Human Services
Human services in the context of a nonprofit refers to programs and initiatives that are designed to meet the essential needs of individuals and families, particularly those facing economic or social challenges. These services often include assistance with housing, food, healthcare, and other critical resources.
For a community, human services foster well-being, promote social justice and help vulnerable populations achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Nonprofits that provide human services play a key role in strengthening community resilience and improving the quality of life for those in need.
Arc of the Glades
The Arc of the Glades began in 1977 in response to community needs. In all of these years there have been no other comprehensive service providers for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) based in the Glades area. The Arc of the Glades has provided a variety of services for over forty years, including Adult Day Training, Employment Simulation, Supported Employment, Supported Living, and Community Inclusion, all designed to help individuals with I/DD achieve self-respect, independence, and personal dignity. Today, the Arc continually endeavors to meet our local I/DD community's needs by helping them become as independent as they can be, achieve their full potential in life, and learn about and access necessary and beneficial services within the community.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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Work Opportunities for clients
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Educational Software
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Board Games
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Outdoor recreation activities
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School Supplies
Contact
Executive Director - Debbie Gibson Lee - Thomasset
Phone - (561) 996-9583
Email - dlee@arcglades.org
Website - www.arcglades.org
​Address - 4250 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Community Health Center
of West Palm Beach
The Community Health Center of West Palm Beach provides free primary healthcare, navigation, and education services to uninsured individuals in Palm Beach County. Our patients live in poverty and have little or no access to primary healthcare; patients include field workers, single parents, the homeless, the working poor, undocumented immigrants, and youth from inner-city areas.
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The Center doesn’t just heal its patients; we develop relationships that prove to our patients that someone cares.
At CHC, we help, we heal, we care!
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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Furniture for the ministry/counseling room
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New Smart TV for the waiting room
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New Desktop Computers
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Color Copy/printer for admin office
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New small microwave
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Wall Shelving for the pharmacy room
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Wall-mounted BP cuff and otoscope/ophthalmoscope
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Exam table
Contact
Executive Director - George J. Papadimitriou
Phone - (561) 840-8681
Email - gpapadimitriou@chcwpb.org
Website - www.freehealthcarewpb.org
​Address - 5205 Greenwood Avenue Suite – 213/251 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Feed the Hungry
Our volunteers are dedicated to ending hunger in Palm Beach County, especially among the sick, the disabled, shut-ins, seniors, minorities, veterans, and children. We rescue an average 5+ million lbs. of healthy food a year worth about $17+ million and give it to families of all races & religions across Palm Beach County, including deliveries to 1,200+ shut-in seniors and people with disabilities. Most of the food would have been dumped in the landfill, if we hadn’t rescued it.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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$1,500 provides 38 hungry families a month of groceries
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$6,000 purchases meat & vegetables for 200,000 meals delivered to starving, shut-in seniors
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$78,000 provides turkeys, hams, chickens, and roasts for tens of thousands of families at Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Contact
Founder and Executive Director - Jacquelyn Kingston
Phone - (954) 234-4405
Email - bailey@thehandsandfeet.org
Website - www.theiddealfoundation.org
​Address - 3501 Inverrary Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
HACER Ministry, Corp.
HACER (the Spanish verb “to do”) is a trusted community resource with a proven track record of getting help to those who need it most, offering the relief and services that will lift people in need toward self-sufficiency.
HACER serves those with limited means, providing basic and essential services, including food, affordable housing, and community and health information services. HACER’s La Casita (Spanish for “small house”) is the only food pantry in the 33405 zip code area.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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$100- shoes and gift for one child for at HACER’s holiday celebration
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$200- HACER’s 12-week soccer camp for one child
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$500- Community outing for 10 seniors (includes excursion and a meal)
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$1,000 and above- sponsorship of the annual Feast of Giving
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$5,000 and above- facility improvements to the food pantry building
Contact
Executive Director - Harry Bayron, MD
Phone - (561) 692-3772
Email - hacer@hacerus.org
Website - www.hacerus.org
​Address - 2727 Georgia Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33405
The Hands and Feet
Consider us doordash for foster care - we deliver nearly everything a child entering or at risk of entering foster care needs to cover the gap.
