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2023“The future of every community rests in the hands of its children.”1918 - 2007
22023 Board of DirectorsJan MoranChairman and PresidentFounding DirectorTom BlantonAssistant TreasurerFounding DirectorMelanie BurgessVice PresidentAssistant SecretaryFounding DirectorExecutive DirectorSusan EccherTreasurerDirectorIrv KiffinDirector Lucia LopezSecretary DirectorMichael G. Neam, M.D.DirectorMelvin T. Stith, Ph.D.Founding DirectorThe mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. The Jim Moran Foundation100 Jim Moran BoulevardDeereld Beach, Florida 33442(954) 429-2122www.jimmoranfoundation.orgMessage from the Chairman and PresidentI often reect on my husband, Jim, saying, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” Since he established The Jim Moran Foundation in 2000 to ensure his compassion and generosity would endure beyond his lifetime, preparing for the future has been woven into the fabric of who we are as an organization. In planning The Foundation’s next steps, we set our sights on new, expanded headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, adjacent to Holy Cross Hospital’s Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center. Our home will feature special archives from Jim’s decades of entrepreneurship and philanthropy — and will help us continue The Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. While some of these programs are highlighted in this issue, we are fortunate to partner with many other nonprots that are changing lives every day. From oering a nurturing environment for women in recovery as they regain their independence to inspiring hope in children through poetry and art — and so much more — our communities are far better because of their incredible work.Cover photo: Jan Moran with Rashad, a student from Collier City, June 2004.
New home on the horizon3Construction of The Jim Moran Foundation’s future headquarters is ocially underway! Following a groundbreaking event in June 2023, Stiles began preparing and developing the site at 4545 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Designed by HASTINGS Architecture for hurricane resistance and LEED Gold certication, the innovative and resilient structure will help The Foundation to continue sharing Jim Moran’s remarkable life story and heart of giving back for generations to come. The new building will also house the South Florida Operations of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (JMI), which provides free executive education to established entrepreneurs, small business owners and non-prot CEOs. We look forward to the completion of our new home in the spring of 2025.Architectural rendering of The Jim Moran Foundation’s future headquarters. Construction in progress as of October 2023.
Since 2010, The Jim Moran Foundation has partnered with Arc Broward to provide aging adults with socialization while also improving their independence through the Senior Day Program. Direct support professionals create a safe, engaging environment for clients to learn new skills and share common interests while their health is closely monitored by licensed practical nurses. Individual goals are established with the seniors and their families that align with their abilities to promote better overall well-being. Pedro and Miguel (pictured right), twin brothers, transitioned from living with their parents to one of Arc Broward’s group homes 20 years ago. Not only are they encouraged to contribute to the household and participate in activities, but they also attend the Senior Day Program and have the opportunity of being close to their sister, Patricia, who is vice president of Arc Broward’s Adult Services. When reecting on her experiences as a family member, she shared how important peer connections are to her brothers, as well as their relationship with the sta. “Even though I work there, I get to love them as their sister because of the support and services their team gives them. I am so grateful for this agency because of the relationships we have with one another.” 4Growing older togetherFor additional information about Arc Broward, please visit www.arcbroward.com.The Senior Day Program gives Pedro and Miguel a sense of responsibility and independence for their lives with each new friendship gained and life lesson learned.Serving with dignity and compassionThose who are struggling to make ends meet can nd help and hope at Our Father’s House. Based in Broward County, what started as a kitchen to serve those who were homeless has continued to expand its reach to individuals and families experiencing many dierent and challenging life circumstances. Katie Crissy (pictured left), board chair, and her husband, Jim, president, have a passion for serving their community. Our Father’s House provides visitors with dignity and a friendly welcome. A hot meal is oered to all who come, along with donated groceries, hygiene products, clothes and shoes. Parents are often given diapers and baby formula. For someone with no place to call home, showers and bus passes are available and, when possible, there are gas cards for those living in their cars or needing gas to get to work. Whether it is a safe place to enjoy a home-cooked meal, a pantry bag or warm shower, Our Father’s House is a refuge in our community.To learn more about Our Father’s House, please visit www.ofhsoupkitchen.org.
5Supporting mental wellnessDissatised with the resources available for their children with developmental dierences, a group of parents founded Pine Castle more than 70 years ago in Duval County. The property, covered in pine trees, would be a safe place where the expectation for their children would be to learn and grow in a “castle” where they were respected and nurtured to reach their greatest potential. In 1965, when students with special needs were welcomed by the school district for their education, Pine Castle transitioned to serving and empowering adults whose needs were still unmet. The Pathway to Community Employment Program provides pre-employment training and job Creating pathways for employmentopportunities to prepare participants for work with local business partners. Justin (pictured left with George, the manager of Al’s Pizza) is an alumnus of the Pathway to Community Employment Program. When asked about his career ambitions, he shared, “I can’t wait to get a job at a restaurant. I love to see the look on a customer’s face, knowing they’re enjoying something I made.” After gaining experience in Pine Castle’s Culinary Department and successfully completing an on-the-job training experience at Al’s Pizza, he achieved his goal. What’s next for Justin? He is looking forward to continuing to develop his employment experience and pursuing even greater independence.For additional information about Pine Castle, please visit www.pinecastle.org.Since 2005, Tomorrow’s Rainbow has fullled its vision to connect every child with joy through equine-assisted mental health services. Abby Mosher, founding CEO and executive director, created the organization after the sudden loss of her husband when she recognized the need for families to have better access to grief support. The miniature and full-sized horses who live at Tomorrow’s Rainbow mini ranch in Broward County help the organization carry out its mission to nurture emotional wellness for children, teens and families. With a grant from The Jim Moran Foundation, Tomorrow’s Rainbow continues to reach out to those coping with trauma through therapy provided by clinicians and counselors certied by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association. Children and teens who participate in this unique form of therapy spend time with the horses, building trust with their “four-legged facilitators” while processing their trauma and learning valuable coping skills to encourage emotional regulation. By sharing emotional experiences, interacting with counselors and horses on the mini ranch, and engaging in therapeutic play, children begin their journey toward healing.To learn more about Tomorrow’s Rainbow, please visit www.tomorrowsrainbow.org.
