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Here comes planting day!

Sandpiper Shores Elementary School Garden Club received their first “Ready, Set, Grow” Gardens of Hope education from teachers Zarina Fortunato and Kerry Maione. Students learned about companion planting for pest control, and what grows best together. In addition to some starter plants, seeds will also be planted and charted, for […]

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New Kids on the Block!

Congratulations to teachers Zarina Fortunato, first grade educator, and Kerry Maione, ESOL coordinator at Sandpiper Shores Elementary in Boca Raton. Kerry and Zarina are one of our latest Gardens of Hope grant recipients, and we are excited to watch great health take root and grow this year!  Hats off to Principal Coyle’s support […]

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Back “pack” to School

Your “Back to School” Newsletter is here! Get a jump on early garden planning, fun activities, recipes, and sponsorship opportunities for everyone! Join us for a successful year of Gardens of Hope education for students and the community. Click link here to read the newsletter! https://conta.cc/3M271xA #gardensofhope #recipes #BackToSchool #backpack […]

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2024 Grow It Forward

The School District of Palm Beach County Wellness Promotion Task Force Celebration. The Joseph P Cory Foundation was proud to be presenters once again at this amazing District initiative. Thank you for recognizing our Foundation’s contribution to staff and family health. Accepting for Mrs. Marta Galvez, our “2024 Grow It […]

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Gardens of Hope Club graduate makes our day!

What a JOY it was to have a former Gardens of Hope Club student stop by our table. Sophia noticed our set up a few weeks ago and came by to say hi. Here is just one of the comments she had to share, and there were many. This superstar has truly […]

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BMI “Pilot” soaring to success!

What a wonderful day at The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC). The Joseph P Cory Foundation would again, like to thank the Wellness Promotion Task Force and the SDPBC, for recognizing the critical work we do in schools and communities. This marks another year of highlights and accomplishments. […]