2007 Palm Pyramid Award Recipients
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$10,000 awarded to Daniel M Foundation Inc.
Provides respite care through a variety of services, including after school care, Saturday care, summer camp, and a preschool, to children between the ages of 3 and 12 who are at risk for developing or have been diagnosed with an emotional and behavioral health disorder.
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$3,500 awarded to PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
PACE focuses on quality, gender-responsive, school based programs for at risk girls that produce life-changing opportunities
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$3,500 awarded to United for Families (Shoes That Fit)
This program provides shoes for children entering in the foster care program.
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$1,500 awarded to IRCC Foundation
The Royal Palms of St. Lucie Scholarship is awarded to a deserving IRCC student who meets the
following eligibility criteria: single mother, resident of St. Lucie County who is in need of financial assistance.
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$1,500 awarded to Children's Home Society
Children's Home Society of Florida was founded in Jacksonville in November 1902, amidst a nationwide effort to find safe homes and loving families for children orphaned by industrial and farm accidents, epidemics such as tuberculosis, or during childbirth. At the time, no public welfare or social service agencies existed to provide financial support or housing for orphaned youngsters.
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$1,500 awarded to Exchange Club Castle
Home-based parent education and support designed to prevent child abuse and neglect which will help families to stay intact. Our committment to this enduring organization is one of our highest priorities.
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$1,500 awarded to Alzheimer's Community Care
A new daytime facility in Fort Pierce that provides supervision and activities for residents of St. Lucie County who suffer from Alzheimer's. The Palms have helped sponsor women who are in need of this type of specialized, personal care.
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It is our goal to support non-profit organizations and charitable endeavors devoted to improving the lives of women and children within our community.
Our goals include supporting non-profit organizations and charitable endeavors that are devoted to improving the lives of women and children within our community. This year, we received applications for assistance from nine organizations and have helped each of them as indicated below. For more information on those organizations, please review their websites or contact us.
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Service Projects:
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- Pace Center for Girls - Holiday Party
- American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
- Treasure Coast Food Bank - help with mail carrier food drive
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Service Drives:
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- United Way- school supply drive
- Treasure Coast Food Bank- food drive
- Local Hospitals- toy drive
- Pregnancy Care Center- baby supply drive
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