So edifying, to see students so excited to finish a Gardens of Hope project, that they wanted to give up outdoor play! Think Like A Chef, is precisely what Mrs. Smollar’s garden club did. Using their flash cards and gained knowledge from last week’s lesson, students created their own recipes, […]
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Arrrgh! A visit from Pirate Sea “C”
Students at Hammock Pointe elementary, Boca Raton, FL, were treated to a fun and education program, to help our young pirates sail the seven seas of wellness. Each #Gardens of Hope club member received a bandana, project bag, and snack, as they “got their pirate on”, and learned about the […]
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Happy New Year from JPCF!
Best wishes and a healthy Happy New Year to all from the Joseph P Cory Foundation to you. A special thank you to all who donated and supported our mission throughout the last year and we hope to create more health and wellness in our communities next year! If you […]
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Thanks, and Giving… that’s the “Pointe”!
On November 19th, the Joseph P Cory Foundation visited one of their first Gardens of Hope schools, Hammock Pointe Elementary, Boca Raton, FL. In addition to the campus’ actual working organic garden, an overarching curriculum provides education for students, via a variety of fun and impactful lessons. It is almost […]
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Holistic Hearts and Helping Hands!
The Joseph P Cory Foundation expresses many thanks to the Boca Raton Holistic Chamber of Commerce, for choosing our organization to be their November charity recipient. This chapter, founded by Rene Stern, aims to connect individuals with holistic and integrated options for health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and business. On November 9th, […]
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Employee Health is Growing!
On a picture-perfect gardening day, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Joseph P Cory Foundation (JPCF) and The School District of Palm Beach County’s Transportation Facilities (SDPBC) planted the first of four Gardens of Hope, to kick off a new employee wellness initiative. This project was the collaborative efforts of Nada […]