YMCA of the Palm Beaches Announces $1.25M Funding from State of Florida in Support of New Community Facility at Lake Lytal Park
Earlier this year the YMCA of the Palm Beaches announced a $46 million capital project, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation department, that will relocate and dramatically expand its flagship branch. The Florida State Legislature has approved a $1.25 million appropriation for construction costs associated with the Y’s future community center, scheduled to break ground later this year. The grant was sponsored locally by State Senator Bobby Powell and State Representative Michael
Job Opportunities at the YMCA of the Palm Beaches
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches currently operates out of two locations: the Aquatics Center in Lake Worth Beach as well as Palm Beach State College’s campus in Lake Worth. The Aquatics center includes their pool, where aerobics classes and swimming instruction are offered. Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus contains their fitness center, where wellness classes, personal training, and group work out classes are offered. This September, the Y will also begin managing the fitness center and related
American Humane Provides Critical Tips to Keep Pets Safe in Summer Heat
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is issuing key tips to help keep your pets safe in the summer heat. Many parts of the United States are facing triple digit temperatures with no letup in sight. On August 8, an Excessive Heat Warning was issued in South Florida, as the heat index climbed to a near 115 degrees. The extreme heat and humidity significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, for both people and pets.“Severe heat is dangerous not just for humans,
YMCA of the Palm Beaches Appoints Matthew Komma as Director of Finance
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has appointed Matthew Komma as its new Director of Finance, overseeing all aspects of the organizations’ financial operations, including its multi-million dollar capital campaign initiative for a new location, in partnership with Palm Beach County, at Lake Lytal Park. Komma joined the YMCA after seven years as Chief Financial Officer at the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency in West Palm Beach. Prior to that, he served as Manager of Operations at BioZone Scientific
YMCA of the Palm Beaches Announces the Addition of Two New Members to its Board of Directors
YMCA of the Palm Beaches has announced the addition of two members to its Board of Directors - Philip Cambo and Thomas P. Hunt. Both are active members of the community and supporters of the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit. As CEO of Massachusetts-based Northern Tree Service, Philip Cambo brings extensive leadership experience and business acumen to his new role. Cambo is actively involved in renewable energy projects in Massachusetts and real estate investments in Florida. He is a member of the World
Jones Foster Launches New Community Program
Jones Foster Impact, a firmwide community program, was announced this week by the Board of Directors. Jones Foster Impact will offer all employees a platform to collaborate, engage, and collectively impact the community through efforts designed to support local charitable organizations. Board Member and Litigation Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, expects that many positive outcomes will result from this initiative. “I am personally very excited about Jones Foster Impact. For almost a century, our Firm and
Upcoming Music & Memories: Palm Beach County Book to Include Foreword by Philanthropist and Arts Patron, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr.
Photo: (L-R) Don McClintock, Brenda Star, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr.West Palm Beach, November 11, 2019 – West Palm Beach-based philanthropist and Arts patron, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr., will contribute his thoughts on the significance of music and its impact on the community, in an upcoming coffee table book being produced by StarGroup Books, entitled, Music & Memories: Palm Beach County. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. is one of the most prominent and notable patrons of the Arts in Palm Beach County. In