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A monthly e-newsletter highlighting Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank's impact in the community, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
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PBPTank Finalists Lunch + Learn with Local Business Leaders
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We recently invited first and second-year finalists to join us for a workshop at Palm Beach Atlantic University, featuring a stellar lineup of speakers.
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First Year Students: Bricks Busting Boredom, Equal + Empowered
Second Year Students: Youth Empowerment Project, Certified, Y Not Read?, Hydroponic Harvest for Healthy Living
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The day kicked off with a presentation by
Takeata King Pang, a Public Affairs and Communications Consultant. She shared tips on resume building, creating effective and poignant messaging, and public speaking.
CBS 12 Anchor Suzanne Boyd talked with students about the importance of building a strong personal brand. She reminded students that “social media is a marathon, not a sprint.” She emphasized consistency, engagement, and content that makes audiences care.
Evelyn Flores, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, rounded out the workshop with some sound advice on money management. During her interactive discussion, she taught students how to structure their budget plans, spend wisely, and plan for unforeseen challenges that lie ahead.
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A heartfelt thanks to Takeata, Suzanne and Evelyn for taking the time to speak with our PBPT finalists and sharing their valuable insight! Leaders like them allow our student-finalists to grow and learn during this mentorship period.
At last month’s workshop, we also had the pleasure of welcoming the newest members of team
Certified from John l. Leonard High School:
Isabel Delgado, Christian Diaz, Malik Haynes and Gabriela Carrazana.
Each and every student is doing an outstanding job and we look forward to watching their progress.
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Princesses Against Cancer recently brought their mission to Palm Beach Children’s Hospital and provided entertainment for a princess and pirate-themed event.
Princesses Lizzy, Lauryn, Rachel, Natalie and Bianca also visited the hospital rooms of patients unable to attend the party, bringing a little bit of extra magic to those going through tough times.
Lisa Barron, the hospital’s Child Life Supervisor, praised the group by saying, “Sometimes it can be a challenge to spend time with children with IV poles and in wheelchairs but you all were excellent volunteers with our kids.”
Keep up the great work Princesses!
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Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank 2017 - 2018
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It’s hard to believe, but the time is almost here for the opening of the
2017-2018 application process! We need your help in spreading the word to ensure all 7th-12th grade students in Palm Beach County with a great idea have an opportunity to apply.
Here are some helpful talking points on the program:
- The purpose of Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank is to help shape students’ leadership paths and through their creative solutions, address and improve social issues in Palm Beach County.
- Students think so differently than we do – they have a fresh perspective on life and the ideas they bring are sincere and impactful!
- In addition to receiving funding, student-finalists receive mentoring for one year to help guide them through the route to success.
In just two years, the Philanthropy Tank has:
- Impacted the lives of more than 4,100 individuals in Palm Beach County
- Funded 18 projects that directly benefit Palm Beach County
- Awarded more than $200,000 in grants to student-finalists
Be sure to visit our website in the coming weeks for the online application and of course we'll notify you all when the application officially opens (sometime in August)
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Raveena Pandhare, Year 2 Finalist, Palm Beach Visionaries
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“Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank has given me the opportunity to make a change in people’s lives and to put into action an idea I’ve had for a while now. Something I am very thankful for is the opportunity to meet like-minded teenagers and to learn from them.”
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Here are a few simple ways to stay connected and help us spread the word about Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank:
- Follow the 2017 finalists over the next year on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtag #PBPTank
- Interested in volunteering? Visit our website to check out the different opportunities available
- Forward this email to a friend, family member or colleague
- Visit PhilanthropyTank.org for updates on Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank 2018
As always, we appreciate your ongoing support of Philanthropy Tank. With your help, we will continue to make Palm Beach County better, one idea at a time!
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