6Transforming lives of single parentsIn the Beaches communities of Duval County, BEAM’s Single Parent Program breaks the cycle of poverty to achieve long-term stability for families through wrap-around services. Participants receive coaching, food assistance, education and career support, and nancial literacy. They work one-on-one with a life coach to develop individual action plans with topics such as establishing healthy habits, creating budgets, obtaining a GED or graduating college, increasing credit scores, building emergency savings and more. As a single mother to four children, Yuly (pictured left) participated in the Single Parent Program to work toward self-suciency. Through interview coaching and nancial support to obtain Microsoft Oce training, she transitioned from the warehouse industry to a higher paying data entry role at a major bank. With ongoing case management, single parents can look forward to economic independence and more stable career paths.For more information about BEAM, please visit www.jaxbeam.org.Nourishing hope with prescriptive nutritionPatients often receive prescriptions for medicine, but what if they also received prescriptions for healthy food during the same visit? Feeding Northeast Florida (FNF) oers a holistic approach to strengthening individuals and families who struggle with health issues and food insecurity. The Prescriptive Nutrition Program works in tandem with FNF’s mobile markets to provide nutritious, high-quality food and nutrition education for patients at federally qualied health centers and charitable clinics. After meeting with a registered dietitian or nursing student, individualized food prescriptions are given to help improve their overall health. Patients then redeem their prescriptions for fresh produce and groceries at FNF’s on-site “food farmacies” or mobile pantry events in their neighborhoods. “In our relentless pursuit of innovative solutions to combat food insecurity and its far-reaching consequences, the Feeding Northeast Florida Prescriptive Nutrition Program addresses the critical intersection between healthcare and nutrition, aiming to transform the lives of those facing food insecurity For more information about Feeding Northeast Florida, please visit www.feedingnefl.org.while managing chronic health conditions,” explained Rachel McCandless, vice president of health and nutrition, Feeding Northeast Florida.
7Preparing young adults for bright futuresTo learn more about Autism After 21, please visit www.autismafter21.org.When determination meets opportunityThe Arc of the Glades oers hope to young adults in Palm Beach County with developmental dierences and their families to navigate the transition into adulthood. In addition to connecting clients with continued education, health services and legal resources, the Young Adults Transition Program provides job development training for community employment to those 18 years old and older. Coaches teach participants how to write resumes and provide professional references while partnering with other non-prot organizations to help them gain work experience. After completing pre-vocational training, clients are then introduced to the Supported Employment Program with the goal to secure community-based employment that matches their abilities. Markevious (pictured right) began his journey with the program three years ago. Working on The Arc of the Glades custodial crew, he received on-the-job training and an understanding of what it is like to have a job. He now lives on his own and is working with his Supported Living Coach to budget his income to pay his bills and maintain his independence. Thanks to the To continue learning about The Arc of the Glades, please visit www.arcglades.org.condence he gained from working, Markevious also volunteers as a little league football coach. The Arc of the Glades empowers those with dierent abilities to enter the workforce and prepare for their futures.Autism After 21 gives young adults with developmental dierences in Palm Beach County the opportunity to prepare for their future by learning valuable life and employment skills. What’s Next? On The Job Training (OJT) Program oers workforce development to participants, equipping them to be productive employees. Job coaches teach students self-advocacy strategies and how to eectively interview while nding employment where their interests and abilities align. Philip (pictured left with Chief Sean Brammer) earned his Criminal Justice degree and began exploring a career in the security industry. With the help of his employment specialist, he connected with the Florida Atlantic University Police Department who advised him to gain work experience before entering the eld. He then interviewed with and was hired by a local cafe, allowing him to hone the skills he had learned with OJT. Two months later, he achieved his goal and started working with a security agency for community and sporting events. Autism After 21’s commitment to inclusive employment makes meaningful changes in the lives of their students, guiding them to becoming independent adults with the necessary tools to be successful in the workplace.
8Second Chance Initiative (SCI) oers a judgment-free and nurturing workforce program, Wellness Works, to help women in recovery achieve self-suciency. At SCI’s workshop in Palm Beach County, participants create, market and sell handmade products, such as personalized coee mugs, tumblers and ornaments, through the organization’s website and Etsy store. In addition to grants and community support, proceeds from the social enterprise fund SCI’s unique employment program so women can learn new skills, earn an income, focus on recovery and plan their futures alongside co-workers and supervisors who share similar life experiences. With two young children, Carrie hit rock bottom in 2022 and sought treatment to turn her life around. “While in halfway, I was referred to Second Chance and was so grateful when I got the call back,” said Carrie. “Second Chance is helping me nd myself again. I’m not just a wife or a mother or an alcoholic; I’m so much more. Working at Second Chance after a ‘successful’ experience in treatment is helping me be a stronger person and helping to repair and stabilize our home.”Survivors thrive with second chancesFor more information about Second Chance Initiative and its online store, please visit www.her2ndchance.org.Established to improve birth outcomes and nurture healthy families in the community, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County (HMHB) empowers pregnant and parenting teens through its Caps & Cribs program by connecting them with mentors who are professional women and mothers themselves. Mentors meet regularly with their mentees, encouraging them to stay in school and plan for the future while oering guidance and support. Yaitza rst met her mentor, Shana, virtually during the pandemic when she was pregnant as a high school freshman. Though challenging to fully connect online, their bond strengthened as soon as they were able to meet in person. “I love Shana,” said Yaitza. “She’s the best mentor. Not only that, but she is a great friend who gives me advice — and when I need her, she’s there for me.” “It’s been a blessing to be in Yaitza’s life, to hear about her daughter and her family, to share her ups Strengthening families through mentoringFor more information about Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, please visit www.hmhbpbc.org.and downs,” said Shana. “I respect Yaitza’s strength and resilience. And I’m honored that she trusts me enough to call me when times get tough.”Since the program’s inception, 82 young moms have graduated high school with a helping hand from HMHB and their mentors. Women at SCI learn how to use a at press to produce ornaments, keychains and magnets through sublimation, a technique that fuses an ink design on merchandise with high heat and pressure.
