A new initiative has been launched by the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) to address an urgent need in the community. “The Essentials Closet” program aims to collect more than 1,000 essential items to create a unique experience for needy families. The innovative pop-up shop debuted at Place of Hope in Boca Raton in April.
At the Leighan and David Rinker Campus in Boca Raton, 45 families were allowed to select essential items from the Essentials Closet that met their specific needs. Place of Hope also facilitated the transportation of several families from their Palm Beach Gardens campus, Joann’s Cottage, a family-style maternity home for at-risk women.
Over the next year, the Essentials Closet is set to expand with the creation of more shopping opportunities. The Junior League of Boca Raton plans to collaborate with other nonprofit organizations to offer the same distinctive shopping experience to at-risk young people.
Members of JLBR will contribute over 35,000 volunteer hours and donate more than $250,000 throughout the year to support their mission of training volunteers, developing women’s potential, and enhancing the South Florida community through impact areas such as child welfare and nonprofit support.
To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at 561-620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org. Connect on facebook.com/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton or twitter.com/JLBocaRaton.
