Page 2 - Boca Exposure - March '20

Page 2, Boca Exposure

Boca West Children’s Foundation
Collected More Than 52,000 Diapers
from page 1

The Foundation is a major supporter of
the Diaper Bank because clean diapers are
as essential as food and shelter for a baby,
and access to diapers impacts not only the
health of a child, but their parents’ ability
to work.
Infants and toddlers who remain too
long in soiled diapers, some children up
to 24 hours, are at risk of urinary tract
infections and skin infections. Most all
childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require Diaper Bank Network. Donations may be made
parents to provide a daily supply of disposable diapers to care by check to Boca West Children’s Foundation and
for a baby. Without childcare, parents cannot go to work or mailed to P.O. Box 3070, Boca Raton, FL 33431,
school. or through bocawestfoundation.org and in the
The Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank provides comments box, specify that the donation is for the Diaper About Boca West Children’s Foundation
diapers to children of low-income families in the area. The Drive. The Boca West Foundation was launched in November
idea to host the Palm Beach County’s first diaper bank came A few facts about the need for diapers, according to the of 2010. It came about as a desire by the thousands of
when League members learned that one in three families in National Diaper Bank Network. volunteers from Boca West Country Club to give back to
the United States and more than 200,000 families living in • 1 in 3 American families report experiencing diaper Boca Raton and the South Palm Beach County communities.
the Boca Raton community were regularly in need of diapers. need. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to
Boca West Children’s Foundation has supported the • 5.2 million children in the United States aged three or assist children and their families in need in the area. Since its
Junior League Diaper Bank since 2016 with both grant funds younger live in poor or low-income families. inception, the Foundation has funded more than $9 million
and diaper drives, last year collecting 40,000 diapers during • Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about for specific programs of 25 charities.
the one-day effort. “Our mission is to help local kids in need, eight. For more information, visit www.bocawestfoundation.
and with the cost of diapers being prohibitively high for many • Disposable diapers can cost $70 to $80 per month per org, call (561) 488-6980 or email foundation@
families, the Diaper Bank is such an impactful way to help,” baby. bocawestcc.org.
said Pamela Weinroth, executive director/COO of Boca West • No state or federal child safety-net program allocates About The Junior League Of Boca Raton
Children’s Foundation. “We had record participation from dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers. Throughout the year, JLBR members will contribute
inside and outside of Boca West in the Diaper Drive. This • Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience more than 35,000 volunteer hours and donate more than
project is particularly important because there is no price store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly $250,000 to support our mission of training volunteers,
barrier to participating. If you can afford the smallest package increase the monthly cost of diapers. developing the potential of women and improving the South
of diapers, you can be a part of the solution.” • Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized Florida community through impact areas: child welfare,
Throughout the year, BWCF also accepts monetary facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of hunger, and nonprofit support. To learn more about the
donations for the Diaper Bank. A donation of $25 will disposable diapers. JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at (561) 620-2553
purchase 120 diapers, $50 will purchase 250 diapers, and • The Supplemental Nutrition Supplement Program or visit www.JLBR.org. Connect with us on facebook.com/
$100 will purchase 500 diapers, according to the National (SNAP), also known as food stamps, do not cover diapers. JuniorLeagueBocaRaton, or twitter.com/JLBocaRaton.

Arabs And Israelis Playing Tennis Together from page 1 The ITEC 2020 winter schedule includes the following The focus of the ITEC is on empowering children everyday
exhibitions and events: so they can become better human beings. Through its social
Monday, March 16 at 9 a.m. at Boca West Country Club, Thursday, March 12 – Boca Raton, Fla., at Woodfield impact programs, a wide range of children are served, including
20583 Boca W. Drive, Boca Raton, Fla. Country Club youth at risk, immigrants from Ethiopia, Russia, and the Ukraine
It was announced recently that the Israel Tennis & Education Saturday, March 14 - Coral Gables, Fla., at The Gables Club along with children with special needs, from autism and ADHD
Centers Foundation’s student team will begin their 2020 Winter Monday, March 16 - Boca Raton, Fla., at Boca West Country to Down syndrome as well as those with developmental and
exhibition tour with stops across the East and West coasts of Club physical disabilities. The ITEC also recognizes the ability of
South Florida during February and March. Note: Attendance to all events requires advance registration tennis to bring together children from different religions as seen
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation is dedicated and valid ID to enter; *Invitation Only. in its highly successful Coexistence Program.
to empowering children through sport and education to foster The team includes a diverse group of student athletes from “We are thrilled to provide our children the opportunity to
lasting peace in one of the most turbulent areas in the world. Israel, ranging in age from 12 to 16, and their coach, representing travel to the United States and serve as youth ambassadors for
Their goal is to teach children of all backgrounds how to live the various Israel Tennis & Education Centers. This exhibition Israel in communities abroad,” states Jacqueline Glodstein,
successful lives. team includes a Christian Arab, Muslim Arab as well as an executive vice president of global development. “It is
“As a proud alumnus of the ITEC, I can speak firsthand to Ethiopian Jewish coach. phenomenal to witness how much these children learn through
the importance of this program. It was through this remarkable During their appearances they will be “Playing For Peace” this unique educational experience and meet the wonderful
organization that I was exposed to, and learned from being in and in addition to their time on court, they will share their people who support them.”
an environment of inclusiveness, unity, respect, diversity and personal stories about what the ITEC has meant to them, their The goal of Israel Tennis & Education Centers is to ensure
caring,” states Yoni Yair, vice president of development. “It is families and the communities in which they live. For them that every child in Israel is healthy, educated, equal and equipped
my great hope that we can offer this same chance to as many and so many others, the ITEC represents a safe and nurturing to pursue their dreams, without religious, economic or social
children as possible and give them an opportunity to build lasting educational environment in which children of all backgrounds barriers, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
peace within their communities and successful futures.” learn vital life values and skills while providing a framework For more information or to attend these exhibitions and
for physical fitness and wellness through sports. events, please go to: www.itecenters.org or contact Yoni Yair,
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of The Israel Tennis & Education Centers was founded in 1976 vice president of development at (954) 480-6333 or yyair@
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by and has grown and evolved into one of the largest social service itecenters.org. ITEC exhibitions and events are open to the
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor. agencies for children in Israel. ITEC has transformed the lives public, unless otherwise noted. The ITEC adheres to a strict
of hundreds of thousands of children with the goal of igniting public safety policy requiring advanced registration and valid
hope and opening pathways to a successful future for them and ID of all attendees. Tax-deductible contributions are greatly
for Israel, now and for generations to come. appreciated.

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