 5, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The event will celebrate outstanding achievements in Alzheimer’s research and honor the scientific advances pioneered by the worldclass researchers of ADDF’s Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Today symposium series. The evening will include a scientific discussion and a seated dinner.

Honorary Chairpersons: Leonard A. Lauder, Ronald S. Lauder

Chairpersons: Nancy Goodes, Bonnie Lautenberg, Heidi McWilliams, Judy Glickman Lauder, Ann Jackson

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Michelle Rimland

212-901-7983

alzdiscovery.org

American Friends of Magen David Adom

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

Fundraising Event: American Friends of Magen David Adom Annual Gala

Date: April 3, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Annual American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach Gala will be held at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing.

Honorees: Mark and Jane Wilf

Contact: Tammy Karu 561-835-0510 afmda.org

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COURTESY OF AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association has been a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives for more than a century. Join the organization for a night of celebration at Palm Beach’s longest continuously running black-tie gala.

Fundraising Event: Platinum Jubilee Celebration for the Seventieth Palm Beach Heart Ball

Date: February 13, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, and an exciting live auction at this “Wild for Heart” themed gala celebrating lifesaving research and advocacy.

Grand Honorary Chairpersons: Patrick and Milly Park, Park Foundation

Honorary Chairpersons: Kathryn C. Vecellio, Julie Rudolph, Monika Preston, Annie Falk, Margarita Allinson

Chairpersons: Marie Unanue, Tara Vecellio

Major Sponsors: Tampa General Hospital—USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Patrick and Milly Park, Park Foundation, Lugano, United Bank, HCA Florida Healthcare supported by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, Marie and Andy Unanue, Tara and Christopher Vecellio, Margarita Allinson, Rebecca and Randy Doane, Annie and Michael Falk, Sue Gibson, Irene and James Karp, Karen and Ray Masciarella, Dr. Karen Mashkin, Amanda and Curtis Polk, Ilona Ponomariova and Phil George, Monika and John Preston, Julie and Howard Rudolph, Christine and Bob Stiller, Melissa Sullivan, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio

Ticket Price: Call for details

Contact: Jessica Tobin

561-697-6609 palmbeachheartball.heart.org

American Humane

For more than 100 years, American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people. The organization is first to serve, wherever animals need rescue, shelter, protection, or security. Through its innovative leadership initiatives— from its “No Animals Were Harmed” program in Hollywood, to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country—American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation.

Fundraising Event: Fourteenth Annual Hero Dog Awards

Date: January 8, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that recognizes the heroes on both ends of the leash. Five canine finalists will be honored, with one being awarded the American Humane Hero Dog title during this elegant gala featuring celebrity hosts.

Chairperson: Dr. Robin Ganzert

Major Sponsors: Lulu’s Fund, PetsBest

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Jeannine Reid

561-537-5887 americanhumane.org

The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

Fundraising Event: The Sixty-Fourth International Red Cross Ball

Date: January 10, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Sixty-Fourth International Red Cross Ball will honor the extraordinary leadership and contributions of Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, who has served as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross for the past 20 years.

Chairpersons: Charles and Amanda Schumacher

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Meredith da Silva 954-649-0655 redcross.org/redcrossintlball

HEART BALL CHAIRPERSONS TARA VECELLIO AND MARIE UNANUE

DR. ROBIN GANZERT, PRESIDENT AND CEO

CHARLES AND AMANDA SCHUMACHER, CHAIRPERSONS

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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a nonprofit 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; exhibition galleries; monumental sculptures; Pollinator Garden and tropical gardens of more than 250 species of rare palms and cycads.

Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Sculpture in Motion

Date: November 16, 2024

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, Sculpture in Motion welcomes visitors to experience one-of-a-kind, classic pre- and post-war automobiles. The event concludes with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars.

Honorary Chairperson: Chuck Mitchell

Grand Marshal: Lew Crampton

Featured Curator: John Barnes

Chairpersons: Frances and Jeffrey Fisher

Major Sponsors: Key Private Bank, Wölffer Estate Vineyard Summer in a Bottle Rose, Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $30

Contact: Margaret Horgan

561-832-5328

ansg.org

Ann Norton Sculpture

Gardens

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens

Date: March 19, 2025

Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The annual Gardens Conservancy’s event presents the Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, extended to an individual who advances the ideals set forth with Ann Norton’s vision for the Gardens as her legacy to the community.

Major Sponsors: CIBC Private Wealth, Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $500

Contact: Margaret Horgan

561-832-5328

ansg.org

The Armory Art Center

The Armory Art Center, housed in a 1939 Art Deco building, offers nearly 100 art courses across 12 state-ofthe-art studios, catering to artists of all ages and abilities. Beyond classes, the Armory hosts exhibitions, artists’ lectures, and special events, making it a vibrant hub for creativity and artistic expression.

Fundraising Event: Artistry in Motion: A Dance Party

Date: February 6, 2025

Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Armory Art Center’s Artistry in Motion: A Dance Party is a vibrant and dynamic celebration set to inspire and energize art enthusiasts and those who love to dance.

Honorary Chairpersons: Lynn Feld, Linda Silpe

Chairperson: Janet Adler Schur

Ticket Price: $350

Contact: Jill Brown

561-832-1776

armoryart.org

FIGONI AND FALASCHI TORPEDO GRAND SPORT

FRANCES FISHER

JANET ADLER SCHUR

The Armory Art Center

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Art + Craft + Design

Creative Market

Date: November 9, 2024

Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: In its fortieth year, the Armory has reimagined and rebranded the Creative Market to support the arts more significantly with museum-quality contemporary art, craft, and design. Over 150 artists gather to showcase their work and provide demonstrations.

Contact: Jill Brown

561-832-1776 armoryart.org

Baptist Health Foundation, Bethesda Hospital

The mission of Baptist Health Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and build extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, education, community wellness, and global leadership in health care at Baptist Health South Florida.

Fundraising Event: Evening of Gratitude

Date: February 21, 2025

Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach

Description of Event: Invited guests will join Baptist Health Foundation for an unforgettable evening as the organization honors Giving Society members, corporate philanthropy partners, and major supporters of Bethesda Hospital. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, a light program of entertainment, and much more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Barbara and Benjamin Lucas

Contact: Barbara James 561-737-7733, ext. 84445 baptisthealth.net/giving

The Benjamin School

At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Students in grades prekindergarten-3 through twelfth grade share a commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Go Benjamin, then go anywhere.

Fundraising Event: BASH (Building a Scholastic Heritage) Gala

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: BASH will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and exceptional silent and live auctions. The BASH Gala 2025 theme is “TBS is Out of This World.”

Honorary Chairpersons: Susy Benjamin and Greg Fagan

Chairpersons: David and Kaitlyn Axelrod, Justin and Cynthia Roemer

Major Sponsors: David and Kaitlyn Axelrod, Scott and Jory Bailey, Susy Benjamin and Greg Fagan, Zak and Katie Cutler, Sierra and Darren Lowe, Joe and Stephanie Marinucci, Matthew and Cara McAlees, Palms Wellington Surgical Center—Montijo Family, Cynthia and Justin Roemer

Ticket Price: $550

Contact: Kristin Maltese 561-472-3486 thebenjaminschool.org

BARBARA AND BENJAMIN LUCAS

CAPEHART

DAVID AND KAITLYN AXELROD, CYNTHIA AND JUSTIN ROEMER

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Best Foot Forward

DONNA BIASE, TINA TRING, DEBBIE ELLMAN

Best Foot Forward (BFF) is dedicated to the educational success of foster care and at-risk youth from kindergarten through college in Palm Beach County. The organization’s mission is to empower foster care and at-risk youth to maximize their educational outcomes by providing essential academic guidance and support.

Fundraising Event: 2025 Bash

Date: April 5, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Best Foot Forward’s fundraiser will celebrate 15 years of successfully providing academic support for foster care and at-risk youth. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and auctions. All proceeds benefit BFF.

Major Sponsors: LVL UP Fitness, Cathy and Abdol Moabery, Vertical Bridge, Burns Family Foundation, Anita Detert, Anne and Mark Ellman, Enterprise Mobility, Florida Blue, The Foundation for Palm Beach State College, Brad Ginsberg Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Amy and Mike Kazma Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Donna Biase

561-470-8300 bestfoot.org

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

Founded in 2008 by Lauree Simmons, Big Dog Ranch Rescue saves dogs in distress from highkill shelters throughout the country, abused dogs, and dogs suffering from inhumane treatment and natural disasters. The ranch has saved more than 70,000 lives as the largest no-kill, cage-free rescue in the United States. From saving dogs across the globe to reuniting dogs with their owners following hurricanes in the Bahamas to successfully lobbying for the first federal animal anti-cruelty law in U.S. history, Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a global voice against animal abuse. Community-focused programs include providing service dogs for disabled veterans and helping seniors with companion dogs. At the ranch, each rescued dog is healed both physically and mentally, a philosophy that has resulted in an adoption success rate that is unequaled.

Fundraising Event: Barks, Boots & Bling Gala

Date: December 6, 2024

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Chairpersons Lee and Denise Rizzuto and Co-Chairpersons Eric and Lara Trump at the season-opening gala at the fabulous Mar-a-Lago Club. Guests will enjoy an incredible evening with live entertainment, luxury auctions, and a delicious dinner all to benefit four-legged friends.

Chairpersons: Lee and Denise Rizzuto

Co-Chairpersons: Eric and Lara Trump

Ticket Price: Tables start at $25,000

Contact: Lori Elsbree

561-651-9147

bdrr.org

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Wine, Women, and Shoes

Dates: March 1-2, 2025

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Taking place from March 1-2, Wine, Women, and Shoes is the season’s premier fashion event. Guests can attend either day to enjoy poolside shopping, cocktails, a celebrity doggie fashion show, live entertainment, and a runway model show featuring the latest fashion styles.

Chairpersons: Susan Malzoni, Lora Drasner

Contact: Lori Elsbree

561-651-9147

bdrr.org

GINA FONTANA

BARKS, BOOTS & BLING GALA

COURTESY OF BDDR

LAUREE SIMMONS, FOUNDER OF BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Celebrity Chefs for Canines

Date: April 6, 2025

Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach

Description of Event: Many BDDR supporters wait all year for this culinary adventure. The opening reception will include samples from the area’s finest restaurants and a luxury silent auction. Dinner will feature a meal designed by a famous chef as guests enjoy live entertainment.

Major Sponsor: Opal Grand Resort & Spa

Contact: Lori Elsbree 561-651-9147 bdrr.org

The Boca Raton Museum of Art

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource dedicated to the creative life. The museum and its art school provide a supportive foundation to explore humanity’s rich cultural, artistic, and intellectual contributions. The organization strives to engage the mind and nourish creativity through excellence in collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and studio art classes.

Fundraising Event: Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Diamond Gala

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The Boca Raton Museum’s signature annual fundraiser celebrates 75 years of awardwinning art and art education in the community. Enjoy fine cuisine, dancing, entertainment, and surprises—in support of the museum’s outstanding exhibitions and educational programs.

Honorary Chairperson: Karen Mashkin

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Cristina Berrios

561-392-2500 bocamuseum.org

The Boca Raton Museum of Art

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Fiesta de Rojo

Date: December 13, 2024

Location: The Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Be dazzled and honor Baroque Spain as the Boca Raton Museum of Art celebrate its latest exhibition, “Splendor and Passion.” Dress in red Spanish Baroque-inspired ensemble and indulge in traditional dishes, fine Spanish wines, flamenco performances, soulful guitarists, and more.

Ticket Price: $179

Contact: Cristina Berrios

561-392-2500 bocamuseum.org

FIESTA DE ROJO

COURTESY

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

RICHARD KWAL AND DR. GAIL RUBIN-KWAL, DANIELE SCHACHTER AND MASON SLAINE

The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, taxexempt subsidiary of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida. The organization is pleased to offer opportunities to support the hospital and its mission and is committed to the community— both in sickness and in health. Each contribution is vital to the foundation’s purpose.

Fundraising Event: Sixty-Second Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball

Date: February 1, 2025

Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Since 1963, the Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball has been the quintessential event held to raise funds to expand and enhance patient-care services at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Today, it is recognized as one of the most anticipated social events in South Florida.

Chairpersons: Dr. Gail Rubin-Kwal and Richard Kwal, Daniele Schachter and Mason Slaine

Exclusive Media Sponsor: Boca Raton Magazine

Exclusive Retail Sponsor: Neiman Marcus

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Terrie Mooney

561-955-4142

donate.brrh.com/foundation-events

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Sixth Annual Golf Tournament

Date: February 1, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The Annual Golf Tournament is one of the premier golfing events benefitting the Ron and Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing. It offers each golfer a super amenity package, play on championship courses, an awards dinner with prizes, and more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Ron and Kathy Assaf

Chairpersons: Amy and David Eisen, Amy and David Ross

Tournament Sponsor: The Sands Family Presenting Sponsor: Barry Family Foundation

Exclusive Media Sponsor: Boca Raton Magazine

Ticket Price: $4,000 for a team of four Contact: Terrie Mooney

561-955-4142

donate.brrh.com/foundation-events

Boca West Children’s Foundation

The Boca West Children’s Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the area. Since its inception, the foundation has granted more than $19 million for specific programs for more than 30 charities.

Fundraising Event: Boca West Children’s Foundation’s Thirteenth Annual Golf Challenge

Date: March 24, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The event begins at 11 a.m. with registration and brunch. A duck drop will happen at 12:30 p.m., when hundreds of plastic yellow ducks will be dropped from a crane. Participants will have a chance to win $2,500. Golf play begins at 1 p.m., and a cocktail reception will follow at 5 p.m.

Chairperson: Michael Sneider

Ticket Price: $850

Contact: Christina Irving 561-488-6980

bocawestfoundation.org

AMY AND DAVID EISEN, AMY AND DAVID ROSS

MICHAEL SNEIDER

Boca West Children’s Foundation

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Boca West Children’s Foundation Fifteenth Anniversary Gala

Date: January 18, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Get ready for an unforgettable evening! The event will showcase a major recording artist, kicking off with a stylish cocktail hour. Guests will then enjoy a gourmet seated dinner, followed by a thrilling live auction featuring exclusive, one-of-a-kind items. Don’t miss out on this spectacular night!

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Christina Irving 561-488-6980 bocawestfoundation.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach

County provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children and teens to learn, grow, and develop into successful adults—regardless of their background or circumstances. Serving more than 31,471 children aged 6 to 18, at over 20 locations across Palm Beach County, Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to building a stronger and brighter future for local youth and communities.

Fundraising Event: Forty-Fourth Annual Winter Ball

Date: February 7, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Forty-Fourth Annual Winter Ball is the longest running fundraiser in the organization’s history. The evening will begin with cocktails before the guests enjoy dinner and dancing to the sounds of Powerhouse, one of the top bands in the nation.

Chairpersons: Ann Johnson, Sarah Johnson

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Tim Tracy

561-324-8600

bgcpbc.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Eleventh Annual Youth of the Year Dinner

Date: February 27, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: This event is the Boys & Girl Clubs of Palm Beach County’s mission moment. Seven finalists are awarded a four-year scholarship. The county Youth of the Year winner is announced during the event and receives a four-year scholarship plus room and board.

