Donations Needed for the Florida Resource Center for Women and Children.

Thousands of women & children count on FRCWC to provide them with safety, shelter, relocation and other services so they can end the cycle of violence that trapped them in abuse and fear. FRCWC needs your support to continue to offer the full range of services that their clients have come to rely on. They must raise $150,000 to fully fund this fiscal year's budget by September 30th, 2010.
This level of funding enables them to continue providing battered women & children with the services they so desperately need. They must continue to offer these important services so that victims of domestic violence have the opportunities for safety and a clear pathway to self-sufficiency, independence & a life free of abuse. Every gift, no matter its size, helps them get closer to reaching their goal. Please make your gift today. The FRCWC staff has dones some incredible work this past year. You support helps make their success possible.

Click here for more information on FRCWC.

Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches 25th Annual Bowl-A-Thon!

Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches, Inc. will be holding its 25th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. The Bowl-A-Thon is a multi-day fundraiser during which hundreds of people enjoy bowling, prizes, music and camaraderie at state of the art bowling centers in Jupiter, Lake Worth, and Boca Raton. The event  is being held to raise money for local Junior Achievement programs who’s goal is to help students have the desire to stay in school and appreciate lifelong learning; and to educate and inspire young people to value the American free enterprise system and entrepreneurship, to understand business and economics, and to be workforce ready. 

The event is open to the general public for $10 per bowler which covers two hours of bowling plus shoe rental. Each bowler is asked to raise $100 in sponsorships. Each person who sponsors a bowler ( for a suggested donation of $10) has a chance to win two American Airlines tickets to anywhere in the contiguous United States, Canada or Mexico!

Sponsors include 97.9 fm WRMF; FPL; the Palm Beach Post; American Airlines; PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP; PA BBQ Grills; SIGN*A*Rama; Embroid Me; NCCI Holdings, Inc.; RSM McGladrey, Inc.; and Fifth Third Bank. 
The Bowl-A-Thon will take place the following dates, times, and locations.

Jupiter Lanes-      September 24  6-8pm
                                September 25th 3-5pm & 6:00-8:00pm
Palm Beach Strike Zone – October 8th  7:00 -9:00pm
                                                October 9th   4:00 - 6:00pm &  7:00 -9:00pm
Strikes at Boca – October 22nd 6:00 - 8:00pm
                               October 23rd 3:00 – 5:00 pm

This will be a fun and exciting event. For information or to register please visit our website at www.juniorachievement.com or call 561-242-9468 or email Rosanne at rsanchez@juniorachievement.com

 

Opportunity, Inc. offering low cost, quality preschool child care.

It is the mission of Opportunity, Inc. of Palm Beach County to offer low cost, quality preschool child care, educational programming and parent support to low income families, single parent families, and families in crisis.  

Opportunity, Inc. offers a comprehensive nationally accredited program of school readiness, training, fine and performing arts, recreation, health and nutrition, social development and field trip enrichment specifically designed to prepare children of low income families to begin public school on an equal footing with their classmates.  Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission, recognized as a Five Star Gold Seal School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Opportunity Early Childhood Center programs are highly subsidized by private funders which allows the tuition fees affordable to everyone.

For information on spaces available, call:  561-712-9221 or email:  info@opportunitypbc.org
 

Take The Checkup August 2nd-August 31st at Chick-fil-A!

A Community Initiative of Strong Marriages Florida & Chick-fil-A has become available for couples to enrich their marriages through the networking of area churches and Chick-fil-A stores using the Free Couple Checkup & 5 Date Nights! The Couples Checkup is a research based relationship assessment tool powered by Life Innovations, Inc., one of the leading marriage educators in the country. The Couple Checkup will help you discover your strengths as a couple. Strengths are what enable you to enjoy, and to continue developing a healthy relationship. It will also help you identify issues that are threatening the vitality of your relationship and may need to be addressed. The Checkup normally costs $29.95 but is your free at Chick-fil-A during the month of August!

Visit www.TakeTheCheckup.com to get started!

