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Impact The Palm Beaches Announces

Start Of $100,000 Grant Process For Local Nonprofits

Impact the Palm Beaches is seeking applications from
local nonprofit organizations interested in receiving a
$100,000 grant to create effective change in Palm Beach
County. The 2024/25 grant process opens on September
29 and initial proposals must be submitted by October 25.
Eligible Central and Northern Palm Beach County
nonprofits may apply for grant funding that supports their
mission, programs, or services.
“As we kick off our 10th year, Impact the Palm Beaches
remains committed to partnering with local organizations
to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the
communities they serve,” shared Lisa Johnson, 2024/25
copresident of Impact the Palm Beaches. Impact has set
a goal of 500 members this year. “As our membership
continues to grow, we are able to support an increasing
number of organizations and initiatives, expanding our
efforts to uplift communities.”
For eligibility requirements and more information,
please visit www.impactpalmbeaches.org.
Impact the Palm Beaches seeks to fund programs and 2024 Impact the Palm Beaches Impact Grant winners
projects that reach underserved populations and address
or satisfy unmet needs, solve a problem, or create an Impact grants will be awarded at an Annual Awards Impact members contribute $1,100 annually, which
opportunity for strategic change, can demonstrate specific Celebration on April 30, 2025, at the Kravis Center. includes a $100 administrative fee, and each member’s
measurable outcomes, and are sustainable well into the Since its establishment in 2015, Impact the Palm $1,000 donation is pooled together to fund multiple
future. Beaches has granted almost $2 million to local nonprofit $100,000 grants. The full amount of membership is tax-
Nonprofits can submit applications that align with organizations that are making transformational changes deductible. Impact grants fund the following service
any of the five Impact focus areas: Arts and Culture, in our community. areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment and
Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, Family, *The three $100,000 Impact Grants winners for Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, and Family.
and Health and Wellness. Grant requests can include new 2024 were the American Association of Caregiving Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than
or expansion of existing programs and initiatives. Impact Youth (Caregiving Youth Project), Healthy Mothers, 60 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One
also considers requests for capital projects. Healthy Babies (Basics4Babies Emergency Pantry), and Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women
“Impact has awarded grants that address a variety The Lord’s Place (Project Divert: A Homeless Shelter who want to find an efficient and collaborative means of
of needs in our community, including mental health, Diversion Pilot Initiative). Additionally, two $48,000 creating transformational change in their community.
affordable housing, homelessness, food insecurity, job Merit Grants were awarded to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Women can become as involved as they wish in the process.
training, arts funding, hygiene, high school graduation, (for the rehabilitation flight cages for large birds) and Take The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent
marine preservation, foster care, and so much more,” Stock in Children Palm Beach County (for the program of Impact the Palm Beaches.
said Missy Agnello, Grant Committee Cochair. “We are expansion in Central and Northern Palm Beach County). Photo by Capehart
excited to continue working with our area nonprofits to To learn more about the Impact the Palm Beaches grant
ignite change in our community.” recipients, visit ImpactPalmBeaches.org.
Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County

Announces Veterans Build 2024, Presented By Vertical Bridge

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County support,” said Ron Bizick, CEO of Vertical Bridge. “Giving
(HFHGPBC) has announced its annual Veterans Build event, back and making a difference in our communities is deeply
presented by Vertical Bridge, will be held on November 1, important to us. Seeing the stability this housing provides to
with multiple job sites across Palm Beach County. This annual those who have devoted themselves to defending our nation’s
fundraiser and community build/repair effort supports veterans freedom is especially fulfilling.”
and active service members in our community. Veterans Build 2024 cochairs are Clint Lowe, director of
With nearly 76,000 veterans living in Palm Beach County, Engineering Transformation and Footprint Strategy at Carrier
Habitat is committed to honoring those who have served our and U.S. Army Veteran; and Michael Maglio, vice president
nation through initiatives like Veterans Build. This program of Industrial Sales at NuStar Building Materials and U.S.
ensures that veterans can achieve or maintain the American Marine Veteran. Both chairs are honored to lead this year’s
dream of homeownership, providing them with a safe and event, dedicated to ensuring that veterans in our community
affordable place to call home. The community can support feel supported and connected as they transition from military
Veterans Build in three impactful ways: by becoming a sponsor, to civilian life. By helping provide a stable foundation of
fundraising and building, or by donating to the American Dream affordable homeownership, they are committed to giving
Fund – a dedicated fund for Veterans Build 2024. Immediately veterans a sense of security and belonging.
after the build, participants will gather for the American Dream Anyone wishing to learn more and get involved is invited to
Barbecue, a reception at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural attend the kick-off party on Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 8
Center where guests will celebrate the impact of Veterans Build p.m., hosted by the Maglio family at a private residence in Jupiter
and honor the veterans and active service members in attendance. Farms. Guests will enjoy an award-winning pig roast, tableside
This year’s event is once again presented by Vertical paella, red, white, and brews, live music by the Steel Pony Band, Cochairs of Veterans Build 2024: Michael Maglio and Clint
Bridge, a dedicated annual partner and champion for veterans and a silent auction while learning how they can support Veterans Lowe. Photo by MasterWing Creative Agency
in Palm Beach County. “Vertical Bridge is proud to sponsor Build 2024. R.S.V.P. is required, visit https://app.giveffect.com/
the Veterans Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater campaigns/33470-veterans-build-kick-off-party. Committee members include Cochairs Clint Lowe and
Palm Beach County, marking our seventh consecutive year of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County welcomes Michael Maglio; Honorary Cochairs Anne Desormier-
corporate partners, volunteers, and service members to help build Cartwright and Ryan Paton; Committee reserves: Julia
and improve homes for veterans in our community. Committed Dattolo and Charles (Chuck) Millar; Committee members:
sponsors include Vertical Bridge (Presenting Sponsor); Carrier Brandon Albers, Nicholas Cannon, Carey Clarke, Andrew
(Challenge Coin Sponsor); MISSION UNITED (Grant Funder); Filauro, Amy Kemp, Donna Kerner, Debbie Meyers, Anthony
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing Hubbard Radio/WFTL 50 (Exclusive Radio Sponsor); Art Roffey Nastase, Jonathan Oakley, Anta Plowden, Jon Raybuck, Art
Palm Beach County and is a privately & Gail Danto, and BallenIsles Country Club and Seacoast Bank Roffey, Ivan Rosa, and Melissa Royal.
owned and managed company. (Community Builder Sponsors); Clear Touch, Document Storage To learn more about Veterans Build 2024 sponsorship and/
Captain’s is committed to providing Systems, Inc; Grimes Events and Party Tents; Gunster; Humana; or volunteer opportunities, visit https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/
dependable, reliable and professional FPL; Pratt & Whitney; and Grimes; Mariza Brussolo, Boynton veterans-build/.
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 Beach Arts and Cultural Center; and Restore Construction To discover more, visit www.habitatgreaterpbc.org and
To reserve your vehicle: Group, Inc (Hope Builder Sponsors); Magen Protective Services follow us online at @HabitatGPBC.
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com (Security Sponsor); and Starbucks (Coffee Sponsor); and Baptist For any inquiries, contact Kristen Bardin, director of
Health (Hospitality Tent). Advancement, at kristen.bardin@habitatgreaterpbc.org.