Delray: Xmas Gifts Needed for Underserved Kids or Adopt a Class for Xmas

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families, which has served the Delray Beach and southern Palm Beach County communities since 1969 and helps underserved children reach their full potential, is asking the community to consider adopting a class, adopting a program, or participating in the organization’s annual toy drive for the holidays.

Members of the community can make a one-time, annual donation of $1,500 to adopt a classroom, which goes towards school supplies; curriculum materials, arts and crafts supplies, snacks, enrichment activities, in-class field trips, and more. Or, for that special person who has everything, an “Adopt-a-Class” gift is perfect. It is the gift of making a meaningful difference in a child’s life and being a part of a child’s educational journey. The recipient will receive a personalized note from the classroom, a thank-you video, and an invitation to tour and visit his or her adopted class. Additionally, as a special holiday touch, he or she can enjoy a 30-minute thank-you party to meet some of the children and teachers the gift is supporting.

Achievement Centers for Children & Families has four toddler classrooms and four pre-school classrooms. All classroom sponsors receive invitations to special events; name recognition on a plaque in the adopted classroom; a special thank you at the end of the school year, and quarterly classroom updates.

For those who would like to donate towards the organization’s annual toy drive, toys are being collected now.

“The holidays can be a difficult time for some Achievement Centers families who have few resources, so every year the organization strives to help its families by collecting toys for children from one to eighteen,” said Stephanie Seibel, CEO for the Achievement Centers.

Current drop-off locations include A Little Wyld & Perna, American Heritage, Andie DeVoe, LLC, Bella Mar Delray Beach, Death by Pizza, Delfina Pilates, Lang Realty – Amy & Noreen Team, Northern Trust, Purlife, SOFA, Worthing Place, Vincent’s Hairstyling for Women & Men, and Young Dentistry.

Another way to support the children of Achievement Centers is through the Adopt-A-Program opportunity. Achievement Centers’ Platinum Steppers and Drum Line welcome youth from our after-school programs! Students in these programs perform at Achievement Centers’ events and throughout the community. The programs promote healthy living; self-respect; respect for others; leadership skills; parental involvement; teamwork; and good sportsmanship. Through Adopt-a-Program, supporters can directly support the Platinum Steppers and our Drumline. Donations go towards uniforms and costumes; new equipment; transportation; snacks and more!

Donations for Adopt-A-Class and Adopt-A-Program can be made here: www.tinyurl.com/AchieveAdopt

To learn more about these initiatives, please contact ggriffin@delraychild.org.

About Achievement Centers for Children & Families
At Achievement Centers for Children & Families, children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), After School, Teen and Summer Camp programs that help prepare them for academic and social success and inspire them to discover their talents. Our families are served through our Family Support and Economic Stabilization services which benefit the community by stabilizing families in crisis; supporting them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth. Family strengthening services are embedded within our four core programs of Early Learning, After School, Teen and Summer Camp. Achievement Centers currently serves over 700 local children and families annually from three locations in Delray Beach: Nancy K. Hurd Campus, Village Academy, and Pine Grove Elementary. Achievement Centers for Children & Families is located at 555 NW Fourth St., Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 266-0003 or visit www.achievementcentersFL.org.