Spirit Of Giving To Receive Inaugural Martens Award Honoring Extraordinary Service In The Community

Top Quote The Event Will be Held on October 28th at The Polo Club of Boca Raton and Will Feature Spirit of Giving Founder Barbara Schmidt as a Keynote Speaker. End Quote
  • West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL (1888PressRelease) October 02, 2015 - WHO: Boca Raton-based nonprofit Spirit of Giving will be receiving the inaugural Martens Award presented by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties at the Martens Award Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

    Spirit of Giving unites more than 60 nonprofits in Palm Beach County to help facilitate and create programs and alliances that promote lasting change in the community.

    The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a charitable endowment that strives to meet the changing needs of the community. Since its founding in 1972, The Community Foundation has provided more than $100 million in grants in scholarships in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

    WHAT: The Martens Award, named after beloved philanthropist Marie Graber Martens, is awarded to organizations who demonstrate extraordinary service in the community. The inaugural luncheon will celebrate philanthropy in Southern Palm Beach County, including a brief history of the Community Foundation and a keynote address by Barbara M. Schmidt of the Schmidt Family Foundation and founder of Spirit of Giving.

    Tickets can be purchased through the following link: http://bit.ly/SOGAward

    WHEN/WHERE: The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 11:30am-1:00pm at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, located at 5400 Champion Blvd, Boca Raton, 33496.

    About Spirit of Giving
    Now in its seventh year, Spirit of Giving unites more than 60 nonprofits in Palm Beach County to help facilitate and create programs and alliances that promote lasting change in the community. It is a forum where nonprofits and community supporters share information, resources and best practices. The group's objective is to streamline the delivery of services to the community by working collaboratively to solve issues and improve operations through internal and external partnerships. Community programs that Spirit of Giving manages include acting as the Official Charity Partner of The Boca Raton Bowl, Holiday Gift Drive, Volunteer Training and Placement, Fingerprinting Services, Monthly Nonprofit Meetings, Nonprofit Executive Mastery Institute and Nonprofit Wish List.

    For more information, visit www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com or info ( @ ) spiritofgivingnetwork dot com

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