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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 grant to dedicated to architectural planning and design, represents
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ a crucial first step in creating a lasting cultural institution
newly established African American Museum and Research that will preserve and celebrate African American history
Library (AAMRL) Fund. The grant will support architectural for generations to come.”
planning and design for the project. Quantum Foundation’s According to DeHaney, the AAMRL will stand as a
mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve transformative anchor institution in the historic Coleman Park
the health of Palm Beach County residents. Community neighborhood, fostering community pride, economic growth,
Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships and cultural vitality while honoring the area’s rich African
with donors, nonprofits, and community members to solve American heritage. This initiative is a collaboration between
the region’s chronic and emerging issues. the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners,
Earlier this year, Community Foundation received Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties,
approval for funding from the Palm Beach County Board of The School District of Palm Beach County, and various
County Commissioners to plan and develop a new African community stakeholders.
American Museum at the historic Roosevelt High School site Once home to West Palm Beach’s two all-Black high
(1601 N. Tamarind Ave.) in West Palm Beach. The AAMRL Danita DeHaney and Eric Kelly schools, in recent years, the Roosevelt High grounds became
will celebrate and preserve African American history and the Roosevelt Full-Service Center. The Roosevelt Center,
culture in West Palm Beach, the state of Florida, and beyond. landmarks. While we’ve made strides, there is still much owned by the The School District of Palm Beach County,
The project will include exhibit space, a research library, and work to be done in addressing the underlying systems that became a community center with neighborhood resources,
extensive opportunities for community engagement through impact this community. We are proud to support the African services, and alternative school programs on site.
lectures, educational programming, workshops, seminars, American Museum and Research Library, which serves as The school district has already commenced phase one of
special exhibitions, cultural programs, oral history projects, a powerful reminder of our shared history and furthers our the Roosevelt Center renovation project. Phase two of the
research opportunities, and youth programs. ongoing commitment to this area.” project will provide for renovation of the buildings at the
“Over the past five years, we have strategically supported “The Palm Beach County African American Museum Roosevelt Center that will house the research library and for
projects and programs to enhance the physical and social and Research Library initiative would not be possible construction of a new 20,000-square-foot two-story building
conditions for residents in Coleman Park,” said Eric Kelly, without the generosity and support of partners like to house the museum.
president of Quantum Foundation. “These neighborhoods, Quantum Foundation,” said Danita R. DeHaney, president For more information or to donate to Community
which reflect the lowest life expectancy in Palm Beach and CEO of Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, please visit
County, are home to some of the most extraordinary cultural Martin Counties. “Quantum Foundation’s $500,000 grant, yourcommunityfoundation.org/give-now/.

Singer profile from page 1

at The Gardens North
County District Park in
Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida. The show brings
together a unique juried
exhibition of more than
275 fine artists from all over
the country and features
children’s activities, live
music, and demonstrations
that provide an arts
experience like no other
in South Florida. Patrons
are sure to find the perfect
piece of art for their home at ArtiGras. For more information
visit artigras.org. Tickets in advance are $15; $20 at the gate.

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