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Boca Raton's Promise spearheads efforts in South County to adddress community mental health needs. Grassroots education efforts are underway in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach to support agency and school programs in Palm Beach County.

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Find out more about what the Promise does in our community and help us meet our goals. If you, your business or organization can help us, please email us to arrange for our representatives to meet with you personally. Thank You.

Email us - brpromis@gate.net

1. New Youth Service Project -

A series of summer workshops to help youth understand stress and depression and prepare them to assist in schools and communities. Free admission and pizza- may earn service credit - July 10, 1:30-4:30, Sugar Sand Park, Community Center, Reserve a pizza Call 561-955- 4810 (more)

2. 70 Rally to Support Mental Health

Executive Director, Rita Thrasher, accepted a proclamation recognizing Mental Health Month in Boca Raton during the 2nd bi-annual meeting of the South County Mental Health Coalition on May 24, 2010, at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

3. Board Holds Election

New Officers: Joanne Weiner, President; Linda Posner and Jim Shriner, Vice Presidents; Sally Nemes, Secretary & Treasurer.


4. "Fore The Kids" 2010 Golf Tournament

Planning underway "Fore The Kids" for the 2010 Golf Tournament to benefit Boca Raton's Promise. Jim Shriner will again co-chair the event to be held at the Boca Country Club on November 6. Save this date!

Pictured here: 2009 Golf Tournament Team: Michael Adams - co-chair; Sally Nemes; Jim Shriner, co-chair; Jacquie Nicholson, Dr. Merrilee Middleton (absent: Sue Leslie-Smith).

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