#NewsUpdate Only 4 days until The Unicorn Ball!
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
That's because today is the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's #PinkShirtDay to support bullying prevention.
Unicorn Children's Foundation encourages youth across Palm Beach County to continue reading and to learn bullying-prevention skills and strategies.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Happy Birthday, Ivonne!
Happy birthday to our Program Operations Coordinator, Ivonne Rodriguez!!!!
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Unicorn Children’s Foundation to host funky, Disco themed Gala to benefit children with special needs
Boca Raton FL – March 2018 – On Sunday March 4th, 2018, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, along with chairs Gregory Fried and Kurtis Lutz, will host its first ever, non-formal, Disco & Diamonds Gala at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Proceeds of the evening will support awareness, education, acceptance, and opportunity for children diagnosed with special needs.
This amazing evening will feature a Studio 54 themed Disco party, where guests are encouraged to wear disco (or cocktail) attire, complete with live performances by the acclaimed Private Stock Band, as well as other special guests. Come dance the night away in support of our Mission to enable children and young adults with special needs excel in their communities!
Unicorn is also very excited to induct Mrs. Melissa Hassan into our Visionary Society, an exclusive club that recognizes extraordinary women who are united by their acts of generosity to help kids with special needs excel in the community. Members inducted into this society are presented with an exclusive gold Kaufmann de Suisse unicorn pin featuring a brilliant diamond eye, representing a beacon of hope.
The evening will also feature a special recognition of our honorees who work every day to support, advocate for, and empower individuals who think, communicate, and learn differently–
Michael Simpson, Owner at Little Stinker LLC, and Richard Rawlings, of the Gas Monkey Foundation, will both be inducted into the prestigious Order of Unicorn, which consists of philanthropic men who have demonstrated their commitment to improving the quality of life for those with special needs through generous financial contributions.
Dominique Rivera, 2017 Royal International Miss Teen, will be awarded the Unicorn Youth in Service award in recognition of her exceptional volunteer work in her community on behalf of individuals challenged with invisible disorders.
Guests will dine on exquisite hors d’oeuvres and amazing food, including a magnificent dessert bar extravaganza provided by Boca West Country Club. There will also be a fabulous Silent & Live Auction, Wine Wall, and special surprises for our guests. Unicorn Ball tickets are $300 per person and may be purchased through the foundation’s website www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org or by calling 561-620-9377.
A big THANK YOU to this year’s supporters: Gail Wasserman Family Foundation, Silvana & Barry Halperin, Sunshine Health, United Capital, Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, Schmidt Family Foundation, Anne & Norman Jacobson, Gregory’s Fine Jewelry, Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company, D3 Advertising, Simple The Best Magazine, and the Boca West Country Club.
With 1 of every 6 children affected by some form of intellectual or developmental disability, most of us have experienced the challenges first-hand or know someone who has. There are a wide range of opportunities to support the mission of the Unicorn Children's Foundation, including sponsorship opportunities, making donations, or participating in the auction online.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Thank You to the Gail Wasserman Foundation
Thank you to the Gail Wasserman Family Foundation for being the Family Navigator Sponsor of The Unicorn Ball!!
Join us THIS Sunday, March 4th at Boca West Country Club!
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Online Auction Now Open!!
Whether you're looking for yourself or that special someone, or maybe just a little adventure, our auction has something for everyone! Keep checking back, because we're continuously adding items. Every bid helps children and young adults with special needs excel in their communities.
The Online Auction for The Unicorn Ball closes Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 9am EST. The bidding will then CONTINUE at the Live Event at 6pm that evening at Boca West Country Club. If you are still the highest bidder on that item, you will be contacted by Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
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Friday, February 23, 2018
A Message from Gregory and Kurtis
The Chairs of the Unicorn Ball, Gregory Fried and Kurtis Lutz have a special message for you!
Boca West Country Club to Launch Job Training Internship Program for Young Adults with Disabilities
Boca
Raton FL – February 22, 2018 – Boca West Country Club has entered into an agreement
with The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc. to launch a job training
internship program for young adults with disabilities in August of 2018. Interns will range in age from 17-24 years of
age who have an intellectual or developmental disability which makes it
statistically more difficult for them to find jobs upon completion of high
school. The unemployment rate for youth
with disabilities is approximately 80% despite their ability and willingness to
work. With the launch of the Project
SEARCH site at Boca West Country Club, it is expected that at least 74% of
interns will find competitive and meaningful employment following graduation.
