Back to Basics
Back to Basics enables children in Palm Beach County to attend school with dignity and be ready to learn through two basic programs: The Angel Program, providing new sneakers, socks, underwear, and a toy for the holidays since 1984, and the Uniform Program, offering new uniforms at the start of each school year since 2001.
Initially assisting 30 students, our all-volunteer organization now supports over 20,000 students annually, enhancing a child's self-esteem, school attendance, and educational performance.
Wish List
The organization is looking for funding for -
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​Uniform Program Expansion: We aim to double our distribution of new uniforms from 20,000 to 40,000 annually. Financial Donations are needed to support this expansion and maintain the increased level of funding as long as the need remains.
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Angel Program Support: We seek individuals or groups to adopt 20, 50, or 100+ children, ensuring each Angel gift includes new sneakers, socks, underwear, and a toy. Each gift should be individually wrapped, placed in a holiday gift bag, and returned to our warehouse by a specified date. As we celebrate our 40th year, we need the support of the community to adopt over 10,000 children needing Angel gifts.
Contact
Executive Director - Kelle Enriquez
Phone - (561) 319-4277
Email - Info@BacktoBasicsInc.org
Website - www.backtobasicsinc.org
Address - 2365 Vista Parkway Unit #19,
West Palm Beach, FL 33411​​
Career Ready
Career Ready prepares students to learn, earn, and thrive through a year-round pipeline that connects education to careers. Its programs guide students from leadership development to real-world work experience. The Career Ready Academy is an accredited eight-week course focused on leadership, financial literacy, and professionalism, allowing students to earn high school and college credit while graduating with a tailored suit that represents confidence and readiness. The Achievers of Tomorrow Scholarship supports graduates pursuing college, trade, or certification pathways. Career Ready Connect provides paid internships, mentorship, and career opportunities in high-demand industries, while the Career Ready Council brings together business and education leaders to ensure student training aligns with workforce needs.
Wish List
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Scholarships for college, trade, and certification programs
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Paid internship stipends for students
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Employer partners willing to hire or host students
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Internship and job placements in high-demand industries
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Transportation assistance for classes, internships, and interviews
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Business and education leaders to serve on the Career Ready Council
Contact
Executive Director - Jervonte Edmonds
Phone - (305) 459-3354
Email - Jervonte@CareerReady.org
Website - www.careerready.org
Address - 5762 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Grace Notes Music Foundation
Grace Notes Music Foundation brings the academic, cultural, and emotional benefits of music education to underserved youth and people with disabilities in Palm Beach County.
We believe music education increases academic performance by improving cognitive and perceptual skills. Hundreds of studies support our belief that music has a significant impact on brain development.
OUR PURPOSE We bring music into the lives of underserved students.
For over 10 years, 100% of our graduating seniors matriculate to college. We envision a world in which all children, regardless of income, or background, have equal access to opportunities to make music and the resources needed to thrive in school and beyond.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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$750 funds half a year of private music lessons
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$1500 funds one year of private music lessons
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$1800 funds 12 weeks of Mindful Music sessions for mentally stressed teens
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$6,000 funds one year of music education for after-school programs in underserved areas
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$15,000 funds a string orchestra program at the underserved after-school program
Contact
Executive Director - Sandra Baran
Phone - (561) 379-9072
Email - Info@GraceNotesMusicFoundation.org
Website - www.gracenotesmusicfoundation.org/
Address - 500 Commerce Way West Suite #9
Jupiter, FL 33458
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Path to College
Path to College Fellowship is a local 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that fearlessly clears the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships. We envision a world where genius, leadership, and excellence are cultivated.
Path to College raises the bar for low-income, high-achieving Palm Beach County students by expanding minds and igniting potential.
Wish List
Funding for our Catapult Youth Mentoring Center!
For more information, visit their Catapult webpage: https://www.pathtocollege.org/catapult
Contact
Founder and Executive Director - Christine Sylvain
Phone - (561)203-5338
Email - hello@PathtoCollege.org
Website - www.pathtocollege.org
Address - PO Box 487 Lake Worth, FL 33460​
Potentia Academy
Potentia Academy is a private, nonprofit middle and high school serving neurodivergent students with unique learning challenges and abilities, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and test anxiety, in a safe, nurturing environment.
Our mission is to empower our students to reach their full learning potential and to acquire the living, social, and job skills necessary to transition to independent living. Our vision is for our graduates to lead independent, self-determined lives empowered by meaningful employment.
Wish List
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Sponsor a CCREST program student from a low-income family. $100 is the monthly cost for participation in this innovative program designed to help neurodivergent students develop the skills necessary for transition to independent living
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Sponsor a student for our afterschool arts enrichment program. $250 covers a student’s cost for an entire semester
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Sponsor an “Achiever” scholarship student from a low-income family. $500 provides one month’s worth of tuition relief
Contact
Chief Executive Officer - J. Duane Meeks, Ph.D.
Principal - Janice Meeks
Phone - (561) 433-5557
Email - jmeeks@potentiaacademy.org
Website - www.potentiaacademy.org
Address - 4784 Melaleuca Lane Greenacres, Florida 33463
Roots and Wings, Inc.
Roots and Wings is dedicated to strengthening children’s reading skills and honoring educators who inspire learning. This mission is carried out through two signature programs serving Title One public elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
Project UpLift provides free, intensive, small group after school reading instruction for first through third grade students who are reading below grade level. Now the largest free after school literacy program in the county, Project UpLift focuses on helping children become confident, proficient readers by the end of third grade, a critical milestone for long term academic success.
The Above and Beyond Awards program celebrates ten exceptional teachers and staff members at each school, recognized through peer nominations for their dedication and positive impact on students and the school community
Wish List
Your support of our mission changes lives. Support a student ($500), a class ($5,000), or a school with seven classes ($40,000) to receive Project UpLift. Sponsor a school for the Above and Beyond Awards ($2,000) or make an in-kind donation to help honor valued educators. Become a monthly donor for any amount – every dollar counts and is used for programs that make a difference!
Contact
Founder & President - Theodore Hoskinson
Phone - (561) 404-0455
Email - info@rootsandwingsinc.org
Website - www.rootsandwingsinc.org
Address - 7700 Congress Avenue, Suite 3212 Boca Raton, FL 33487
Florida Mentoring Network DBA Xcel Florida
Xcel empowers youth ages 13–25 with purpose-driven mentoring and hands-on training that builds both hard and soft skills. Through mobile training units and a dynamic support network, we break down barriers to opportunity, especially for under-resourced communities. Our mission is to equip young people with the confidence, skills, and exposure needed to thrive in the construction industry and other innovative career paths. By reaching youth who lack consistent adult support, Xcel delivers accessible, high-impact programming that helps them realize their full potential and succeed with purpose.
Wish List
The organization is looking for funding for -
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$2500 provides mentoring and training to one youth per year
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$12,500 covers the cost of a Career Expo
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Funding for our Xcel Training Headquarters
Contact
Executive Director & Cofounder - Thomas Rivera
Phone - (862) 596-0850
Email - Tom@xcelflorida.com
Website - www.xcelflorida.com
Address - 700 S. Rosemary Square, Suite 204, West Palm Beach FL 33401
