Boca’s Promise was formed in 1998 to address the needs of local children and families, and they have been meeting with community leaders recently to discuss the depleted Summer Activity Fund. The fund was established in 2006 and provided $45,000 over the last three years to qualified families for safe summer activities, but the fund is now depleted.
“We really need help from the community, and there has never been such a need. It is time for people to take their heads out of the sand and realize we are all in this together,” said executive director Rita Thrasher.
There have been four meetings this year at Palm Beach Community College, and representatives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, YMCA, PBCC’s Summer Youth College and other providers of youth services discussed options and needs.
“In some instances, it is not a lack of funds, but a lack of available space. PBSO has the staff in place, but they need sites for activities,” said Thrasher.
For more information, visit www.bocaratonspromise.org or call 561-981-5330.