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Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center

Set To Open ‘New’ Doors March 13

With Open House Event same safe, supportive, nurturing environment they have commitments from generous private and business donors
but still falls 20 percent short of reaching its $2 million goal
grown accustomed to. The center’s careworn facilities
To Showcase Enhanced have been expanded to enhance social opportunities for to complete the project. Sponsorship opportunities exist for
Opportunities To Help Children seniors and engaging learning opportunities and mentoring corporations and individuals who wish to support our local
community. In addition to serving children, the center offers
for elementary students along their educational journey to
Succeed In School, Life! success. Nestled in the heart of the community at its 7187 extensive outreach to the senior citizen members of the
community by busing them to the center to enjoy activities
Church Street location in Jupiter, the center remains as
Jupiter Nonprofit Asks Community To steadfast in its commitment to helping all children succeed and holiday functions, hosted by the students, some of whom
are grandchildren.
in school since first opening its doors more than 30 years
Support Ongoing Capital Campaign To Fund, ago. But new surprises await – inside and out! “While we still need more help, these improvements were
Refurbish The Nonprofit’s Careworn Facility While touring, attendees who know the center will critical. Our children need the center to gain the skills and
On March 13, the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center will be pleased to find improvements to the facility such as a experience necessary in today’s competitive higher education
enthusiastically reopen its doors with an exciting celebration state-of-the-art kitchen to support cooking lessons, music environment. We know our mentors help them achieve and
that cheers the completion of its $2 million construction project instruction room and counseling room. The structure has reach their goals,” said Edna Runner, executive director. “We
that broke ground in January 2019. The festive open house a new roof, HVAC, added office and classroom space and continue to be amazed by the generosity and support of the
“Back-to-School Backyard Bash” will reveal everything-new, more science materials and equipment. Outdoor recreation community and are so glad that people can clearly see the
welcoming guests from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and continuing until and learning spaces were increased and will now also include impact of their support.”
7 p.m. with tours, music, food, drinks, activities and games a new synthetic turf playground, event and sports field and To R.S.V.P. for the “Back-to-School Backyard Bash,”
for kids and adults. A short, celebratory program, with an extra regulation-length basketball court. The Simon’s Giving or make a tax-deductible donation to the Edna W. Runner
official ribbon-cutting ceremony, will take place at 6 p.m. Garden will house a butterfly garden and provide students a Tutorial Center, please email marykay@ewrunnerctr.org, or
Highlights on the program include a welcome and thank you natural environment to learn about healthy eating by planting, call (561) 745-0950.
from the center’s Founder Edna Runner, and remarks from harvesting, and cooking with the seeds they will sow!
student-alumni, local government officials, volunteer tutors, Additional parking will provide easy access to the entrance Image contributed by Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center
and members of the center’s Board of Directors. for visitors to the facility.
When students, parents, volunteers and staff return The Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center needs your help:
to the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center they will find the To date, the community has successfully garnered early Please join us for a “Back-
to-School Backyard Bash”
on March 13 to celebrate
the reopening of the Edna
W. Runner Tutorial Center
as we thank the community
for its support on behalf of
the children and seniors that
we serve.
Tours begin at 5 p.m.;
activities, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food, drinks and
games for kids and adults.
To R.S.V.P. or for more information, email marykay@
ewrunnerctr.org, or call (561) 745-0950.

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends additional Furry Friends found their forever homes in 2019
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch compared to 2018. Come meet your fur-ever love today!

"For the Love of Animals" features
real stories happening at Furry Friends
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the Jo Jo loves his
only no-kill shelter open to the public mom, Carole.
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in our
community for more than 30 years. Our
not for profit 501c3 organization consists
of our Jupiter based Adoption Center,
Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm When considering adding a furry family member to your
City Ranch.
family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 S.W. Zarrella
Street. All of our adoptable dogs and cats are now at our ranch
We just LOVE that moment when an adopter meets the eyes but by the time you are reading this article, we may very well have
of his or her forever Furry Friend and makes the commitment to furry residents in our new Jupiter home at 100 Capital Street in
love, care for, and be the advocate for the rescue breed. Adopters the Jupiter Commerce Park! Call us at 561-747-5311 ext. 2 for
like Jordan, a college student in Orlando, who was home on information!
winter break and visited our Palm City ranch where she fell for Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
Pollyanna. Pollyanna had come to us with 10 puppies. As each LOVE of animals!
of them got adopted, “sweet as pie” Pollyanna awaited her turn.
Pollyanna needed to be spayed so Jordan visited her every day
before her scheduled surgery date. This was time well spent
getting to know each other as they walked the ranch’s Garden Patricia Deshong, President
of Joy and communed with nature. Jordan plans on having
Pollyanna trained as an emotional support dog, making her the Progress with
perfect companion for their happy life together. our new building.
Carole adopted Jo Jo, an extremely matted and neglected Please help us
Maltese mix who had been the resident of a hoarder. As such, get to the finish This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
he was unsocialized and fearful. Carole knew the magic touch, line by donating and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
spending several hours at our ranch comforting him and today! Our clinic matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
letting him know everything was going to be ok. After just a is now open Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
few days with Jo Jo at 100 Capital Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
at her home, Carole Stree t. O ur like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
excitedly called to tell Adoption Center we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
us that he had made will be finished us continue our animal saving mission.
tremendous progress soon!! Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
and she wanted to 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
finalize his adoption! If you would like to be a part of our new beginning, please Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
These are the stories contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile, every donation, no 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
we live for and are matter how small, will help make our dream come true… All for 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
thrilled to share with the Love of Animals. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
you. Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call happen for our Furry Friends”
Our adoption 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat
numbers continue to Deshong, President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of
rise every year. One Development.
hundred forty-eight Pollyanna goes to college with Jordan Paid Advertisement