Honorary Chairpersons: Hon. Danielle H. Moore, Hon. Lesly S. Smith

Chairpersons: Olympia Biship, Wilder Regalbuto

Ticket Price: $275

Contact: Nicole Miranda

561-683-3287

bgcpbc.org

ANN AND CHARLES JOHNSON

2024 YOUTH OF THE YEAR CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG WITH DANIELLE MOORE AND LESLY SMITH

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Third Annual Barefoot on the Beach

Date: April 4, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Barefoot on the Beach continues to live up to its reputation as the “hottest” event as the Palm Beach social season culminates. Guests will be clad in all-white attire, sitting poolside, while enjoying the sea breeze during cocktail hour and dinner.

Chairpersons: Greg Connors, Craig Gibson Jr.

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Tim Tracy

561-324-8600

bgcpbc.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Kristen Baran Hunter Tour Class Date: February 7, 2025

Location: Wellington International, Wellington

Description of Event: The Kristen Baran Hunter Tour Class horse show will take place under the lights in the International Ring at Wellington International. Guests will enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, and most importantly the horse competition.

Chairpersons: Georgina Bloomberg, Jenny Oz LeRoy

Major Sponsors: Kristen Baran, Olexa Celine, Georgina Bloomberg

Ticket Price: $625

Contact: Mary Coleman

561-683-3287

bgcpbc.org

Brain Bowl Events, Inc.

Brain Bowl Events’ mission is to help raise awareness, promote understanding, and provide support to those living in the community and their loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, any type of dementia, or a related neurocognitive disorder.

Fundraising Event: Tenth Anniversary Brain Bowl Luncheon

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Brain Bowl Events warmly invites you to attend the Tenth Anniversary Brain Bowl Luncheon.

Chairperson: Pamela Higer-Polani

Major Sponsors: Dean Foundation, Inc.; The James G. and Marta T. Batmasian Family Foundation, Inc.; E.M. Lynn Foundation; Sweet Dream Makers; Boca Ballet Theatre

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Pamela Higer-Polani 561-504-4533 brainbowlevents.org

GREG CONNORS, CATHY BUSCH, BETT SHERLOCK

KRISTEN BARAN, MITCH KATES

PAMELA HIGER-POLANI

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

DAVID BUSCH, FARLEY RENTSCHLER

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is South Florida’s largest wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center. Since 1983, the sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and releases native species, and reintroduces endangered species back into the ecosystems. The new, expanded campus marks a significant milestone in its mission to educate future generations.

Fundraising Event: Flora and Fauna Spring Luncheon

Date: April 3, 2025

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Flora and Fauna Luncheon is the highly anticipated inaugural spring fundraiser benefiting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful Palm Beach. With animal encounters, charming company, and exciting announcements, this is the event to be at this season.

Honorary Chairpersons: David Busch, Farley Rentschler

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Carolina Young 561-575-3399 buschwildlife.org/events/florafaunaluncheon

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Sixth Annual Wine in the Wild

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson and Schlaggar Reserve, Jupiter

Description of Event: At Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s Sixth Annual Wine in the Wild fundraiser, guests will have the opportunity to walk the illuminated sanctuary paths while enjoying savory samples of wine, spirits, and food pairings, plus music and animal encounters.

Major Sponsors: Sharon E. Glasrud, The Murray and Sylvana Klein Family Foundation, George and Paula Michel, Don and Penny Pray

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Carolina Young 561-575-3399

buschwildlife.org/events/wineinwild2025

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc.

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach County nonprofit organization that eases the burden of qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of their non-medical bills, supplementing basic needs, and providing support and information resources.

Fundraising Event: Shop the Day Away Luncheon

Date: February 12, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Palm Beach’s most fabulous silent auction will feature over 500 items from the world’s finest designers and fashion brands, followed by a luncheon with guest speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Honorary Chairpersons: Arlette Gordon, Gail Worth

Chairpersons: Kristina Gustafson, Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone

Major Sponsors: Palm Beach Illustrated, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Addison Hines

Charitable Trust

Ticket Price: $650

Contact: Stanton Collemer 561-215-7360 cahh.org

AMY J. KIGHT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SARAH FERGUSON, DUCHESS OF YORK

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Dance the Night Away Gala

Date: April 11, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The fifth annual Dance the Night Away Gala is the original thrilling dance competition featuring community leaders paired with professional ballroom dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios West Palm Beach.

Chairpersons: Caroline Harless, Lois Pope

Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $950

Contact: Stanton Collemer

561-215-7360

cahh.org

Cardinal Newman High School

The mission of Cardinal Newman High School is to educate the whole person— spirit, mind, and body—and to help all students develop their God-given talents according to the gospel values of Jesus Christ. Cardinal Newman is a premier college preparatory Catholic high school in West Palm Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. The school’s vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere.

Fundraising Event: Newman Night 2025: An Evening of Polynesian Paradise

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: “An Evening of Polynesian Paradise” celebrates Cardinal Newman’s legacy of over 60 years as a premier college preparatory Catholic high school. Enjoy a night in paradise with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and special entertainment.

Honorary Chairpersons: Mary Jo Higgins, Virginia O’Hara

Chairpersons: Tiffany Eitel, Michelle Gonzalez, Wendy Tuma

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Mary Martens

561-619-7280

cardinalnewman.com

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach

McNulty and the gala committee at the Fifteenth Annual Gala Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala that supports Catholic Charities’ mission to provide help and create hope for local people in need, irrespective of race or religion. The life-changing programs serve the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized, the imprisoned, the infirmed, the unborn, the elderly, the homeless, the refugees, the trafficked, the victimized, and the traumatized.

Fundraising Event: Fifteenth Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala: A Crystal Jubilee

Date: January 30, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This landmark event in Palm Beach historically sells out! It is a night of festivities, and faith in action celebrating local “Champions of Hope” who support the organization’s mission. Funds raised from this event support Catholic Charities’ vital local outreach programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: James Borynack and Adolofo Zaralegui, Kathy and Paul Leone

Chairpersons: Amy Acierno, Karmita Gusmano, Florence Metzger Berney

Major Sponsors: The Fanjul Family and Florida Crystals, Findlay Galleries, Samuel J. and Connie M Frankino

Charitable Foundation

Ticket Price: $650

Contact: Debra Tornaben

561-775-9560 ccdpb.org

TIFFANY EITEL, WENDY TUMA, MICHELLE GONZALEZ

CAPEHART

ANGEL COMMITTEE

Join Chairman Emeritus Marietta Muiña

CAPEHART

Center for Child Counseling

JESSICA CECERE, BOARD MEMBER AND CHAIRPERSON

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.

Fundraising Event: Baubles and Baskets

Date: December 5, 2024

Location: Salute Market, Palm Beach Gardens

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: Jessica Cecere

Major Sponsors: Stephens & Stevens

Marital and Family Law, Valley National Bank

Ticket Price: $50

Contact: Heather Bennett 561-244-9499 centerforchildcounseling.org

Center for Creative Education

(CCE)’s mission is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts. In addition to offering extended learning opportunities across Palm Beach County, CCE runs The Foundations School, a K-5 independent school improving literacy and breaking traditional education barriers through the arts for underserved students. The school uses a sliding-fee scale for tuition, applying state and CCE scholarships to cover the balance.

Fundraising Event: Fall Luncheon

Date: December 5, 2024

Location: The Foundations School, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Fall Luncheon at Center for Creative Education’s West Palm Beach campus will showcase The Foundations School’s unique approach to education with an open house. Guests will enjoy lunch and hear from world-renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Chairperson: Tommy Hilfiger

Contact: Jesi Moler-Catala 561-805-9927, ext. 118 cceflorida.org

Center for Creative Education

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Annual Spring Dinner

Date: March 3, 2025

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Description of Event: In its thirty-first year, the Annual Spring Dinner at Club Colette honors CCE’s dedication to enhancing education through creativity and the arts for students facing significant challenges. Join CCE to support the organization’s mission of educational excellence.

Chairpersons: Margaret Sinclair, Pam Miller, Laura Rehnert

Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla 561-805-9927, ext. 118 cceflorida.org

CHILD COUNSELING

ROBERT L. HAMON, PRESIDENT AND CEO

LILA PHOTO

MARGARET SINCLAIR, PAM MILLER, LAURA REHNERT

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. (CFSPBC) is a nonprofit, social service organization whose goal is to strengthen individuals and families through mental health services and education. Since 1961, CFSPBC has been expanding its services to meet the ever-changing and growing needs of the community with resources and social service programs. CFSPBC operates eight programs throughout Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Old Bags Luncheon

Date: February 19, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Old Bags Luncheon is the Center for Family Services’ signature fundraising event. The luncheon boasts an extraordinary silent auction offering new or gently used authentic designer handbags, a beautiful lunch served in The Breakers’ oceanfront ballroom, and a celebrity speaker.

Major Sponsors: Valley Bank, Palm Beach Media Group, Nestseekers International, Jada Loveless

Ticket Price: $600

Contact: Ellen Vaughan

561-616-1222

ctrfam.org/oblpalmbeach

Chasin A Dream Foundation

Chasin A Dream Foundation empowers families with children who face lifethreatening illnesses by providing personalized, transformative support. The organization’s mission is to ease the burden on families with children battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, and other life-threatening illnesses and disabilities by offering individualized assistance that promotes healing and hope.

Fundraising Event: Fairways Fore Good Gala

Date: March 13, 2025

Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter

Description of Event: Chasin A Dream’s annual gala, chaired by CBS-12 news anchor Sam Kerrigan, features a beautiful reception, dinner, and live and silent auctions. The main event is a heartwarming fashion show featuring the children who are battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.

Chairperson: Sam Kerrigan

Ticket Price: $400

Contact: Lori Griffith 561-315-7005 chasinadream.org

ChildNet has been chosen by the Florida Department of Children and Families to serve as the Community Based Care (CBC) lead agency in Broward and Palm Beach counties. As such, it is the single private nonprofit entity responsible for managing the local system of services and supports for the communities’ most vulnerable children. ChildNet’s system of care was developed with extensive input from local stakeholders, and its effective implementation depends upon their continued support.

Fundraising Event: Tenth Annual Care for Kids Touchdown Luncheon

Date: March 7, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: Join ChildNet in honoring Mark and Alissa Silvestri. Your participation will help the organization raise funds, services, and support for the community’s most vulnerable children in foster care.

Honorees: Don Silvestri, Alissa Marks Silvestri

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Noelle Brillembourg 305-318-8059 childnet.us

OLD BAGS LUNCHEON

CAPEHART

LORI GRIFFITH, CHASIN A DREAM FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

J. SCOTT KELLY, ISLAND IMAGES

LARRY REIN, TARYN COOPER, JUSTIN COOPER, ANDREW COOPER, AMY BLACK

Children’s Home Society of Florida

JIM AND GAYE ENGEL, CHAIRPERSONS

On the front lines since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to helping children and families. Best known for its work in child welfare services—such as foster care and adoption—CHS also serves the community through early childhood services, mental health services, community partnership schools, mentoring, outreach, and job training programs. CHS’s determination is to end the need for foster care as we know it by working with children and families before crises occur. Your support will help CHS keep families in Palm Beach County safe, strong, and together.

Fundraising Event: The Ultimate Dinner Party

Date: November 20, 2024

Location: Private residences, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Ultimate Dinner Party welcomes guests into magnificent island homes for a luxurious yet intimate dining experience, curated and prepared by the most talented chefs in the area. Expect an unforgettable evening while providing hope for children.

Chairpersons: Jim and Gaye Engel

Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Loren Young

561-402-0823

chsfl.org/udp

Children’s Home Society of Florida

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Fifth Annual Spring Luncheon

Date: March 6, 2025

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Celebrating family reunification, this inspirational luncheon benefits the Family Visitation Center, the only facility of its kind in Palm Beach County. In a safe, home-like atmosphere, families can maintain a loving connection through quality visits.

Honorary Chairpersons: Kathy Leone, Wendy Roberts

Chairperson: Tere Borgia

Ticket Price: $325

Contact: Loren Young 561-402-0823

chsfl.org

Cleveland Clinic Florida

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

Fundraising Event: Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball

Date: February 22, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Cleveland Clinic’s annual Florida Ball raises funds for the expansion of medical services and programs for patients in Palm Beach County and beyond. The black-tie event features a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, live entertainment, and dancing.

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Torie Bocksel

561-542-5672

clevelandclinicflorida.org/palmbeachball

HANNAH LOPEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

KATHY LEONE, TERE BORGIA, WENDY ROBERTS

CONOR P. DELANEY, MD, PHD, PRESIDENT, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA MARKET

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

The Community Foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits, and community members to solve the area’s chronic and emerging issues. Founded in 1972, the organization has served as an engine of opportunity for Palm Beach and Martin counties, investing over $200 million in changemaking people and programs through grantmaking and scholarships.

Fundraising Event: Twelfth Annual Founders Luncheon

Date: February 26, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Community Foundation is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of its scholarship program. The event will honor the donors, nonprofits, and community members who have opened doors to education for area youth, including McIntosh Awardees Sherry and Tom Barrat.

Chairperson: Jeffrey A. Stoops

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Brittany Peerbolte

561-659-6800 founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center

Compass’ mission is to engage, empower, and enrich the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and those impacted by HIV and AIDS.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Second Annual Cocktails for Compass

Date: December 8, 2024

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Step into a night of fabulousness that is Cocktails for Compass. Hosted at the exclusive Club Colette on Palm Beach, this glittering annual fundraiser celebrates the organization’s community spirit and collective impact. Indulge in a night of opulence with a topshelf open bar, unmatched hors d’oeuvres, and high-energy dancing reminiscent of the parties that have made Palm Beach famous. Come together with Compass for a night of joy and support, celebrating the organization’s collective strength and resilience in the past year.

Chairpersons: Bill Bone, Bram Majtlis, Julia Murphy, Scott Velozo

Major Sponsors: JP Morgan Chase, Mauricio Busa & Barry Hayes, Palm Beach

Illustrated

Ticket Price: $600

Contact: Adrienne Percival

561-533-9699

compasslgbtq.com

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA)’s mission is to open every mind to science. The indoor/outdoor venue features hands-on education; travelling and permanent exhibits; the Fisher Family Science Trail; and 10,000-gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic. CSCA’s capital expansion project will double its square footage and triple the audience served annually. The Center will remain open during construction and is targeted for 2026-2027 completion.