2023 Jim Moran Scholars join the FSU familyIn partnership with Florida State University (FSU), The Jim Moran Foundation annually selects up to two hardworking high school seniors from North and South Florida to receive a four-year, needs-based scholarship with funding provided through the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. Established by our founder in 1996, this legacy scholarship provides Black students with an opportunity to succeed through education regardless of their nancial barriers.South Florida ScholarGuillaume Toussaint graduated from Deereld Beach High School’s International Baccalaureate program. He played varsity soccer and was active in Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society and Chess Club. While Guillaume often volunteered at community events, he most enjoyed packing school supplies and essentials for children and families living in shelters. During his free time, you can nd him reading or exercising at the gym. After earning his degree in biomedical engineering, Guillaume aspires to research and develop lifesaving surgical equipment in the healthcare industry. “I want to do something that will better lives and allow families to continue being together,” he said.To learn more about the Jim Moran Scholars, please visit www.jimmoranfoundation.org/scholars.North Florida Scholar With a love for math and science, Efrata Woldmariam graduated from Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville. In addition to playing volleyball, she was involved in National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. Efrata’s most meaningful volunteer experience was working with students of dierent abilities over several summers. When she’s not studying, she enjoys cooking, playing basketball, reading and attending church. Efrata plans to major in nursing and continue her education to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. She said she feels with the scholarship, she can work hard, make her mom proud and “become the person and nurse she wants to be.” “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” 9
Jim Moran Institute transitions to Jim Moran CollegeDuring a special signing event in October 2023 at the Jim Moran Building in downtown Tallahassee, the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship ocially joined Florida State University’s (FSU) Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Since its founding in 1995, the Jim Moran Institute has been a part of FSU’s College of Business. “Jim was very proud of the Jim Moran Institute and the opportunities it created for small business owners who were just like him when he was starting out in the gas station,” said Jan Moran. “I appreciate the nearly 30 years of support and guidance from FSU’s College of Business. With the transition to now permanently reside within the Jim Moran College, the Jim Moran Institute is well-prepared for the future.” The Jim Moran Institute cultivates, trains and inspires entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition, and leading-edge research — and will continue to serve small business owners, nonprot organizations, and veterans and their families through program locations in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa Bay and South Florida. “The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is thrilled and honored to work with the extremely talented and hard-working sta of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship to help in sharing the legacy of Jim Moran to the community of entrepreneurs as well as to FSU students,” said Susan Fiorito, dean of the Jim Moran College. (From left) FSU Foundation President Marla Vickers, FSU Provost James J. Clark, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship Dean Susan Fiorito, FSU President Richard D. McCullough, Chairman and President of The Jim Moran Foundation Jan Moran, Founding Director of The Jim Moran Foundation and Dean Emeritus of the FSU College of Business Melvin Stith, and Founding Director of The Jim Moran Foundation Tom Blanton.10Jim Moran established the Jim Moran Institute to provide services, at no charge, to entrepreneurs at a time when they need assistance but can least afford it.
For more information about the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and its outreach programs, please visit www.jimmorancollege.fsu.edu and www.jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu.1111Jan Moran met with Jim Moran College students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship, including Macy Maiocco, a senior majoring in Commercial Entrepreneurship (shaking hands). Several students have also started their own businesses in the incubator program or have received Jim Moran Micro Grants to support their ventures. The Jim Moran College, ranked No. 21 in the nation’s top entrepreneurship programs and No. 1 among public universities in Florida, attracts students across disciplines — as well as internationally — and provides them with the education and skills to become entrepreneurs.In a meaningful connection between past and present, Chris Cyrille (above) attended the Jim & Jan Moran Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County as a youth and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in textiles and apparel entrepreneurship through the Jim Moran College.As a part of the memorable day, FSU and The Foundation recognized 2023 Jim Moran Scholars Guillaume Toussaint andEfrata Woldmariam with prior years’ Scholars in attendance, who welcomed them into their close-knit cohort. (From left) Jim Moran Eminent Scholar in Business Administration Bruce Lamont; Jim Moran Scholars Catherine Williams, Doyinsola Aribo, Alejandro Robins, Guillaume Toussaint, Efrata Woldmariam, Samantha Dieujuste, Stephanie Adebaworin; Jan Moran and FSU President Richard D. McCullough.
The Jim Moran Foundation serves the communityThe Foundation funds programs throughout the year. The following grants were awarded betweensummer 2022 and summer 2023.12211 Broward - $55,000Senior Touchline Program provides daily contact for vulnerable seniors to ensure their well-being while remaining independent in their homes.211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast - $175,000Elder Services Program provides vulnerable seniors with daily contact, case management, counseling and linkages to other services to reduce isolation and ensure their well-being.Ability Housing - $230,000Mission support to increase the inventory of aordable and supportive housing in Duval County.Ability Housing - $75,000North Florida Villages provides families in Duval County with aordable housing, case management and support services.Achievement Centers for Children & Families - $125,000Family Support Program nurtures children and strengthens families in Palm Beach County.Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. - $150,000Aordable/Supportive Housing provides individuals and families who are homeless or low-income with housing options in Palm Beach County.Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) - $125,000Casa Vegso Transitional Housing in Palm Beach County provides housing and services for families aected by domestic violence.Alzheimer’s Community Care - $60,000Family Nurse Navigator supports families aected by Alzheimer’s disease with resources and services in Palm Beach County.American Association of Caregiving Youth - $100,000Caregiving Youth Project provides support, skill building and mentoring for students in Palm Beach County who are caregivers in their families.Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. - $30,000Creates enriching experiences for children and families in Palm Beach County through nature, art, music and history.Arc Broward - $127,000Mission support and Intensive Senior Day Program provides older adults with intellectual and developmental dierences with engagement, socialization and services to maintain a healthy and more independent lifestyle.The Arc Jacksonville - $100,000ASK (Advocacy, Support and Knowledge) Program provides individuals with intellectual and developmental dierences and their families with help in identifying and accessing resources for better overall well-being.The Arc of Palm Beach County - $75,000Comprehensive Workforce Development and Job Opportunities Program provides training, guidance and connections to employment to encourage independence and self-suciency for adults with developmental dierences.The Arc of Palm Beach County - $70,000Senior Residential Support Care helps those with intellectual and developmental dierences remain independent in their homes.
