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Dear friends: I encourage you to find your passion and volunteer for a their questions about our services and demonstrated the
Over the past few community organization or event. You can start by visiting values that make our agency exceptional.
months, my team and I the Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Opportunities website at I am proud of our continued support of and participation
have participated in several bit.ly/3JlxpRN to perhaps find a way that you too can support in this annual community event.
community events where we our community … you’ll be glad you did!
had the opportunity to meet Wishing all our mothers a very happy Mother’s Day!
and speak with residents Anne M. Gannon,
around the county. From Constitutional Tax Collector,
the Jupiter Jubilee and Serving Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Pride to the
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrating Palm Beach Pride
in Delray Beach, it is so
rewarding to take the time to volunteer for these community Palm Beach Pride persevered through rain and shine,
events. Volunteering not only benefits those being served a soggy Saturday didn’t drown out my team’s enthusiasm
but also provides volunteers with opportunities for personal at this year’s shortened event. Thank you to everyone who
growth, skill development and a sense of fulfillment. It came out to the event to wave and cheer on the TCO float in
fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens social ties Sunday’s Pride parade.
within communities, contributing to the overall well-being Following the parade, we engaged with Palm Beach
and resilience of society. County residents who stopped by our booth. We answered
Top Bicycle Safety Tips For
Enhancing Community Wellness: The Pioneering Riders And Motorists

Collaboration Between Hunyuan Life Wellness is a great time of year to
May in South Florida
Spa and The Florence Fuller Center spend time outside before
the summer heat arrives. This
time of year also brings an
Introduction important focus on safety –
In the heart of Boca Raton, a transformative initiative is taking Bicycle Safety Month.
root—one that promises to uplift, rejuvenate, and enhance the
well-being of the community's most dedicated members. At Did you know that Florida is home to 14 of the top 20
the intersection of healthcare and humanitarian aid, wellness counties in the United States for the most cyclist deaths
is becoming an essential part of the nonprofit landscape. per 100,000 people? These numbers are a sad reality that
Organizations and volunteers who dedicate countless hours to highlight the emphasis that needs to be placed on safety for
helping the needy are discovering that caring for their own well- both cyclists and motorists.
being enhances their ability to care for others. This emerging
philosophy is guiding a new collaboration aimed at fostering For Cyclists
health and wellness through innovative, accessible means. • Always wear a helmet.
The Importance of Wellness in Community Support • Ride in a group, motorists are more likely to see a group
Nonprofit organizations and their volunteers are crucial to of cyclists as opposed to an individual.
community support services, tirelessly working under often • Add reflectors and lights to your bike.
stressful conditions and with scarce resources. The substantial • Wear retroreflective and bright clothing.
physical and emotional toll on these dedicated workers
underscores the necessity of wellness programs—not merely For Motorists
as a benefit, but as an imperative. Integrating wellness into • Be aware of your surroundings and on the lookout for
their routines not only allows them to maintain sustained Dr Yaron Seidman and Lisa Talley cyclists.
energy but also improves their overall health, enhancing their • Slow down – high speeds increase the likelihood of
capacity to serve effectively. This focus on wellness, now being Quantum Foundation: Catalyzing Health and serious injury or death.
championed through the collaboration between Hunyuan Life Wellness Initiatives
Wellness Spa and The Florence Fuller Center, will extend crucial Supporting this vital initiative is the Quantum Foundation, For more information about Bicycle Safety Month, please
holistic wellness opportunities to the parents and children a key funder whose vision and mission are to improve the visit bit.ly/3vVIeXG.
served by the Fuller Center, opportunities that would otherwise health of the communities within Palm Beach County through
be out of their reach. This initiative promises to cultivate a strategic investments in health-related initiatives. With assets
healthier, more vibrant community by caring comprehensively of approximately $160 million, the Quantum Foundation is now Understanding Credit Card
for its caretakers and young beneficiaries alike. in its third decade of community investment, having awarded
Collaborative Ventures: Hunyuan Life Wellness $175 million to hundreds of local nonprofit grantees. Their Descriptors
Spa Meets The Florence Fuller Center funding philosophy ensures that every dollar granted stays
Fueled by a generous grant from the Quantum Foundation, within the county, maximizing the benefit to local communities Paying online is the fast,
the recent partnership between Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and supporting projects like the collaboration between convenient option to pay
and The Florence Fuller Center in Boca Raton exemplifies Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and The Florence Fuller Center. your bill at the Palm Beach
the increasing acknowledgment of wellness as an essential This grant from Quantum Foundation not only underscores Tax Collector’s Office.
