Community and Philanthropy

Knowing how important the first meal of the day is, 14-year-old twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin of Boca Raton set out to ensure needy children could wake up to an enjoyable meal. With breakfast food being one of the least donated items to food banks and cereal being one of Jett and Luke’s favorite

MONAT Gratitude has awarded Junior Achievement of South Florida a $20,000 grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities worldwide. The grant will provide funding for 68 students to participate in JA Fellows, a highly intensive leadership and entrepreneurship program for high school students. The grant results from MONAT Gratitude’s efforts

With school soon out of session for the summer, many Palm Beach County students won’t have access to the free and reduced lunches they rely on. The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) predicts that more children and families will need food assistance over the summer due to rising gas prices, record inflation and rent

Knowing the importance of its new Sylvester Family Foundation West campus in Boca Raton, HomeSafe also unveiled a $15 million capital campaign to enhance its services around Palm Beach County. The organization is a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 14,000 infants, children, young adults and families annually. HomeSafe is one

Along with providing a fusion of Japanese and Latin-inspired dishes, Pubbelly Sushi has made its mission to include philanthropic efforts as part of its offerings to the community. The company has partnered with various local organizations to give back to the local community. Its various community-giving initiatives include: Commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October, proceeds from

Walking With Anthony, a nonprofit organization that strives to change the recovery outcome of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), will team up with NFL alumni and legendary sports figures to host the 8th Annual Charity Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner on May 16 at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, 3801 Bayview Drive. Since

According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, upward of 250,000 service members transition to civilian life each year. For some, that life bears little resemblance to the one they left behind before serving our country. The challenges run the gamut. Some military personnel return to a broken household. Some have difficulty relating to

After launching Shine with a Purpose last year to celebrate Sunshine Cleaning Systems’ 45th Anniversary celebration, its partnership with United Way of Broward County will continue to provide disinfecting services to local companies. Some of the organizations that have benefited from the program include Light of the World Clinic, Jack & Jill Center, FLITE, LifeNet4Families and

Three honorees will be recognized for their work in the nonprofit industry to enhance the South Florida community at the Fuller Center’s 20th Annual Men with Caring Hearts Awards Celebration. The event lasts from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 8 under the tent at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive. The

The Homeless Project, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Broward County, continues to make an impact through a partnership with HomesUnited that’s helping individuals and families in need of stable housing.  The Project’s Collaborative Charitable Model reduces the yearly cost of providing homes to the homeless from a high of $87,000 per person to

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will donate $4.8 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to support its mission of providing educational and afterschool programs for local children. The donation will be used to renovate and transform the northwest club into a state-of-the-art facility. “We are incredibly grateful and humbled by MacKenzie Scott’s generosity to select us for

As part of its effort to enhance the community it serves beyond providing services, The Captains created The Captains of KIDS program, which benefits The Kids In Distress, Inc. (KID), an organization working to prevent child abuse by preserving families and treating children who have been abused and neglected. Augusto “The Captain” Alagia, owner of The Captains and