Fundraising Event: 2025 Smarty Party: AI Envisioning the Future

Date: January 16, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Guests will hear from Cynthia Breazeal, Dean for Digital Learning and Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT Media Lab, and learn about the quickly evolving Artificial Intelligence landscape. The evening will highlight the AI revolution and how its technology will support South Florida next-generation leaders in STEAM careers. Honorary Chairpersons: Kenneth C. Griffin, Julia Koch, Judy and Leonard Lauder

Chairpersons: Amanda Cummings, Victoria Hagan, Deborah Norville, Laing Rogers

Major Sponsors: Woody and Suzanne Johnson, Ali and Lew Sanders

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Talya Lerman

561-370-7723

coxsciencecenter.org

JEFFREY A. STOOPS

COURTESY OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES

COMMISSIONER CHRISTINA LAMBERT, BILL BONE, JULIE SEAVER

Croquet Foundation of America

The Croquet Foundation of America is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to enriching lives through the promotion and development of the sport of croquet in America. The Croquet Center houses the U.S. Croquet Museum, U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame, National Croquet Club, Special Olympics Croquet Club, and the U.S. Croquet Association.

Fundraising Event: U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Date: February 28, 2025

Location: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Jeff Soo and Doug Grimsley will be inducted to the U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be followed by an exciting gala featuring a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, and dancing. Dining and event services are provided by outstanding caterer Sandy James Fine Food and Productions.

Ticket Price: $240

Contact: Marie Sweetser 561-301-7356 croquetnational.com

The Crossroads Club

The Crossroads Club is a nonprofit organization in Delray Beach that is celebrating more than 40 years in the community. The organization, at no charge, provides a safe haven for anyone whose life has been adversely affected by, or through, the use of addictive substances. The Crossroads Club’s mission is simply to provide a wonderful safe harbor for individuals to meet, become true to themselves, and be released from the bondage of addiction.

Fundraising Event: The Sixth Annual Taste of Recovery

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: The American German Club, Lake Worth

Description of Event: The Sixth Annual Taste of Recovery is an acclaimed culinary festival featuring dishes from top chefs representing restaurants throughout Palm Beach County as well as entertainment and a “best bite” competition.

Chairpersons: Christopher and Joan Finley

Ticket Price: $60

Contact: Joan Finley 561-278-8004

thecrossroadsclub.com

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and supporting a healthy, diverse, and inclusive cultural sector. The Council champions and grows cultural organizations and creative professionals so that arts and culture are a part of everyday life for everyone.

Fundraising Event: An A-Muse-ing Evening: Art in Motion

Date: March 27, 2025

Location: The Hangar, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: At the most enchanting and creative award ceremony in Palm Beach County, guests will immerse themselves in art and movement while indulging in delectable light bites, craft cocktails, mesmerizing performances, and intriguing works.

Honorary Chairperson: Cheryl K. Crowley

Major Sponsors: The Angelwish Fund, The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Cheryl and Brian Crowley, Donald M. Ephraim and Terri Sriberg for the Donald M. Ephraim

Family Foundation

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Jessica Lavin

561-471-2901

palmbeachculture.com/muse

NATIONAL CROQUET CLUBHOUSE

COURTESY OF CROQUET FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

JOAN AND CHRISTOPHER FINLEY, TASTE OF RECOVERY CHAIRPERSONS

COURTESY OF THE CROSSROADS CLUB

BUNNY GOLDE AND FUSHU DAIKO, PERFORMERS AT AN A-MUSE-ING EVENING 2024

JACEK PHOTO

Danny & Ron’s Rescue

Danny & Ron’s Rescue advocates for animals without a voice. Since 2005, the organization has expanded from aiding Hurricane Katrina survivors to rescuing puppy mill dogs, bait dogs, and those near euthanasia. Danny & Ron’s Rescue provides a safe haven for abused and neglected dogs, offering personalized care until the are ready for adoption. Each dog gets a full wellness check, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, grooming, and is treated like family.

Fundraising Event: Sixteenth Annual Kids

Lip Sync

Date: February 16, 2025

Location: Mida Farm, Wellington

Description of Event: Woofstock: A Night of Peace, Love, and Pups is an annual lip sync event that promises a fun-filled evening where kids take the stage to showcase their talents to raise awareness and funds for Danny & Ron’s Rescue, helping the organization to save more abused and abandoned dogs.

Honorary Chairperson: Victoria McCullough

Chairperson: Kim Kolloff

Ticket Price: $100

Contact: Jennifer Cohen

561-440-0445

dannyronsrescue.org

Danny & Ron’s Rescue

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Martinis & Mutts

Date: March 20, 2025

Location: National Polo Center, Wellington

Description of Event: This charity event and live auction will raise funds for Danny & Ron’s Rescue.

Chairperson: Caroline Moran

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Jennifer Cohen

561-440-0445

dannyronsrescue.org

Dress for Success Palm Beaches

Since opening its doors in 2010, Dress for Success Palm Beaches’ mission has been to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools that help them become job-ready and thrive in life. Best known for dressing clients for job interviews and gifting a full week’s work wardrobe upon hiring, the organization also offers career coaching programs that help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and leveraging the internet. It’s a transformational experience as clients discover their self-worth.

Fundraising Event: Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon

Date: March 7, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Style for Hope features presentation of the “Style Icon” award, saluting fashion trailblazers who are inspiring role models for women. Bobbi Brown, acclaimed makeup artist and founder of Jones Road Beauty, will be the 2025 honoree.

Honorary Chairpersons: Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger

Chairpersons: Tammera Atkins, Marlene Cowan

Major Sponsors: W. Bradford Ingalls

Charitable Foundation, ADT, Constellation Brands, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach

Illustrated, ZimVie

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Joe Ann Fletcher

561-249-3898

dressforsuccesspb.org

DANNY ROBERTSHAW, KIM KOLLOFF, RON DANTA

MARTINIS & MUTTS AT THE NATIONAL POLO CENTER

DANNY & RON’S RESCUE

BOBBI BROWN, 2025 STYLE ICON HONOREE

Els for Autism

CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR LIEZL ELS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DR. MARLENE SOTELO

Established in 2009 by former World No. 1, World Golf Hall of Famer, and four-time Major Champion Ernie Els; his wife, Liezl; and honorary chair Marvin R. Shanken, Els for Autism is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with autism and their caregivers through comprehensive lifespan services and collaborative partnerships. The Els’ son, Ben, is impacted by autism, which affects 1 in 36 children in the United States. Els for Autism serves families around the world, offering virtual services and inperson programs and services at The Els Center of Excellence campus in Jupiter.

Fundraising Event: Liezl Els’ Fourteenth Annual Tea Party benefitting Els for Autism

Date: March 17, 2025

Location: North Palm Beach

Description of Event: Each year, over 200 women are invited to join Liezl Els in celebrating cultures from around the world at her annual fundraiser. Experience Ireland with Irish-themed food, decor, and entertainment at Liezl’s Fourteenth Annual Tea Party.

Chairperson: Liezl Els

Ticket Prices: $500 for an individual ticket, $10,000 for a table of 10

Contact: Events Team 561-320-9484 elsforautism.org

First Tee—Florida Gold Coast

First Tee’s mission is to impact the lives of young people, including those with special needs, and veterans by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

Fundraising Event: 100-Hole Challenge

Date: August 9, 2024

Location: Palm Beach Par 3, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Country clubs and corporations send a two-person team to play 100 holes in alternate shot format. First Tee will set up a fundraising page for each team to solicit per hole donations. The 100-Hole Challenge is a big party that benefits the organization’s children and veterans.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Tim Rosaforte (in memoriam)

Chairperson: Henry Chateauvert

Major Sponsors: Seminole Region Club Managers Association, BallenIsles, Everglades Club, Bear Lakes Country Club, Hunter’s Run Country Club, Trump National Golf Club Jupiter, Admirals Cove, The Club at Ibis, Old Palm Club, Loxahatchee Club, Frenchman’s Reserve, High Ridge Country Club

Contact: Henry Chateauvert 561-842-0066 firstteefloridagoldcoast.org

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association

The Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association is a nonprofit, voluntary homeowners organization formed by residents in 1987. Its mission is to encourage and promote the safety, welfare, and quality of life of the residents of Flamingo Park, and to preserve the natural beauty and historic significance of Flamingo Park and its surrounding area.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Ninth Annual Holiday Historic Home Tour

Date: December 8, 2024

Location: Flamingo Park Historic Neighborhood, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Flamingo Park Holiday Historic Home Tour is the largest fundraising event for the association.

Guests will tour several historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and enjoy savory bites and festive spirits from top local restaurants.

Chairperson: Tanya Lewicki

Ticket Price: $75

Contact: Linda Cullen

561-758-5227 flamingopark.org

COURTESY OF FIRST TEE

TANYA LEWICKI, BOARD PRESIDENT AND EVENT CHAIRPERSON

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

GRADUATES OF FAU’S DOROTHY F. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is recognized for the outstanding educational experience it offers students in the arts, humanities, social sciences, architecture, and public administration.

Fundraising Event: Culture, Arts, Society Today (CAST) Party

Date: February 24, 2025

Location: Delaire Country Club, Delray Beach

Description of Event: Guests will enjoy cocktails, a lavish dinner, live musical entertainment from guest stars, and dancing the night away with the FAU Pop Music Band, all in support of student scholarships in the college.

Chairpersons: Beth Schwartz, Maurice Plough

Ticket Prices: $300 through December 31, 2024; $350 thereafter

Contact: Daniela Andrade

561-297-2337

fauf.fau.edu/events/castparty

Friends of Manatee Lagoon

Friends of Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the community about the challenges manatees encounter in Florida and raising funds and awareness that offer life-changing opportunities to learn about protecting manatees and their marine life habitats.

Fundraising Event: Third Annual Soiree for Seagrass

Date: November 8, 2024

Location: Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join Friends of Manatee Lagoon on the beautiful waterfront of Lake Worth Lagoon for an evening of seagrass spritzers, specialty foods, live music, and a silent auction. Dr. Guy Harvey, a world-renowned artist, scientist, and conservationist, will be the evening’s special guest.

Honorary Chairpersons: Rebecca and Randy Doane

Major Sponsors: Meredith Trim and Jim Robo, Rebecca and Randy Doane, CEMEX, Becky O’Neill, Allola McGraw, Tierra Group, Gunster, Mason Development and Construction, Sandy James Fine Foods, Tito’s, Victoria Exnicios and Scott Troeller, Palm Beach Media Group, MH Fine Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Anne Messer 561-322-8857

friendsofmanateelagoon.org/events/soireefor-seagrass-2024

Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden

Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1986, whose mission is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world’s beauty through discovery, learning, and memorable experiences. Visitors to the Mounts Botanical Garden (the oldest and largest botanical garden in Palm Beach County) discover an acclaimed collection of 25 display gardens containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants. The garden nurtures meaningful connections with nature through immersive experiences and educational offerings as it aims to be the go-to destination to discover, enjoy, and be moved by nature. As its biggest annual fundraising event, the Spring Benefit raises funds to directly support the garden’s 20-acre tropical oasis, youth programs, and community outreach.

Fundraising Event: Annual Spring Benefit Date: March 23, 2025

Location: The Rainbow Garden at the Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The enchanting evening features an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a lavish silent auction featuring a diverse array of rare and exotic orchids, plants, and home and garden accessories.

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Mounts Botanical Garden 561-233-1757

mounts.org

REBECCA AND RANDY DOANE, HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS

JULIA DURESKY

FRIENDS OF MOUNTS BOTANTICAL GARDEN

Furry Friends

KIMBERLY GUILFOYLE, FURRY FRIENDS AMBASSADOR & BOARD MEMBER

Furry Friends aims to support the human-animal bond by addressing needs at both ends of the leash. The organization transforms lives through exceptional animal care, innovative lifesaving programs, and advocacy. Its work saves animals most at risk of euthanasia and addresses the root causes of pet overpopulation. Furry Friends’ vision is a humane world for every animal, where every shelter dog and cat in Florida and beyond gets a true chance at the life they deserve.

Fundraising Event: Wags to Riches Gala

Date: March 29, 2025

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join Furry Friends for the event of the season, filled with glitz, glamour, and giving in support of beloved animals. Bid on exclusive items in the live and silent auctions, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate a shared compassion for dogs and cats in need.

Ticket Price: $950

Contact: Amanda Haines

561-935-1661 furryfriendsadoption.org

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, believing that every girl can be a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader with the power to change the world. More than any other organization in the community, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice—girls who command their future, engage their communities, and inspire others. The organization offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 10,000 members in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.

Fundraising Event: Twelfth Annual Emerald

Awards Palm Beach County

Date: April 25, 2025

Location: The Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida for the Twelfth Annual Emerald Awards Palm Beach County, honoring five women who exemplify leadership and serve as role models for young women in the community. The afternoon includes a silent auction, luncheon, and keynote speaker.

Honorary Chairpersons: Geri Emmett, Donna Mulholland, Lois Pope

Chairperson: Virginia Spencer

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Mandy Winkle

561-427-0177 gssef.org

Glades Academy Foundation, Inc.

Glades Academy Foundation promotes quality education in Pahokee, Florida, through contributions to Everglades Preparatory Academy and Glades Academy charter schools. It provides excellent facilities, administrative support, and funding to assure an increasing variety of educational opportunities, including a summer camp, and positive life experiences for rural, at-risk students.

Fundraising Event: An Evening of Great Expectations Dinner and Auction

Date: January 17, 2025

Location: Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The twenty-second annual dinner will feature a live auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the charter schools; the event is completely underwritten by J. Pepe Fanjul.

Chairperson: Emilia Fanjul

Major Sponsors: J. Pepe Fanjul—Florida Crystals Corporation, William Pitt Foundation

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Adriana Lum

561-366-5115 gladesacademy.org

2024 EMERALD AWARDEES TAMRA FITZGERALD, NATALIE MACKEY, JULIE KIME, KIRSTEN DOLAN, PENNY MURPHY

JACEK GANCARZ

EMILIA FANJUL

LILA PHOTO

Grandma’s Place

CHAIRPERSONS TONI O’BRIEN AND JOAN O’CONNELL

Grandma’s Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides shelter and loving care to children who have been abused or neglected then removed from their homes. It also provides support to parents/caregivers of children with special needs (up to the age of 12) to maximize each child’s safety and success.

Fundraising Event: Grandma’s Angels Ninth Annual Holiday Luncheon

Date: November 19, 2024

Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This luncheon helps ring in the holiday season. Attendees bid on hundreds of fabulous silent auction items during the wine reception. During the lunch of filet mignon, there is a guest speaker and a small live auction called by Neil Saffer.

Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Heidi Schaeffer

Chairpersons: Joan O’Connell, Toni O’Brien

Major Sponsors: Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, Danielle and Tom McDonald, Hadden Landscaping, Shawn M. Donnelley Fund, Jose and Emilia Fanjul, Cypress Insurance Group

Ticket Price: $225

Contact: Roxanne Jacobs 561-753-2226 grandmasplacepb.org

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) is the largest provider of homeless services in the five counties it serves, including Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. GGI changes lives through housing, training, education, and employment while assisting people with disabilities and other employment barriers to become selfsufficient, working members of the South Florida community.

Fundraising Event: The Gulfstream: Drive to Provide

Date: January 31, 2025

Location: Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Gulfstream Porsche Club of America hosts an incredible evening of rare high-end vehicles on display, luxury auctions, live entertainment, and culinary creations by the students of GGI’s Career Academy of the Palm Beaches. Come for the excitement.

