The Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ 22nd Annual Delray Beach Home Tour
Will Highlight Homes in Scenic Marina District Neighborhood
Delray Beach, FL (January 21, 2025)—A number of Homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Marina District Neighborhood will open their doors to visitors during the 22nd Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families on March 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is a unique opportunity to see exquisite interiors of homes and gardens. The homes are announced the day of the event.
“Each year we select a different Delray Beach neighborhood where homeowners can showcase their interior design and architectural styles,” said Noreen Payne, one of the co-chairs of this year’s organizing committee. “The Home Tour will feature a variety of homes that range from elegant Florida bungalows, lakeside estates and lush tropical gardens providing home decorating and gardening enthusiasts with an inside look into the world of distinctive Delray living.”
During the tour, which attracts visitors from throughout South Florida, guests can enjoy a leisurely day exploring unique residences, strolling through the neighborhood, and enjoying a catered luncheon.
All Home Tour ticket sales and sponsorships benefit Achievement Centers, which supports children and families throughout Delray Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods. At Achievement Centers, children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), Out-of-School (After School and Summer Camp), and Teen Mentoring programs that prepare them for academic and social success and empower them to discover their talents. Achievement Centers families are served through programs like Family Strengthening and Economic Stabilization, which benefit the community by helping families in crisis; enabling them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.
The Home Tour was first conceived by long-time Achievement Centers’ board members and supporters Anne Bright and Barbara Murphy.
Planning for the home tour, which draws more than 600 visitors annually, involves more than 100 dedicated volunteers.
“We are grateful for the support of all our hardworking volunteers, the homeowners who are graciously allowing visitors into their homes, and, of course, our dedicated sponsors,” said Kari Shipley, co-chair of the event.
Early bird admission price is $125. Admission will increase to $150 on February 1, 2025. Admission includes a luncheon, parking and trolley service during two separate groups to choose from. The morning group is sold out as of January 14, but the afternoon group still has availability and runs from 1:00pm – 4:00pm with lunch from 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
The Presenting Sponsor is Delray Buick GMC. “We are proud to be sponsoring Achievement Center’s Home Tour for the ninth year. Achievement Centers provides the groundwork of learning and academic success for over seven hundred of our local youth, and we invite the community to join us in supporting their work,” said Kevin Connolly, General Manager.
Douglas Elliman – Lisa Wennick is the Dessert Sponsor. Lost Craft Builders is the Trolley Sponsor. Home sponsors include Azure Development; Engel & Volker- Leanna Fruin; Mr. Larry Eaton, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Laura Finn; Mouw Associates; Northern Trust; Opal Grand; Stuart & Shelby Development; and Lisa & Michael Tiernan. Trolley Sponsor is Lost Craft Builders. Golf cart and Parking Sponsors include BETR Project; Mr. Nick Cortezi & Family; Mr. Mike Cruz & Family; Delray Dermatology; Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley; Sklar Furnishings; Young Dentistry; and Zappitell Law Firm; Tour sponsors include Baptist Health South Florida; Anne and Reeve Bright; Coldwell Banker Realty Delray; LaRonda and Mark Denkler; The Dodge Family; Island Air Conditioning; Lang Realty – Amy and Noreen Team; Marion Fazio Insurance Agency; Deidre and Mike Neal; and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vickers. Friend sponsors include Arden Insurance Associates; Maria Beckett; Carney Stanton; Deborah Dowd; Exhilaride Golf Cart Rentals; Erin McLaughlan-Graham; Stacey & David Hallberg; Stephanie & Steve Miskew; Mary Rose O’Connell, Attorney; Kari & John Shipley; and Jessica Wolfe & Tom Bloch.
Pictured above: The Home Tour Committee met at Chapel Four in Delray Beach, home to this year’s silent auction.
Front Row: (L-R) Kim Truesdale, Amy Antoniak, Bianca Pucci, Linda Umbdenstock, Sherry Davis, Shelly Likosar, Julie Peyton
Back Row: (L-R) Deborah Dowd, Melinda Webster, Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister, Erin McLaughlan-Graham, Cheryl Forman, Kari Shipley, Noreen Payne
The Home Tour is co-chaired by: Deborah Dowd, Noreen Payne; and Kari Shipley. Committee Members include: Amy Antoniak; Sherry Davis; Sheila DeMarco; Laura Finn; Cheryl Forman; Sheila Greene; Jessica Hall; Kate Hutchinson; Shelly Likosar; Erin McLaughlan-Graham; Barbara Murphy; Julie Peyton; Bianca Pucci; Stephanie Reubins; Phyllis Rubin; Dina Schwartz; Nancy Swaney; Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister; Kim Truesdale; Linda Umbdenstock; Melinda Webster; and Jessica Wolfe.
For more information, visit achievementcentersfl.org/events/delray-beach-home-tour/
About Achievement Centers for Children & Families (Achievement Centers)
At Achievement Centers for Children & Families, children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), After School, Teen and Summer Camp programs that help prepare them for academic and social success and inspire them to discover their talents. Our families are served through our Family Support and Economic Stabilization services which benefit the community by stabilizing families in crisis; supporting them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth. Family strengthening services are embedded within our four core programs of Early Learning, After School, Teen and Summer Camp. Achievement Centers currently serves over 700 local children and families from three locations in Delray Beach; Nancy K. Hurd Campus, Village Academy, and Pine Grove Elementary. For more information, call (561) 266-0003 or visit www.achievementcentersFL.org.