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Over 850 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to our Caridad Kids. Thank you to all of the volunteers and supporters who made this incredible event possible!

Caridad Center is delighted to announce Dr. William and Nancy Earnhart as the Honorary Chairmen of the 2009 Gala, "A Night in Old Havana" . This event will take place on October 30, 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Dr. Earnhart has been volunteering at Caridad Center's Medical Clinic since 1995, when the organization operated out of a small trailer. Dr. Earnhart was one of the first doctors at Bethesda Memorial Hospital and eventually served as Persident of the Medical Staff until he retired in 1993. The Earnhart Family has deep roots in our local community helping many people through their involvement with different charities. Dr. Earnhart continues to be a dedicated volunteer at Caridad Center every Tuesday, and helps many patients in need of medical care who, without insurance, have no where else to go.

For more information about "A Night in Old Havana", please contact Megan Doney at (561) 853-1622.

Space is limited! Reserve your seats today at www.wildorchidscafe.org.

Event: Girl Scout Troop 20230 Bridging Ceremony  
When:June 25, 2009
Where:Caridad Center

What: Caridad Center’s Social Services Coordinator, Scarlett Fave received the Outstanding Troop Leader of the Year Award from the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida at Troop 20230’s 2009 Bridging Ceremony.

Highlights: Caridad Center’s Girl Scout Troop started five years ago with 7 girls who had no where else to go and desperately wanted to participate in a Girl Scout Program. Currently, Caridad Center has 13 girls in troop 20230. These girls are part of low income, working families who live in Palm Beach County. The Girl Scout Troop is possible through donations from Caridad Center supporters.

Quote: “I am humbled and honored. I thank the mothers whose hard work and dedication make it all possible as well as the supporters of Caridad”, Scarlett Fave, Caridad Center’s Social Services Coordinator and Girl Scout Troop Leader.

On June 13, 2009, Dr. Howard Goldman, a  volunteer ophthalmologist with Caridad’s Vision Program, will participate in the annual “Swim Around Key West” competition, sponsored by the Florida Keys Community   College and the United States Masters  Swimming   Association. Dr. Goldman will swim a course around the entire island of Key West, a 12.5 mile distance. Dr. Goldman will be raising money from his swim for the Vision Program at the  Caridad Center. He will match dollar for dollar all contributions made up to $1,000 in honor of the event. Dr. Goldman’s friend and swim coach, Gary Fahey will also be participating in the race in support of Caridad Center. If you would like to  support Dr. Goldman’s efforts, please send a  donation made out to the Caridad Vision Program to the Eye Associates of Boca Raton at 950 NW 13th St., Boca Raton, FL 33486. For more  information, please call (561) 853-1638.

Dr. Torres has served as a volunteer OB/GYN at Caridad Center’s medical clinic for over six years. With an active medical practice, he comes in on Saturdays, demonstrating his tireless commitment to ensure that the underserved women of Palm Beach County have access to high quality medical care. Our patients have no better advocate than Dr. Emilio Torres. Always solution focused, he continually explores new methods of treatment for Caridad to implement in helping those who need us the very most. On April 30,  Dr. Torres was recognized by the PBC Medical Society and was honored with the Physician Hero Award for Community and Volunteer Services at the 2009 Heroes in Medicine Awards Luncheon for all of his dedication to Caridad Center. Congratulations Dr. Torres!