13The Arc of the Glades, Inc. - $60,000Young Adult Transition Program in western Palm Beach County provides job skills and employment assistance to help participants with intellectual and developmental dierences gain independence.Art Prevails Project - $15,000Write it Out engages and connects with Broward County youth through art education and expression.Art Reaching Today’s Youth, Inc. - $23,000Arty Van Gogh mobile art studio provides children in Broward County with educational enrichment through creative arts and a take-home book.Ascension St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation - $101,500Mobile Health Outreach Senior Housing Program in Duval County provides older adults with services and resources to improve their overall well-being.Autism After 21 - $20,000What’s Next? On the Job Training prepares and matches individuals with work sites that best t their abilities while providing support and the opportunity to gain permanent employment in Palm Beach County.Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy - $50,000ReadSquad matches high school students with elementary school students in Broward County to improve literacy skills and provide positive role models.Beaches Council on Aging - $40,000Dial-a-Ride & Beaches Senior Network enriches the lives of isolated seniors and disabled individuals in Duval County’s Beaches communities by oering access to transportation and social connections.BEAM - $65,000Senior Services Program provides emergency assistance, nutritious food and resources to help older adults in Duval County live safely and independently in their homes.BEAM - $40,000Single Parent Program provides mothers with young children in Duval County with peer support, case management and educational and employment pathways.Best Buddies in Palm Beach - $75,000Best Buddies Transition Program provides high school students and other young adults with intellectual and developmental dierences with career readiness and connections to employment.Best Foot Forward Foundation, Inc. - $108,000Grounded for Life College and Beyond provides high school and college students in the foster care system with academic support and guidance in Palm Beach County.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County - $100,000One-to-One Mentoring provides connections, guidance and opportunities to help children realize their greatest potential.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida - $75,000Little Steps Big Futures Program provides students in Duval County with mentoring and academic support.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. - $63,000School to Work Program provides youth in Palm Beach County with insight into post-secondary education and career opportunities through mentoring, employability and life skills training, and workplace visits.
14BiG Children’s Foundation - $30,000Provides vulnerable teens in Broward County with mentorship and enriching experiences for better overall well-being.Boca Helping Hands - $100,000Job Training Program prepares unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand careers with training and certications, job readiness instruction, mentoring and other support to obtain gainful employment. Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation - $96,000Aging In Place helps seniors remain healthy and maintain their independence.Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation - $59,000Family Strengthening Program provides case management, housing assistance and connections to community resources for long-term self-suciency.Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County - $85,000Mission support for the social and emotional well-being of Club members and their families.Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County - $301,500Saturday Program provides children and teens with academic enrichment and recreational activities with nutritious snacks and meals.Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - $90,000CareerLaunch at the Citi Teen Center provides academic assistance, mentoring, case management, job readiness and internships for youth in Duval County.Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County - $300,000Career Bound at the Belle Glade Teen Center provides career exploration, academic assistance and work-based learning experiences for Club members and alumni.Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County - $125,000Project FACT (Fathers and Children Together) empowers and mobilizes fathers and father gures to become more actively and positively engaged in their children’s lives.Boys Town South Florida - $77,500Care Coordination Services strengthens families through support and resources in school and at home in Broward County.Boys Town South Florida - $82,000In-Home Family Services provides counseling and case management to strengthen families and create a safe, nurturing home environment for children in Broward County.Broward Children’s Center, Inc. - $30,000Special Needs Family Strengthening Program provides children and families in Broward County with services and support to improve overall well-being.Broward Housing Solutions - $93,000Mission support creates permanent, aordable and independent housing opportunities to meet the needs of lower-income or homeless people who also have mental illness in Broward County.Broward Partnership - $300,000Families First! provides families who are homeless and those at risk of being homeless with support and resources to more rapidly achieve housing stability and self-suciency.
15Broward Partnership - $100,000Partners in Health provides individuals who are homeless with physical and mental health screenings, medical and dental care, and referral services.Camelot Community Care - $105,000Life Transitions Program provides extended independent living services and support for young adults in Broward County.Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. - $25,000Canine Comfort for Seniors increases socialization, reduces stress and improves well-being for older adults through pet therapy in Broward County.Caridad Center - $30,000Provides individuals and families in Palm Beach County with mental health services.Caridad Center - $40,000Social Services Program provides families in Palm Beach County with case management and emergency assistance.Cathedral Arts Project - $30,000Creating the Future: Learning and Leading in the Arts provides youth in Duval County with arts education and interactive creative experiences to encourage self-condence.Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach - $50,000Elder Aairs Guardianship and Case Management ensures the safety and overall well-being of vulnerable seniors.Center for Child Counseling - $131,500Child and Adolescent Trauma Services provides counseling for children to strengthen families in Palm Beach County.Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $60,000Individuals and Family Counseling provides accessible therapy and other mental health services to promote healing and well-being.Center for Hearing and Communication - $28,000Provides students who are deaf or hard of hearing with after school transportation for academic enrichment, encouragement and socialization in Broward County.Center for Trauma Counseling - $100,000HOPE Mobile Unit provides on-site mental health and wellness services at select Boys & Girls Clubs and senior housing and centers in Palm Beach County.Changing Homelessness, Inc. - $27,000Mission support to guide community response and build capacity in Northeast Florida to prevent and end youth homelessness.Children’s Harbor - $150,000Academic and Life Skills Program provides nurturing, educational support and mentoring for children in foster care and teens in its Sibling and Residential Maternity homes in Broward County.The Children’s Healing Institute - $62,000Parent Aide Program provides home-based education and guidance for Palm Beach County parents and caregivers to prevent child abuse and create safer, stronger families.Children’s Services Council of Broward County - $590,000Collaborative funding supports a holistic system of care for young adults transitioning into independent living.