POMPANO BEACH STORAGE FACILITY COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT & RADIO TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Security Self Storage will host a charity barbeque on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2320 NE 5th Avenue to raise funds for Toys for Tots, Cell Phones for Soldiers, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  All are welcome.  Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue will be active participants in the festivities.  Each year, Fire Rescue supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association through “Fill-the-Boot” fundraising.  Security Self Storage will assist in their efforts this year, and act as a funds collection and resting point for the firefighters.  BSO officers have donated the barbeque grill, and will bring the grilling expertise as well.
Exclusive radio support and promotion will be provided by 97.9 WRMF, a South Florida station with the best in radio personalities, programming, information, and music from the 80’s, 90’s, and today.  Tune in August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. for the South Florida Sunday Show with Deena Lang for information and discussion about this great event.  Other generous supporters include Pac n’ Send of Lighthouse Point and Hooters Restaurant.
All who attend will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food, music, networking, and giveaways, while donating funds to important causes in the local community.  “We are delighted to invite the community to support the important work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cell Phones For Soldiers, and Toys For Tots,” said Stephen Block, President of Security Self Storage.  Rent a unit from Security Self Storage on Saturday, September 4th, and they will donate the first month of rent to one of these charities.  A drawing for six months of free storage will also take place on site.
Security Self Storage offers personal and business storage, including business concierge and courtesy trucks at our properties.  Mindful Properties,  a real estate development and management group, operates Security Self Storage and also provides third party management.  Mindful Properties and Security Self Storage are dedicated to giving back to our local communities.  For more information, visit www.securityselfstoragefl.com.
 

Join 97.9 WRMF at BBQ & Bling in Lake Worth!

On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, join 97.9 WRMF and the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce for BBQ & Bling! From 11am-7:00pm, there will be a BBQ competition for the occasional BBQ cook and the professionals on "J" street, there will be Jewelry crafters along Lake Avenue! Vendors can sell their BBQ creations from their vendor booths, and winners will receive the honor of being presented with the "Big Pig Award" and the honor of being the winner of the inaugural event!
There will be entertainment throughout the day, an array of jewelry crafters along Lake Avenue for show and sale!

Entry fee is $50 Backyard Division (occasional BBQ cooks) $75 for Professionals (BBQ selections on your business menu) and $35 for Jewelry Crafters. Participants must bring their own tent & BBQ can be sold to the public.

For mor information and application for participation, call the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce at 561-582-4401!

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County now Accepting Applications for New Home Ownership!

The annual campaign to invite families in need throughout Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton is underway. Habitat's mission is to provide simple, decent, affordable housing for low income families by working in partnership with those families. In 2010, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County will complete and dedicate 12 homes to deserving families.
Applying for a Habitat home is a thorough and detailed process. Homes are awarded on the basis of need, ability to pay a monthly no-profit, no-interest mortgage and willingness to partner with Habitat. Qualifications and housing need will be compared to that of other applicants.
Habitat for Humanity is not a short-term solution to housing problems. They rely on volunteers to plan and construct homes; as a result, the process of obtaining a habitat home can range from months to years.

Moving into a Habitat home is a milestone achievement for hundreds of families throughout our community. The guiding principle of the Habitat Family Support Program is empowering through education, resources and ongoing, individualized support. We partner with Palm Beach County residents who have a strong desire to invest in the process of obtaining a home, and thereby improve their quality of life.

To learn about the application process and how to apply, click here!

Visit HabitatSouthPalmBeach.org to sign up to receive their monthly newsletter!

Collect School Supplies for Do Something.org!

More than 13 million kids cannot afford basic school supplies for back to school.  For the third year, DoSomething.org, a national non-profit organization, is engaged in motivating teens (13-19) to get involved, take action and “do something” to help their fellow teens succeed in school.  

With help from Twilight’s Nikki Reed, DoSomething.org and Staples will arm youth and teens with the tools and resources they need to make a difference in their community this summer. Teens are encouraged to collect school supplies to ensure they get into the hands of thousands of deserving kids just in time to head back to school. All school supplies will be donated locally to educational and not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. Donations are being accepted from July 4th-September 18th!

Click here for Staples locations and more information on DoSomething.org!

Just Between Friends of the Northern Palm Beaches!

Twice a year, JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS of The Northern Palm Beaches has an event for bargain-savvy moms! It's your opportunity to buy and sell quality children and maternity items (clothing/toys/strollers/outdoor equipment, etc). Anything you can think of to raise children.
You simply prepare your items, price them with our easy to use tagging website and drop them off for JBF to sell for you.  Two weeks after the sale you get a check! Volunteer at the sale and shop FIRST, before the public, at our exclusive presale!
Fri,Sept 17th 10am-7pm $3 admission fee (or donate a gently loved pillowcase for dresses4cambodia) *All donations will be used to make dresses for children in Cambodia - THANK YOU, with donations collected from our Spring sale we were able to deliver 200 dresses this summer!
Sat,Sept 18th 8am-2pm FREE admission HALF PRICE day - many items will be 1/2 off!

