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Juliette Borgia, daughter of Caridad Center coordinator Adriana Borgia, is on her way to pursuing her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist. She has just received a full college scholarship from Take Stock in Children, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for at-risk and low-income students. She has become the face for this organization, with feature articles about her success in both the Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel. Once a failing student, she started the program in seventh grade and recently graduated as a straight "A" student from Park Vista High School. She credits much of her success to her inspiring mentor provided through the Take Stock in Children Program. She will attend Palm Beach State College and then wants to transfer to the University of Florida. We are so proud of Juliette!

Rothman Family Chiropractic is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a second Christmas in July School Supply Fundraiser to benefit the children of Caridad Center.  Beginning on July 1, Dr. Nicole Rothman offers a complete initial chiropractic evaluation for $12 for all new patients, in exchange for a new backpack.  On Wednesday, July 14, she will offer free chiropractic adjustments to community residents for school supplies or a backpack.  The fundraiser will continue through the month of July.  Last years' event, which was a great success, included supplies and donations from more than 100 local residents.  Rothman Family Chiropractic is located at 1871 W. Woolbright Rd., Boynton Beach, in the Leisureville Center. For information, please call 561-740-2340.  Thank you, Dr. Nicole and staff for your continued support!

Guillermo Van Maanen, age 18, and his sister Nina, 15,  are volunteering with us this summer.  This is Guillermo's 4th year as a volunteer.  He will be a freshman at Georgetown University this fall, majoring in International Politics.  Nina is a student at Spanish River Community High School.   Their mother has been volunteering with Caridad Center for 6 years.

Scarlett Fave, our Social Services Coordinator is also the leader of  Caridad's Girl Scout Troop 20230.  For the second year in a row, she has been honored as the SE Florida  Outstanding Troop Leader of the year.She recently received a beautifully crafted scrapbook from the scouts to show their appreciation. Here is one of the many thank you notes: