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Boca West Children’s Foundation

Provided More Than $1.12 Million

To Help Fund Essential programs will not have
normal access to these
Programs For Partner daily meals now that
Children’s Charities schools are closed.
The Farm to Family
Foundation Added Funding program is different
than most traditional
For Four New Projects hunger-relief programs
because the quality and
With COVID-19 putting local children’s nonprofits and nutritional value of the
the families they serve in challenging situations, Boca West fresh produce will keep
Children’s Foundation stepped in this year with more than 1.12 credentialed and experienced staff so each child’s individual families healthy and
million to help fund essential programs, much of which was needs are met. local farms working.
granted for summer programs. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has The Center for
“In these uncertain times, children in our area have suffered launched Farm to Family. The program’s mission is to connect Family Services
so much,” said Pamela Weinroth, executive director of Boca West local farms and their produce to support the neediest children in program SAFE Kids
Children’s Foundation. “With the funds raised during our 10th Palm Beach County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children (Stop Abuse by Family
Anniversary Gala, we were able to step in and provide funding who typically rely on meals at school and from afterschool Empowerment) is a
to help these kids, and offer support to new programs.” mental health program
The $1.12 million was given through grants, donor advised that serves children
giving, and raffle ticket sales. The majority of the funds were who have been affected
raised during its 10th Anniversary Gala held on March 1 at Boca by crime and their
West Country Club. Nearly 900 guests gathered to honor Arthur families. The program
Adler, the foundation’s founder and chairman, for his decade of treats victims of sexual
service to the organization and to the children in Palm Beach abuse, physical abuse,
County. The gala featured entertainment by acclaimed late night domestic violence,
talk show host and stand-up comedian Jay Leno. Funds were human trafficking, and
also raised through raffle ticket sales and donations. other crimes. Their
This Summer The Foundation Added Funding For Five New experienced clinicians
Projects That Help Local Kids: provide individual and
The Adolph and Rose Levis JCC runs Camp K’vod, the family therapy, support
premier day camp for kids with special needs in South Florida.
The eight-week camp serves children and teens with special Boca West Children’s Foundation on page 31
needs ages 3 through 22. As the largest special needs camp in
Palm Beach County, with more than 150 participants, they are
able to provide low staffing ratios (1:1 if needed) with highly Sabra Wall Decor B’H

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