• Animal Rescue League (Peggy Adams)


    Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
    Charitydine.com, a popular resource for deeply discounted dining certificates has partnered with The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League that provides shelter to lost and homeless animals and provides other important services like spaying and neutering as well as medical services. It helps to care, protect and find homes for neglected and homeless animals, and it helps to advocate for animal welfare in the Palm Beaches area and nationally. The organization helps to build the bond between humans and animals and provides education in the local community. It offers an important service for thousands of animals in the area and helps to protect companion animals that have been uncared for and neglected. It also fights for the rights of animals in the area and helps to find high quality homes for as many abandoned animals as possible.
    History of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
    The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League was founded in 1925 by a group of eight prominent ladies in the community. They met at the home of Amy Lyman Phillips to decide what to do the problem of animals that were left by tourists from the north. The League emerged as the result of that meeting. A hurricane in 1928 destroyed the first shelter and during World War II the shelter moved to a larger location. A spay/neuter clinic was started in August of 1973 and during that year low cost spay/neuter services were provided to animals in the community. The shelter has provided sterilizations for over 150,000 animals since that year, and for the approximate 80 years of the League’s existence it has depended on volunteers and donations to function.
    Statistics about the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
    The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League helped over 28,800 dogs, kittens, cats and puppies in 2014. It made over 43,000 phone calls and provide over 10,700 neuter and spay surgeries. It provided temporary shelter for over 5,300 lost, homeless and injured dogs and cats. It helped over 3,900 abandoned animals find new homes and the foster volunteers cared for 1,300 dogs and cats. 269 lost animals were reunited with their families with the help of the rescue league and over 500 animals were transferred from Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control. The shelter also had 350 volunteers who donated over 46,000 hours to help shelter animals and ensure that the goals of the league were accomplished.
    The Rescue League does not receive public funding
    One important thing to note is that the Peggy Adams Rescue League does not receive public funding from any entity including the government, state or city or any other local organizations. Support for the league depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. If you donate to the league you directly support its programs and the animals that depend on it. The League offers the Shaggy Shoppe Pet Boutique which is a small pet store that helps to support the League. You can purchase ID tags, leashes, collars, litter boxes, cat toys, cat beds and a wide variety of other pet toys and items from the store to support the League outside of your donations.

  • Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County

    Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County
    Charitydine.com, a popular resource for deeply discounted dining certificates has partnered with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County which is a youth development organization that was founded in 1971. The organization develops health, education, and vocational skills for girls and boys in a nurturing environment. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County provide the youth of the region with an alternative to being alone at home. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County is to “inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” There are 13 clubs in total in the Palm Beach area and the clubs serve over 6,000 children aged 6-18.
    Facts about the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County
    The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County served over 6,000 children and young people through its local clubs in 2014. The clubs are located in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Riviera Beach, as well as the Glades. Approximately 85% of every dollar, or 85 cents per dollar raised is spent on youth programming, so the vast majority of the revenue for the clubs are spent on the children. Over 70% of parents said that the clubs have allowed them to maintain their job or helped them to obtain a job, which is important for low income parents who may not be able to afford child care and even for middle class parents.
    More Facts about the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County
    91% of Boys & Girls Club parents reported that their children have a better understanding of healthy behaviors as a result of their involvement with the club. 57% of the children who graduated from the Club said that it saved their life, and 51% of Boys and Girls Club parents said that their children would have to spend time alone if the Club was not available. 90% of parents also said that they would not be able to find a similar program that was affordable for them, and 92% of parents said that their children developed a stronger sense of community service as a result of their participation in the Club and also developed a sense of service to others.
    The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County provides a valuable service
    From these facts it is clear that the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County provides a valuable service to the parents and children of the area. It creates a sense of belonging and community for children who otherwise would not have anywhere to go. The fact that it is open to all children allows parents who cannot afford daycare for their children the opportunity to have someone look after their children while they take care of their priorities. It is there for children who need the social support and to protect them from negative influences in their environment, and based on what both parents and alumni of the program have said, it makes a major impact and a difference in the Palm Beach community.