Major Sponsor: Gulfstream Region Porsche Club of America

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Community Relations 561-366-2672 goggi.org

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Families and individuals in need of safe and affordable housing partner with Habitat to build stability and a brighter future. Everyone can make a difference: volunteer, donate, shop. Join Habitat today in building a stronger community.

Fundraising Event: The Palm Beach Picnic

Date: February 8, 2025

Location: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Palm Beach Picnic is a Slim Aarons–inspired afternoon event in partnership with The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, a luxury fashion show, and elevated picnic cuisine while supporting Habitat’s Women Build 2025.

Honorary Chairpersons: Collin Adams, Farrah Scott

Major Sponsors: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach Illustrated, Pioneer Linens, Whitney Hesse, Paul Labrecque Salon, Farrah Scott Real Estate, NOSH Catering, Krista + Home, Out East, The Pretty Picnic, Lincoln Digital Group, Apricot & Olive, Allini Water

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Kristen Bardin 561-819-6070

habitatgreaterpbc.org

COURTESY OF GRANDMA’S

KYLE RATHBUN, PRESIDENT OF GULFSTREAM

LORI BERG WITH HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS COLLIN ADAMS AND FARRAH SCOTT

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Women Build

Dates: March 6-7, 2025

Location: Lake Worth Beach

Description of Event: Women Build on March 6-7 is an annual fundraising event that brings women together alongside Habitat families for a large-scale, fun, and empowering build experience like no other. Build solo or in teams. No construction experience is necessary.

Honorary Chairpersons: Aimee Craig Carlson, Camille Murphy Kubicek

Chairpersons: Julie Peyton, Mary Allen Saunders

Major Sponsors: The Seagate Hotel & Spa, Carrier, Florida Power & Light, BETR Project, Suffolk, Vertical Bridge, RCC Associates, Gypsum Management & Supply, Oceans234, Shutts & Bowen, Akel Homes, Baptist Health, Boca Raton Airport Authority, Pulte Group, Hubbard Radio

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Kristen Bardin

561-819-6070

habitatgreaterpbc.org

Hanley Foundation

Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction, leading the way as the largest provider of grant-funded prevention education programs in Florida. Hanley’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. Hanley provides accredited, holistic addiction treatment, recovery scholarships to those in need, and training to identify the signs of substance misuse.

Fundraising Event: Fourth Annual Brice Makris Luncheon

Date: December 15, 2024

Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The event features a gourmet brunch, entertainment, and a live and silent auction. The proceeds benefit the Brice Makris Endowment Fund, which supports Brice’s commitment to save 100 people from substance-use disorder. The Makrises lost their son in 2020.

Chairpersons: Michelle and John Makris

Major Sponsors: MDVIP, Hanley Family Foundation, April Lewis

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Kate Keller

561-268-2355

hanleyfoundation.org/events

Hanley Foundation

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Twentieth Annual Palm Beach Dinner

Date: February 20, 2025

Location: The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This elegant evening features dazzling entertainment, a gourmet dinner, and live and silent auctions benefiting Hanley Foundation’s mission and lifesaving substance-use disorder treatment scholarships. Hanley Foundation is celebrating 41 years of recovery in Palm Beach County.

Chairpersons: Elizabeth Matthews, Chip James

Major Sponsors: Hanley Family Foundation, FHE Health, Palm Beach Illustrated, Tampa General Hospital

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Kate Keller

561-268-2355

hanleyfoundation.org/events

JULIE PEYTON, MARY ALLEN SAUNDERS

MICHELLE AND JOHN MAKRIS, CHAIRPERSONS

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

ELIZABETH MATTHEWS, CHIP JAMES, CHAIRPERSONS

Hanley Foundation

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Sixth Annual Golf Classic

Date: April 14, 2025

Location: Bear Lakes Country Club, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Proceeds from this event benefit Hanley’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program, supporting more than 500 individuals annually who do not have access to quality addiction treatment care. The day includes a shotgun start, 18 holes of competitive play, a silent auction, and an awards luncheon.

Chairperson: Johnny Pickett

Major Sponsors: Hanley Family Foundation, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Family First Adolescent Services

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Kate Keller

561-268-2355

hanleyfoundation.org/events

Hannah’s Home of South Florida

Hannah’s Home helps homeless, pregnant women overcome adversity, find hope, and live victoriously. Through prenatal care, mental health counseling, transportation, childcare, life-skills training, educational support, mentoring, and spiritual development, Hannah’s Home offers hope and transforms lives. Its mission is helping homeless, pregnant women overcome adversity, find hope, and live victoriously.

Fundraising Event: Sixth Annual Hannah’s Home Gala: “Home Is Where the Heart Is”

Date: February 6, 2025

Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter

Description of Event: Hannah’s Home invites you to its Sixth Annual Gala, “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” Proceeds from the event will support its transformative program for at-risk mothers, as well as its campus expansion to serve more young women in need. Guests will enjoy exclusive auctions, dinner, special guest speakers, and more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Carol and Pastor Paul Beresford

Ticket Price: $350

Contact: Mary Arden Carroll 561-277-9823 hannahshomesf.org

Hearts for Moms

Hearts for Moms is a nonprofit that plays a crucial role in the local community, not just by rescuing families but by restoring the lives of single moms, their children, and their calling. The organization’s one-on-one mentoring and financial coaching empower moms to achieve goals, while its wraparound services—including subsidies for housing, childcare, education, transportation, and counseling—provide the support they need to thrive. Hearts for Moms also offers an entrepreneurship program for moms to dream big and a Hearts for Kids program to meet children’s needs.

Fundraising Event: The Blooming Garden: Where Dreams Blossom

Date: November 15, 2024

Location: PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: Join Hearts for Moms for an elegant event that will feature cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and so much more while helping raise funds to transform the lives of single moms and their children.

Honorary Chairpersons: Biani Trimboli, Bethany Sharp, Ellen Hobbs

Major Sponsor: Brooke Thomas

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Ruth Rivas

561-601-6555 heartsformoms.org

JOHNNY PICKETT, CHAIRPERSON

PASTOR PAUL BERESFORD AND CAROL BERESFORD, HANNAH’S HOME FOUNDER

GAIL HAINES

ANGELA BALL, GILDA GREEN

COURTESY OF HEARTS FOR MOMS

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology is advancing human health through biomedical research, drug discovery, and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.

Fundraising Event: 2025 Innovation Lectures

Dates: February 12 and April 23, 2025

Location: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Jupiter

Description of Event: Join leading scientists for two evenings of discovery about brain health across the lifespan. Learn how scientists are addressing mental health, brain cancer, memory loss, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more. Lectures will be held on February 12 and April 23 at 6 p.m. An RSVP is required.

Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Herbert Wertheim

Contact: Tracy Kerwin 561-228-2055 wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu/innovationlectures

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Partners in Discovery: A Celebration of Science

Date: January 22, 2025

Location: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Jupiter

Description of Event: This special evening of celebration will honor the donors and community supporters helping to advance science and science education at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, and awards ceremony.

Chairperson: Dr. Herbert Wertheim

Contact: Tracy Kerwin

561-228-2055

wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu

Historical Society of Palm Beach County

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC) was founded in 1937 to collect, preserve, and share the history of Palm Beach County and the larger context of Florida. The HSPBC operates and maintains the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, an admission-free, accessible institution featuring highquality, interactive exhibits. Funds the Society raises provide critical education programs for Palm Beach County’s school children.

Fundraising Event: Evening on Antique Row

Date: April 5, 2025

Location: West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Young Friends of the Historical Society and the Antique Row Association will celebrate 30 years of presenting the chicest community event of the season, as “the Row” comes alive with entertainment, food, drinks, and luxury shopping.

Major Sponsors: Rachel Tessoff Realtor; Woolems; Nievera Williams Design; Hedrick Brothers Construction; Very Important Paws; PNC; Heirlooms & Co.; Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley; Florida Power & Light; Discover The Palm Beaches

Ticket Price: $100

Contact: Taylor Materio 561-832-4164, ext. 104 pbchistory.org

THE HERBERT WERTHEIM UF SCRIPPS INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY IN JUPITER

DR. HERBERT WERTHEIM SCOTT WISEMAN

Historical Society of Palm Beach County Historical Society of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Archival Evening

Date: December 9, 2024

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This elegant gala will celebrate Jane Holzer, legendary Andy Warhol superstar, Tom Wolfe muse, fashion revolutionary, actress, and producer. Funds raised from the event support the archive, which is the basis of the Society’s mission.

Honorary Chairperson: Bruce Helander

Major Sponsors: The Richard and Pat Johnson family, Jim McCann, The Boca Raton, Susan and Domenick Telesco, Hillie Mahoney, Pioneer Linens, Palmer, Nievera Williams Design

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Taylor Materio

561-832-4164, ext. 104 pbchistory.org

HomeSafe

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: VIP Opening Night: “Wish You Were Here” Grand Exhibition

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: With a theme of “Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches,” the VIP Opening Night will transport visitors with artifacts, celebrities, and stories of Palm Beach’s 150-year-old tourism industry, which shapes and enriches the lives of tourists and residents today.

Host Committee Chairperson: Daphne Nikolopoulos

Junior Committee Chairperson: Skye Sherman

Major Sponsors: Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Marine Industries Association, Palm Beach International Boat Show, The Colony Hotel, The Boca Raton, Sotheby’s International Realty

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Taylor Materio

561-832-4164, ext. 104 pbchistory.org

HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence. The agency is a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults, and families each year. HomeSafe is one of just five specialized therapeutic group care agencies in the state of Florida providing hope and healing for children who have experienced unimaginable trauma.

Fundraising Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood

Description of Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party is a high-energy night of music that includes an auction, dinner program, and private concert. Mike DelGuidice, renowned vocalist who has built a national following as a touring member of Billy Joel’s band, is this year’s featured entertainment. Chairpersons: Steve Bernstein and Abby Bernstein-Henderson

Celebrity Host: Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden drummer

Major Sponsors: Rochelle LeCavalier, Pink Palm at Douglas Elliman, Steven E. Bernstein Family Foundation, Stoops Family Foundation, Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Chere Brodi 561-383-9842 helphomesafe.org

JANE HOLZER

RIBBON CUTTING AT THE

STEVE BERNSTEIN AND ABBY BERNSTEIN-HENDERSON, CHAIRPERSONS

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County

The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County is a coalition of community leaders working to sustain the economic viability of Palm Beach County by supporting housing opportunities for all Palm Beach County residents through education, advocacy, and facilitating partnerships.

Fundraising Event: Annual Housing Heroes Luncheon

Date: May 14, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Housing Heroes Luncheon recognizes individuals, organizations, counties, and municipalities that have demonstrated a commitment to increasing workforce and affordable housing in Palm Beach County.

Honorary Chairperson: West Palm Beach

Mayor Keith A. James

Chairpersons: Mary Lou Bedford, Kate P. Cotner

Ticket Price: $75

Contact: Leslie Mandell

561-653-4107 hlcpbc.org

HOW (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, Inc.)

Founded by the late Jacquie Liggett, HOW (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) funds research in ovarian cancer through a fellowship, provides financial aid to women suffering from ovarian cancer, offers scholarships in gynecologic oncology to Florida medical students, provides free programs about the signs, symptoms and risks for early detection, and funds screenings for underserved women for genetic mutations that increase risk of ovarian cancer.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Third Annual Time is of the Essence Luncheon

Date: January 27, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: HOW will host its signature event with American fashion designer and actor Isaac Mizrahi and honor skin care and cosmetic pioneer Adrien Arpel. Moderated by Pamela Fiori, former editor of Town & Country, the day will include a silent auction and raffle.

Honorary Chairpersons: Frances Fisher, Betsy K. Matthews, Christine Schott

Chairpersons: Andrea Stark, Eddy Taylor, Judy Snyder, Roberta Kozloff

Major Sponsors: Betsy K. Matthews, Eddy Taylor, Inlet Private Wealth, Jupiter Medical Center

Ticket Price: $400

Contact: Jennifer McGrath

561-262-6343

howflorida.org

Impact 100 Palm Beach County

Impact 100 Palm Beach County connects and engages women to improve our community by collectively funding multiple $100,000 grants to nonprofits that implement highimpact initiatives. The organization has awarded nearly $7 million to local nonprofits in five focus areas: arts, culture and historic preservation, education, environment and animal welfare, health and wellness, and family. Women who are interested in community impact each contribute $1,000 to support the organization’s mission.

Fundraising Event: Grand Awards Celebration

Date: April 23, 2025

Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: This is a celebratory luncheon announcing the winners of Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s multiple $100,000 grants to local nonprofits. Nonprofit finalists present projects, and members vote to determine grant award winners.

Chairperson: Sarah Doyle

Major Sponsors: Marta Batmasian, Sun Circle members, Boca Raton Magazine, Multi Image Group, Tandy Robinson— Goldman Sachs, The Woods Family Foundation

Ticket Price: Membership contribution of $1,000

Contact: Jeannine Morris

561-336-4623 impact100pbc.org

MARY LOU BEDFORD AND KATE P. COTNER, ANNUAL HOUSING HEROES LUNCHEON CHAIRPERSONS

ISAAC MIZRAHI, ADRIEN ARPEL

KIMBERLY BOLDT, JANEAN MILEUSNIC, JEANNINE MORRIS

Impact the Palm Beaches

GRACE KURIAN, LISA JOHNSON, AND CHRISTINE DELVECCHIO, CO-PRESIDENTS OF IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES

Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively give to nonprofits in central and northern Palm Beach County to ignite transformational change through five core service areas: arts and culture, education, environment and animal welfare, health and wellness, and family.

Fundraising Event: Impact the Palm Beaches’ Tenth Annual Awards Celebration

Date: April 30, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Tenth Annual Impact Awards Celebration will be an exciting event where finalists (local nonprofits) present their proposals for funding to Impact members. A vote will be taken, and Impact the Palm Beaches will award the $100,000 Impact grants.

Chairpersons: Grace Kurian, Lisa Johnson, Christine Delvecchio

Ticket Price: $80

Contact: Cara MacVane

561-685-2342 impactpalmbeaches.org

inSIGHT Through Education

InSIGHT Through Education, a vital local nonprofit, is the backbone of Palm Beach County School District’s Holocaust Studies Program. InSIGHT funds engaging and memorable programs that promote kindness, acceptance, and respect, fostering empathy and understanding. As inSIGHT celebrates its fifteenth anniversary, it stands firm in its commitment to educate tomorrow’s leaders, empowering them to stand up against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.

Fundraising Event: inSIGHT in Action Fundraiser with Author Mitch Albom

Date: December 10, 2024

Location: Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join inSIGHT for its annual event celebrating the organization’s impact and initiatives. The evening will honor key contributors and feature bestselling author Mitch Albom, who will discuss his latest book, The Little Liar. Don’t miss this inspiring evening.

Honorary Chairpersons: Judy and David Karp

Chairpersons: Julie and David Buckner, Carolyn and Michael Yasuna

Major Sponsors: Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach, Gail Danto and Art Roffey, Karp Family Foundation, Eunice and Milton H. Ring Foundation

Ticket Price: Individual tickets starting at $75

Contact: Carly Beno 561-570-2656 insightthrougheducation.org

The Ireland Funds

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network established in 1976 to promote and support peace, culture, education, and community development throughout the island of Ireland, and Irish-related causes around the world. With chapters in 12 countries, The Ireland Funds has raised over $650 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting more than 3,200 different organizations.

