This Mother’s Day Celebrate all “Moms”

“There is an instinct in a woman to love most her own child – and an instinct to make any child who needs her love, her own.” – Robert Brault

The Relative Caregivers Project is just one program the Town of Palm Beach United Way currently funds at Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. This project provides legal advice and representation to adult caregivers who are caretakers for relative minor children (grandchildren, nephews, nieces). The services provided are designed to assist with the unique legal problems faced by relative caregivers raising minor children such as temporary legal custody, adoption, guardian advocacy, access to public benefits and health care, housing and children’s educational needs. The following story helps show how Legal Aid Society helped a grandmother taking care of her three grandchildren.

Seagull Industries for the Disabled is Making a Difference

Seagull Industries for the Disabled facilitates improving the quality of life of developmentally challenged individuals. They do this through advocacy and a variety of educational, social, vocational and residential programs designed to encourage achievement, self-reliance and economic independence.

2012 Agency Funding Process Begins

Each year, millions of dollars are allocated to health and human service programs through the Town of Palm Beach United Way. These programs provide vital services to Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Such essential dollars could not be distributed without the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s volunteer driven, citizen review process.

What are you doing for others?

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”  — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Thank You Month

Did you know that January is National Thank You Month? Well it is, and we are excited, because we have another opportunity to say “thank you” to the BEST group of donors, volunteers and partner agencies. You stand up for this community. You make change happen. You make a difference. You give your time and resources, and strive to make Palm Beach County a better place to live and work. And you understand that we’re all in this TOGETHER.

Resolve to LIVE UNITED

Each year, about this time, many of us begin making our New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us might resolve to work out more, be healthy, quit a bad habit, drink less caffeine, be more financially responsible and so on.

Feeding South Florida is Making a Difference

The current economic climate has forced many families to make difficult decisions, such as whether to pay for bills or food. Many who often assisted those in need are now struggling to make ends meet, and must now ask for assistance themselves. Feeding South Florida recently assisted one such family.

THANK YOU! Palm Beach Turkey Trot was a HUGE Success!

On November 24, 2011, the “Islanders” (our version of a young friends group) hosted the 3^rd Annual Palm Beach Turkey Trot. More than 400 runners, walkers, bikers, roller bladers, dogs, turkies, corn cobbs, etc. joined us to not only kick-off Thanksgiving by touring the beautiful island of Palm Beach – but to give back to their community!

Give Thanks AND Give Back

Thanksgiving is almost here. On Thursday, many will enjoy a feast with family and friends – with a roof above their heads and warm clothes – with much to be thankful for.  But many others will go without –without shelter, without food, without loved ones, and often times without hope.

National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize and honor the great contributions that philanthropy—and those active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities and our world.