How We Help
More than $20 million has been raised since BWCF was established in 2010.
Thousands of children are served each day through projects with partner charities.
More than $20 million has been raised since BWCF was established in 2010.
Thousands of children are served each day through projects with partner charities.
15.1% of the Palm Beach County population is food insecure, with 202,110 people not knowing from where they will get their next meal.
[2025]
BWCF helps thousands of children receive meals each weekend through Boca Helping Hands’ school backpack program.
There are an estimated 343,077 children in the child welfare system in a recent report on fiscal year 2023. Florida has the second highest number of foster care placements at 20,177.
[2025]
BWCF works with Place of Hope, JAFCO, HomeSafe, and SOS Children’s Village to make sure that these children have a home and a supportive environment.
According to a 2025 report, 46% of Palm Beach County households struggled to make ends meet.
BWCF funds a pediatric dental clinic at Caridad Center, scholarship programs with FAU Kelly/Strul Program, Viner Scholars, Take Stock in Children PBC, and provides SAT, ACT, and college prep services at Bound for College.
A recent United Way of Palm Beach County report reveals:
In 2025, there were 1,520 people in Palm Beach County without a place to call home, both sheltered and unsheltered
BWCF partners with Sweet Dream Makers & has provided over 2,250 beds to families in need, as well as sheets, cribs, and other necessities to parents and infants in need. BWCF also partners with CityHouse to provide housing for single mothers.