Fundraising Event: The Emerald Isle Ball

Date: February 13, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The thirty-fourth annual black-tie ball includes a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and an honoree presentation.

Honorary Chairpersons: Hillie Mahoney, Michele Kessler, Sheila O’Malley Fuchs, Lore Moran Dodge, Thomas Quick

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Carla Capone 212-213-1166 irelandfunds.org

CAPEHART

MITCH ALBOM, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND GUEST SPEAKER

HILLIE MAHONEY, MICHELE KESSLER, LORE MORAN DODGE, THOMAS QUICK, SHEILA O’MALLEY FUCHS

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

LORI AND BRUCE GENDELMAN, ALLIE AND TAL BAR-OR

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County serves as the “city hall” of one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most exciting Jewish communities anywhere. Recently named nonprofit of the year and driven by the generosity of dedicated philanthropists, Federation combats antisemitism, safeguards the people of Israel, cares for people in need, and activates a movement of people to proudly celebrate Jewish life.

Fundraising Event: Celebrating Philanthropy: Campaign for the Future

Date: December 9, 2024

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: This event celebrates Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s donors and leaders, highlights achievements and aspirations to shape the organization’s future, and honors

Susan Shulman Pertnoy with the Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award for her lifelong commitment to the Jewish community.

Chairpersons: Lori and Bruce Gendelman, Allie and Tal Bar-or

Contact: Randee Schneider

561-242-6652

jewishpb.org

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: H. Irwin Levy Founders Event

Date: January 9, 2025

Location: Palm Beach

Description of Event: Named for a pioneering leader of the local Jewish community, this annual event celebrates generous philanthropists who contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more in 2025, or who have established an endowment of $1 million or more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Stacey K. Levy and Mark F. Levy, Lynn Levy Peseckis and Frank Peseckis

Chairpersons: Jane and Mark Wilf

Contact: Kate Lester 561-242-6668

jewishpb.org

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: The Sydelle Sonkin Lions’ Pride Event

Date: February 12, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Show your pride as Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County honors women who make a significant impact through their giving at the Lion of Judah level to any Federation in 2025, or who established a Forever Lion of Judah Endowment in the Palm Beaches.

Chairpersons: Elyse Butnick, Lisa Zwig Gerstein

Contact: Melissa Hudson 561-242-6653

jewishpb.org

MARK AND JANE WILF

MARILYN T. COMITER, WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY BOARD CHAIRPERSON, PATTI LEHRHOFF, WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY CAMPAIGN CHAIRPERSON COURTESY

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

MARISSA HOLLANDER, KAREN LAZAR

At the hub of the South Palm Beach County Jewish Community, the Jewish Federation strategically inspires and galvanizes local residents and organizations in building and sustaining a strong, caring, and vibrant Jewish community to address and plan for current and future vital needs locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Fundraising Event: Lion of Judah Luncheon

Date: January 30, 2025

Location: B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The Lion of Judah Luncheon celebrates philanthropic Jewish women across South Palm Beach County whose generosity strengthens Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. An individual gift of $5,000 or more to the 2025 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required.

Chairpersons: Marissa Hollander, Karen Lazar

Major Sponsors: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, The Boca Raton Observer, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, Ivan and Co., Atlas Party Rental Ticket Price: $136

Contact: Kathleen Ben-Shoaff 561-852-5031 jewishboca.org

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Sandler Family Major Gifts

Date: December 5, 2024

Location: Provided upon registration Description of Event: Join Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for a fascinating evening with Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas, as he shares his incredible journey from Palestinian militant to Israeli undercover agent. This program honors the generous donors who make a minimum household gift of $10,000 to the 2025 Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Chairpersons: Roxane and Michael Lipton, Michelle Merson and Jeff Marwil Major Sponsors: Kaufman Rossin CPA + Advisors, Proskauer, The Colony Group Exclusive Magazine Sponsor: The Boca Raton Observer

In-Kind Sponsors: Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, Atlas Event Rental Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Janice Obuchowski 561-852-3271 jewishboca.org

Junior League of Boca Raton

The Junior League of Boca Raton is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Junior League of Boca Raton provides resources, knowledge, and funding to the community through the training, education, and voluntarism of its members.

Fundraising Event: Thirty-Seventh Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon and Fashion Show

Date: November 1, 2024

Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The Woman Volunteer Luncheon and Fashion Show is a longstanding tradition with the goal of celebrating, empowering, and rewarding women who have selflessly given their time and talents to nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach and North Broward. Honorary Chairperson: Kelly Woods

Fleming

Chairpersons: Meryll Bangsil, Khris Kellerman

Major Sponsors: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Meryll Bangsil 561-620-2553 jlbr.org

JEFF MARWIL AND MICHELLE MERSON, MICHAEL AND ROXANE LIPTON

COURTESY OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

MERYLL BANGSIL, KELLY WOODS FLEMING, NICOLE STELZER, KHRIS KELLERMAN

LUANN WARNER PROKOS

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Inc.

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation fosters philanthropy and cultivates relationships with grateful patients and community members who share the organization’s commitment to advancing the mission of Jupiter Medical Center. As the area’s only independent, nonprofit hospital, Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropy to remain on the leading edge of health care, providing access to top physicians, patient-centered care, the latest technology, and stateof-the-art facilities.

Fundraising Event: Forty-Eighth Annual Black-Tie Ball

Date: March 1, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Forty-Eighth Annual Black-Tie Ball will bring out the region’s top philanthropists and friends of the hospital for the social event of the season. Proceeds will support the new Patient Care Tower, set to be completed in 2025.

Chairpersons: Michele Deverich, Craig Williamson

Ticket Price: $1,200

Contact: Laura Greene

561-263-5728

jmcfoundation.org

Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE)

For 31 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.

Fundraising Event: LIFE’s Thirty-First Annual Lady in Red Gala

Date: March 2, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Palm Beach Symphony will perform Broadway hits during cocktail hour, followed by dinner and entertainment by Jay Leno and Paul Anka. Proceeds benefit disabled veterans through the Pups4Patriots program and local youth through Lois’ Food4Kids and Lois’ Vision4Kids programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: Gail Worth, Frank Orenstein

Chairpersons: Lois Pope, Tova Leidesdorf

Major Sponsors: Ambassador Realty Corporation, Lugano, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wells Fargo Advisors

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Nicole Voigt

561-582-8083

life-edu.org

The LEEDS Foundation

The LEEDS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging resource gaps and providing medical equipment, assistive technology, service dogs, and access to adaptive sports programs and inclusive social activities for people living with disabilities in Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Party with the Pack

Date: November 22, 2024

Location: LEEDS Custom Design

Showroom, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join the LEEDS Foundation for its annual Party with the Pack event to raise money and support individuals living with disabilities in Palm Beach County. Dance the night away and show your support through bidding on exclusive auction items.

Chairpersons: Arlette Gordon, Bruce Helander, Bruce Sutka

Major Sponsors: LEEDS Custom Design, SandyJames Fine Food & Production, Regency Party Rental

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Susan Ford

561-596-7666 leedsfoundation.org

MICHELE DEVERICH, CRAIG WILLIAMSON

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County has a longstanding commitment to ensure equal access to justice for all people. The organization provides free, high-quality, civil legal services to the area’s most vulnerable neighbors. Celebrating its seventy-fifth year, the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County offers over 22 programs that support more than 8,000 clients each year. Legal Aid operates thanks to the generosity of pro bono attorneys, individual donors, foundation grants, and special events.

Fundraising Event: Justice For All Celebration

Date: May 10, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Justice for All Celebration is an evening honoring the volunteer service of special community members. It brings together philanthropists and the legal community in support of Legal Aid. The event includes cocktails, dinner, and live entertainment.

Honorary Chairpersons: Amy Devore, Michelle Suskauer, Esq.

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Linsey Bruce-Lefkowitz 561-655-8944 legalaidpbc.org

Lighthouse ArtCenter

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art (LAC) is a for-impact art center focused on community. Its vision is to inspire, engage, and connect all walks of life through the universal language of art. To achieve its mission, LAC offers art classes in media that vary from traditional to niche, displays unique and captivating exhibitions, hosts social and educational events, and provides community-based art outreach programs to those in need.

Fundraising Event: D’Art for Art

Date: January 11, 2025

Location: Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta

Description of Event: This fast-paced event features exceptional art, jewelry, and artisan home decor donated by local and national artists and collectors. Guests will enjoy a jungle theme with entertainment and delicious cuisine, then “dart” to acquire art pieces to take home.

Chairperson: Susan Namm Spencer

Ticket Price: $500

Contact: Maggie Kramer Daly 561-746-3101

lighthousearts.org

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

For 78 years, Lighthouse for the Blind has been providing direct education and rehabilitation services to persons who are blind or visually impaired in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Lighthouse provides the tools necessary for those with vision loss to maintain full and self-sufficient lives. The organization serves babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Fundraising Event: Fourth Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon

Date: March 12, 2025

Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The EnVision 20/20 Luncheon supports the only local Lighthouse for the Blind. The elegant afternoon includes a Champagne and wine teacup auction, a plated lunch, a keynote address, and entertainment by a visually impaired musician.

Honorary Chairperson: Maria Beaudouin

Chairperson: Mary-Lee Widder

Major Sponsors: Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly, Maria Beaudouin, Paget Ferrell, Margaret Donnelley, Roshan Massoumi, Edgar and Martina Covarrubias, Harmsco Filtration Products, Foreign Auto Services, Mittleman Eye Center, Transdev

Ticket Price: $175

Contact: Whitney Erasmus 561-586-5600 lhpb.org

EDRICK AND SIA BARNES, ABIGAIL AND HAMPTON BEEBE

CAPEHART

SUSAN NAMM SPENCER

COURTESY OF LIGHTHOUSE

MARTINA COVARRUBIAS, ROSHAN MASSOUMI, PAGET FERRELL

JACEK GANCARZ

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

LINDSAY M. REINHART, TELSULA C. MORGAN

Without a solid foundation in literacy, children struggle in school. As youth, they drop out without a high school diploma and lack job readiness skills to obtain meaningful employment. As adults, they cannot find a job paying a livable wage. To address this, the Literacy Coalition provides programs to help 55,967 adults and children each year. Volunteers, whether once a week or once a year, enhance the organization’s impact.

Fundraising Event: Thirty-Fourth Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon

Date: April 10, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Coalition’s signature event brings the community together to increase awareness of significant literacy needs and raise crucial funds to support literacy programs from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade. Past speakers include Michael Connelly.

Chairpersons: Telsula C. Morgan, Lindsay M. Reinhart

Major Sponsor: Bank of America

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Dawn Larkin

561-279-9103 literacypbc.org

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

The mission of Loggerhead Marinelife Center is to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The vision of Loggerhead Marinelife Center is to be a leading authority locally and internationally in ocean conservation via sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education programs.

Fundraising Event: Go Blue Awards Luncheon

Date: October 24, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Go Blue Awards are South Florida’s most preeminent ocean conservation awards ceremony, recognizing individuals, youth, and organizations who are making extraordinary contributions in ocean conservation and are on the leading edge of going blue. Ticketing and sponsorship information will be available in early 2025.

Chairpersons: Lynne and Pete Wells

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Gui Proenca

561-627-8280, ext. 133 marinelife.org

The Lord’s Place

The Lord’s Place works to break the cycle of homelessness. It provides supportive and graduate housing at 15 locations and 47 scattered site apartments; operates Joshua Catering; provides job training and placement services, clinical and care coordination, and community engagement services; and has a reentry program helping individuals transition from incarceration.

Fundraising Event: Stay Home and Give: The Lord’s Place Palm Beach Non-Event Date: March 1, 2025

Location: Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Lord’s Place

Fourteenth Annual Palm Beach Event is a “non-gala.” No event means no expenses, so 100 percent of every donation goes directly to ending homelessness in Palm Beach County. Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000.

Chairperson: Mary Quick

Contact: Anne Noble

561-494-0125 thelordsplace.org

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

BOARD CHAIRPERSON MONIQUE BRECHTER, CEO ANDY DEHART, EVENT CHAIRPERSON LYNNE WELLS

MARY QUICK

Making Every Day Count, Inc.

SUZANNE HASNER, COLLEEN SAGES

Making Every Day Count, Inc. is a Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) charity committed to raising funds for the Palm Beach County Specialty Drug Courts to help participants achieve their goals of recovery and healthy lives.

Fundraising Event: Making Every Day Count Annual Luncheon and Auction

Date: October 17, 2024

Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: Proceeds support those who have the desire to complete Palm Beach County’s Early Childhood Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Family Treatment Court, or Adult Drug Court—providing assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, education, and household items.

Chairpersons: Suzanne Hasner, Colleen Sages

Major Sponsors: Marvin P. Verhulst Foundation, Gehring Group, GEO Group

Ticket Price: $175

Contact: Martha Ahr 561-389-0481 makingeverydaycountcharity.org

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a professional, producing, nonprofit, regional theater dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire the community.

Fundraising Event: The Snow Ball: The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Annual Gala Date: February 8, 2025

Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter

Description of Event: “The Snow Ball” is the theme for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Annual Gala. Supporters and patrons can don their dazzling winter whites for an immersive, enchanted evening that will include a gourmet dinner, performances, dancing, and a live auction.

Honorary Chairpersons: Terry and Ray Graziotto

Major Sponsor: PNC Bank

Ticket Price: $675

Contact: Christina Van Vliet Rynasko 561-972-6150 jupitertheatre.org

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) works toward a world where neurodegenerative disorders are better understood and treated. The institute conducts curiositydriven research to better understand the brain and its capacity to produce thought, language, movement, and memory. Additionally, MPFI researchers are committed to the next generation of scientists by providing hands-on classroom activities that expose students to exciting technology and cutting-edge scientific concepts.

Fundraising Event: Science Meets Music Date: January 29, 2025

Location: Benjamin Hall at The Benjamin School Upper Campus, Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: MPFI’s annual Science Meets Music series showcases visionary neuroscientists and their groundbreaking discoveries as well as enlightening performances by virtuosic musicians. It is held three times a year on January 29, February 19, and March 19.

Major Sponsors: The Honorable David Fischer and Mrs. Jennifer Fischer

Contact: Katie Edwards 561-972-9000 mpfi.org

TERRY AND RAY GRAZIOTTO, HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches

KEVIN CLARK, SCOTT VELOZO

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is an independent, local, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound seniors in the community. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches provides nutritious midday meals to homebound seniors 65 and older who are unable to prepare their own meals and are living alone. A communitybased organization, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches relies on volunteers and the financial support of individuals, corporate partners, and foundations, without any government funding.

Fundraising Event: More than a Meal Luncheon

Date: April 9, 2025

Description of Event: Join Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches for an informative luncheon and auction featuring a keynote speaker and an opportunity to learn more about the organization’s work and mission.

