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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, […]

We’re in the News! Adopt-A-Family Featured in Recent Stories

  It’s been a busy year for Adopt-A-Family, and our local news outlets have noticed. We are grateful to WPTV, The Sun Sentinel, and The Palm Beach Post for offering our clients and staff opportunities to speak about the agency’s mission and our community’s needs.   Recent stories have covered our innovative housing programs, local affordable Pre-K […]

The 37th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Was A Tremendous Success

The 37th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration was an incredible success! The 2021 Tree Lighting committee, steadfastly led by Chair Nancy Kalaher and Co-Chair Elizabeth DeBrule, displayed incredible dedication to the organization of this year’s event as the agency continued to adapt to ever-evolving circumstances brought on by COVID-19.  With the health of all attendees in mind, […]

The Homeless Resource Center Hosts A Thanksgiving Meal

On Thanksgiving Day at the Homeless Resource Center (HRC), a group of Adopt-A-Family staff and volunteers spent the afternoon serving up hot meals to families who otherwise may not have had a way to cook for the holiday. From Lisa Raymond, HRC Engagement and Quality Assurance Tech: Thanksgiving was right around the corner, and I […]

Adopt-A-Family Receives Grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

Adopt-A-Family is proud to announce that our agency received a 2021 grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund in support of our efforts to combat family homelessness in Palm Beach County. The agency is one of 32 agencies selected nationwide by an independent advisory board comprised of homelessness experts with experience in policy, advocacy, racial equity, child welfare, and housing and service delivery, as […]

Trunk-or-Treat in Pictures: The Good, the Spooky, and the Outrageous

On Friday night, Adopt-A-Family hosted our 4th annual Trunk-or-Treat!   Dozens of excited Trunk-or-Treaters showed up for candy, popcorn and games. Participants flaunted all kinds of awesome Halloween costumes, dressing as everything from pirates and zombies to a bag of Cheetos. Santa Claus even made an appearance!    Nine trunks were decorated by volunteers and agency staff, each with its own unique, spooky style.   Some costumes stood out among the rest, like AAF Housing Specialist Joanne Diaz’s look, […]

2021 United Way Campaign Week Wrap-Up and Pictures

  The week of Adopt-A-Family’s annual United Way campaign is always a favorite among staff – and for good reason. Our team comes together to participate in fun challenges, engage in exciting learning opportunities, and raise money for a great cause. Adopt-A-Family staff has an impressive track record of reaching 100% fundraising participation – and this year, our 62-member staff reached that goal once again!   What […]

Rapid Re-Housing: Taking on the Affordable Housing Crisis

Stephen Vaughan is a Housing Specialist at Adopt-A-Family. For seven years, he has worked within the Rapid Re-Housing initiative operating out of the Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center.   Stephen is unembellished and steadfast in his work. The truly affordable housing landscape is bleak, and the Rapid Re-Housing team must stay laser-focused on the market around […]

Hunger Action Month: 5 Ways You Can Join the Fight Against Hunger

September is Hunger Action Month!  In honor of Hunger Action Month, and as we approach another holiday season spent in the wake of Covid-19, there are many great opportunities to help protect our community from food insecurity – an issue that has intensified over the last two years.   The Data  Feeding America estimates there are 44,280 food insecure children in Palm Beach […]

If You Owe Back Rent Or Face Eviction, These 10 Tips Can Help

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium was recently extended to June 30, 2021, sparing millions from eviction. When the moratorium eventually expires, the anticipated eviction crisis is expected to hit home here in Palm Beach County, putting thousands of renters on the brink of homelessness. With an eviction on their […]