Click here for more Just Between Friends information!

Just Between Friends is making Green Easy Peasy!

Be a part of the Nation's leading children's and maternity consignment sales event! On September 24th-26th, head to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on the SE corner of US1 & Walton Road in Port St. Lucie for the Just Between Friends Children's and Maternity Consignment Sale! The Sale opens to the public on Friday, September 24th at 9am-8pm, and runs Saturday Sept. 25th from 9am-8pm, and Sunday Sept 26th from 11am-4pm. Shop and get amazing deals on all you need for the fall & the holidays! Sell your items as a consignor and earn up to 80%! Details online! Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first!

Click here for more on the Just Between Friends consignment sales event!

Walgreens Send A Kid to Camp Program!

Area Walgreens stores will offer Summer Camp Mobiles and coupons to their customers for a $1 or a $5 donation from August 1st through Labor Day. All proceeds from the “Send a Kid to Camp” promotion will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
For a $1 or $5 contribution to the MDA, customers can put their name on a bright and festive Summer Camp mobile that is displayed in the store. Customers will also receive coupons for different Walgreens products with the purchase of the mobile. Walgreens’ District Managers Vily Markovich and Lazar Jones agree, “ This is an easy opportunity for every citizen to make a difference in someone’s life.” Jones adds, “It is a simple, inexpensive way for each individual in every town to combine their efforts and make a large contribution as a community.” Walgreens is proactive in the local communities, and their employees will be working hard on the “Send a Kid to Camp” program to send local children living with neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp.
The funds raised through the summer mobile program directly help local families affected by diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Summer Mobiles also help support the MDA’s worldwide research program, as well as the national network of 225 hospital-affiliated clinics, including the MDA Clinic at the Jupiter Medical Center.
The MDA is grateful to Walgreens for their support of this program and encourages all local citizens to stop by their nearest Walgreens store to purchase a mobile, receive a coupon, and help partner with the community to send local children with neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp.
The MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. To learn more about Summer Camp Mobiles and other MDA programs, contact the local MDA office at 561-742-3748.
 

Flavor Palm Beach!

Flavor Palm Beach, the third annual restaurant month for Palm Beach County is coming this September.  For the entire month, the area’s finest restaurants, from Boca to Jupiter, will offer special three course Flavor menus for the fixed price of $19.09 for lunch and $30 for dinner.   Flavor Palm Beach is poised and ready to excite, tantalize, and satisfy your every craving.  

Flavor Palm Beach was established to allow residents and visitors alike to try many wonderful restaurants at lower prices, while the restaurants benefit from more patrons in a traditionally slower traffic month.  The area benefits from increased commerce and tourism.  It’s a win-win situation and an epicurean's delight. Whether you are a year round, seasonal resident, or a traveler looking for unique opportunities in a world-class destination, Flavor Palm Beach will satisfy every appetite. 
Restaurants participating in Flavor Palm Beach include: Seasons 52, III Forks, Top of The Point, Ironwood Grille, Talay Thai, Morton’s, Gazebo Café, GOL! The Taste of Brazil, LOLA, and Capital Grille and more.  A complete list of participating restaurants and menus will be available at www.FlavorPalmBeach.com.
A kick-off event will be held on August 27th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Centennial Square on Clematis Street benefiting the Palm Beach County Red Cross. This event will feature tastings from some of the participating Flavor restaurants, music, entertainment, gift bags, painted models, and more.  The CityStyle Realty VIP area will be full of surprises.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.flavorpalmbeach.com or at the door if available.  Last year this was a sold out event. 
Flavor Palm Beach is still accepting applications from restaurants and seeking partnerships for this event. Please contact Briana at BB@FlavorPalmBeach.com, 561-315-8803 or visit www.FlavorPalmBeach.com for more information.  

Join the Ride to Defeat ALS!

On Saturday, December 11th, people from all over Florida will participate in the Ride to Defeat ALS in Tampa Bay. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The Ride is designed for every type of rider. Participants can choose from a 62, 25 or 5 mile route. Every participant can count on support from start to finish and are welcomed back by cheering crowds and festivities that include a healthy lunch and complimentary massages.
 
Ride to Defeat ALS! Visit www.RideALS.org to learn more and register.