Chairpersons: Kevin Clark, Scott Velozo

Contact: Maura Sartory

561-802-6979 mowpb.org

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is committed to a singular, urgent mission: eliminating Parkinson’s disease within our lifetime. Since its inception in 2000, MJFF has been a pioneering force in Parkinson’s research, focused on advancing robust scientific programs designed to tangibly speed breakthroughs that patients can feel in their everyday lives.

Fundraising Event: It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s Luncheon

Date: March 3, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation to hear experts share the latest news on research and progress toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Chairpersons: Marlene and Martin Silver, Bonnie and Tom Strauss

Committee Members: Anita Friedman Berman and Russell Berman, Laurie and Peter Grauer, Holly Andersen and Doug Hirsch, Julia and Alec Lindsay, Ann Cook and Charley Moss, Robin and Andrew J. O’Brien, Cobey Rapaport, E. John Rosenwald Jr., Daisy M. Soros, Judith and John Temple, John and Teresa Ford, Leslie and Wayne Wytrzes

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Devan Tierney

212-509-0995 michaeljfox.org/palmbeach

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

The mission of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is to engage a diverse audience by presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire. Since 1977, the Morikami has been an epicenter for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. With rotating art exhibitions, traditional tea ceremony performances, and an array of educational programming, the Morikami strives to spread appreciation for the living culture of Japan.

Fundraising Event: A Taste of Asia: A Cultural and Culinary Evening

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach

Description of Event: Stamp your culinary passport to Asia. Guests will relish vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Asian culinary culture in a Japanese garden setting and enjoy tastings from top Asian restaurants, Taiko drumming, sake and whisky tastings, and a silent auction under the stars.

Chairperson: Randal Baker, President, Board of Trustees, Morikami, Inc.

Major Sponsors: JM Family Enterprises; Nobu Hotel, Miami Beach; J.P. Morgan

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Sharyn Samuels 561-233-1316 morikami.org

CHAIRPERSONS TOM AND BONNIE STRAUSS, MARLENE AND MARTIN SILVER

CAPEHART

RANDAL BAKER, PRESIDENT, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MORIKAMI, INC.

MorseLife Health System

For over 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been transforming perspectives on aging by designing an integrated model of residences, health care, and services to optimize and reaffirm life for older adults at every stage. Its programs include independent and assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, home health care, hospice care, and palliative care. MorseLife Health System is also the exclusive provider of PACE in Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Forty-First Birthday Celebration

Date: December 13, 2024

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join MorseLife Health System for an unforgettable evening celebrating over 40 years of services. Enjoy a night filled with dinner, dancing, and music all while helping the organization toast its donors and friends who share a passion for improving the lives of seniors.

Honorary Chairpersons: Sondra and David S. Mack

Chairperson: Marlene Strauss

561-242-4661 mlevents.org

MorseLife Health System

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Annual Golf Classic

Date: April 7, 2025

Location: The Breakers Ocean Golf Course, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Golfers will swing their clubs to raise funds for MorseLife Health System’s hospice and palliative care program for seniors. The event has consistently been a sell-out since it was established by MorseLife’s volunteer leadership over 30 years ago.

Chairpersons: Pam and Ed Pantzer 561-242-4661 mlevents.org

NAMI Palm Beach County

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Palm Beach County (NAMI PBC) is a grassroots organization that provides educational courses, support groups, information, and referral services for persons with mental illness, family members, clinicians, and the general public. All services are free. NAMI PBC connects people to resources and helps build a support system that will sustain them through difficult times.

Fundraising Event: Eleventh Annual NAMIWalks Palm Beach County

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: John Prince Park, Lake Worth

Description of Event: NAMIWalks is a vibrant and exciting mental health event that invites participants to share their stories, build community, and walk together for mental health. Funds raised support NAMI’s mission of education, advocacy, support, and public awareness.

Contact: Katherine Murphy 561-588-3477

namipbc.org

MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM’S FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

PAM AND ED PANTZER

BOARD PRESIDENT CHERYL CHECKERS, COMMISSIONER GREGG WEISS, CEO KATHERINE MURPHY, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT LISA NICHOLSON

NAMI Palm Beach County

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Thirteenth Annual Luncheon

Date: December 12, 2024

Location: West Palm Beach Marriott, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join NAMI Palm Beach County for this important fundraiser to support mental health programs and services. Guests will enjoy lunch, a silent auction, and guest speaker Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren.

Chairpersons: Margaret Donnelley, Elinor Siklossy, Mary Lou Wagner

Major Sponsors: Margaret Donnelley, Elinor Siklossy, Mary Lou Wagner, Angus Donnelley, Shawn Donnelley

Ticket Price: $125

Contact: Katherine Murphy

561-588-3477

namipbc.org

Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and enhancing health care for children. Through the support from the foundation, a pediatric partnership between Jupiter Medical Center and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was established, paving the way to make world-class pediatric care accessible to residents for Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Fundraising Event: Golden Heart Luncheon

Date: January 2025

Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: The Golden Heart Luncheon will feature a notable speaker along with an enticing mobile auction and a delectable lunch to raise funds to help continue the foundation’s mission.

Chairpersons: Barbara Nicklaus, Nan O’Leary

Ticket Price: Call for table pricing

Contact: Jillian Halay

561-630-0025 nchcf.org

Norton Museum of Art

The Norton Museum of Art is internationally known for its distinguished collection featuring American art, Chinese art, contemporary art, European art, and photography. Guests can view the collection and special exhibitions, attend lectures and educational programming, and much more.

Fundraising Event: Norton Museum of Art Gala

Date: February 1, 2025

Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Norton Museum of Art Gala will celebrate the exhibition, “Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing,” and honor artist Rashid Johnson. Includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing as well as a live auction presented in partnership with Sotheby’s.

Chairpersons: Audrey Gruss, Amy Phelan, Sue Wrigley

Ticket Price: $2,500

Contact: Kristina Dilley

561-832-5196 norton.org/galaweekend

JUDGE GINGER LERNER-WREN, GUEST SPEAKER

NAN O’LEARY AND BARBARA NICKLAUS AT THE GOLDEN HEART LUNCHEON

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART GALA 2024

CAPEHART

Norton Museum of Art

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: ArtBeat

Date: January 30, 2025

Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Norton’s Gala Weekend kicks off with ArtBeat, celebrating participating artists in the gala auction. Guests will enjoy cocktails, light bites, and dancing as well as an opportunity to be among established and emerging leaders in the art world.

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Kristina Dilley 561-832-5196 norton.org/galaweekend

Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center

Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization offering a comprehensive nationally accredited program of school-readiness training, fine and performing arts, recreation, health and nutrition, social emotional development, and enrichment programming to the young children of low-income working parents. Each program is specifically designed to prepare children to begin kindergarten on an equal footing with their peers.

Fundraising Event: Seas of Opportunity: Embark on a Brunch and Shopping Journey Date: November 6, 2024

Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center for a nostalgic seaside brunch and experience a curation of ocean treasures in celebration of the organization’s history, birthed from the sea in 1939.

Honorary Chairpersons: Pilar AlvarezPalazio, Courtney-Celeste Fisch

Chairpersons: Darian Ablon, Alexandra Solimine, Erin Sykes

Ticket Price: $350

Contact: Isabella Soublette

561-712-9221

opportunitypbc.org

Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Annual Benefit Gala

Date: March 1, 2025

Location: Private residence, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The evening will include an opportunity to dine, dance, and donate to a worthy cause that empowers the children of working families to achieve academic and life success through educational programs that embrace the whole child.

Honorary Chairpersons: Julie Ford, Kelly Pohrer, Devon Roush

Ticket Price: $650

Contact: Isabella Soublette

561-712-9221

opportunitypbc.org

ALEXANDRA SOLIMINE, DARIAN ABLON, ERIN SYKES

CHRISSY

O’NEILL

Palm Beach Atlantic University

DR. DEBRA A. SCHWINN

Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) is a private, Christian university, offering more than 70 undergraduate programs and professional degrees in West Palm Beach and Orlando. Dedicated to teaching Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service, PBA affirms American values, including religious liberty and free enterprise.

Fundraising Event: American Free Enterprise Day

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Rubin Arena of the Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: American Free Enterprise Day (AFE) is a PBA tradition, dating back to 1984. It honors individuals whose hard work and achievement exemplify the American free enterprise system. The 2024 AFE will recognize Paul Leone, CEO of The Breakers, as the main medalist.

Chairperson: Dr. Debra A. Schwinn

Contact: Lexie Britt

561-803-2021

pba.edu

Palm Beach Atlantic University

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Women of Distinction

Date: February 18, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: PBA’s annual Women of Distinction luncheon honors women who cherish community and family and strive to preserve the ideals for others. The event is a 33-year tradition, and luncheon proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for deserving female students.

Chairperson: Frances Fisher

Ticket Price: $350

Contact: Lexie Britt

561-803-2021

pba.edu

Palm Beach County Food Bank

The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers, and other sources. It distributes to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and residential housing programs. Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, children, and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources.

Fundraising Event: Empty Bowls

Delray Beach

Date: Spring 2025

Location: Delray Beach

Description of Event: Empty Bowls is a national event hosted on a local scale where attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup from local restaurants, freshly baked bread, and bottled water. The theme is “Eat Simply So Others May Simply Eat,” with proceeds supporting PBCFB.

Major Sponsor: Old School Bakery

Ticket Price: $35

Contact: Jamie Kendall 561-670-2518, ext. 309 pbcfoodbank.org/events

FRANCES FISHER

COLORFUL HANDCRAFTED BOWLS AT AN EMPTY BOWLS EVENT

Palm Beach County Food Bank

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Empty Bowls Palm Beach

Date: February 21, 2025

Location: The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

Major Sponsors: The Church of Bethesdaby-the-Sea, Old School Bakery Ticket Price: $35

Contact: Jamie Kendall 561-670-2518, ext. 309 pbcfoodbank.org/events

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation has continued to support Palm Beach County’s Hospice care organization for more than 41 years. Through fundraising efforts and the dedicated volunteer group, the foundation is able to provide resources for programs that support end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Fundraising Event: Hospice Evening 2025

Date: February 6, 2025

Location: The Breakers Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Hospice Evening 2025 event will offer guests a delightful experience, including a cocktail reception, live entertainment, and dinner, followed by dancing.

Honorary Chairpersons: Mark W. Cook, Karyn G. Lamb

Chairpersons: Jackie and Beau Breckenridge

Champagne Chairpersons: Gaye and James Engel

Major Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alger, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Baxter, Virginia Burke, Paula Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Connors, Mark W. Cook, Patricia Dunnington, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Graver, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gruss, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Panattoni, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schumacher, The William Pitt Foundation, Thomas Peterffy

Ticket Price: $1,200

Contact: Lynnette Lin

561-832-8585

hospicepb.org

Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation is a charitable organization that underwrites programs and accepts and manages tax-deductible gifts and donations for the benefit of the Palm Beach Police and Fire Departments and their employees.

Fundraising Event: The Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball

Date: January 18, 2025

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Black-tie dinner dance features a “Sakura Garden” theme, honors Palm Beach Police and Fire Departments and Palm Tree Award recipients, and includes cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and presentation of Officer and Firefighter of the Year Awards.

Chairpersons: John and Amy Phelan, Jeff and Nicola Marcus

Major Sponsors: The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, Palm Beach Media Group, Lugano Diamonds

Ticket Price: $2,500

Contact: Rebecca Godwin

561-820-8118

pbpf.us

MARK W. COOK, CHAIRMAN OF THE PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION

JEFF AND NICOLA MARCUS, AMY AND JOHN PHELAN

CAPEHART

Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation

Palm Beach Ray of Hope’s mission is to empower nonprofits by providing resources and support needed to drive positive change directly within the Palm Beach community. It helps a diverse range of organizations including those that serve the medical community, families in need, the elderly, homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, people with mental and physical disabilities, veterans, and cancer patients and their families.

Fundraising Event: Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars

Date: April 5, 2025

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: The evening features local celebrities and an exciting and fun dance competition. Judging by Dancing with the Stars professionals Artem, Gleb, Karina, and other surprise guests. Enjoy a poolside cocktail hour, a seated dinner, and a fabulous silent and live auction.

Honorary Chairpersons: Joseph and Max McNamara

Chairpersons: Linda Adelson, Janet Levy

Major Sponsors: University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Protective Choice Insurance, Skycap, Swank Farms, Vranken Pommery, The Colony Hotel, Dolce & Gabbana, Janet and Mark Levy Charitable Foundation

Ticket Price: $850

Contact: Janet Levy

561-448-6249 pbrayofhope.org

Palm Beach Round Table

Palm Beach Round Table, established in 1932, is one of the oldest speaker forums and a nonprofit cultural organization that holds multiple events each season at various luncheons and receptions. Scholarships are presented to deserving students’ schools, academies, and universities to assist in educational purposes.

Fundraising Event: Annual Fundraiser

Date: April 2, 2025

Location: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter Description of Event: Guests will enjoy brunch in the VIP Green Room, followed by the production of Guys and Dolls at Club Level.

Chairperson: Jeffrey H. Alderton

Contact: Theresa Falstad

561-832-6418

palmbeachroundtable.com

Palm Beach Symphony

Palm Beach Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The 2024-2025 season offers a series of concerts crafted by the Symphony’s internationally acclaimed music director Gerard Schwarz, as well as a variety of music education and community outreach events.

Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Symphony Twenty-Third Annual Gala Date: February 17, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach Symphony invites patrons to an unforgettable black-tie gala featuring live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the Symphony’s worldclass concerts, community outreach, and music education programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: Cathie Black, Tom Harvey

Major Sponsors: Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Findlay Galleries, Lugano Diamonds

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Hulya Selcuk

561-568-0265

palmbeachsymphony.org

JANET LEVY, LINDA ADELSON

COURTESY OF PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE

JEFFREY H. ALDERTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

CAPEHART

HONORARY GALA CHAIRS CATHIE BLACK AND TOM HARVEY

CAPEHART

Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild and Music Men

RICHARD AND SHERYNE BREKUS, HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS; CAROL AND THOMAS BRUCE, CHAIRPERSONS

Ladies Guild and Music Men members assist the Palm Beach Symphony (PBS) board of directors in sharing ideas that promote programs and membership. They take the lead as community ambassadors focused on friend-raising for this esteemed cultural arts organization. They host events that foster philanthropy and recognize individuals who have contributed to PBS’s mission to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches.

Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête

Date: December 16, 2024

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join the Ladies Guild, Host Committee, and Music Men for a holiday luncheon celebrating the 20242025 season with fine food, camaraderie, music, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit PBS’s music, education, and outreach programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: Sheryne and Richard Brekus

Chairpersons: Carol and Thomas Bruce, Chairpersons; Mary and Willard Demory, Vice Chairpersons; Marietta Muiña McNulty, Auction Chairperson

Major Sponsors: Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach Design Masters

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Hulya Selcuk

561-568-0265 palmbeachsymphony.org

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society saves wildlife in wild places. Zoo guests explore a wild urban nature setting that thrives on 23 lush, tropical acres. A leader in conservation, Palm Beach Zoo is honored to continue more than 50 years of connecting our community to wildlife, uplifting the human spirit, and transforming guests into a greater force for wild nature.