16Children’s Services Council of Broward County - $200,000Collaborative funding supports children in the care of relatives or non-relatives with services to sustain a stable home life while parents or caregivers work toward creating stronger, healthier families.CityHouse - $75,000Home and Hope Project provides long-term supportive housing and case management for mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in Palm Beach County.Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech - $15,000Clarke Florida Listening and Spoken Language Services provides children in Duval County who are deaf and hard of hearing with listening, learning and language skills during the summer.Clinics Can Help, Inc. - $30,000Senior Education Program provides refurbished durable medical equipment and training on the use of assistive devices to improve the overall well-being and health of seniors in Palm Beach County. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. - $385,000In collaboration with Goodman Jewish Family Services, Senior Citizen Continuum of Care Project provides seniors at risk of homelessness in Broward County with legal services, case management, wrap-around services and emergency nancial assistance for long-term self-suciency in their homes.Communities In Schools of Jacksonville - $357,500Student Enrichment Program provides comprehensive in-school dropout prevention and support services for high school students.Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $140,000Charting for Success Program provides students who attend Glades Central High School and Lake Shore Middle School in Belle Glade with the guidance, tools and resources to prepare for bright futures.Community Based Connections, Inc. - $227,000Fatherhood Mentoring Program encourages and equips fathers and father gures in Broward County to be more positively engaged with their children.Community Enhancement Collaboration, Inc. - $30,000Provides nutritious food for individuals and families in Broward County.Community Foundation of Broward - $25,000Back to School Extravaganza through the Children’s Services Council of Broward provides children with the necessary supplies to begin the school year with condence.Community Foundation of Broward - $100,000Support to help the community recover from historic ash ooding through Broward Cares.Community Partners of South Florida - $100,000Child and Family Mental Health Services provides therapeutic and family strengthening support in Palm Beach County.Community Reconstruction, Inc. - $100,000Mission support to provide education, leadership and employment opportunities with a focus on the empowerment of Black youth and their families in Broward County.
17Community Reconstruction, Inc. - $200,000Rites of Passage 2nd Generation provides positive youth development, promotes academic success, and coordinates internships for students at Cypress Run Education Center in Broward County.Connect to Greatness, Inc. - $50,000Mission Support and Lunchbox Talks empower and inspire African American/Black boys and their mothers in Palm Beach County to become leaders and changemakers in the world.Cox Science Center and Aquarium - $25,000Museums for All provides young learners and their families with access to high-quality, hands-on immersive science experiences in Palm Beach County.Cox Science Center and Aquarium - $25,000STEM Passport Program provides in-school science learning opportunities and museum eld trips for elementary school students in Palm Beach County.Crisis Housing Solutions - $30,000Mission support to build healthy communities in Broward County where people live, work and prosper.CROS Ministries - $70,000Gleaning and Food Pantry programs provide groceries and fresh produce for residents experiencing food insecurity in Palm Beach County.Daniel Cantor Senior Center - $105,000Senior Day and Living Room programs and mission support provide seniors in Broward County with a safe place to socialize with engaging activities to help reduce isolation and improve overall well-being.Daniel Kids - $130,000Project Prepare provides young adults who are homeless in Duval County with housing and resources to successfully transition into independence.Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center - $75,000Girl Matters: It’s Elementary provides individualized care and case management to encourage elementary school students in Duval County to achieve their greatest potential.Developing Dreams Foundation, Inc. - $15,000F.A.M.E. (Fostering Arts & Music Education) Caravan provides youth in Broward County with positive engagement and career exploration through an introduction to media arts and technology.Digital Vibez, Inc. - $96,000Digital Expressions: Lifetime of Consequences encourages elementary school students in the Glades area of Palm Beach County to make positive choices through technology and the arts.Digital Vibez, Inc. - $30,000Summer Camp provides children in the Glades area of Palm Beach County with academic, artistic, cultural and recreational activities.Dress for Success Palm Beaches - $25,000Road to Success Job Readiness Program provides employment preparation, mentoring and placement for unemployed and underemployed women.Eat Better Live Better - $20,000Provides healthy groceries and fresh produce for individuals and families in Palm Beach County.Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $30,000STARS (Supporting Teachers to Accelerate Reading) provides coaching and professional development for elementary school educators to improve students’ literacy skills.
18EJS Project - $26,000Summer camp provides academic enrichment, leadership skills, career exploration and internship opportunities for youth in Palm Beach County.El Sol, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center - $100,000Self-Suciency Program provides educational and employment opportunities for day laborers in a safe environment.ElderSource - $180,000Senior to Senior Program in Duval County provides resources for older adults in crisis to help them remain safe and independent in their homes.Elevate Jacksonville - $70,000Supports co-teaching team at Terry Parker High School to provide students with encouragement, guidance and mentorship.Families First of Palm Beach County - $168,000Behavioral Health Services provides therapeutic mental health support to strengthen families in Palm Beach County.Family Promise of Jacksonville - $30,000Back to Home provides families who are homeless with shelter, resources and services to secure stable housing and long-term self-suciency.Family Promise of South Palm Beach County - $30,000Road to Independence provides families who are homeless with shelter, resources and services to secure stable housing and long-term self-suciency.Fantasy Theatre Factory - $60,000Bringing Books to Children provides pre-kindergarten and elementary school students in Broward County with an early introduction to the joys of reading through live theater performances and take-home books.Farmworker Childrens Center, Inc. - $75,000Help with Homework, Reading Adventures and Campo Alegre provide after-school tutoring and enriching summer activities for children in Palm Beach County.Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $70,000Education Programs provide elementary school students and their families with tools and resources to help prepare them for brighter futures.Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $80,000People In Need Program provides individuals and families with case management and emergency assistance to help create stability and maintain independence.Faulk Center for Counseling - $35,000Schools Preventive Counseling Program provides elementary and middle school students in Palm Beach County with supportive groups to encourage healthier decision-making and relationship-building.Faulk Center for Counseling - $50,000Senior Programs enrich the lives of older adults in Broward and Palm Beach counties through wellness support, engagement and social connections.Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County - $120,000Food Distribution and Delivery Program provides nutritious food for individuals and families.Feeding Northeast Florida - $250,000Prescriptive Nutrition Program provides nutrition counseling and healthy food for individuals in Duval County with food insecurity and chronic medical conditions.
