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Tree Lighting Committee Chair, Nancy Kalaher and Co-Chair, Elizabeth DeBrule 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 … The 37th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Was A Tremendous Success

Staff member Abbey Hartman with new client, Ronnie 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: … The Homeless Resource Center Hosts A Thanksgiving Meal

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

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

  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 … 2021 United Way Campaign Week Wrap-Up and Pictures

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 … Rapid Re-Housing: Taking on the Affordable Housing Crisis