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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 […]

Physical Fitness Gets Spotlight at Project Grow

As we enter year two of the COVID-era, troubling trends have emerged among our children as a result of the necessary precautions required to protect them from infection: They are spending more time indoors in front of screens and eating snacks, and spending less time playing outdoors and engaging in physical activities. That’s why Adopt-A-Family’s […]

These Adopt-A-Family Photos Show Beauty in the Ordinary

Elliott Erwitt once said this about photography’s purpose: “It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” On a Sunday in January, Bryson Moberley spent the afternoon snapping photos of Adopt-A-Family buildings and […]

Behind the Scenes at Tree Lighting

Adopt-A-Family’s 36th Annual Virtual Tree Lighting Celebration was unlike any in the event’s three-and-a-half-decade history. Even though our participants traded a night out (in formal attire, with music and fine dining) for a night in (in comfy clothes, with a livestream auction), our biggest fundraiser of the year ended up being a triumph! While the […]

The United Way of Palm Beach County’s Wide Impact on AAF

By Abbey Hartman, Shelter Services Coordinator for Adopt-A-Family The United Way of Palm Beach County performs important work in our community and supports organizations that do the same, including Adopt-A-Family. The agencies funded by the United Way form a collaborative network to serve all residents of Palm Beach County. Adopt-A-Family regularly partners with fellow United […]

Adopt-A-Family Earns 14th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Adopt-A-Family recently earned a distinction that few organizations in this country can lay claim to — a 14th consecutive, 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Adopt-A-Family earned the highest possible ranking from the reputable charity evaluator for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient manner. “Only 1% of the charities […]

In the Middle of a Pandemic: How Project Grow Evolved to Help Its Kids

Covid-19 may have significantly altered life as we know it, but it could not stop Project Grow. When the pandemic caused Adopt-A-Family to go remote, it meant that Grow staff could no longer see students face-to-face. However, the staff was determined to find creative ways to consistently invest in the lives of their kids. Throughout […]

How COVID-19 Changed the Way Adopt-A-Family Serves Clients

Before COVID-19 changed everything, service delivery used to be a family affair. Parents and case managers met – often for an hour or more – to talk about the family’s struggles, create budgets, and implement family action plans, while the children colored or played on the floor nearby. At Adopt-A-Family, our work has always been […]