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Introducing Tree Lighting Chairs, Penny Heller & Holly Maisto

Pictured, Holly Maisto & Penny Heller. 2016 Tree Lighting Chairs.    It is hard to believe that the 32nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration is only days away! We thought that today would be a better time than ever to introduce our community to the 2016 Tree Lighting Committee Co-Chairs, Penny Heller and Holly Maisto! We’d […]

Stability Becomes Reality for Wiley Reynolds Gardens Family

In recognition of Bank of America‘s recent grant in support of Wiley Reynolds Gardens Apartments — we thought it would be fitting to share a story from a family participating in the program. Nearly seven years ago, Patrick Parkes and his family moved to the United States from St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica in search of […]

Bank of America and Comcast Spotlight Create Special Giving Tuesday at Adopt-A-Family

It was a #GivingTuesday to remember at Adopt-A-Family! Our friends from Bank of America  presented Adopt-A-Family with a $15,000 basic needs grant in support of Wiley Reynolds Gardens Apartments. The grant is part of a more than $600,000 collective investment the bank is making in South Florida to address issues related to basic human services. […]

Palm Beach Post “Season To Share” Selects Adopt-A-Family Client

We thank our friends at the Palm Beach Post’s Season to Share for selecting a powerful story of an Adopt-A-Family client struggling to make ends meet. Below is an excerpt from Ms Gumbs’ story from Season to Share. To read the full story and learn how you can make a difference, click here.  Janice Gumbs […]

TJ Maxx Ensures Special Thanksgiving For Our Families

For the second consecutive year, the incredibly generous T.J.Maxx regional team donated 60 turkeys to benefit families living on-site in Adopt-A-Family programming! TJ Maxx also provides financial support to our nationally recognized homeless prevention program! The team collectively stated that they are proud to be “bringing back the holidays” at Adopt-A-Family. Pictured AAF staff and […]

First Ever “Feels Like Home” Project at AAF Brings Smiles and Gratitude

Last week, Adopt-A-Family’s Project SAFE with help from our friends Palm Beach County ‘Canes launched “Feels Like Home.” Feels Like Home is a community engagement series with a goal of providing a welcoming environment to formerly homeless families transitioning to a new apartment to call home. Each family, and specifically, their children, creates a wish […]

2016 Annual Meeting Celebrates Successes and Dedicated Team Members

Yesterday evening, Adopt-A-Family staff and Board of Directors celebrated the Annual Meeting on the Project Grow turf. We want to take the opportunity to formally recognize our Annual Meeting award recipients. Staff Awards 5 Year Recognition – Rae Harris. Since day one, Rae has brought a rare energy, spirit, and work ethic toward becoming an […]

Project Grow students love “Arts in my Backyard” program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

The 10-part “Arts in my Backyard” program at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County continues to be a major hit with our 4th and 5th grade Project Grow students! The Cultural Council’s Trish Halverson recently shared this update: “The students have been studying Joseph Cornell, an American artist and sculptor who pioneered the art […]

Adopt-A-Family Earns Elite 10th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Special Announcement: We have achieved a 4-star Rating from Charity Navigator for the TENTH consecutive year. Dear friends, As many in our close-knit community may know, we were recently notified that we earned the landmark achievement of a 10th consecutive 4-star Charity Navigator rating. In the updated rating letter to the agency, Michael Thatcher (President […]

Adopt-A-Family Staff Honors John Castronuovo for Dedicated Service

Last week we honored long-time board member John Castronuovo, who has been involved with Adopt-A-Family for nearly two decades. Adopt-A-Family CEO, Matt Constantine, had this to share about John’s dedication: “We are incredibly fortunate to have John as part of our family here at Adopt-A-Family. He always leads with such humility and generosity. When I […]