The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is a first class non-profit focused on improving and…read moreincreasing literacy for Palm Beach County residents. Their efforts are geared toward family literacy with programs geared to both adults and children. They operate many excellent programs around Palm Beach County including Glades Family Education, Village Readers, and Workplace / Community Education. Improving literacy helps improve the lives of Palm Beach County residents. It helps build future leaders. The Coalition's efforts are worth researching to understand what they do and how you can help as a volunteer, tutor or donor. You will not be disappointed. My wife and I have witnessed several of their programs first hand and have been supporting their efforts for several years. We will continue doing that into the future.

From the owner: Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy…read more Since 1989, through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has been dedicated to ensuring that individuals in Palm Beach County receive the help they need to improve their literacy skills. We continue to help 64,464 adults, children, youth and families through our programs to acquire literacy skills to be successful in school and in life. Community members support literacy by volunteering as reading tutors, making donations, organizing book drives, attending literacy events and participating in literacy initiatives such as the "Read for the Record" and "Read Together Palm Beach County" campaign, an one book, one community initiative.

Quantum house truly is a home away from home. We were there about ten weeks during my daughters…read moresurgery with Dr Paley and I wouldn't stay anywhere else. It is super clean, well run and the best place to be! I made lifelong friends during my time.

From the owner: Quantum House is a home where families find respite, joy and community while their children receive…read moremedical treatment. We allow families to focus on healing.

This goodwill outlet bins location was actually super clean compared to others I've been to. Staff…read morewas very nice. Shoppers were under control and not pushy obnoxious like at the Fort Lauderdale location. I found a few good things for a steal including a lovevery baby play mat for my sister in law. I would go back again if in the area! It's located right off of 95 with plenty of parking.

Absolutely no control of the customers Allowing people to physically fight over items or shove…read moresomeone then want to fight when they get called out for it is ridiculous. Goodwill do better. Start tossing out the egregious offenders and it will improve. But highly unlikely to happen. Shoppers beware and be ready to defend themselves.

The Palm Beach County Food Bank is committed to being a strong leader for the other stakeholders…read moreand organizations that join us in addressing the issues surrounding hunger in Palm Beach County. There is a collective resolve in working together to help children, families, and seniors in our community. We are focused on fighting hunger in Palm Beach County through five programs - Childhood Hunger Initiatives, Senior Hunger Initiatives, Partner Marketplace, Benefits Outreach, and other growing community initiatives. We support over 200 partner agencies in Palm Beach County with food, programs, resources, and services. Their vision To alleviate hunger in Palm Beach County. Their Values Food Security | They believe food security means that no one goes hungry, that no one should skip a meal to feed a child, and that no one lacks access to nutritious foods. We spent a few hours with a group of Cornell alumni and friends for the summer cornell Cares activity. PBC is a wealthy area but there are over 192,000 people including over 50,000 children who are food insecure. In an assembly one of scooping, weighing, packaging, sealing and labeling, we packed rice for over 17,000 meals. A great place to volunteer!

This organization has been a game changer for me. As a social worker, I come across so many…read moreunder-served people who have lost their homes, their lives and their dignity. With each division of my work, from the homeless to the hospitalized, I have been able to call on Thomas and TSOMB to assist with clothing, toiletries and even household appliances that ease the burden so many face during times of adversity. He has been professional, kind and caring. I could not recommend a better place to donate your gently used clothing and household items or a better person to call on for help.

From the owner: "The Shirt Off My Back" was founded by Thomas Volturo. Thomas began collecting clothing and…read morepersonal items from friends and distributing the items right out of the trunk of his car directly to the homeless in our South Florida community. More and more people began to offer communications. The movement has grown and more and more individuals, families and non-profit organizations are benefiting from the generosity of your donations. Our goal is simple: we put clothing, toiletries and other items directly into the hands of people in need. When asked "why do you do this?" Thomas always responds with the same answer... "because I can." Please join us in our mission to "pay it forward" and help less fortunate folks in our neighborhoods.

This store is the kind I like to wade through. It's organization is good enough, "better than good"…read morefor me. I don't mind no price tags or digging through items to find what I'm looking for. If you want organized and priced, go to a retail chain store.

So very helpful with helping me to find some items for a remodel that I was doing. The staff was…read morecourteous and really went the extra mile.,,

The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in a beautifully restored…read more1916 Historic Museum. This museum tells the story of not just the social and economic development and evolution of Palm Beach County but of Florida's East Coast and regional area. We were greeted and welcomed by Nick and Dianne. Dianne provided us with an in depth, detailed and informative guided tour of the gallery. Dianne explained and shared her vast knowledge and her passion for history which was evident in her storytelling and interpretation of historical information presented. Admission is free.

Housed in a restored 1916 courthouse the Historical Society of Palm Beach houses a permanent…read morecollection of history of Palm Beach. Visiting the museum is free and open from Monday through Saturday 10 to 4. My visit included 'Sunshine Cinema - Florida in film' which is on display until May 30, 2026. There was a $12 charge for this special exhibit. The docent walked us through the exhibit and shared a tremendous amount of background and information, she clearly has a passion for the museum. The museum hosts many History Talks throughout the year as well as permanent and special collections. There is plenty of metered on street parking nearby. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a hidden gem.