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March 8, 2023
Hearts & Hands Gala Raises a Record $480,000 to Benefit Connections School for Autism
Local autism advocates helped raise $480,000 at the sold-out 7th Annual Hearts & Hands Gala in February 2023 to benefit the Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, a nonprofit school for students with autism and related disorders.
Attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception, live music from students at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music, dinner, dancing with the Krush Party Band, a silent auction and a celebration of the progress students are making while attending Connections. See full release.
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Jan. 19, 2023
Local Nonprofit School to Hold Annual Gala Supporting Education for Students With Autism
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches will hold the 7th Annual Hearts & Hands Gala on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, to raise funds for specialized education and therapies for local students with autism and related disorders. The event will be held at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
The event will feature a cocktail reception, live music, dancing, dinner, a silent auction and a celebration of the progress students are making while attending Connections. See full release.
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Honoree Debra Johnson
Nov. 14, 2022
Local Parents Invited to Water Safety Class at Connections Education Center
More children ages 1 to 4 years drown in Florida than in any other state, according to the Florida Department of Health. For children with autism, drowning is the top cause of death.
That’s why two local organizations are teaming up to present a free class where parents and caregivers can learn the latest strategies for keeping children safe near water. See full release.
