Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

06/22/2026

Effective philanthropic planning starts with understanding people, not portfolios. Philanthropic advisory council (PAC) member Kaley Barbara Willert explains how advisors can uncover values-driven giving strategies that create more intentional impact.

Full article: https://heyor.ca/XQIFXa

06/17/2026

This Fourth of July, join the Giving 4th movement! Celebrate America's spirit of generosity by making a gift to the Community Foundation Fund: https://heyor.ca/xZ7oPf

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the African American Museum and Research Library (AAMRL) Giving Gathering!

“After decades of visioning, the AAMRL will rise right here in our community, and it belongs to all of us. When its doors open in 2028, we want every member of this community to feel they helped build it.” - Our President & CEO Danita R. DeHaney

Be part of the story from the very beginning. Donate to the AAMRL Fund at the .

06/10/2026

What does giving back look like for the next generation of community leaders?

Philanthropic Advisory Council (PAC) member Brandon Royce Simon shares why young professionals don't have to wait to make an impact and how getting involved early can create a lasting legacy in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Read the full article: https://heyor.ca/p7GZhD

For young professionals, getting established in their careers, starting families, and settling down often are the focus. For those who want to give back, it’s also a good time to start thinking about leaving a lasting legacy. Some may not know where to start or where to give, and that’s where th...

06/08/2026

After five months, families are celebrating the completion of an inaugural literacy initiative designed to strengthen reading skills for both children and parents — together.

With support from U.S. Sugar through the Community Foundation, and in partnership with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and Boldin Community Impact, this program is helping build stronger readers, more confident parents, and brighter futures.

Learn more about the initiative: https://heyor.ca/BbbpJy

06/05/2026

We were thrilled to welcome a packed room of over 120 community members for Florida’s Nonprofits by the Numbers, co-hosted with the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, as we shared meaningful dialogue about the future of our sector.

Special thanks to Leah Donelan McDermott for breaking down key data from statewide reports — highlighting both the resilience of nonprofits and the challenges they face.

Read more here: https://heyor.ca/J26btG

06/03/2026

This year, the Community Foundation awarded $1.7 million in scholarships to 178 local students heading to college and vocational programs — marking a 21% increase from last year.

With an average award of $10,000, these scholarships are helping remove financial barriers and open doors for young scholars across Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Since 1985, we’ve awarded over $20 million in scholarships to more than 3,600 students.

Read more: https://heyor.ca/pHzeEf

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Pam Rauch — our Community Impact Committee Vice Chair and dedicated Board member since 2023 — who was honored with the Ed Tancer Community Leader of the Year Award by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce last month!

05/29/2026

With support from the Community Foundation, partners like Feed the Hungry Pantry are delivering quality meals to families facing hunger across our community. Last year alone, more than 165,000 neighbors were served — because no one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.

Watch the full video here: https://heyor.ca/DycYe4

05/27/2026

Annie Ruth Nelson, Roosevelt High School Class of 1960, reflects on her experience growing up in West Palm Beach during a time when community ties ran deep and people truly looked out for one another. She speaks on the continued impact of her time at Roosevelt High — where friendships spanned generations, teachers were influential and students were supported across academics, arts, and extracurricular life.

That legacy is part of the broader history now being preserved and elevated through the African American Museum & Research Library (AAMRL) project.

Support the AAMRL at this link: https://heyor.ca/mJqx2H