The Gardens Mall Supports Local Charities During the Holiday Season
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (January 18, 2021) – As social events were canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local nonprofits were caught between continuing to serve the community and losing revenue from derailed fundraising events. The Gardens Mall maintained its charitable commitments, offering programs and activities during the holidays that generated more than $26,000 for local charities.
“In a year that challenged people financially, socially, physically, and emotionally, we wanted to be a source of support,” said Whitney Pettis Jester, Director of Marketing and Merchant Relations at The Gardens Mall. “We hosted activations for the charities, giving them access to an audience, while shoppers coming to the mall had an opportunity to give back.”
The Arc of Palm Beach County received $18,216 thanks to donations that came through Holiday Wander. As guests enjoyed the interactive, photo-worthy holiday scenes, they helped to support programs for people with developmental disabilities.
In a single day, Musicthon raised $4,380 for Camp VITAS. Young musicians from the Palm Beach County School District’s Music Programs performed at the mall, donating their time and gathering pledges to support camps for children who are struggling with grief. The fundraiser exceeded Camp VITAS’ goal, allowing the nonprofit to add an extra night to the camps when they resume.
Shoppers adopted 500 angels from The Salvation Army Angel Tree to help fulfill the holiday wishes of underprivileged children. The Salvation Army received $2,426 in cash donations and 1,500 toys to distribute to children in Palm Beach County.
The Ready. Set. Stroll. program made personal strollers available for one-time use during visits to The Gardens Mall. For $20, shoppers could purchase a stroller to use and then take home. All stroller fees were donated to Quantum House, raising $1,460 for the nonprofit, which provides a temporary home for families whose children are hospitalized.
Just like the holiday décor, the giving spirit was evident everywhere around The Gardens Mall. The generosity of the season will be felt throughout the community all year.
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com.