Philanthropy
“You’re happiest while you’re making the greatest contribution.” – Robert F. Kennedy
The mission of the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) is to train and educate at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. The goal of this program is to prepare young adults who are at a disadvantage in their lives to become self-sufficient, productive, law-abiding citizens.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Now in its 22nd year, the African-American Achievers awards was established by Jim Moran, founder of JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus. Since the first award presentation in 1992, 129 remarkable individuals have been named African-American Achievers, and more than $327,000 has been donated to charitable organizations on their behalf in recognition of their contributions. At the annual celebration, African-American leaders — including one high school senior — are honored for enriching the quality of life in South Florida. The adult Achievers are selected in the categories of Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurism, Community Service and Education.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. Founded in 1988, EGPAF works in 15 countries around the world.
Alison Tran, Debra Weinstein and Gina Pacelli during 17th Annual Nautica Triathlon Benefitting The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation at Zuma Beach in Malibu, California, United States. (Photo by Maury Phillips/WireImage)
The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) includes over 700 highly motivated, educated, and influential women, who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action of trained volunteers. We reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate a commitment to voluntarism. Our members have been improving the lives of children and families in the South Palm Beach county area for over 40 years.
Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to have a computer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a local child’s wish every 16 hours.