Category: Volunteers

Players Edge Makes Holiday Wishes Come True!

presentsWe received the following press release from Andy Raffa of Players Edge. Players Edge is located in Loggers Run Plaza.
BOCA RATON, FL – The Players Edge Foundation has announced that  it will once again be fulfilling the holiday wish lists for underprivileged children in the Boca Raton area this December.
Since 2009, Players Edge Foundation, under the leadership of Andy & Ryan Raffa, have spent the Holiday Season adopting well-deserving, yet underprivileged children from the Florence Fuller Child Development Center in Boca Raton with the hopes of fulfilling their Holiday Wish Lists. This year, that circle will be expanded to include many children from local elementary schools as well.  You can only imagine their faces when Santa arrives through a cloud of smoke on the roof of Players Edge with a sack full of presents for each of the children. It has been incredible to witness the outpouring of support that was received from the community to make this event a reality!
We are thrilled to once again bring the Holidays to these AMAZING children! Santa will arrive at Players Edge Baseball Academy on Wednesday, December 17th to deliver the presents.  The Foundation is seeking assistance to help raise the money needed to make these children’s holiday dreams come true. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via check payable to “Players Edge Foundation” to 11411C West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33428 or via CREDIT CARD on the GoFundMe fundraising site at:  www.gofundme.com/g70mz4.  Additionally, there will be a collection box for new, unwrapped toys at Players Edge Baseball Academy starting November 15th.
 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Andy Raffa
Players Edge Foundation
9985 Marsala Way
Delray Beach, FL 33446
561-945-8710
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B*Stylish at Bloomingdales

bloomingdales2014_headerBloomingdale’s is holding a B*Stylish and B*Giving Holiday Fashion Show on November 13, 2014 at Town Center in Boca Raton. The Fashion show will take place at 10:30 a.m. After the show, shop all day to benefit the Levis JCC Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Program. The Program strives to enhance the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities.
For more information, go to levisjcc.org/bloomingdales. And if you would like to attend, please RSVP to 561-852-3207. A $36 donation is suggested.

Help Out the West Boca Girl Scouts!

cornucopiaWest Boca Juniors Troop 20372  is collecting Thanksgiving dinner items to help give Thanksgiving dinners to families with kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to have a special dinner.  Last year the troop had enough items for 6 entire Thanksgiving dinners. Dinner baskets went to families at Florence Fuller and Whispering Pines. Their goal this year is at least 12 dinners.
girl_scoutsTroop 20372 has been together for over 4 years. Recently the girls made pumpkins and goody bags for the children spending Halloween in the hospital. The Girl Scouts would appreciate it if you dropped off your donations at Whispering Pines on November 10th at 6:30 p.m. Or you can email [email protected] to arrange for pick-up.

Eight Ways to Lend a Hand in November

Wellness CenterNovember 2, 2014 is the Keep Memories Alive Walk to benefit FAU’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center. The Walk starts at 9 a.m. at Town Center at 6000 Glades Road in Boca Raton. The Memory and Wellness Center is located on FAU’s Boca Raton campus and is part of Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. It offers a wide range of services and programs to individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Walkers who raise $30 before the event will receive a t-shirt. For more information, or to register, contact 561-297-4066 or visit nursing.fau.edu/keepmemoriesalive.

milkandbookiesThe 3rd Annual Milk & Bookies event will be held on November 6th at 3:15 p.m. at the Bnai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased on the Congregation’s website for $10. This year’s event is a theater performance of “The Monster Who Ate My Peas” by Arts Power. Bring a gently used or almost new book to be donated.
boca-museumShop Smart Do Good at Lord & Taylor in Mizner Park on November 6th 2014. Purchase a $5 coupon book to support the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Coupon books may be purchased online or at the Front Desk of the Museum.
The 27th annual Volunteer of the Year Luncheon, presented by the Junior League of Boca Raton, will be held November 7, 2014 at Boca West Country Club. Saks Fifth Avenue will present the fashion show. The luncheon showcases women volunteers in the community. One of the leagues’ missions is to train future volunteers and support volunteers in the community.
jdrfimageNovember is National Diabetes Awarness Month. JDRF is holding fundraisers and events to support those with diabetes.  On November 8th, there is a  Family Outreach Event for Children and teens living with Type 1 Diabetes, age 18 years and younger, and their immediate families. The event will be held at Boomers! in Boca Raton at 11 a.m. Families must call 561-801-7270 to RSVP or email [email protected]. Support JDRF by attending the Gem of an Evening Preview Party “With a Purpose” on November 6th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This event will be held at a private home in Woodfield Country Club. Spirits and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Admittance is a gift for auction for Gala Night (suggested minimum $50 value). Please RSVP by calling 561-801-7273 or email [email protected].
LTN_FootprintGraphicThe Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is November 15, 2014 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. The Walk starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.lighththenight.org/pb
movingdayMoving Day to benefit the South Palm Beach Country Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation is November 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at FAU Stadium. This annual fundraising event includes a walk and movement pavillon featuring yoga, dance and more. For more information, go to www.movingdaybocaraton.org. If you ware interested in volunteering, call 561-306-2090.
turkeytrotThe 6th annual Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk is November 27, 2014. The race features a youth 1 mile fun run and post-race refreshments. Proceeds from the Race support the scholarship fund for programs and services provided by the Levis Jewish Community Center. Check in and Registration is between 6 and 7 a.m.
If you are the volunteer coordinator of a nonprofit, please let us know of upcoming events or volunteer opportunities.