Fundraising Event: Tropical Safari

Date: January 31, 2025

Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Tropical Safari supports Palm Beach Zoo’s wildlife-saving mission, expert animal care, and well-being. The gala is curated to be an evening for the wild featuring dining, dancing, a live auction, and impactful animal encounters. By invitation only.

Honorary Chairpersons: Deborah Dauman, Hilary Geary Ross

Chairpersons: Amy Baier, Michele Kessler

Major Sponsors: Florida Crystals, Florida Power & Light, JP Morgan

Ticket Price: $1,250

Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler

561-533-0887, ext. 477 palmbeachzoo.org/gala

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Do at the Zoo

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Do at the Zoo is an annual alfresco culinary evening for conservation under the stars. Sip, savor, and stroll Palm Beach Zoo, enjoy animal encounters, cocktails, and bites from local, top-rated restaurants while supporting conservation and your zoo.

Honorary Chairpersons: Ruth Baum, Dr. Dan Comerford

Chairpersons: Elizabeth Safro, Robyn Tannenbaum, Carla Taylor

Ticket Price: $325

Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler

561-533-0887, ext. 477 palmbeachzoo.org/daz

AMY BAIER, MICHELE KESSLER

CAPEHART

ELIZABETH SAFRO, ROBYN TANNENBAUM, CARLA TAYLOR

Palm Health Foundation

DR. MARSHA FISHBANE, PALM HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR

Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s leading community foundation for health. With the support of our donors, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors, and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. Palm Health Foundation believes everyone should be afforded a fair and just opportunity for a long and healthy life.

Fundraising Event: The Scholarship Fund for Mental Health Professions

Date: December 3, 2024

Location: Palm Beach County

Description of Event: Brain health issues are on the rise, yet there is a stark shortage of professionals. The Scholarship Fund for Mental Health Professions matches 100 percent of donations to support local students pursuing careers that address the urgent need for care.

Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Marsha Fishbane

Contact: Carrie Browne

561-833-6333 palmhealthfoundation.org

Path to College

Path to College transforms and connects communities one driven student at a time—helping those who are willing and ready to help themselves, empowering our community’s best and brightest regardless of their race or financial background. A hundred percent of Path to College graduates are accepted to fouryear colleges, with 60 percent receiving full-ride scholarships to top-tier schools. Path to College is ending generational poverty one driven student at a time.

Fundraising Event: Shine and Dine

Education Excellence Gala

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Join Path to College for an inspiring evening of dinner, dancing, and the excitement of a live auction to support students’ potential to shine. Guests are invited to “Bring the Bling” and join Path to College as it prepares student “gems” for their bright futures.

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Mary Beth Mudrick 561-379-2012 pathtocollege.org

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

The mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches is to provide shelter to lost, homeless, and unwanted animals; to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals; to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals; to advocate for animal welfare, community involvement, and education; and to further the bond between people and animals.

Fundraising Event: Fifty-Third Annual Christmas Ball

Date: December 12, 2024

Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This event is a favorite of Palm Beach pet lovers, where simplicity and elegance are cherished traditions. Guests will ring in Peggy Adam’s centennial year with an enchanted holiday evening featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, and adoptable pets.

Honorary Chairperson: Pauline Pitt

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Joanne Pellecchia 561-472-8842 peggyadams.org

COURTESY OF PALM HEALTH FOUNDATION

SIMONE MARSTILLER, SHINE AND DINE 2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

MARY BRANDENBURG

PAULINE PITT

CAPEHART

Philanthropy Tank

EVAN C. DEOUL, CO-FOUNDER; AMY BRAND, CEO; MICHAEL L. KOHNER, CO-FOUNDER

Philanthropy Tank inspires the next generation of changemakers by developing the next generation of leaders. Palm Beach County students in eighth through eleventh grades identify issues that affect their communities. The organization challenges, empowers, and equips students to launch and execute sustainable programs that create solutions to address these issues while impacting those they serve.

Fundraising Event: Philanthropy Tank Tenth Anniversary Finals Event

Date: March 13, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: At the tenth anniversary celebration, student finalists present community social impact concepts to a panel of philanthropist-investors who will determine which programs they will champion to support through mentorship and funding support.

Chairpersons: Evan Deoul, Michael Kohner

Major Sponsors: Bernstein Private Wealth Management; Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC; Bank of America; The Palm Beach Post; Quantum Foundation; VoLo Foundation; Advancement Experts; AK Consulting; NCCI; Publix Supermarkets Charities

Ticket Price: $150

Contact: Amy Brand

561-910-3893 philanthropytank.org

Piper’s Angels Foundation

Piper’s Angels Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). Through innovative programs, advocacy, and community support, the foundation offers vital resources and hope. Its global efforts connect CF communities worldwide, highlighting the foundation’s expansive impact and commitment to those battling this challenging condition.

Fundraising Event: Piper’s Angels Foundation Gala: Angels Across the Ocean Date: December 14, 2024

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Piper’s Angels Foundation invites you to its Second Annual Gala: Angels Across the Ocean. Celebrate the foundation’s global impact on cystic fibrosis communities with inspirational speakers, entertainment, auctions, music, dancing, and food.

Ticket Price: $450

Contact: Travis Suit

833-723-9423 pipersangels.org

Place of Hope

Place of Hope is a faith-based, state-licensed organization providing programs and services to children, youth, and families to end the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking in local communities.

Fundraising Event: Light in the Shadows Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon

Date: December 5, 2024

Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Place of Hope stands as a local leader in the battle against human trafficking—breaking the cycle of exploitation. This extravagant luncheon boasts a poolside reception with a silent auction, a plated lunch, a riveting program, and a live auction.

Chairpersons: Jill Gallagher, Jordan Brown

Major Sponsors: Connie Frankino, John and Bobbi Erbey, PB 5 Star, Florida Power & Light, Rick and Alli Gulliver, RWB

Construction, The Boswell Family, The Kofoed Family, The Deitchman Family, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office

Ticket Price: $450

Contact: Monica Speer

561-775-7195, ext. 64 placeofhope.com

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

PIPER SUIT, TRAVIS SUIT

DAVID SCAROLA

JILL GALLAGHER, JORDAN BROWN

Place of Hope

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Runway of Hope

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Fashion meets philanthropy. “Champions for Children” compete in a peer-to-peer fundraising challenge that will culminate at a starstudded runway show dressed by the Plaza’s boutiques and designers to benefit Place of Hope’s anti-human trafficking initiatives.

Chairperson: Emily Pantelides

Major Sponsors: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Monica Speer 561-775-7195, ext. 64 placeofhope.com

Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida

The mission of Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida is to provide comprehensive sexual health care through the provision of clinical services, education, and advocacy. The organization does so by understanding and responding to the needs of those seeking services, and by protecting and respecting the essential privacy rights, dignity, and culture of each individual.

Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Dinner Dance

Date: January 13, 2025

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The proceeds of the Palm Beach Dinner Dance are used within the local community to continue providing compassionate, preventative health care and empowering education.

Honorary Chairpersons: Meg and Jay Axelrod, Christina Baker, Diane and Mark Goldman

Chairpersons: Marsha Goldberg, Janie

Indursky, Nancy Lane, Judy Snyder

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Sarah Louth

561-472-9965 ppsenfl.org

Polo

for Life, Inc.

Polo for Life was founded by Brandon Phillips, who was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 14. He has made it his life’s mission to raise money to help pediatric cancer patients and their families, from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and long-term follow-up. Polo for Life partners with local organizations to provide financial assistance, so families can remain in their homes, have food to eat, and pay for medication.

Fundraising Event: Tenth Annual Polo for a Purpose

Date: March 7, 2025

Location: National Polo Center, Wellington

Description of Event: Fashion, cocktails, and a Polo for a Purpose match at the National Polo Center are the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable evening. To add to the experience, guests will enjoy a seated dinner under the stars, entertainment, and a live auction.

Honorary Chairperson: Brandon Phillips

Chairpersons: Christine Aylward, Montana

Coady, Rob Gray, Benjamin Randall, Rita Reik, PJ Rizvi

Major Sponsor: Lugano

Ticket Price: $1,500

Contact: Barbara Cook 917-838-2074 poloforlife.org

ALEXANDRA MANDADO, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTH, EAST, AND NORTH FLORIDA

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTH, EAST, AND NORTH FLORIDA

JESSICA GASPARO, SCARLETT GRAY, PJ RIZVI, JORDON MORES, YOLANDA PEREZ RINAB

ALI DARVISH

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

BETSY SHIVERICK, ELECTRA TOUB

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach protects and celebrates the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of Palm Beach. Through townserving projects, advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the Foundation’s goal is to protect the places that make Palm Beach special.

Fundraising Event: Annual Dinner Dance

Date: February 28, 2025

Location: Bradley Park, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Marking the fortythird year of the event, the Preservation Foundation’s Dinner Dance brings together Palm Beach society to celebrate the island’s iconic architecture and natural beauty.

Chairpersons: Betsy Shiverick, Electra Toub

Contact: Lauren Clyman

561-832-0731, ext. 107 palmbeachpreservation.org

Promise Fund

The Promise Fund’s mission is to increase survivorship from breast and cervical cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, and early detection, treatment, and continuum of care. The organization’s model promises to give every woman the opportunity to access health care regardless of ethnicity, location, or income.

Fundraising Event: Annual Major Donor Dinner and Awards Celebration

Date: March 10, 2025

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Annual fundraising dinner honoring major donors with presentations of the Betty Ford Trailblazer and Daniel E. Ponton Community Service Awards, and live entertainment.

Chairpersons: Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane and John Sculley, Laurie Silvers

Major Sponsor: Baptist Health Cancer Center

Ticket Price: $2,500

Contact: Donna Dodson

561-307-8000 thepromisefund.org

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Kravis Center provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community.

Fundraising Event: Kravis Center Gala

Date: March 5, 2025

Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Kravis Center Gala will include an incredible performance with preferred seating in Dreyfoos Hall. The evening will continue with a dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom.

Honorary Chairpersons: Kathryn C. Vecellio, Monika E. Preston

Chairpersons: Kristen and David Lambert, Renay Wasserstein, William A. Meyer

Major Sponsors: Sondra and David S. Mack, Tom and Sherry Barrat, Danielle and Ronald M. Bradley, James H. Coleman, Madeline and Wes Finch, Jack and Goldie Wolfe

Miller Fund, Nancy G. Stone, The Breakers, CIBC Bank USA, Marjorie and Stephen Fiverson, Caroline Harless, TradeZero, Jill and Bill Wachter, Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Prices: Gala Patron $1,500, Young Gala Patron $750

Contact: Kimmie Kiely

561-651-4273 kravis.org

PAULETTE KOCH, LAURIE SILVERS, DIANE AND JOHN SCULLEY, JULIE FISHER CUMMINGS

CHAIRPERSONS KRISTEN AND DAVID LAMBERT, RENAY WASSERSTEIN AND WILLIAM A. MEYER

RDK Melanoma Foundation

BETH NEUHOFF, VERA ALFIERI, ELLEN MERRIMAN

The RDK Melanoma Foundation’s mission is to save lives through education about the prevention and early detection of skin cancer, specifically melanoma. RDK is devoted to promoting sun safety education through its comprehensive and innovative programming, including the statewide John Kinney Art Contest to teach kids about skin cancer prevention.

Fundraising Event: RDK’s Twenty-Fifth Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

Date: March 13, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: RDK’s Luncheon and Fashion Show will feature a luxury silent auction and a seated luncheon, followed by a full runway fashion show featuring designer Carolina Herrera’s 2025 collection direct from Paris Fashion Week, presented by world-renowned designer Wes Gordon and jewelry by Yvel.

Honorary Chairpersons: Vera Alfieri, Ellen Merriman, Beth Neuhoff

Major Sponsor: Tampa General Hospital

Ticket Price: $525

Contact: John DeMezzo

561-655-9655 melanomafoundation.com

Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults

For over 80 years, the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults (RCCA) has helped more than 73,000 Palm Beach County individuals regain physical function through occupational, physical, and speech therapies, plus aquatic and preschool programs, and private Pilates instruction. RCCA accepts Medicare as well as private insurance and provides treatment regardless of financial ability.

Fundraising Event: Thirty-Second Annual Soiree

Date: December 1, 2024

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Description of Event: This exclusive evening will feature an intimate cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, and music by Bob Merrill. Funds raised will enhance RCCA’s therapy programs and services.

Chairpersons: Soraya and Peter Geisler, Sherri and Jack Grace

Major Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Kelli Jacobs

561-655-7266 rcca.org

Rescue Life, Inc.

Rescue Life is committed to a diverse mission focused on rescuing and supporting a wide range of animals, including wild, farm, and domestic species such as horses, pigs, donkeys, alpacas, cats, dogs, goats, and cows. The organization offers comprehensive care, shelter, and adoption services while collaborating with other nonprofits. It also provides educational and enrichment programs to highlight and promote the benefits of the humananimal bond.

Fundraising Event: First Annual Rescue Life Fundraiser

Date: December 4, 2024

Location: Palm Beach Gardens

Description of Event: Attend this exciting evening to support all aspects of Rescue Life’s mission, including animal care, rehabilitation, outreach, and education. Enjoy cocktails, light bites, and entertainment.

Ticket Price: $250

Contact: Stacy Walgreen 310-503-4940 rescue-life.org

PETER AND SORAYA GEISLER

MEG WEINBERGER

The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation

A nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding, and research for early-onset bipolar disorder. The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is on a quest for the test to find an empirical biomarker test for early-onset bipolar disorder so that early detection and intervention will be possible.

Fundraising Event: Insights VII: An Exhibit of Creativity and the Bipolar Brain

Date: January 14, 2025

Location: John H. Surovek Gallery, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Foundation’s Twentieth Anniversary event, Insights VII— a juried retrospective of Insights II-Insights VI collections that each highlight “Creativity and the Bipolar Brain”—will feature selected works created by artists with bipolar disorder.

Honorary Chairpersons: Dan and Denise Hanley

Chairpersons: Frances Fisher, Sally Soter

Ticket Price: $750

Contact: Kelly Ring 888-944-4408 questforthetest.org

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is an amazing group of volunteer ladies who give of their time and effort to fundraise for The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County. Their mission is to support and further the goal of The Salvation Army in providing help and hope to those in need. The Women’s Auxiliary promotes and nurtures friendships in a Christian atmosphere through volunteerism, fundraising, and community service.

Fundraising Event: The Thirty-Fifth Annual Hearts of Gold Luncheon

Date: April 3, 2025

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Thirty-Fifth Annual Hearts of Gold Luncheon at The Beach Club will feature an elegant surf and turf lunch, a silent auction, vendor sales, and a stunning fashion show by Rose Meyerowich.

Chairpersons: Maria Mamlouk, Sandra Schneider

Ticket Price: $225

Contact: Christina Leone 561-686-3530, ext. 26280 westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org

Selfless Love Foundation

Selfless Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leverages resources, expertise, and proven solutions to improve the child welfare system, creating opportunities for youth in foster care to find their forever families and thrive in adulthood.

