Community Kindness Brings Holiday Hope to Families
More than 560 kids had a reason to celebrate Christmas this year because of the generosity of individuals wanting to make a difference.
Boys Town South Florida provides In-Home Family Services (link to page) to more than 3,000 families each year, many of whom do not have the means to buy presents for their children. The annual “Hope for The Holidays” drive makes sure Christmas is brought to these families.
“The parents in our program are so touched that other people are thinking about them and their children,” said Jen Lee, Boys Town South Florida Support Services Coordinator and organizer of this year’s drive. “They receive the kindness of others in the community and they in turn want to give back in the future. It’s truly beautiful to see.”
Some of the highlights of the year include 400 bike helmets given by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and the Junior Leagues of the Palm Beaches, Jupiter First Church choosing to bring gifts for 150 kids this year, and a special visit from a biker group.
2010 Sponsors
Thank you to the following organizations and individuals who brought a child hope this holiday season!
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Accurate Glassworks ADP Total Source, Inc. Bernstein Family Boston Proper Children's Services Council Daneen Sanabria Duca Family Ana Durango Elder Family First United Methodist Church Foster and Adoptive Parent Association of Palm Beach County Mr. and Mrs. Jolicoer Jupiter First Church Ken Roetman Performance Fitness Kessler Family MD Now Mr. and Mrs. Okell Palm Beach County Health Department - Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control |
Plastec Plastridge Insurance Company QEP Rent Finders Sylvia Rivera Santa Dave Toy Run for Boys Town School District of Palm Beach County Mr. and Mrs. Sencer Sharpe-Becker Family Simpson Family Sean Thomas Margaret Thornton Urban Design Kilday Studios Wackenhut Lindsey and Collene Walter Michelle Watson Paula Weir |
