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Mark Your Calendars! Free VITA Tax Assistance Coming to AAF

Don’t miss this opportunity for free professional tax filing through the Fifth Third Bank and United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)!  Spanish: Haga clic aquí para esta información en español. Creole: Klike la a pou enfòmasyon sa yo an kreyòl. On February 6 and 7, Adopt-A-Family will host the eBus, where IRS-Certified volunteer preparers will […]

Santa Shoppe 2022: A Day of Giving!

On December 10, 2022, our families celebrated the most wonderful time of the year with a beloved AAF tradition: Santa Shoppe! This year, the event made an exciting return to its long-time host venue First Christian Church. Dozens of generous volunteers gathered the day prior to the event to transform the church into a winter […]

All the Silly, Spooky Fun of Trunk-or-Treat 2022!

The 2022 Trunk-or-Treat brought spectacularly spooky fun for the whole family. As golden hour fell over Project SAFE, dozens of excited visitors poured into the parking lot to find a Halloween carnival, complete with a bounce house, popcorn machine, photo booth, and games. Throughout the night, families enjoyed mingling with one another while perusing the […]

2022 United Way Campaign Recap

The annual United Way Campaign celebrates our longtime partnership with United Way of Palm Beach County, who works to unite the resources of donors, volunteers, agencies and the community to make lasting impact in the lives of our neighbors in need. The week-long campaign encourages Adopt-A-Family staff to rally support through personal pledges, kicking off […]

Celebrating Ten Years of the Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center

Celebrating Ten Years of the Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center! Established in 2012, the Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center (HRC) remains the backbone of Palm Beach County’s continuum of care. Since establishing itself as the centralized point of entry for those experiencing homelessness, the center continues to field thousands of calls and […]

Stabilizing Emotionally: Helping Clients Cope

“What do you want for your life?” Adopt-A-Family Mental Health Therapist Joan Kieffer often asks her clients this question, knowing these days, opportunities for self-reflection are few and far-between. Right now, many families don’t really have the luxury to consider what they want. Needs must be met before desires are, and resources are too scarce […]

Recap: The 10th Annual Better Ball Invitational

The 10th Annual Better Ball Invitational Golf Tournament was a smashing success! Clear skies and friendly competition set the stage for a fantastic day of fun, as 82 players took to the Banyan Cay course on May 6 in support of Adopt-A-Family. Thanks to all participants, as well as our 55 amazing sponsors, the event raised […]

Project Grow in the Running for $25,000 Neighborhood Assist Grant

Thank you to all who voted! Voting has closed. Results will be available on June 7.  EXCITING NEWS:  Selected from among 4,000 applicants, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches’ afterschool/summer program, Project Grow, is in the running to receive a generous State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant – but needs your help to secure those critical funds. […]

Flexing Their Storytelling Muscles: Project Grow Students Experiment with Stop-Motion Animation

Spring Break at Project Grow means long days full of fun. Every day after outside playtime, snacks, and crafts, students settled into the classroom for a special treat: stop-motion animation classes with Green Mouse Academy. Students took the entire week to design and direct their very own animated films using the stop-motion technique. Teams of […]

Women’s History Month: The Three Local Ladies That Started It All 

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the legacy of our founding women. Thirty-nine years ago, a trio of local women laid the foundation for Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches. Little did they know, nearly 40 years later, Adopt-A-Family would stand as the community’s largest service provider for homeless and low-income families. In 1983, […]