Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
2024 Grants
$27,500
Providing 38 foster placements and delivering 2,100 hours of trauma-informed therapy to 100 clients through the EPIC program, helping children with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) heal emotionally & offering community training, assistance for children and parents, and personal care allowances—benefiting foster families, biological families, and the broader community
$15,000
Enriching 40 students aged 5-10 with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities at Bodwell Academy's lower school providing a uniquely tailored educational environment with a dedicated staff, including a full-time Occupational Therapist, to address their specific challenges and support their learning, socialization, and essential life skill development.
$10,000
Catering to 500 young individuals, community-based mentoring fosters beneficial one-on-one relationships between children overcoming challenges and responsible adult mentors, who guide them through purposeful activities designed to enhance social skills, instill positive behaviors, and improve academic involvement and achievement to strategize for the future.
$60,000
Supporting 75 youth through Project Grow, offering developmental services that guide children toward a positive life trajectory, while also assisting 445 individuals through The Housing Stabilization Program, which helps families in crisis maintain stable housing as they work towards self-sufficiency.
$33,000
Backing a Family Consultant role responsible for a caseload of 13 to 15 families and 15 youth, with a commitment to delivering 1-2 hours of intensive care coordination services weekly, designed to empower families in their journey to navigate intricate systems, acquire new skills, and ensure the well-being of their children, all while proactively preventing involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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$20,000
Enriching activities for the Youth Magnolia Program supporting girls ages 13-17 that combines social emotional learning with positive youth development and wraparound services such as mental health when needed. Dedicated to positively engaging with young people who require a supportive space adapted to their interests or evolutionary development.
$35,000
Catering to 1,100 young individuals, community-based mentoring fosters beneficial one-on-one relationships between children overcoming challenges and responsible adult mentors, who guide them through purposeful activities designed to enhance social skills, instill positive behaviors, and improve academic involvement and achievement to strategize for the future.
$5,500
Supporting the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children volunteers in expanding their assistance to 320 foster children in engaging in one-on-one interactions, cultivating an atmosphere of trust and development in meaningful relationships. These efforts include visiting the homes of foster children, meeting with educators, and connecting with mental health professionals, attorneys, and social workers.
$5,000
Supporting 100 children and their families at The Supervised Family Visitation Center in Broward County with assistance such as shampoo, soap, toys, games, and more to facilitate stress free visits at the center, financial support as needed for court-ordered parenting classes and emergency utility financial assistance as needed for clients.
$34,500
Expanding Fuller Center’s teen leadership program to serve 50 junior teen leaders, ages 14 and 15, with year-round community service and educational opportunities, mentorship, employability, social-emotional and leadership skills, academic support, and wrap-around support for them and their families.
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$2,000
Supporting the SEED Program (Sustainable Energy EDucation) that holistically teaches children about the power of choice and worthiness through the topics of mindfulness, nutrition, sustainability, and movement, empowering children to know that they matter, their choices matter, and they have the power to make a positive difference in their own life and the planet.
$15,000
Providing comprehensive, holistic support to 750 survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through legal representation, counseling, court advocacy, and immigration legal services—empowering them to prioritize their safety and access the resources that best meet their needs.
$2,000
Championing 12 kids through a comprehensive program that provides access to sports, arts, essential resources, and mentorship opportunities to promote physical and mental well-being, creativity, and personal development, while addressing specific gaps in the school's offerings and creating a positive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
$15,000
Providing critical support to 3 families through the “Say Yes” Adoption Aid Program, which offers vital financial assistance and essential resources, bringing hope to families adopting children with special needs from international placements, helping them navigate the journey of providing a loving and stable home.
$25,000
Providing adoption support to 79 youth through the Family Counseling Center (FCC), offering essential services to children in the dependency system with a case plan goal of adoption. Through individual and family therapy, as well as support groups, the FCC helps children and families navigate the emotional complexities of the adoption process, ensuring they receive the guidance and care they need.
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$23,500
Supporting the preschool lab at Miami Dade College, which integrates STEAM practices into early childhood education for children from birth to five years old. This initiative aims to close the gap in access to STEAM education, promoting equity and excellence by equipping all children with essential critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills needed for future success.
$50,000
Capital Campaign - KCT classroom for 48 students per class, with over 700 students in The Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business School to upgrade the business program in a way that is responsive to the evolving demands of West Palm Beach’s business sector, equipping students to better serve businesses within the community and beyond.
$15,000
Supporting the Family Care Program, providing a lifeline for families with seriously ill children receiving specialized care in Palm Beach County, offering affordable lodging, access to meals, essential items, and a supportive community, allowing families to focus fully on their child’s recovery or care.
$22,936
Serving more than 350 infants and mothers at the Iris Health Center in Pemba, Mozambique with birth assistance, prenatal consultations, at-risk/postpartum support, and medical treatments. As well as equipping the center with blood analysis equipment that will benefit 21,600 patients annually, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of nutritional deficiencies, malaria, anemia, and other health challenges.
$20,000
Strengthening 78,400 individuals in the South Florida region through comprehensive disaster relief services, providing warm meals, cleanup supplies, and lodging assistance to families impacted by floods, hurricanes, and home fires, addressing urgent needs while helping people prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters both large and small.
$25,000
Assisting 150 individuals by providing essential goods, including cleaning supplies, linens, cookware, transportation for appointments and job interviews, laundry services, toiletries, and uniforms for children and adults, both during their stay in the shelter and as they transition into stable housing.
$8,000
Providing sun protection for 28 children and enhancing the outdoor learning environment at the Farmworker Child Development Center by installing awnings over two playground areas. These shaded spaces ensure that toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1-5) can safely engage in outdoor play and learning throughout the day, promoting both their well-being and development.
$40,000
Backing the Community Alliance Program (CAP), allows students to do micro-internships for underprivileged, minority businesses in Chicagoland with the overarching objective of enhancing the well-being of low-income communities and simultaneously fostering employment prospects for both businesses and youth development.