element of effective community service. This collaboration is their commitment to community health but also enables When you pay by credit
set to launch a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the the implementation of the wellness rooms and educational
health and wellness of the children, parents, volunteers, and programs that are central to this partnership. card, be aware of the credit
families engaged with the Fuller Center. Through this joint A Synergistic Collaboration: Wellness Rooms and card descriptor for your
effort, both organizations demonstrate their commitment to Lectures transaction. Wondering what a credit card descriptor is? It
nurturing the community from the ground up, ensuring that The cornerstone of the collaboration between Hunyuan Life is the merchant information that appears on your statement
those who give so much can continue to do so with renewed Wellness Spa and The Fuller Center is the development of when you make a charge. It is always a good idea to check
energy and health. dedicated wellness rooms at the Fuller Center's facilities. These
Dr. Yaron Seidman: A Vanguard of Wellness rooms will be equipped with the unique wellness technologies your transactions to make sure there have been no fraudulent
At the helm of this initiative is Dr. Yaron Seidman, a seasoned pioneered by Dr. Seidman, providing a space where volunteers charges made with your card.
acupuncture specialist with over 35 years of experience. As the and staff can engage in self-care through guided wellness Transactions with our office will appear as the following
owner of the Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and the author of eight practices. Additionally, Dr. Seidman will conduct wellness on your statement:
influential books on wellness, Dr. Seidman's approach combines lectures and workshops, aiming to embed a culture of health • B2P*TAX COLL DMV PALM BCH – motor vehicle
traditional Chinese medicine with modern innovations to offer and wellness within the fabric of the center's everyday transaction, including vehicle registration and driver’s license
unique healing experiences. His commitment to developing operations.
holistic wellness technologies has positioned him as a leader Conclusion: A Model for Future Endeavors renewals
in the field, dedicated to enhancing the health of community This pioneering collaboration between Hunyuan Life Wellness • B2P*TAX COLLECT PALM BCH – property tax,
workers and volunteers through accessible, effective methods. Spa and The Florence Fuller Center sets a new standard for business tax receipt, and tourist development tax payments
Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa: A Sanctuary of Healing community health initiatives. By integrating advanced wellness • LN PALMBEACH DMV KIOSK – registration
The Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa is not just a facility; it's a retreat technologies within a nonprofit setting, they are charting a renewals at an MV Express kiosk 
that offers a range of services designed to restore and maintain path forward that other organizations might follow. More
optimal health. Under Dr. Seidman's guidance, the spa has importantly, this partnership underscores a crucial recognition:
developed several unique wellness technologies that are both that caring for the caregivers is not just an act of kindness but a
innovative and rooted in traditional healing practices. These necessity that benefits the entire community. As this initiative
include specialized acupuncture techniques, herbal remedies, unfolds, it promises not only to enhance the lives of those
and energy-balancing therapies that together create a directly involved but also to inspire a wave of similar efforts
comprehensive wellness regimen tailored to individual needs. across the nation, each aimed at uplifting those who dedicate
The Fuller Center: Commitment to Community and their lives to helping others.
Leadership
The Florence Fuller Center has been a beacon of hope and For more information about the wellness programs and
support in Boca Raton for over 50 years. Led by CEO Ellyn initiatives offered by Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa, visit www.
Okrent, the center provides educational and developmental hunyuan.org or contact them at 561-400-6743.
services to over 900 children and 600 families annually across a
wide geographic area. Okrent's leadership is characterized by a
relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to the
well-being of both the families served and the volunteers who
support them. Her forward-thinking approach in partnering
with Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa is a reflection of her dedication
to holistic community development.