Nonprofit/Charity

Arthritis Foundation Hosts “Champion of Yes” Holiday Luncheon
Arthritis Foundation Hosts “Champion of Yes” Holiday Luncheon

Arthritis Foundation Hosts “Champion of Yes” Holiday Luncheon

The 2015 Holiday Luncheon was the perfect venue to show your support and get involved with the Arthritis Foundation. The event was held on Dec. 16 from 11am-2pm at the beautiful Harriet Himmel Theater in downtown West Palm Beach in CityPlace and featured Keynote Speaker Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, a true Champion of Yes.

Healing Touch Buddies to Train New Volunteers
Healing Touch Buddies to Train New Volunteers

Healing Touch Buddies to Train New Volunteers

On November 14-15, 2015 Healing Touch Buddies will celebrate 11 years of service by training a new group of energy therapists to become “Buddies.” In the two-day training at Jupiter Medical Center’s Raso Education Center, they will learn techniques and gain knowledge specific to cancer care and how to sustain their one-to-one care relationships over the period of a year without sacrificing self.

Northern Palm Beach Chamber Women in Business Hold Annual Tea
Northern Palm Beach Chamber Women in Business Hold Annual Tea

Northern Palm Beach Chamber Women in Business Hold Annual Tea

On August 27, the Northern Palm Beach County Women in Business held their annual tea at the renowned Jupiter Beach Resort. The Women in Business ladies flaunted their best tea dresses and hats as they enjoyed tea, light bites and desserts. And yes…there was even a Best Hat contest!

Local Nonprofit Makes Global Splash
Local Nonprofit Makes Global Splash

Local Nonprofit Makes Global Splash

Florida Earth Foundation has a history of working globally to make a positive impact locally. Most recently, the Palm Beach County nonprofit has created a global knowledge exchange platform called the Coastal Resilience Collaborative.

Coastal resilience is a state, national and global issue that demands attention. With rising sea-levels, stronger storms and some of the most valuable coastal real estate in the world, South Florida is particularly vulnerable to coastal events.

Creating Global Water-Problem Solvers: Florida Earth Foundation Partners with the UN
Creating Global Water-Problem Solvers: Florida Earth Foundation Partners with the UN

Creating Global Water-Problem Solvers: Florida Earth Foundation Partners with the UN

On May 20, 2015, 26 students from 15 countries landed in West Palm Beach to learn about Florida’s water management practices and restoration in the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO-IHE Florida Program, an education-based collaboration between the UN and Florida Earth Foundation (www.floridaearth.org).