Dear Impact Members and Friends: It’s hard to believe, but our 10th Anniversary Awards celebration is only 5 weeks away! Registration is open. As we approach our March 28 membership deadline, our membership team and other volunteers are reaching out to all of our pledged and not-yet-renewed members to make sure that you are ready to vote on what promises to be an amazing Award Celebration next month. Not sure if you have already completed your 2025 membership? Reach out to us via email and we will be happy to confirm. The last few weeks have been full of amazing Impact activities. Several community events have brought women together for fun and fellowship. Our sold-out Member Luncheon was a wonderful success—and that would not have been possible without the incredible support and vision of Ann Polya! Thank you Ann! And a huge shoutout to Margo Kohlhoff and the event committee for a beautiful event. The grants committee has been hard at work, finishing up site visits and will soon come together to determine our finalists. The announcement of our grant finalists will be made April 3 at the sold-out FPL Women in Philanthropy celebration, where we will also recognize the incredible efforts of five women from FPL who continually give their time, talent and treasure to make a positive impact on the lives of others in our community. And on April 30, we will officially surpass $2 million in transformative giving as we celebrate 10 years of Impact and welcome new funded agencies into the Impact family. More information will be coming about that soon… so watch your email for finalist announcements and program information, voting procedures, and plans for the celebration. The Board is working on building out the leadership team for 2025-2026 and is always looking for Impact members looking to get more involved. Want to learn more? Chat with us at an event or send us an email. We look forward to seeing all of you on April 30! |
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Christine DelVecchio, Lisa Johnson, and Grace Kurian Impact Presidents 2024-2025 PHOTO BY CAPEHART |
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Membership Closes in ONE WEEK, on March 28th! |
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IMPACT WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS! |
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$100,000 GRANT RECIPIENT UPDATE |
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Impact the Palm Beaches: Transforming Lives Through Project Divert At Impact the Palm Beaches, our mission is to fund high-impact initiatives that create real change in our community. Thanks to your generous support, we are making a difference for those in need. One of our recent grant recipients, The Lord’s Place, has already made remarkable strides with the funding we provided for Project Divert, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at preventing homelessness by intervening before individuals enter the shelter system. A Measurable Impact on Homelessness Prevention Since the launch of Project Divert, The Lord’s Place has exceeded expectations, already serving 157 individuals—a 51% increase over the initial goal of 104 clients | | |
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NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY |
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Read With Me! Friday, April 25th, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Westward Elementary School, West Palm Beach This will be our final volunteer opportunity with the Literacy Coalition for the season. Read With Me! is a program through the Literacy Coalition that pairs one volunteer with 1 to 4 kindergarten students for a 45-60 minute reading session and book-related activity. Students get to take home the books and activities. Space is limited so please sign up before April 18th. | | |
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PICS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON |
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On March 12th almost 150 Impact members and friends gathered at Seasons 52 in Palm Beach Gardens to enjoy the Third Annual Impact the Palm Beaches Membership Luncheon. Guests enjoyed a fascinating presentation from Palm Beach County Mayor and Impact member Maria Marino. Her talk, entitled "State of the County, the Driving Force of Impact, How Everyday Actions lead to Extraordinary Returns" walked us through the "18-hole course" we’ve been playing here in Palm Beach County, a course that represents our journey toward excellence. Special thanks to Ann Polya for her support of this wonderful event. |
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Next Member Orientation Tuesday, April 1st (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on ZOOM Impact Member Andrea Greenspan and Impact the Palm Beaches President Lisa Johnson will provide a Membership Orientation with a Q&A and PowerPoint Presentation. | | |
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SOLD OUT! PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST FPL Women in Philanthropy Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Manatee Lagoon 6000 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach Join us to Recognize FPL Women In Philanthropy. Presented by Impact the Palm Beaches. We will also announce our grant finalists at this event. | | |
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Coffee On The Beach Sat. April 12th, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Jupiter Off-Leash Dog Beach, Staircase 26, 48 Ocean Blvd, Jupiter, FL Let's have a little get together on the beach to start off our weekend! Grab your favorite drink and beach chair and join us on Jupiter Beach for fun and conversations. Meet other Impact members, relax and rejuvenate. We will meet at Staircase 26 - corner of Marcinski & A1A. Jupiter is a dog friendly beach so feel free to bring your dog. | | |
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Meet Margo Kohlhoff Member Since 2024 |
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Who is the woman leading the team responsible for bringing the magic to this year's Annual Awards Celebration? Meet Margo Kohlhoff. Margo, an Impact member since January 2024, has found her home in the vibrant community of Palm Beach County for the past 53 years. While her roots trace back to Nassau, Bahamas, she and her husband, Jim, now live on Flagler Drive, where they enjoy the idyllic views of the Rybovich/Safeharbour Marina, especially in the winter when stunning yachts grace the waters. | | |
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! Attend a monthly orientation to learn more about Impact, your membership, and how to get involved. Download our app with access to event updates and our membership directory. Wear your name tag to events. A couple of weeks after joining, new members should receive a welcome package, including your personalized Impact name tag. Read this Monthly Newsletter! |
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GET IN TOUCH info@impactpalmbeaches.org Please mail your member applications to: Impact the Palm Beaches
c/o Town of Palm Beach United Way 44 Cocoanut Row, Suite M201 Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
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