19Firewall Centers - $95,000Provides students in Broward County with educational enrichment, mentorship and resources.Flamingo Gardens, Inc. - $30,000Environmental Education Program connects students in Broward County with nature through hands-on experiences and eld trips.FLIPANY - $60,000Community Food Project provides adults and families in the Glades area of Palm Beach County with healthy food and nutrition education.FLITE Center - $60,000College Boost provides youth in foster care in Broward County with tutoring and support to earn their GED or high school diploma and pursue post-secondary education and career pathways.FLITE Center - $177,000TIL (Transitional Independent Living) Housing Program provides youth in foster care in Broward County with help in locating, securing and maintaining safe, aordable housing.Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc. - $30,000FAU Lab Schools: Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy provides workshops for educators in Broward and Palm Beach counties to improve student outcomes.Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. - $50,000Mission support to provide the tools and training for individuals in Palm Beach County who are blind and visually impaired to help them reach their personal goals and live independently.Florida State University Foundation - $3,000,000Supports the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University and expanded outreach through the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship to provide small business owners, nonprot leaders, and participants in Entrepreneurship Bootcamps for Veterans with experiential management and leadership training.Florida Youth Orchestra - $180,000Music STEPS (Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills) provides access to musical instruments with after-school group lessons and enrichment in Broward County elementary schools.Freedom Waters Foundation - $20,000Provides therapeutic boat experiences for individuals with intellectual or developmental dierences and their families in Broward and Palm Beach counties.The Fruitful Field - $30,000Grow City provides hands-on work-based agricultural learning opportunities for creative and sustainable use of land to grow and share fresh produce in Broward County.The Fuller Center - $45,000Childcare Workforce Development Initiative provides a pathway to economic mobility while creating a pipeline of experienced, credentialed early learning educators in Palm Beach County.Gateway Community Outreach, Inc. - $60,000Bridging the Gaps provides food, case management and emergency assistance for families in Broward County who are hungry and hurting.GIVT - $30,000Provides students with hygiene essentials through school clinics in Palm Beach County.
20The Glades Initiative, Inc. - $50,000Connecting the Glades and Food Security programs provide residents and nonprots in western Palm Beach County with resources and coordinated health and human services.The Glades Initiative, Inc. - $300,000Senior Support Program provides nutritious food, case management, and engagement for older adults in the Glades area of Palm Beach County.Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization - $20,000Provides education and advocacy for children and adults with Down syndrome in Palm Beach County.Gold Coast Jazz Society - $5,000JazzSLAM (Jazz Supports Language Arts & Math) integrates the introduction of jazz music with academics for elementary school students in Broward County.Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc. - $100,000A-STEP supports adults in Duval County in the completion of a certication or degree to create a career pathway toward success and self-suciency.Grandma’s Place - $35,000Family Support ABLE (Ability, Behavior, Learning, Education) Program provides respite for parents and caregivers of children with special needs in Palm Beach County to enhance each child’s safety and success.Habilitation Center for the Handicapped - $75,000Inclusive Opportunity for People with Lifelong Disabilities Program provides training, resources, and preparation for supported employment and other enriching experiences for individuals in Palm Beach County.HACER Ministry Corp. - $20,000Food Pantry Program provides nutritious groceries to those who are food insecure in Palm Beach County.Hands and Feet, Inc. - $5,000Provides diapers, clothing, car seats, food and other immediate essentials when children are placed in care with foster and kinship families in Broward and Palm Beach counties.HANDY, Inc. - $45,000Benets Coordination provides young adults and their families in Broward County with access to resources and services to improve overall well-being.HANDY, Inc. - $215,000Mission support and E-Merge provide enhanced life skills training, counseling, emergency support and employment assistance for young adults in Broward County.Hart Felt Ministries - $60,000The Hart Fund provides frail seniors in Duval County with compassionate care and resources to remain independent.Harvest Drive - $40,000Provides nutritious food and other essentials at Thanksgiving and throughout the year for children and families in Broward County.Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $50,000Caps & Cribs Teen Mom Mentor Program provides high school students who are pregnant or parenting with guidance and support to continue their education and achieve self-suciency.
21Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida - $30,000Relief C.A.R.E. (Connect, Advocate, Respond, Engage) provides respite support for caregivers of family members aging in place in Broward County.Henderson Behavioral Health, Inc. - $85,000Wilson Gardens Apartments provide transitional housing and holistic support for young men aging out of foster care in Broward County.Here Tomorrow - $100,000Suicide Prevention Reimagined provides hope and healing for individuals and their families in Duval County through peer support and mental health counseling.Hispanic Unity of Florida - $411,500Mission support and Center for Working Families empower immigrants and others to become self-sucient, productive and civically engaged.The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc. - $312,500Preserving the Legacy initiative in Broward County digitizes, archives and shares interviews of Holocaust Survivors and eyewitnesses in partnership with USC Shoah Foundation.H.O.M.E.S., Inc. - $245,000Youth Self-Suciency Program provides youth transitioning into independent living with housing and case management in Broward County.HomeSafe - $130,200Mission Support and Independent Living Housing Program at Pond Place in Palm Beach County provide safe, supportive transitional housing for young adults working toward independence.Hope at Hand, Inc. - $20,000Write Track provides vulnerable youth in Duval County with unique opportunities for positive self-expression.Hope Haven - $30,000Supports education and advocacy for families and their children with intellectual or developmental dierences in Duval County.HOPE South Florida - $225,000Provides individuals and families who are homeless in Broward County with emergency shelter, housing assistance and support services.Hopecam - $30,000Mission support for providing technology and connections to prevent social isolation for children with cancer in Broward, Duval and Palm Beach counties.House of Hope, Inc. - $100,000Road to Independence Program provides education, case management and employment pathways to help men and women in recovery achieve self-suciency in Broward County.Hubbard House - $197,500 Children’s Services Program provides trauma-informed care focused on the developmental, therapeutic and academic needs of children aected by domestic violence in Duval County. Jack & Jill Center - $75,000Family Program provides parent education, case management and referrals for families in Broward County.Jacksonville Humane Society - $100,000Pawsitive Reading Education Program encourages kindness to animals and one another and helps improve children’s literacy skills by providing reading opportunities and take-home books.
