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’Tis The Season Of Giving: The Gardens Mall Raises Nearly

$14K For Local Charities During 2024 Holiday Season

During the 2024 holiday season, The Gardens Mall played
the role of a “not-so-secret” Santa, spreading festive cheer for
a cause! Through a series of heartwarming charitable events,
the mall raised nearly $14,000 to support local organizations
across Palm Beach County.
“Throughout the holiday season, The Gardens Mall has
remained a place where the community connects,” said
Whitney Pettis Jester, director of Marketing and Merchant
Relations at The Gardens Mall. “We are grateful for the
unwavering support from our stores and shoppers whose
dedication to local charities brings a special kind of magic
to this season of giving.”
The mall’s Kids’ Corner Holiday Shop gave children
the chance to select meaningful gifts for the special people
in their lives. The festive, kids-only store allowed young
shoppers to choose presents for friends and family, with all
proceeds supporting The Arc of Palm Beach County. The Angels on Salvation Army’s
endeavor raised $6,783 to help children and adults with Giving Tree at The Gardens Mall
developmental disabilities.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree was adorned with 568 The Gardens Mall holiday decorations
angels, as shoppers helped fulfill the holiday wishes of
underprivileged children. The Salvation Army received
$5,010 in donations, and more than 1,428 toys to distribute
to kids in Palm Beach County.
On Dec. 9, The Gardens Mall hosted a Shop and Share
event throughout the mall, donating 5 percent of the day’s
sales logged at the information desk to Maltz Jupiter Theater.
The single day of shopping raised more than $2,071 for the
theater. Retailers contributed a portion of their sales, while
shoppers enjoyed performances by Maltz Jupiter Theater’s
young performers.

Salvation Army Giving Tree at
The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall gleamed
with the spirit of giving for a
joyful holiday season!
Photos courtesy of The
Gardens Mall. The Kids’ Holiday Shop at The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall Kids’ Holiday Shop

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