RIVIERA BEACH, FL December 17, 2024 – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is pleased to announce and express heartfelt gratitude to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generous $60,000 donation. This contribution will support the critical repair and replacement of the HVAC system at Catholic Charities' headquarters, the St. Francis Center, located in Riviera Beach.
The St. Francis Center serves as the heart of Catholic Charities' operations in the Diocese of Palm Beach. It houses essential programs and ministries, and administrative offices that provide direct assistance to individuals and families in need across the 5-county diocese. A properly functioning HVAC system is vital to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and volunteers alike.
“We are incredibly grateful to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generous support of Catholic Charities and the vital services we provide,” said Ellen T. Wayne, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. “Their donation to repair and replace the HVAC system at the St. Francis Center ensures that our headquarters can continue to serve as a place of hope and help for those in need.”
Publix Super Markets Charities has a long history of supporting organizations that improve lives and strengthen communities. This donation reflects their continued commitment to helping local nonprofits address critical needs and create meaningful impact.
The HVAC repairs at the St. Francis Center are essential to maintaining a healthy and efficient facility, allowing Catholic Charities to focus on its mission of serving vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity.
About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach provides vital social services to individuals and families in need throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Guided by values of faith, respect, service, and compassion, Catholic Charities offers programs in areas such as disaster assistance, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, case management to victims of human trafficking, homeless prevention, transitional housing for homeless families, and pregnancy support services.
About Publix Super Markets Charities Publix Super Markets Charities is dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of individuals and families in the communities Publix serves. Through financial contributions and community partnerships, they strive to create opportunities for hope and positive change.
