Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '25

Page 8, Martin Downs

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Quantum Foundation our shared history and furthers our ongoing commitment
Makes $500,000 Grant To to this area.”
“The Palm Beach County African American Museum and
Community Foundation For Research Library initiative would not be possible without the
generosity and support of partners like Quantum Foundation,”
Palm Beach And Martin said Danita R. DeHaney, president and CEO of Community
Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Quantum
Counties’ African American Foundation’s $500,000 grant, dedicated to architectural

Museum And Research planning and design, represents a crucial first step in creating
a lasting cultural institution that will preserve and celebrate
Library (AAMRL) Project African American history for generations to come.”
According to DeHaney, the AAMRL will stand as a
transformative anchor institution in the historic Coleman
Funding Will Support Architectural Design And Park neighborhood, fostering community pride, economic
Planning For AAMRL On Historical Roosevelt growth, and cultural vitality while honoring the area’s
High School Site In West Palm Beach rich African American heritage. This initiative is a
Danita DeHaney and Eric Kelly collaboration between the Palm Beach County Board of
Quantum Foundation has announced a $500,000 County Commissioners, Community Foundation for Palm
grant to Community Foundation for Palm Beach and of Florida, and beyond. The project will include exhibit Beach and Martin Counties, The School District of Palm
Martin Counties’ newly established African American space, a research library, and extensive opportunities for Beach County, and various community stakeholders.
Museum and Research Library (AAMRL) Fund. The community engagement through lectures, educational Once home to West Palm Beach’s two all-Black high
grant will support architectural planning and design for programming, workshops, seminars, special exhibitions, schools, in recent years, the Roosevelt High grounds became
the project. Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire cultural programs, oral history projects, research the Roosevelt Full-Service Center. The Roosevelt Center,
and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm opportunities, and youth programs. owned by the The School District of Palm Beach County,
Beach County residents. Community Foundation is a “Over the past five years, we have strategically became a community center with neighborhood resources,
nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, supported projects and programs to enhance the physical services, and alternative school programs on site.
nonprofits, and community members to solve the region’s and social conditions for residents in Coleman Park,” said The school district has already commenced phase one
chronic and emerging issues. Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “These of the Roosevelt Center renovation project. Phase two of
Earlier this year, Community Foundation received neighborhoods, which reflect the lowest life expectancy the project will provide for renovation of the buildings at
approval for funding from the Palm Beach County Board in Palm Beach County, are home to some of the most the Roosevelt Center that will house the research library
of County Commissioners to plan and develop a new extraordinary cultural landmarks. While we’ve made and for construction of a new 20,000-square-foot two-story
African American Museum at the historic Roosevelt strides, there is still much work to be done in addressing building to house the museum.
High School site (1601 N. Tamarind Ave.) in West Palm the underlying systems that impact this community. We For more information or to donate to Community
Beach. The AAMRL will celebrate and preserve African are proud to support the African American Museum and Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, please
American history and culture in West Palm Beach, the state Research Library, which serves as a powerful reminder of visit yourcommunityfoundation.org/give-now/.

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New Year’s Resolution: Get or obese. As pet owners it is crucial for us to recognize weight loss program is effective and safe for the pet. In
Your Pet Bikini Ready! and address this issue that can significantly impact the addition, if your pet is not losing weight as expected, your
veterinarian can perform bloodwork to check for diseases
health and well-being of our beloved pets.
Obesity in pets is more than just an aesthetic concern; such as hypothyroidism or Cushing’s disease that can
it is a serious medical condition that can lead to a plethora make it difficult for your pet to maintain a healthy weight.
of other health problems. Just like in humans, obesity in In conclusion, as veterinary professionals, we must emphasize
animals can increase the risk of various diseases such as the importance of addressing obesity in pets to improve their
diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart disease, and even certain overall health and well-being. By working together with pet
types of cancer. It can also worsen pre-existing conditions owners to implement tailored weight management strategies,
like arthritis and respiratory issues, ultimately decreasing we can help our pets live longer, healthier lives free from the
the quality of life for our pets. burdens of obesity-related illnesses.
The primary cause of obesity in pets is an imbalance Remember, a healthy pet is a happy pet – let’s work together
between calorie intake and energy expenditure. Factors to tackle obesity in our furry companions and promote a better
such as overfeeding, lack of exercise, and genetic quality of life for all.
predisposition can contribute to weight gain in animals. Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
Obesity is not only a growing concern among humans Veterinarians play a crucial role in educating pet owners dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
but also among our furry companions. It is estimated that about proper nutrition, portion control, and the importance focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
56 percent of dogs and 60 percent of cats are overweight of regular exercise to help prevent obesity in pets. rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics,
When addressing obesity in pets, it is essential to and emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center
develop a tailored weight management plan that takes combines exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy
into account the individual needs and circumstances of for pets and their owners. For more information, call (772)
each animal. This may involve adjusting the pet’s diet 283-0920, visit www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find
to a low-calorie formula or metabolic management diet, us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
increasing physical activity levels, and closely monitoring
their progress. Regular checkups and monitoring by
veterinary professionals are essential to ensure that the

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