22JAFCO - $40,000Independent Living Program provides housing, life skills training and support for youth in Broward County.JASMYN, Inc. - $80,000Mental Health Enhancement Project provides no-cost therapeutic counseling for teens and young adults in Duval County.Jewish Family & Community Services, Inc. - $50,000Closing the Mental Health Gap Counseling Program promotes healing and well-being in Duval County.Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast - $50,0003DE at Lake Worth Community High School connects learning with employment to introduce and prepare youth for future careers.Kids In Distress, Inc. - $75,000Benets Enrollment Program assists families with low incomes in Broward County with accessing public benets to help them achieve economic stability.Kids In Distress, Inc. - $175,000Family Counseling Center provides therapeutic services and support for families with children at risk of neglect and abuse in Broward County.LifeNet4Families - $150,000Family Strengthening provides a pathway to stability for residents in Broward County experiencing hunger and homelessness through meals, food distribution and support services.Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches - $75,000Well-Being and Independent Living Program provides older adults who are blind and visually impaired with tools and training to meet their personal goals and remain independent.Lighthouse of Broward County, Inc. - $150,000Vital Living Program provides older adults who are blind and visually impaired with tools and support to remain safe and independent.Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida - $95,000Supports community-based adult literacy education with a priority for mothers and individuals with children in Duval County. Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County - $50,000 Building Better Readers provides elementary school students with literacy enrichment and tutoring.Local Initiatives Support Corporation - $25,000Financial Opportunity Centers empower Duval County residents with tools, training and resources to transform and create healthy, sustainable neighborhoods.The Lord’s Place, Inc. - $500,000Burckle Place III in Palm Beach County oers multigenerational transitional housing for single women who are homeless.The Lord’s Place, Inc. - $200,000Family Campus Transitional Housing in Palm Beach County provides comprehensive services, resources and housing to stabilize families and create pathways to independence.Love, Hope & Healing, Inc. - $15,000H.O.P.E. Youth Camp provides young adults in Palm Beach County with career exploration opportunities and life skills training.Lutheran Services Florida - $65,000 Provides behavioral health support and enrichment activities for youth residing at Grace Place Oak House to support their developmental and emotional well-being.
23MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation - $50,000After-school programs provide academic assistance, counseling and support for elementary, middle and high school students in Duval County.Meals on Wheels South Florida - $60,000Mission support to end hunger across all ages with kindness, dignity and compassion.Miami Diaper Bank, Inc. - $35,000Diaper Bank Services provides diapers and other baby essentials to families in Palm Beach and Broward counties.Milagro Center - $50,000Junior Teen Leadership Program provides middle school students in Palm Beach County with year-round academic enrichment, tutoring, cultural arts and mentoring.Morningday Community Solutions - $30,000Warehouse Giving Back provides furnishings and other oce and home items to nonprot organizations and their clients in Broward and Palm Beach counties.Nemours Children’s Health - $125,000On Demand Tele-Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents provides better access to therapeutic resources and support in Duval County.NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship) - $100,000Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program provides Broward County students with entrepreneurial education and experiences.Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. - $150,000Fatherhood PRIDE Program provides training and support to improve engagement of fathers and father gures in the lives of their children in Duval County.Norton Museum of Art - $20,000Afterschool Arts Outreach Program provides children in Palm Beach County with academic enrichment.Nurse-Family Partnership - $278,700Matches rst-time mothers with specially trained nurses to help families in Broward and Duval counties create healthy, safe and stable futures.Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, Inc. - $30,000GRATEful-Fresh WeekEND Meal Program provides nutritious meals to students attending Russell Education Foundation after-school programs and their families.OIC of South Florida - $400,000Pathways Program provides individuals in Broward County with tools and resources to secure or improve employment.Operation New Hope - $250,000Ready4Work provides second chances for returning citizens and reduces recidivism through job training, re-entry into the workforce and comprehensive support services in Duval County.Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen - $55,000Mission support provides nutritious meals, clothing and other essentials for individuals who are hungry and homeless in Broward County.Palm Beach Area Tennis Patrons - $30,000Provides youth in Belle Glade with an enriching summer camp experience. The Pantry of Broward - $100,000Mission support and Safe Home for Seniors provide older adults living on low, xed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout Broward County with groceries and services.
The Pantry of Broward - $150,000Senior Food Box Delivery Program provides nutritious food delivery and case management to help aging adults remain healthy and independent in Broward County.Path to College Foundation - $50,000Academic Fellowship Program guides and prepares high school students in Palm Beach County for success in college and life.Pathways to Prosperity - $40,000Circles Palm Beach County connects families with volunteer mentors who encourage and guide them on their journey to economic stability.The Pet Project - $35,200Mission support and Senior Pet Retention Program in Broward County help older adults and their animal companions remain happy, healthy and together by providing food and veterinary services.Pine Castle - $50,000Pathway to Community Employment helps individuals in Duval County identify meaningful, fullling paid employment to promote an increased sense of self-worth, self-esteem and self-suciency.Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. - $271,000YES (Youth Education and Success) After-School Program provides students with academic support, counseling, mentorship and enrichment activities.The Poverello Center, Inc. - $80,000Mission support and Food Insecurity and Healthy Groceries Program provide medically tailored food for clients in Broward County with chronic illnesses.Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Inc. - $30,000Summer camp provides academic enrichment, leadership skills and safe recreational activities for children in Palm Beach County.Project LIFT - $200,000Provides teens and young adults in Belle Glade with intervention through mental health and substance abuse counseling, mentoring and vocational skills training with outreach and support for their families.PROPEL, Inc. - $30,000The Lit Lab oers individualized academic enrichment and leadership development for ESOL learners and other youth with barriers to success in Palm Beach County. R.E.S.T.O.R.E. - $30,000Optimism to the Future provides housing and services for women who are returning citizens in Duval County.Restoration Bridge International - $65,000Palm Beach County Sheri’s Oce and Saturday Pantry and Food Distribution programs help provide healthy groceries to individuals and families.Roots and Wings - $75,000Project UpLift strengthens literacy skills and instills condence in reading for students attending select elementary schools in Palm Beach County.Russell Education Foundation - $30,000Russell Reading Program provides students in Pompano Beach with literacy skills, tutoring and after-school academic enrichment.Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services - $65,000Aordable Mental Health Counseling Program helps improve the overall well-being of individuals and families in Palm Beach County with therapy from licensed clinicians.24
