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Drops Of Kindness Create Jackson stepped in with the Community Center to keep the building safe and sanitized.

Other impactful gifts were also recently made to the
Ripple Effect And Gratitude idea to support The Grove Banner Lake Club in the form of new transportation. A brand-
by purchasing meals that
In Banner Lake could be distributed to new 30-person passenger bus was donated by the Loblolly
those in need. Thanks Community Foundation. A 2011 refurbished van was also
During this global crisis, people are stepping up to to the generosity of Ann donated by the Boys & Girls Clubs which had originally
do what they can to support one another. In Hobe Sound, and her husband Ken been donated to them by the Hobe Sound Community Chest.
the actions of some thoughtful and generous locals are Wilson, more than 1,200 These vehicles will be used to transport students to and from
having a significant and positive impact in the Banner Lake meals were provided to BLAST (Banner Lake After School Time), which provides
Community – and it’s creating a ripple effect throughout the families in the Banner youth, ages 5 through 18, with free, after school and summer
community. Lake Community. programming including homework assistance, access to
The pandemic has been an especially difficult time for Inspired by their technology, arts and crafts, music, fitness and nutrition
local restaurants. The Grove Pizza Cucina & Wine Bar, a actions, another local services and leadership development opportunities.
popular Hobe Sound spot that relies heavily on its seasonal couple took the torch and “We’re so grateful to have such devoted board members
customers, was preparing for significant loss due to the impact provided financial support and generous community partners and supporters. Being
from the coronavirus. That’s when Jupiter Island resident Ann to provide an additional Children from the Banner Lake able to provide basic needs such as food, employment and
900 meals over three Community in Hobe Sound transportation is critical to helping create transformative
weeks from The Grove receive meals donated by a few changes in the lives of the children and families in the Banner
as well as two additional generous locals. Lake Community,” said Wendy Reynoso, executive director
Hobe Sound restaurants – of the Banner Lake Club.
Amato’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, and Taste Casual Dining. To make it easier for people to connect with the Banner
The giving didn’t stop there. Another local, Jean Calhoun, Lake Club and the many programs and services offered at
donated another 600 meals to support those local restaurants the community center, the club recently launched its new
and the Banner Lake community neighborhood and the website. Visitors can find information about the Banner
momentum is sure to keep going. Lake Academy and other youth and educational programs,
All meals were donated to the Banner Lake Club, a the community café, food pantry and other Senior services
nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the as well as ways to volunteer.
quality of life for residents in Hobe Sound, especially those About Banner Lake Club, Inc.
in the Banner Lake Community who require financial, social The Banner Lake Club (BLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
and educational support. Banner Lake Club operates and organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life
maintains a Community Center that is home to a variety for Hobe Sound residents, primarily those in and around the
of programs and services that are having a positive and Banner Lake Community who require income assistance.
transformative impact on the lives of children and families Housed in a new community center completed in September
Advertise! throughout the Banner Lake community and beyond. 2019, BLC provides community and educational services
including a free after school and summer program called
The club’s new community center made for the perfect
Check out our Website! location to successfully distribute the meals throughout the BLAST (Banner Lake After School Time) for children
ages 5-18 as well as a new academy for kindergartners
neighborhood.
Another anonymous donor also provided funding for
www.seabreezepublications.com Banner Lake to hire and pay the salaries of two individuals and first graders. BLC also has a teen program, a food
pantry, community café, soup kitchen and a Senior meals
or call 746-3244 who lost their restaurant jobs during the pandemic. These program that delivers meals to qualifying Seniors. For more
information visit their website bannerlake.org, call (772)
employees will be paid for eight weeks and perform daily
cleaning services of highly touched areas at the Banner Lake 402-5167 or email office@bannerlake.org.

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