  • Hospice of Palm Beach County

    Hospice of Palm Beach County
    Charitydine.com, a popular resource for deeply discounted dining certificates has partnered with The Hospice of Palm Beach County which provides support to those who are terminally ill and helps them live every day to the fullest. The care provided by the Hospice of Palm Beach County helps to ease symptoms like anxiety and pain as much as possible, and allows the families to focus on each other. The hospice provides care that is tailored for every patient and the unique needs of each family are honored. The hospices focus on providing a holistic form of care that focuses on all aspects of well-being including spiritual, psychological and physical. It provides a valuable service to terminally ill patients in Palm Beach County and the hospice depends on the support of public and private donors to sustain itself.
    The history of the Hospice of Palm Beach County
    As recently as the 1970s there were only two main hospice care organizations in the United States, and they were located in California and Connecticut. Hospice care is now seen as an integral part of Broward and Palm Beach Counties ever since the Hospice of Palm Beach County was founded in 1978. It was first founded by a group of volunteers who also founded the Hospice of Boca Raton which later became the Hospice by the Sea. They were both non-profit organizations established with the purpose of providing hospice care for everyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay and their financial status.
    Providing care customized for patients
    The care provided by the Hospice of Palm Beach County is customized for every patient and is focused on making their final days as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Expert medical care is provided with the latest palliative treatments and technology. Symptom and pain relief is provided through every treatment possible. If the patient needs special equipment or supplies those are provided. There is also education and support provided to caregivers and families to assist them as much as possible. Spiritual and emotional support is provided to the family of the patients as well. The hospice provides care inside of patient homes and it also provides several in-patient facilities where patients can stay in circumstances where they may need to, such as when they need routine medical monitoring. Supplies and medical care can be delivered to patients when they live outside of these facilities.
    Serving over 200,000 families
    Over the past 35+ years, the Hospice of Palm Beach County has served over 200,000 families and provided valuable hospice services, in conjunction with the Hospice by the Sea. The two organizations came together to serve as one with their common history and purpose, and in 2014 TrustBridge Health was created as a parent company to the hospice organizations, along with Harbar Palliative Care and FocusCare Home Health Agency. These organizations work together to provide the not-for-profit hospice care in the region, and it is the largest provider of hospice care with over 1,900 patients per day, 800 volunteers and 1,400 employees. The hospice depends on the valuable support of volunteers and charitable donations in order to function.

  • Ronald McDonald House

    The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in South Florida. Guiding us in our mission are our core values:
    Focusing on the critical needs of children.
    Celebrating the diversity of the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make them possible.
    Staying true to our heritage of 32 years of responsible stewardship.
    Operating with accountability and transparency.

    The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974, thanks to Dr. Audrey Evans, Philadelphia Eagles’ player Fred Hill (pictured here with daughter Kim who had leukemia), Jim Murray, the Eagles’s General Manager and Ed Rensi, the McDonald’s Regional Manager. The McDonald’s Owner Operators in Philadelphia made the House possible, donating proceeds from the sale of shamrock shakes. Then in in 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities is officially established as a world wide non profit organization in memory of McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, a strong advocate for children.Currently, there are now more than 310 Houses throughout the world which provide a comfortable and supportive living environment for over 6,000 families each night. Each House is independently operated by a local board of trustees and is responsible for their own fundraising.

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    Inspiration for the first Ronald McDonald House

    The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974, thanks to Dr. Audrey Evans, Philadelphia Eagles’ player Fred Hill (pictured here with daughter Kim who had leukemia), Jim Murray, the Eagles’s General Manager and Ed Rensi, the McDonald’s Regional Manager. The McDonald’s Owner Operators in Philadelphia made the House possible, donating proceeds from the sale of shamrock shakes. Then in in 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities is officially established as a world wide non profit organization in memory of McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, a strong advocate for children.Currently, there are now more than 310 Houses throughout the world which provide a comfortable and supportive living environment for over 6,000 families each night. Each House is independently operated by a local board of trustees and is responsible for their own fundraising.
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    The first House in South Florida

    In 1982, a group of caring individuals, local McDonald’s Owner Operators, prominent doctors, a few corporations and volunteers raised the funds to open the first House in Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital graciously donated the land to make this program possible.In 2004, the second House in South Florida opened in Fort Lauderdale next to Broward General Medical Center. This facility is able to accomodate up to 20 families. Broward Health, who operates Broward General Medical Center, generously donated the land and building to RMHC of South Florida. More than $700,000 were donated in construction materials, furniture and in-kind services from local businesses.

    The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida Board of Directors consists of community leaders, including members from local hospitals and other medical facilities, businesses and residents supportive of our mission. The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, including adherence to it mission, vision, goals, objectives and short and long term planning.
    Alex Rodriguez
    President (McDonald’s Owner Operator)
    Ricky Wade
    Vice President (McDonald’s Owner Operator)
    Pete Menendez
    Treasurer (McDonald’s Owner Operator)
    Rosangela DeMello
    Secretary (McDonald’s Corporation)
    Dan Ashlin,
    Executive Committee Member (McDonald\’s Owner Operator)
    Trustees
    Brad Ashlin
    McDonald\’s Owner Operator
    Joan Baucom
    McDonald\’s Owner Operator
    Mike Castillo
    President, MC2
    Leslie Pantin
    President, Pantin/Beber Silverstein
    Eric Peterson, Esq
    Peterson / Bernard
    Roy Ripak
    Walgreens
    Roselina Rodriguez
    McDonald’s Owner Operator
    Brent Upchurch
    McDonald’s Owner Operator