Former Boca cashier to head Publix Charities
LAKELAND — Publix Super Markets Charities has promoted Kelly Williams-Puccio to executive director. In her new position, Williams-Puccio will be responsible for the strategic direction of the foundation, managing foundation giving policies and processes and maintaining the charitable legacy of company founder George Jenkins.
Williams-Puccio began her Publix career in 1979 as a cashier in Boca Raton. In 1989, she became manager of personnel records for Publix’s Miami Division, and in 1995 she was promoted to human resources investigations manager. She has been the Director of Associate Relations since 2000. “Giving back to our communities is an important part of our culture,” Publix Vice Chairman Barney Barnett said. “It’s a core value Mr. George instilled in us 82 years ago. I am pleased we have leaders like Kelly who are prepared to take on new roles and continue the legacy of giving.”
"Perfect Pink Party" raises more then $1 million for breast cancer
PALM BEACH — The Susan G. Komen 2nd annual “Perfect Pink Party" at the historic Mar-a-Lago Club raised more than $1 million Saturday evening, a quarter of which will remain in South Florida. The Perfect Pink Party is Komen’s first major event of 2012, the organization’s 30th year of leadership in the effort to find cures for breast cancer.
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Komen’s founder and CEO and a Palm Beach resident, joined Donald and Melania Trump and Florida Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott for an evening of dining, dancing and an auction.
“Yes, we fund more science and research than anyone outside the U.S. government, and yes, we are the first and only organization fighting in state capitals and Washington D.C. to preserve lifesaving programs through our advocacy effort,” Brinker said in her speech. “But our core mission is saving lives, and everything we do – from science to care--goes to support this highest of virtues.”
Berkowitz to chair Broward Community Foundaton
FORT LAUDERDALE — Richard A. Berkowitz, managing director of the accounting and consulting firm Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant and chairman of the board of Provenance Wealth Advisors, has been elected chairman of the board of the Community Foundation of Broward.
Berkowitz succeeds Raymond Leightman, president of Northern Trust Bank for Broward County. Berkowitz has served the organization’s finance, audit and education committees and will serve a one-year term as chairman.
“As a board member I’ve seen the Community Foundation make real and lasting improvements in the quality of life of Broward County residents. I’m proud and excited to accept this new challenge,” Berkowitz said.
The Community Foundation of Broward has been connecting philanthropists that care with causes that matter since 1984. During this time it has invested more than $55 million in community solutions.
Nonprofits score with Lehman birdies at Allianz tourney
BOCA RATON — Allianz Life Insurance Co. will be donate $1,000 for every birdie from Allianz-sponsored golfer Tom Lehman at the upcoming Allianz Championship in Boca Raton. The money will be split between the South Florida chapters of Junior Achievement and the Alzheimer's Association.
“This is a fun and exciting way to support the local community and we’re confident that Tom, last year’s Allianz Championship winner, is up to the challenge,” said Allianz Life Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Jones. “Allianz Life is proud to work with Junior Achievement and the Alzheimer Association to further our goals of enhancing financial literacy and senior service programs.”
Every time Lehman shoots a birdie (meaning 1 stroke under par), Allianz Life will donate $500 each to the southern Florida chapters of Junior Achievement and the Alzheimer’s Association. The Allianz Championship runs Feb, 6-12, 2012, at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton.
Randy Nobles joins Hospice by the Sea board
BOCA RATON — Randy Nobles, Florida region president and regional managing director at Comerica Bank, has been elected to the board of directors of Hospice by the Sea. Nobles adds his extensive experience in both business development and community relations to the board, as well as his longstanding relationships with key business and community leaders.
Gotkin to be featured at American Orchid Society show
One of Jerry Gotkin's works.
By Palm Beach Business.com
Jerry Gotkin, a Smithsonian Institution collected artist and a supporter of Hospice by the Sea, will be a featured exhibitor at “Color Your World,” the American Orchid Society’s largest orchid exhibition of the year, to be held November 19-21 in Delray Beach.
