Back to Basics
Back to Basics enables children in Palm Beach County to attend school with dignity and be ready to learn through two basic programs: The Angel Program, providing new sneakers, socks, underwear, and a toy for the holidays since 1984, and the Uniform Program, offering new uniforms at the start of each school year since 2001.
Initially assisting 30 students, our all-volunteer organization now supports over 20,000 students annually, enhancing a child's self-esteem, school attendance, and educational performance.
Wish List
The organization is looking for funding for -
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​Uniform Program Expansion: We aim to double our distribution of new uniforms from 20,000 to 40,000 annually. Financial Donations are needed to support this expansion and maintain the increased level of funding as long as the need remains.
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Angel Program Support: We seek individuals or groups to adopt 20, 50, or 100+ children, ensuring each Angel gift includes new sneakers, socks, underwear, and a toy. Each gift should be individually wrapped, placed in a holiday gift bag, and returned to our warehouse by a specified date. As we celebrate our 40th year, we need the support of the community to adopt over 10,000 children needing Angel gifts.
Contact
Executive Director - Kelle Enriquez
Phone - (561) 319-4277
Email - Info@BacktoBasicsInc.org
Website - www.backtobasicsinc.org
Address - 2365 Vista Parkway Unit #19,
West Palm Beach, FL 33411​​
Grace Notes Music Foundation
Grace Notes Music Foundation brings the academic, cultural, and emotional benefits of music education to underserved youth and people with disabilities in Palm Beach County.
We believe music education increases academic performance by improving cognitive and perceptual skills. Hundreds of studies support our belief that music has a significant impact on brain development.
OUR PURPOSE We bring music into the lives of underserved students.
For over 10 years, 100% of our graduating seniors matriculate to college. We envision a world in which all children, regardless of income, or background, have equal access to opportunities to make music and the resources needed to thrive in school and beyond.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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$750 funds half a year of private music lessons
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$1500 funds one year of private music lessons
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$1800 funds 12 weeks of Mindful Music sessions for mentally stressed teens
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$6,000 funds one year of music education for after-school programs in underserved areas
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$15,000 funds a string orchestra program at the underserved after-school program
Contact
Executive Director - Sandra Baran
Phone - (561) 379-9072
Email - Info@GraceNotesMusicFoundation.org
Website - www.gracenotesmusicfoundation.org/
Address - 500 Commerce Way West Suite #9
Jupiter, FL 33458
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Path to College
Path to College Fellowship is a local 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that fearlessly clears the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships. We envision a world where genius, leadership, and excellence are cultivated.
Path to College raises the bar for low-income, high-achieving Palm Beach County students by expanding minds and igniting potential.
Wish List
Funding for our Catapult Youth Mentoring Center!
For more information, visit their Catapult webpage: https://www.pathtocollege.org/catapult
Contact
Founder and Executive Director - Christine Sylvain
Phone - (561)203-5338
Email - hello@PathtoCollege.org
Website - www.pathtocollege.org
Address - PO Box 487 Lake Worth, FL 33460​
Potentia Academy
Potentia Academy is a private, nonprofit middle and high school serving neurodivergent students with unique learning challenges and abilities, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and test anxiety, in a safe, nurturing environment.
Our mission is to empower our students to reach their full learning potential and to acquire the living, social, and job skills necessary to transition to independent living. Our vision is for our graduates to lead independent, self-determined lives empowered by meaningful employment.
Wish List
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Sponsor a CCREST program student from a low-income family. $100 is the monthly cost for participation in this innovative program designed to help neurodivergent students develop the skills necessary for transition to independent living
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Sponsor a student for our afterschool arts enrichment program. $250 covers a student’s cost for an entire semester
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Sponsor an “Achiever” scholarship student from a low-income family. $500 provides one month’s worth of tuition relief
Contact
Chief Executive Officer - J. Duane Meeks, Ph.D.
Principal - Janice Meeks
Phone - (561) 433-5557
Email - jmeeks@potentiaacademy.org
Website - www.potentiaacademy.org
Address - 4784 Melaleuca Lane Greenacres, Florida 33463
Roots and Wings
Roots and Wings is a nonprofit organization in South Florida dedicated to empowering students and educators through programs that promote academic success and literacy. Their initiatives, like “Project UpLift,” provide one-on-one tutoring to help struggling readers, while their “Above and Beyond Awards” recognize and reward exceptional teachers. By fostering a love of learning and supporting educational excellence, Roots and Wings helps students reach their full potential.
Wish List
You will make a difference support and encourage children’s reading skills and teachers who inspire learning!
Contact
Founder & President - Theodore Hoskinson
Phone - (561) 404-0455
Email - info@rootsandwingsinc.org
Website - www.rootsandwingsinc.org
Address - 7700 Congress Avenue, Suite 3212 Boca Raton, FL 33487