Page 18 - Southern Exposure - January '25

Page 18, Southern Exposure

FundrAising event

Quantum Foundation Makes $500,000 Grant To Community

Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties’ African

American Museum And Research Library (AAMRL) Project

Funding Will Support Architectural Design And Planning For AAMRL

On Historical Roosevelt High School Site In West Palm Beach

Quantum Foundation has announced a $500,000 a crucial first step in creating a lasting cultural institution the Roosevelt Full-Service Center. The Roosevelt Center,
grant to Community Foundation for Palm Beach and that will preserve and celebrate African American history owned by the The School District of Palm Beach County,
Martin Counties’ newly established African American for generations to come.” became a community center with neighborhood resources,
Museum and Research Library (AAMRL) Fund. The According to DeHaney, the AAMRL will stand as a services, and alternative school programs on site.
grant will support architectural planning and design for transformative anchor institution in the historic Coleman The school district has already commenced phase one
the project. Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire Park neighborhood, fostering community pride, economic of the Roosevelt Center renovation project. Phase two of
and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm growth, and cultural vitality while honoring the area’s the project will provide for renovation of the buildings at
Beach County residents. Community Foundation is a rich African American heritage. This initiative is a the Roosevelt Center that will house the research library
nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, collaboration between the Palm Beach County Board of and for construction of a new 20,000-square-foot two-story
nonprofits, and community members to solve the region’s County Commissioners, Community Foundation for Palm building to house the museum.
chronic and emerging issues. Beach and Martin Counties, The School District of Palm For more information or to donate to Community
Beach County, and various community stakeholders. Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, please
Once home to West Palm Beach’s two all-Black high visit yourcommunityfoundation.org/give-now/.
schools, in recent years, the Roosevelt High grounds became

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Danita DeHaney and Eric Kelly

Earlier this year, Community Foundation received
approval for funding from the Palm Beach County Board
of County Commissioners to plan and develop a new
African American Museum at the historic Roosevelt
High School site (1601 N. Tamarind Ave.) in West Palm Expires 2/15/25.
Beach. The AAMRL will celebrate and preserve African
American history and culture in West Palm Beach, the state State Licensed & Insured CPC #
of Florida, and beyond. The project will include exhibit Serving Palm Beach County 1457468 • LPG#30099
space, a research library, and extensive opportunities for
community engagement through lectures, educational
programming, workshops, seminars, special exhibitions,
cultural programs, oral history projects, research
opportunities, and youth programs. Susan Has Moved To A
“Over the past five years, we have strategically
supported projects and programs to enhance the physical
and social conditions for residents in Coleman Park,” said New Location!
Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “These
neighborhoods, which reflect the lowest life expectancy
in Palm Beach County, are home to some of the most Androcles Hair Salon
extraordinary cultural landmarks. While we’ve made
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the underlying systems that impact this community. We Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
are proud to support the African American Museum and
Research Library, which serves as a powerful reminder of
our shared history and furthers our ongoing commitment Susan
to this area.”
“The Palm Beach County African American Museum
and Research Library initiative would not be possible Swafford
without the generosity and support of partners like
Quantum Foundation,” said Danita R. DeHaney, president
and CEO of Community Foundation for Palm Beach and 561-312-0457
Martin Counties. “Quantum Foundation’s $500,000 grant,
dedicated to architectural planning and design, represents
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