Fundraising Event: The Gala Date: March 29, 2025

Location: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan

Description of Event: One night of fun; a decade of impact. Join Selfless Love Foundation as it celebrates the thousands of children in foster care whose lives have been changed. Ten years of fostering dreams. Ten years of transforming lives. Ten years of Selfless Love.

Ticket Price: $2,500

Contact: Stephanie Absmeier 954-372-7760

selflesslovefoundation.org

SALLY SOTER, FRANCES FISHER

CO-PRESIDENTS MARIA MAMLOUK AND SANDRA SCHNEIDER WITH MAJOR LEISA HALL

THE 2025 GALA: THE EVENT OF THE DECADE

St. Ann Place Outreach Center

For the last 23 years, St. Ann Place Outreach Center has focused on meeting the basic needs of individuals and families that maintain human dignity. For many, the center is a lifesaving organization as people face homelessness for the first time or struggle with chronic or intermittent homelessness. The center’s services sustain individuals while they seek solutions to end their homelessness.

Fundraising Event: Saturday Night Fever

Date: February 8, 2025

Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests will be immersed in the vibrant energy of this iconic era that has inspired generations with its unique style. Cocktails will be enjoyed on the back lawn overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Dinner and a disco-dance will follow in a period-themed hall.

Honorary Chairpersons: Melinda and Tom Hassen

Chairpersons: Virginia Gildea, Joseph and Max McNamara

Ticket Price: $375

Contact: Anna D’Emilio 561-806-7708 stannplaceoc.org

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since 1962. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live.

Fundraising Event: St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party: Spring for Hope Date: April 3, 2025

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: St. Jude is hosting its sixteenth annual Palm Beach event, co-founded by Thomas C. Quick. Guests will enjoy a memorable cocktail reception with food, drinks, and special St. Jude moments to benefit the lifesaving mission: Finding Cures. Saving Children.

Chairpersons: Erin and Stephen Hawthornthwaite

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Kara Patterson 561-516-0396 stjude.org/palmbeach

Suncoast High School Foundation

The Suncoast High School Foundation seeks to sustain and enhance the academic mission of Suncoast Community High School.

Fundraising Event: Annual Gala: Illuminated

Date: November 9, 2024

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Guests of the gala will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, an exciting live auction, and dancing. This event sets the framework for the Suncoast High School Foundation to continue to impact the students at Suncoast Community High School.

Honorary Chairpersons: Michael DeBock, Rupesh Dharia, Janna Ronert

Chairpersons: Jane Brown, Doug Brown

Major Sponsors: Braman BMW West Palm Beach, Brown Harris Stevens of Palm Beach, Gunster Florida’s Law Firm for Business, Raymond James Trust Company

Ticket Price: $1,000

Contact: Sheena Wilber

954-254-8789

suncoastfoundation.org

JOSEPH MCNAMARA, VIRGINIA GILDEA, MAX MCNAMARA

ERIN AND STEPHEN HAWTHORNTHWAITE, THOMAS C. QUICK AND TALBOTT MAXEY

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Tree of Life Foundation International, Inc.

AMANDA SCHUMACHER, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Tree of Life Foundation International, Inc. is a global nonprofit organization that consolidates, connects, markets, and fundraises to support organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. The Foundation through the Tree of Life Resource Centers connects gifts, talents, and resources to help global needs through the 22 branches. The Foundation allocates 100 percent of all donations to the individuals and organizations supported by the branches. All event proceeds will benefit the Tree of Life Foundation International Resource Center’s local and global expansion efforts.

Fundraising Event: Global Heart Awards Luncheon

Date: February 11, 2025

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Tree of Life Foundation International Global Heart Awards celebrate and honor local, international, and global individuals, ambassadors, philanthropists, celebrities, athletes, businesses, and organizations for their exceptional achievements and outstanding acts of generosity and goodwill. The honorees are carefully selected and matched to the branch in which they share the same vision as the Tree of Life Foundation International.

Chairperson: Amanda Schumacher

Major Sponsor: Schumacher Auto Group

Ticket Price: $500

Contact: Darlene Cecere 561-309 -6024 treeoflifefi.org

Tri-County Animal Rescue

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100 percent no-kill, 501(c)(3), nonprofit animal shelter. Tri-County has no boundaries. Since 1996, the rescue has saved over 91,000 animals from being euthanized. Tri-County works with organizations, businesses, and local school districts to educate the community on animal awareness. Tri-County Animal Rescue believes that every cat and dog deserves to live a happy and healthy life. The rescue aims to shelter and provide a comfortable home for all animals placed in its facility. Every animal that comes to Tri-County Animal Rescue’s shelter is loved and cared for with the utmost respect and tenderness until they can be placed in their safe, happy, and forever homes.

Fundraising Event: Tenth Annual Peppermint Bark and Brunch Honoring Barbara and Richard Rothschild

Date: November 24, 2024

Location: Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Enjoy the afternoon, with or without your dog, shopping unique boutiques, having an extravagant brunch with cocktails, taking photos with your pup, enjoying live music by Danny Beck and raffles galore.

Chairpersons: Adrien Arpel, Andrea Stark, Diana Retzer, Farley Rentschler

Major Sponsors: Ted Campbell, Richard Schechter, Kia Delray, Tito’s Vodka, Arthur Gutterman

Ticket Price: $425

Contact: Susan Goldsmith

561-482-8110

tricountyanimalrescue.com

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

Trustbridge Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports patients and their families throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties during their greatest time of need. Trustbridge ensures that all patients and their families have access to the highest level of hospice or palliative services so they can live with comfort and dignity, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2023 over 12,000 patients were served.

Fundraising Event: Chef Showdown, Country Club Competition

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton

Description of Event: The event will highlight executive chefs from some of Boca Raton’s finest private country clubs who will compete for the title of Top Chef in this Iron Chef–style competition hosted by the events’ previous winner.

Chairperson: Bob Friedman

Major Sponsors: Billi and Bernie Marcus

Ticket Price: $300

Contact: Aubrey Fleming

561-494-6894

trustbridge.com/foundation

ANDREA STARK, ADRIEN ARPEL

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Vita Nova, Inc.

CHAIRPERSONS VASSILIA BINENSZTOK AND MICHAEL DAVIS

Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ, and other homeless youth through supportive housing, education, employment, and life skills training. As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness for youth aged 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Vita Nova’s Eighth Annual Mallets and Martinis

Date: March 29, 2025

Location: The National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: Guests of Mallets and Martinis will experience an exhilarating evening under the palms featuring croquet, martinis, and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity after dinner to bid on amazing live auction items and dance the night away.

Chairpersons: Vassilia Binensztok, Michael Davis

Ticket Price: $275

Contact: Ashley Berry

561-472-4809 vitanovainc.org

West Palm Beach Library Foundation

The mission of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation is to ensure that the life-changing programs, services, and resources offered by the Mandel Public Library are available at no cost to everyone in the community. The foundation’s vision is to create an inspired community where children excel and adults thrive.

Fundraising Event: Food for Thought Dinner

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Library Foundation’s annual social gathering and fundraiser is an evening of hilarity and inspirational dinner conversations facilitated by exceptional table hosts, along with special guest speaker Brad Meltzer, a New York Times best-selling author.

Honorary Chairpersons: Roger and Myrna Landay

Chairperson: Melissa Sullivan

Major Sponsors: Melissa Sullivan, Josephine Bayard, Abe and Dianne Bernstein, The Honorable Ann Brown, Max and Joseph McNamara, Yvel, Levenger, Beverly Myers, Raptis Rare Books, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Edith Friedheim.

Media Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated

Ticket Price: $850

Contact: Dean Dimke

561-868-7793

wpblf.org

West Palm Beach Library Foundation

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Annual Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction

Date: March 2, 2025

Location: Clematis Street Dock, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: All aboard the Grand Princess for the annual Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction supporting the Mandel Public Library programs. Guests will enjoy an afternoon cruise featuring open bars, a buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and silent and live auctions comprised of unique experiences. Honorary Chairpersons: Jordan and Laura Rathlev

Chairpersons: Tina Munroe, Sophia Stone

Major Sponsors: Related Ross, Key Private Bank

Ticket Price: $500

Contact: Dean Dimke

561-868-7793

wpblf.org

MELISSA SULLIVAN, CHAIRPERSON; BRAD MELTZER, SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

TINA MUNROE, SOPHIA STONE; CHAIRPERSONS

Wheels for Kids

Wheels for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2003 by Denise Roeser in honor of her daughter, Ashlee, who has cerebral palsy (CP). The organization was originally established to provide customized wheelchairs to handicapped children afflicted with CP living in Palm Beach County who are financially unable to purchase them on their own and who do not qualify for public funding or other charitable sources. Wheels for Kids now accepts applications for any child living in Palm Beach County with a long-term disability that will benefit from the aid of a customized or stock mobility device.

Fundraising Event: The Roaring ‘20s Reverse Raffle

Date: April 25, 2025

Location: Palm Beach Kennel Club, West Palm Beach

Description of Event: The Roaring ‘20s Reverse Raffle will celebrate Wheels for Kids’ twentieth anniversary and the donation of 88 customized wheelchairs. The evening will include dinner and entertainment and one main raffle winner and 20 additional winners.

Chairpersons: Cheryl and Dave Wikel

Ticket Price: $200

Contact: Denise Roeser 561-577-3800 wheelsforkids.org

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) provides critical, lifesaving support to wounded and disabled veterans in need, including the only critical dental program of its kind in Florida. It offers homelessness prevention, utility payments, and dental care, ensuring that those who served our country receive the help they deserve. By addressing these needs, WVRF improves veterans’ quality of life and honors their sacrifices. Please join WVRF in making a life-changing difference for our brave and selfless veterans.

Fundraising Event: A Night of Honor Gala

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: West Palm Beach

Description of Event: This event is one of the most spectacular nights filled with heartfelt veteran stories, live music, dancing, a presentation of colors, a live auction, and many memories to be made. Honorary Chairpersons: Vince and Janet Papale

Chairpersons: Kate Arrizza, LeeAnne LaBanz

Major Sponsors: Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, The Palm Beach Fuel Barge, PNC Bank, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Chelberg and Vicki Chelberg, Apollo Global Management, The Cox Science Center & Aquarium, Pratt Whitney Ticket Price: $400

Contact: Michael Durkee 561-855-4207 wvrf.org

YMCA of the Palm Beaches

Since 1917, YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served Palm Beach County, working side-by-side with local families and neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, The Y has a goal of never turning away an individual or family from a needed program or service due to their inability to pay. Thanks to the generous support of those in the community, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches can provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial assistance each year.

Fundraising Event: Fifteenth Annual Prayer Breakfast

Date: December 10, 2024

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Description of Event: Proceeds from the Fifteenth Annual Prayer Breakfast will provide support for the YMCA of the Palm Beaches’ mission of strengthening community through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Major Sponsors: The Breakers, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Florida Power & Light

Ticket Prices: $600 for VIP tickets, $300 for individual tickets

Contact: Joely Pique

561-508-4031

ymcapalmbeaches.org

CHERYL AND DAVE WIKEL

COURTESY OF WHEELS FOR KIDS

LEEANNE LABANZ, KATE ARRIZZA

HOLLY POLITZER

TIM COFFIELD, PRESIDENT AND CEO

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1 First Tee—Florida Gold Coast, 100-Hole Challenge

OCTOBER 2024

17 Making Every Day Count, Making Every Day Count Annual Luncheon and Auction

NOVEMBER 2024

1 Junior League of Boca Raton, Thirty-Seventh Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon and Fashion Show

events 24-25

CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY: CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE

Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m.

chairs: Lori & Bruce Gendelman and Allie & Tal Bar-or location: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts special guests: Matisyahu, World-Renowned Recording Artist

David Tepper, Founder, Appaloosa Management Owner,Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club

This event celebrates our donors and leaders, highlights achievements and aspirations to shape our future, and honors Susan Shulman Pertnoy with the Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award for her lifelong commitment to the Jewish community.

H. IRWIN LEVY FOUNDERS EVENT

Thursday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m.

honorary chairs:

Stacey K. Levy & Mark F. Levy and Lynn Levy Peseckis & Frank Peseckis chairs: Jane & Mark Wilf

Jewish Palm Beach Leadership Circle chairs:

Richard A. Friedman, Peter May and Jonathan Tisch location: Palm Beach

featured speaker: Major General (Res.) Doron Almog Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel

Named for a pioneering leader of the local Jewish community, this annual event celebrates generous philanthropists who contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more in 2025, or who have established an endowment of $1 million or more.

KING DAVID SOCIETY KICKOFF

Tuesday, January 28

This event brings together members of the King David Society, which welcomes donors who contribute $25,000 or more to Federation in 2025. Guests will hear from an engaging and noteworthy speaker.

SYDELLE SONKIN LIONS’ PRIDE EVENT

Wednesday, February 12 at 11 a.m.

chairs: Elyse Butnick and Lisa Zwig Gerstein

location: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County honors women who make a significant impact through giving at the Lion of Judah level to any Federation in 2025, or who established a Forever Lion of Judah Endowment in the Palm Beaches.

COMITER GRATITUDE: A LEGACY APPRECIATION EVENT

Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.

location: West Palm Beach Marriott

special guests: Eileen Berman and Devin Krauss

featured speaker: Jeff Solomon

Senior Advisor to Chasbro Investments, the family office of Charles Bronfman

Calendar of Events 2024-2025

Celebrate donors who have created a legacy commitment to secure the future of Jewish Palm Beach or established a Donor-Advised Fund through the William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation and our community’s LIFE & LEGACY™ program.

Visit jewishpb.org/upcoming for details. jewishpb.org |561.478.0700 | @jewishpalmbeach

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FEBRUARY 8, 2025

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On Thanksgiving Day 2019, Carter Viss was snorkeling at the Breaker’s Reef in Palm Beach when, despite using a standard dive ﬂag, he was struck by a 36 foot boat. All of Carter’s limbs were struck by the boat’s propellers and he lost his right arm on impact.

In 2023, The Carter Viss Foundation was created to support victims of boating accidents and to promote safe boating and diving practices.

On February 7, 2025, we will be hosting the Inaugural Carter Viss Foundation Gala at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. This exclusive event will gather up to 200 philanthropists for a night of dinner, drinks, and entertainment by a renowned musician, all in support of our critical initiatives.

Party like cleopatra

By Kristen Desmond LeFevre

Ancient Egypt took over Palm Beach last season at the Four Arts Contemporaries gala. Themed “Cleopatra 1963: A Legendary Night in Luxor,” the event was inspired by the epic 1963 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. More than 500 guests arrived in looks that reimagined the film’s costumes, including Cleopatra look-alikes in slinky gowns and jewel-encrusted

headdresses, and Marc Antony figures in tunics and Roman sandals. The outdoor cocktail hour featured a movie set director shouting “places, everyone!” and instructing dancers to “take it from the top” before transitioning to the next scene. Guests then entered the main tent, where they were transported to the set of Cleopatra’s Palace for dinner. (fourarts.org)