Celebrate 10 Years of Impact: Empowering Women, Transforming Futures
WEST PALM BEACH, FL– (September 26, 2024) Impact the Palm Beaches is scheduled to host their ten-year anniversary kick-off celebration on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is once again the presenting sponsor.
Over 200 guests are expected to attend this spirited evening to kick off 10 Years of Impact: Empowering Women, Transforming Futures. Guests will enjoy cocktails and socializing as they learn more about Impact the Palm Beaches and what is planned for their ten-year anniversary season. Since its establishment in 2015, Impact the Palm Beaches has granted almost $2 million to local nonprofit organizations making transformational changes in our community.
“As we kick off our 10th year, Impact the Palm Beaches remains committed to partnering with local organizations to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the communities they serve,” shared Lisa Johnson, 2024-2025 co-president of Impact the Palm Beaches. Impact has set a goal of 500 members this year. “As our membership continues to grow, we are able to support an increasing number of organizations and initiatives, expanding our efforts to uplift communities.”
Johnson adds, “This year, FPL has once again taken on the role of presenting sponsor, and we are incredibly appreciative of their ongoing support. The partnership we have developed with FPL is built on our mutual dedication to improving our community, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work together towards this common goal.”
To RSVP for the kick-off celebration, visit impactpalmbeaches.org
Last year, three local non-profits each received $100,000 in grants. Grant recipients included: The three $100,000 Impact Grant winners for 2024 were the American Association of Caregiving Youth (Caregiving Youth Project), Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (Basics4Babies Emergency Pantry), and The Lord’s Place (Project Divert: A Homeless Shelter Diversion Pilot Initiative). Additionally, two $48,000 Merit Grants were awarded to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (for the Rehabilitation Flight Cages for Large Birds) and Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County (for the Program Expansion in Central and Northern Palm Beach County). The 2025 Impact grants will be awarded at an Annual Awards Celebration on April 30, 2025.
For more information about Impact the Palm Beaches, events, and how to become a member, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org or email info@impactpalmbeaches.org.
Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than 60 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women who wish to find an efficient and collaborative means of creating transformational change in their community. Women can become as involved as they want to in the process.
Impact members each contribute $1,000 annually and award at least one $100,000 Impact grant to a local nonprofit organization, allowing for a significant grant to one organization rather than several smaller gifts. Impact grants fund the following service areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment and Animal Welfare; Health & Wellness; and Family. Membership for the new season is now open and will close on February 29, 2024.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent of Impact the Palm Beaches.