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Habitat For Humanity Of Palm Beach County

Receives $5,000 Grant From State Farm Insurance

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County member will also be required to attend an educational and accounts – approximately 81 million auto, fire, life,
(HFHPBC) is pleased to announce that State Farm workshop on “age-proofing” their residence. These health and commercial policies and approximately 2
Insurance has generously given a $5,000 grant to HFHPBC workshops are being carried out quarterly by HFHPBC, million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along
to help provide key funding towards Habitat for Humanity thanks to a $78,000 grant from AARP. with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and
of Palm Beach County – Aging-In-Place program. Like good neighbors, State Farm is helping to build motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile
In 2015, to complement its new construction program, safer, stronger and better educated communities across Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm
Habitat created a Home Preservation Program under its the United States through grants and agents lending their family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 36 on the
Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Using Home time to truly make a difference in local neighborhoods 2018 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more
Preservation funding, Habitat makes cosmetic exterior, they serve. information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
and critical interior/exterior improvements, to homes “We are thankful for State Farm Insurance’s continued About Habitat For Humanity Of Palm Beach County
owned and occupied by lower income homeowners. The assistance and their charitable grant to Habitat for Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, founded
repairs range in cost from $2,000 to $10,000 per home. Humanity of Palm Beach County,” said Bernie Godek, in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building
Aging-in-place repairs have been a consistent aspect of CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Each
this program and are repeatedly requested by residents. Thanks to State Farm and grants like this one, we can Habitat partner family is required to invest a minimum
More than 78 percent of the families assisted are over further our reach in the community and serve more of 400 sweat equity hours of their own labor into the
50 years old, and a majority of those are 60 or beyond. families by enhancing their quality of life.” construction of homes before being eligible to purchase
Although Habitat has done significant work for this About State Farm ® their home utilizing a 30-year, no-profit, no-interest loan.
population, they have lacked the resources to fulfill more The mission of State Farm is to help people manage The affiliate’s service area extends from Hypoluxo Road
of these requests. the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, in the south to the Martin County line in the north, and
When repairs are completed, HFHPBC will maximize and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are from Palm Beach to Lake Okeechobee.
the impact of State Farm’s contribution by teaching the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the For more information about Habitat for Humanity of
homeowners (or representative family members) how to United States. Its nearly 19,000 agents and approximately Palm Beach County, please visit www.habitatpbc.org.
maintain the work on their homes. At least one family 65,000 employees serve approximately 83 million policies

ArtiGras Moving Back To Palm Beach Gardens

The Gardens North County District Park To Host 2021 Festival

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by the “ArtiGras spent many years in Palm Beach Gardens is an economic driver in the North County area with an
Hanley Foundation is excited to announce after 20 years, both at the Gardens Mall location and off of RCA impact of more than $2.8 million. With all the current
the premier outdoor fine arts festival will be returning to Boulevard. We are thrilled to be back and couldn’t have construction on Central Boulevard, the timing was right
Palm Beach Gardens. The 36th edition of ArtiGras will asked for a better location in the Gardens North County for the return of the festival to Gardens.”
be held February 13 to 14, at the Gardens North County District Park,” said Noel Martinez, CEO and president of Palm Beach County has begun road construction
District Park on 117th Court North. the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. “ArtiGras at and past the intersection of Central Boulevard and
University Boulevard in Jupiter at the exact location of
where ArtiGras has been staged for two decades. This
presented ArtiGras organizers with a challenge, and it
was decided that a change of venue was needed. After a
Imagine This As Your... thorough search, an alternate location in the City of Palm
Beach Gardens at the Gardens North County District Park

was found.
“Art has long been a big part of our city’s identity.
That dedication has been showcased in many ways over
the years, so this is a great fit,” said Palm Beach Gardens
Mayor Carl Woods. “We couldn’t be more excited to be
the host city for ArtiGras and we look forward to not only
welcoming our residents and visitors, but also providing
a platform for artists who need our support.”
Ranked as one of the Top 10 art festivals in the nation,
the 2021 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley
Foundation will feature over 280 juried artists, children’s
activities, live music, and a youth art competition among
other demonstrations.
For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at
www.artigras.org, email information requests to info@
driveway courtyard artigras.org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of
Commerce at (561) 746-7111.
About Hanley Foundation
Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders
within our communities by raising awareness and
providing education through quality substance use
prevention programming in schools and communities in
Palm Beach and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley
Foundation is dedicated to working alongside community
partners to promote healthy lifestyles and to positively
influence attitudes, norms, and values by empowering
individuals and families while helping supply need-based
treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated
needs in Palm Beach County.
rec room wine cellar About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
of the largest and most active business organizations
in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the
This Feels Like Home chamber fosters a partnership of private, public,
educational and civic organizations working together
to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity
Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: a
Three Nicklaus Championship Golf Courses prosperous economy, high quality of life for all residents,
Homes from $200K to $2Million • West Palm Beach, Florida a smart and connected region, and regional leadership.
Call 561.624.8000 or visit clubatibis.com For more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.