February Newsletter 2024

The goal of the Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation, founded over 30 years ago, is to support the work of local non-profits in our area that provide health, education, cultural and financial assistance to nearby needy populations primarily in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Juno Beach. While we've traditionally supported about 20 local charities, as well as the police, fire and recreation departments in the towns where Frenchman's is located, additional funds we've accrued will enable us to add newer charities to our roster. Our Allocations Committee has been busy evaluating 32 organizations' grant requests and once determinations are made, Charity Committee members will make site visits to these non-profits to see for themselves where our money goes. As examples of last year's success, the Palm Beach Gardens Fire and Rescue Department got a dozen ballistic rifle-rated shields; low-income children got to see the ocean and sea turtles for the first time thanks to an educational program at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and veterans in financial straits were helped through the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. The Charities Foundation is like a giving circle. While an individual donation is significant, the com bined funds help us make a difference and have enabled us to fully fund our grantees the past few years. We make this happen through our fun-filled Charity Weekend, scheduled for April 5-7, where we'll have Tennis and Tikkyball Tournaments, our Auction of the Pros and Caddies and cocktail party, a Saturday night Name That Tune event as well as our Sunday golf outing and festive closing dinner.

We welcome your participation in all these events since the more we raise, the more we can help our neighbors, make philanthropy fun and show that we are the "Community that Cares."

Donna Smolens, Chair Amy Hollander, Vice-Chair Patti Raber-Max, Emeritus

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