Boca West Country Club will be
the first private residential community to participate in this internationally
renowned program. Matthew Linderman, COO
& General Manager of Boca West Country Club shared “We are honored to be
the first company chosen to partner with the Unicorn Children’s
Foundation/Unicorn Village Academy for this project and excited to get it on
board. My team and I are certain this is the beginning of a long
successful collaboration.”
The
Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc., recognized as a leading expert in the
field of special needs, introduced the program to Boca West Country Club after receiving
a training and planning grant from the Florida Developmental Disabilities
Council to expand the Project SEARCH program and improve employment outcomes
for these young adults.
Unicorn Children’s Foundation
CEO, Sharon Alexander, added “This evidence-based program will not only reduce
recruitment costs, improve retention rates in high turnover positions, enhance workforce
diversity at Boca West Country Club, but we hope that it will create a cultural
shift of acceptance, inclusion, and opportunity throughout the community.”
An information
night will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Unicorn Village Academy in
Boca Raton from 6-7:30pm for interested families. Students should currently be enrolled in a
Palm Beach County, Broward County or other private school and be interested in
increasing independence, confidence and self-esteem while learning competitive,
transferable, and marketable job skills.
For more information or to reserve your space, contact Ivonne Rodriguez
at 561-620-9377 or ivonne@eunicorn.org.
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About Boca West Country Club
An award-winning private, gated, resident only luxury country club
community is home to 6,000 residents, with a variety of home styles. Boca
West is the No. 1 Private Residential Country Club in the country. In November
2017, Boca West was named a Platinum Club of the World by Club Leaders Forum
(ranked #15 out of 100). Boca West is a Platinum Club of America, 5-Star Private
Club since 1997, and is proudly recognized as a Distinguished Club
by BoardRoom Magazine since 2013. For more information, visit http://www.bocawestcc.org. To inquire about membership, please call
561.488.6934.
About The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc.
Unicorn Children's Foundation is a non-profit organization providing
education, awareness and funding opportunities to organizations for special
needs children in an effort to help kids excel in the community. For millions of special needs children with
developmental, communication and learning challenges, finding a cure is like
chasing a rainbow in that a cure remains elusive. The Unicorn Children’s
Foundation is expanding the collective special needs community to help
acknowledge, celebrate and integrate the special qualities possessed by
neurodiverse children with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Asperger’s, Dyslexia and
other learning disorders.
About Unicorn Village Academy
Unicorn Village Academy (UVA) focuses on the “whole student” teaching
them life skills, employment preparation and academics. The curriculum
encourages independence, self-advocacy, and preparation for life. UVA teachers
help students meet their academic goals by providing very specialized instruction.
They develop a sense of each students’ uniqueness by spending a number of years
with them and their families. Additionally, students are provided with
opportunities, in a variety of community settings, to actively engage in real
life learning experiences and exploration. Regardless of academic abilities, it
is the executive function, communication, and social skills that will truly
make a difference in the success of students becoming contributing members of
society.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Thank You to our Unicorn Ball Sponsors
We are so grateful for our Generous Sponsors of our Unicorn Ball!!
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs!!
Palm Beach Post: Spotlight on Nonprofits
Pick up today's issue of The Palm Beach Post to see Unicorn Children's Foundation's Full Page Spotlight in the Neighborhood Post Section!!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Unicorn Children’s Foundation: Aims to empower special needs children
Thank you to The Palm Beach Post for putting the Spotlight on Unicorn Children's Foundation today!
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/unicorn-children-foundation-aims-empower-special-needs-children/rapsi9YYsrRTvd0w6xxJpJ/
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/unicorn-children-foundation-aims-empower-special-needs-children/rapsi9YYsrRTvd0w6xxJpJ/
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Your Ad Here
Time is running out to congratulate an honoree, chair, volunteer, friend, family member, or just promote your business!
Place an ad at The Unicorn Ball at Boca West Country Club on Sunday, March 4th to make your message heard!
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