OUR MISSION
To identify and implement projects assisting at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach County.
OUR MISSION
To identify and implement projects assisting at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach County.
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BWCF GALA RECAP
OH WHAT A NIGHT!!
The planets aligned and the stars were definitely shining on March 1st when the Boca West Children’s Foundation celebrated its 10th Anniversary to raise awareness and money to fund its projects with 24 Children’s Charities in our area.
A full house of 880 attendees honored Founder and Chairman, Arthur Adler, for his years of philanthropy. Jay Leno, the evening’s entertainment, delighted the audience and closed the evening to roaring laughter and great insights.
Most importantly, over $1,000,000 was raised to assist the children at risk in our area. The funds will support programs such as the Boca Helping Hands Back Pack Food Project in which 2200 children in our area receive 6 meals for the week end, the Pediatric Dental Clinic at the Caridad Center, a Wellness Clinic for 400 kids at Florence Fuller Child Development Center West, programs at the JAFCO Ability Center and our Anti-Human Trafficking Project at the Place of Hope. These programs and many others feed, clothe, educate and most of all keep over 5000 children, safe, each day.
It’s been a gratifying first decade, but we must look to the future to ensure these children have the best chance for a bright future.
THE NEED
In Palm Beach County, one in four children under age 6 lives in poverty, as does 15 percent of the overall county population, according to the United Way.
THE NEED
In Palm Beach County, one in four children under age 6 lives in poverty, as does 15 percent of the overall county population, according to the United Way.
WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT US
2019
Through the support of Boca West Children’s Foundation, we have been able to provide nearly 100 teens and young adults with special needs an opportunity to learn functional academics, independent living skills, and employability skills. As a result, 8 of these young adults are now employed and have found purpose, meaning and a sense of belonging within their communities.
Sharon Alexander, M.H.Sc.
CEO, Unicorn Children’s Foundation
2019
Boca West Children’s Foundation has made dreams come true by providing new beds and bedding for more than 150 children and families in Palm Beach County who had been sleeping on floors, couches, sharing small mattresses, or in otherwise unsafe or inappropriate conditions. Today they are better rested and prepared for school, work, and daily challenges thanks to your generous support.
Suzanne Broad
Executive Director of Sweet Dream Makers
2019
Our pride and joy is the Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings program which gives underserved children the opportunity to have access to quality music education. Thanks to Boca West Foundation we have been able to fund this unique program for the past six years and are so grateful for their support.
Timolin Cole
Co-Founder, Nat King Cole Generation Hope
2019
Boca West Children’s Foundation’s support significantly helped develop CampSafe—education for camp counselors and staff to ensure that campers are safe and that the camp experience is part of an empowered childhood. This enabled us to partner with a large camp staffing firm to provide this new training to 4,000 camp counselors. Their passion to protect children shows in their commitment to partner with us to prevent, and promote resiliency from, childhood trauma and abuse.
Laura Askowitz
CEO, KidSafe Foundation
WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT US
APR 15, 2013
Beyond my wildest expectations when I met you in New York two and a half years ago. You are bringing the Foundation to another level which I predict will exceed all our predictions. You have shown me what an idea can achieve in a short time with your vision. I am proud to be a part of the team as we move into the next phase of the Foundation with you at the helm. Great day, great job!
Shep Forest
DEC 23, 2013
To all the wonderful Boca West volunteers and staff, there are 200 lucky children and their families who feel special and whose holidays will be brighter because of all you do! I want to capture the joy that was in the room and keep it in my heart all year long. I hope you are all still standing, I know I am, I know the Boys and Girls Club children are and we all will be for a long time!!! Thank you again!!
Kae Jonsons
AUG 25, 2015
Dear Giving Tree, Thank you so much for those beds, it was a blessing from God. My son was too big for the broken bed he has. My daughter was sleeping with me, which I was having pain in my body every day because my bed is too small for two. Thank you again. My kids and I were blessed with those beds. God Bless!
Rose Moises
APR 7, 2017
Good morning,
Just wanted to extend a personal thank you – in spite of ever so many moving parts, you paid supreme attention to details and created an excellent experience – all while raising $$ for my favorite charity! Kudos to you, your Board, the Boca West staff and your many volunteers!
Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD
President & Founder, American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)