From tangible goods, like clothes, shoes, and car seats, to the kind of emotional support only people who have experienced the process can offer, we act as an immediate resource for foster families, biological parents, relative caregivers, and aged-out foster youth, providing help and hope to those who need it the most.
Wish List
The organization is looking for funding for -
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Cargo Van
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New pajamas
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Pull-ups
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Wipes
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New Shoes
Contact
Co-Founder and Executive Director - Bailey Hughes
Phone - (561)879-0792
Email - bailey@thehandsandfeet.org
Website - www.thehandsandfeet.org
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The IDDeal Foundation
The IDDeal Foundation's three pillars—Work, Live, and Play—empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Work Pillar provides job training through ScentsAbility Candles, an adaptive social enterprise. The Live Pillar focuses on housing and life skills, anchored by The IDDeal Place, a supportive living community that helps individuals lead self-sufficient, fulfilling lives. The Play Pillar encourages social inclusion and recreation, offering opportunities for personal growth and meaningful community inclusion
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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LX500 Color Label Printer $1,549
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65 lb Stainless Steel Wax Melter $1,460
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Home Depot Gift Card for new cabinets for new space
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New uniform shirts for members
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Sponsors for monthly socials
Contact
Co-Founder and Director of Community Relations & Advocacy - Bonnie Schmidt
Phone - (954) 234-4405
Email - bonnie@scentsability.org
Website - www.theiddealfoundation.org
​Address - 3501 Inverrary Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
Pearl Mae Foundation
The Pearl Mae Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of being of service to others, specifically, seniors. For years, we have witnessed these individuals fall between the cracks of the health care and social services delivery systems.
The Pearl Mae Foundation established the Senior Grant Program in 2017 to support seniors who cannot provide for themselves financially during times of crisis.
Our goal is to remove the financial burden, avoid escalating the financial crisis, and improve their health-related quality of life.
Furthermore, this mission led to the creation of additional programs, including our largest, most robust program, Pearl’s Pantry, the healthy food pantry for low-income seniors.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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Pearl’s Pantry Farmer’s Market for low-income senior citizens (Royal Palm Beach, Fl)
Contact
Executive Director - David Krell
Phone - (561) 340-5693
Email - dkrell@pearlmaefoundation.org
Website - www.pearlmaefoundation.org/
​Address - 775 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 4 Jupiter, FL 33458
The Pink Queen Foundation
Empower, support, and educate cancer patients, caregivers, and their families while providing personal, financial, and emotional assistance throughout their journey to recovery.
"Bridging Families On The Cancer Journey Programs"
Hope Basket Program - Personalized baskets for cancer survivors who are currently under treatment. Financial Assistance and Essential
Support Program - We provide groceries, gas vouchers, and essential items to support families facing the prolonged impact of cancer
Kathy Harvey Scholarship - Recipients must have at least 100 recorded community service hours and 10 of those hours must be community service hours for TPQF
Wellness Program - This program offers survivors, children of survivors, and their caregivers practical tools that navigate through five critical components of their recovery (Nutrition, Fitness, Coping with Cancer, Mindfulness, and Therapy)
Wish List
Blankets (for chemo treatments)
Healthy snacks
Unscented hygiene products
Gift cards (groceries, gas, healthy restaurants: Just salads, smoothie shops)
Would like to fund 2 part-time positions to assist with the coordination of our programs, grant writing, and marketing materials so that we can continue our growth and expansion throughout South Florida.
Contact
Founder & Executive Director - Tenecia Sproull
Phone - (561) 340-5693
Email - survivors@thepinkqueens.org
Website - www.thepinkqueens.com
​Address - 2635 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Sea Turtle Adventure, Inc
Sea Turtle Adventures iCare Program addresses the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with moderate to severe autism and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (A/IDD). It's crucial to provide support and opportunities for this population to improve their physical and mental health, reduce isolation, and enhance their overall quality of life.
We provide several services including a day program three days a week, approximately six social events monthly, and a travel club.
Wish List
The organization is looking for -
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Gift cards to use as Bingo Prizes (value $10 - $20 each)
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$500 to buy craft kits for the day program
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$1,000+ to provide scholarships to low-income participants to attend the day program and social events
Contact
Founder and Executive Director - Jacquelyn Kingston
Phone - (561) 704-5911
Email - bailey@thehandsandfeet.org
Website - www.seaturtleadventures.com
​Address - 235 SW 6th Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435