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services - $75,000Meals on Wheels Program provides vulnerable seniors in Palm Beach County with nutritious meals delivered by caring volunteers.Sandoway Discovery Center - $50,000Education and Animal Care Program encourages environmental awareness and learning through interactive animal encounters and take-home books for elementary school students in Palm Beach County.Scholar Career Coaching - $50,000College & Career Readiness Mentorship Program prepares high school students in Palm Beach County for post-secondary and career success.Second Chance Initiative, Inc. - $45,000Wellness Works encourages and empowers women in recovery in Palm Beach County to succeed in their transition back into the workforce.Second Chance Society - $30,000Hand-Up Program provides hope, compassion and help for individuals in Broward County with barriers to self-suciency.Seniors on a Mission - $25,000Technology PopUps provide accessible one-on-one and group training sessions to increase digital literacy skills and alleviate social isolation for older adults in Duval County.Slow Burn Theatre Company - $20,000Elder Arts provides engagement and socialization for older adults in Broward County through the joy of theater workshops and performances.Soles4Souls - $25,0004EveryKid Broward County provides shoes to youth who are experiencing homelessness.SOS Children’s Villages Florida - $230,000Mission support and Next Steps Program oer case management and services to help young adults in Broward County successfully transition into permanent housing and independence.South Florida Institute on Aging - $100,000SoFIA Care provides vulnerable older adults in Broward County with companionship, respite care and resources to prevent isolation and support well-being and independence.South Florida Institute on Aging - $65,000SoFIA Tech Services provides community-based and virtual technology training to increase digital literacy skills, alleviate social isolation and improve overall well-being for older adults in Broward County.Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc. - $50,000Guardian ad Litem provides support and advocacy for children in the dependency court system.Spirit of Giving - $20,000Back to School provides children in Palm Beach County with the necessary supplies to begin their school year with condence.StreetWaves, Inc. - $140,000Deereld Beach After-School Aquatics Enrichment and Endless Summer Surf Camp provide youth with water safety and surng lessons, environmental awareness and maritime education.Suits for Seniors, Inc. - $30,000Suiting Up Seniors for Success provides leadership development and encourages post-secondary success, career exploration, and positive self-image for high school students in Palm Beach County.25
Sulzbacher - $370,000Family Housing & Supportive Services provides homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency housing and case management to help families in Duval County achieve self-suciency.Sunflower Creative Arts, Inc. - $30,000Build & Play provides the opportunity for children to use their imagination in child-directive creative play at community-based locations in Palm Beach County.Sweet Dream Makers - $85,000A Bed of My Own provides children and families in Broward and Palm Beach counties with new beds and bedding essentials for better overall well-being.Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County - $80,000Glades Student Climate Change Initiative provides mentorship, academic support and scholarships for high school students. TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness - $100,000Elder Haven & Hope Program reaches out to older adults who are homeless in Broward County with emergency support and temporary shelter until more permanent housing can be secured.Tomorrow’s Rainbow - $50,000Family Trauma Support Program provides mental health counseling and equine-assisted therapy for children and families in Broward County who have experienced trauma.Twin Palms Center for the Disabled - $15,000Mission support to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental dierences in Palm Beach County.United Way of Broward County - $30,000Emergency support to help with ood recovery in Broward County.United Way of Broward County - $260,000Project Lifeline Food Distribution provides delivery of nutritious groceries, fresh produce and cooperative bulk purchasing for local food pantries.United Way of Palm Beach County - $250,000Family Weekend Backpack Program provides nutritious food during the school year for elementary school students and their families in the Glades communities of Palm Beach County.University of Florida Foundation, Inc. - $500,000Early Learning Spanish CDA Pathway and Pilot provides professional development for educators to help prepare children for success.Urban League of Broward County - $275,000College Tour Program at Deereld Beach High School prepares students for success in school, post-secondary education and career exploration.Urban Youth Impact - $60,000ReFrame provides youth in Palm Beach County with academic assistance, employment readiness and internship opportunities.Villages of Hope - $115,000Transitional Independent Living Program provides youth in Palm Beach County with housing and other support to successfully transition to self-suciency.Vision Is Priceless - $30,000Sight in Schools Program provides students in Duval County with access to vision screening to support learning and academic success.Vita Nova, Inc. - $100,000Mental Health Wellness at The Spot provides vulnerable youth with counseling, support and resources in Palm Beach County.26
Volta Music Foundation - $50,000After-School Program provides an introduction to musical instruments and education for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville - $90,000Mental Health Program expands access to services for adults who are employed but uninsured.West Jupiter Community Group - $30,000Engage, Educate, Empower at the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center provides elementary and middle school students in Palm Beach County with academic enrichment and family strengthening activities.West Palm Beach Library Foundation, Inc. - $82,000Be Well at Mandel provides children and families who visit the library with resources and connections to community-based services.Whoamentoring Works - $20,000Mission support and Superheroes of Tomorrow empower the next generation of leaders in Broward County.Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. - $300,000Education, prevention, advocacy, and child and family therapy services to help prevent domestic violence and provide resources for children and families who have been impacted.The Women’s Center of Jacksonville - $30,000Mission support to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support and education.The Women’s Center of Jacksonville - $75,000Resiliency Program empowers women with trauma through counseling and coping skills and provides training for community partners.Women’s Circle - $40,000Education for Women provides instruction and employment training for women who are low-income in Boynton Beach.Year Up Jacksonville - $250,000In partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville, the Workforce Development Program helps students succeed in post-secondary education and career pathways.YMCA of South Florida - $110,000Community Senior Health Program provides tness activities, health management and wellness classes to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Broward County.YMCA of South Florida - $30,000Provides children in Broward County with an enriching summer camp experience.Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Inc. - $30,000Choir in the Glades provides music education to encourage creativity and art appreciation for elementary and middle school students.Youth Crisis Center - $90,000House of Hope provides safe emergency housing and services for teens and young adults in Duval County who are homeless.Youth Crisis Center - $100,000Touchstone Village in Jacksonville provides transitional housing and comprehensive academic and life skills training to prepare youth who are homeless and those aging out of foster care for independence.27To review recently awarded funding, please visit our Grants section at www.jimmoranfoundation.org.
Healing through creativityThrough therapeutic art and poetry activities, Hope at Hand oers safe spaces for vulnerable children and teens in Duval County to process their feelings and address life challenges while exploring concepts of condence, self-esteem, choice, change and personal growth. “We help them let go of the past and dream about a brighter future,” said Steffani Fletcher, executive director of Hope at Hand.In addition to reading poems and writing poetry of their own, participants transform their meaningful words into original works of art using paint, collage and mixed media. To learn more about Hope at Hand, visit www.hopeathand.org.Through Hope at Hand, teens create unique handmade planters as gifts for families and friends by repurposing used books.Imagination is a beautiful thingImagination is a beautiful thingIt is the decisionIt is the decisionTo stand out from the crowdTo stand out from the crowdTo dip out of a busy lifeTo dip out of a busy lifeIt is your own private worldIt is your own private worldA sanctuary gardenA sanctuary gardenTo paint a canvasTo paint a canvasWith your own handWith your own handTo relax your brain from oveTo relax your brain from overtimertimeGive your soul a restGive your soul a restWritten by a teenage girl in recovery