Boynton Sweet Tomatoes raises money for United Way
BOYNTON BEACH - The newest Sweet Tomatoes, located at 1100 N. Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach, is scheduled to open on Monday, Nov. 8. To celebrate the grand opening, Sweet Tomatoes will host a preview fundraiser for the United Way of Palm Beach County on Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Palm Beach Business.com aids Caring Kitchen
DELRAY BEACH - Palm Beach Business.com, Delray's online business and community newspaper, announces the launch of The Outlook Holiday Edition, a weekly compilation of holiday-related news, plus a calendar of holiday-related events. This year, 50 percent of all ad revenue generated from this email newsletter will help feed the hungry through the Caring Kitchen.
Darci McNally runs for cancer patients
BOCA RATON — 26.2 miles. Ten ribbons. One great cause. Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Darci McNally is "running for you!" McNally will don a specially designed running jersey representing a colorful array of the 10 cancer awareness ribbons as she competes in this year's ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 7.
Caitlin Foundation donates carbon monoxide detectors
BOCA RATON — The Caitlin Foundation was at the Toppel Family Place at Boca Raton Regional Hospital on October 22 donating carbon monoxide detectors to all new parents in hope of raising awareness about children and carbon monoxide poisoning. The campaign, called "Safe Home/Safe Baby," provides detectors to new parents when they leave the Hospital with their babies.
World Habitat Day Nets $7,400 at Sundy House
DELRAY BEACH - Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County hosted its third Annual World Habitat Day celebration at the Sundy House in Delray Beach and pulling in $7,400 for the cause.
Boat for Haitian village honors South Florida woman
COCONUT CREEK - Members of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem in Palm Beach recently donated money to equip a Food For The Poor fishing village in Haiti with a fiberglass boat and engine in memory of their friend and comrade, Ann Marie Briere, who died on Feb. 22. The boat’s name, “Relief,” will be a symbol of hope to the fishermen, villagers, and all who struggle daily to survive.
Palm Beach Area Red Cross recognized for tracing work
WEST PALM BEACH — The International Holocaust and War Tracing center of the Red Cross has announced that the Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter will receive the Outstanding Chapter Award for the work of chapter volunteers in their community outreach programs. The Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center, based in Maryland, is a national clearinghouse for persons seeking the fates of loved ones missing since the Holocaust and its aftermath.
Forkas joins board of Unicorn Children's Foundation
BOCA RATON — Unicorn Children’s Foundation has added one new board member, while announcing the return of two others. Marleen Forkas joins the foundation’s board. Forkas was the first woman to graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Management Engineering Division. She is recognized for her 40-year career as a fashion designer and embroidery manufacturer as well as for her philanthropic efforts in South Florida.
Hospice gets grant for electronic records system
BOCA RATON – Hospice by the Sea has received a $40,000 grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to help implement an electronic medical record system for field staff serving patients in Broward County.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates Bivins home
BOYNTON BEACH — Some people save money for a down payment on a home. Habitat for Humanity owners make the down payment using their two hands, working to help others and working to help themselves. Habitat calls it sweat equity.
Boca Raton Little League raises money for cancer patients
St. Jude Catholic Church to recognize residents
Boca Raton Regional gets grant for women's health center
Hospice by the Sea gets grant for Camp Good Grief
Posters on sale to benefit Big Cat Rescue
TD Foundation to award affordable housing grants
Delray library sets lifelong living course for August
United Way of Palm Beach County raises $14.1 million
Boca Hospital gives free physicals to Snow Scholars
Wolens Foundation recognized for Hospice support
Muralists donate seascape to Lynn Cancer Institute
Habitat South Palm Beach County dedicates 84th home
West Boca chamber foundation awards scholarships
10th Kayak Against Cancer looks to break $200,000 mark..
United Way looking for 'Day of action' support
Delray Lions Club donates to the Delray Library
