We Are Better Together
Community Foundation leadership is closely monitoring the local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation develops, we are strategizing ways we can best prepare and support our staff, our donors, and the nonprofits in our community.
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Palm Beach County CARES for Nonprofits Grant
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has allocated up to $4 million in emergency relief to nonprofit organizations who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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School Updates
The School District of Palm Beach County will start the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning on Monday, August 31.
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GRAB AND GO LUNCH SITES
In keeping with its mission of educating all students for success, the Martin County School District will follow designated guiding principles, objectives and risk mitigation strategies when implementing educational options for students in the 2020-2021 school year.
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How Do I Talk To My Kids About Race & Racism?
RACIAL EQUITY HUB
COVID-19 AND RACE RESOURCES
Palm Beach County Food Finder Map
The Palm Beach County Food Finder was created in response to COVID-19 in order to connect individuals seeking food resources to sites near them in a quick and accessible way.
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FREE Food Resources
Right now, the best way for many of our food partners to respond to the increased need is to continue with mass distributions of “raw goods” that can provide multiple meals. With many unemployed, the goal is to preserve gas and resources so that when people do come to distributions, they’re getting the largest amount of food possible.
Mental Health Resources
A comprehensive list of resources for anyone seeking information about and/or help for a range of mental health issues.
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Seniors
The Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) maintains this Resource Directory as an informational service to help elders, their families, and caregivers. COVID-19 responses vary based on location. The best step for finding information on your community is to contact your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
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Adults & Families
There are a few options for the general public. Please see the buttons below for more information.
WIC INFO
IMMEDIATE FOOD ASSISTANCE
Volunteers
If you are looking to help your community, we thank you and suggest you start with contacting Feeding Florida for volunteer opportunities at a food bank in your area.
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211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Call 2-1-1 to speak with a highly trained resource specialist, or text your zip code to 898211. Calls to 211 are free, confidential, and available 24/7! 211 is a community helpline and crisis hotline that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services for people of all ages. They proudly serve: Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Palm Beach County and St. Lucie County.
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Nonprofit Resources
We have been in contact with our local nonprofit fundholders and many current grantees about their potential needs as it relates to this crisis. Many nonprofit organizations are concerned about continued or increased program delivery, as well as their internal operations. Please be assured that we are exploring options on how we can best respond and will share information as it becomes available.
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EMERGENCY AID FOR NONPROFITS
FLORIDA NONPROFIT ALLIANCE
CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY
Helpful Community Resources
Children’s Services Council has compiled an ongoing list of local resources that Palm Beach County families may find helpful in these uncertain times.
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Quick Links
The best thing we can do is be informed and prepared.
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