Rethink What You Have to Give

There’s More in Your Toolbox Than You Think

Giving has been a constant throughout my life — rooted in my family legacy, carried through my professional journey and reflected in my commitment to community. It’s also a value I’ve sought to pass along by leading by example for others in the community, as well as my children and grandchildren.

For more than 30 years, I’ve put that commitment into action — serving on nonprofit and chamber of commerce boards, connecting companies with diverse community missions and building hundreds of public-private partnerships. My work has ranged from fostering conversations on mental health to advancing advocacy and funding initiatives supporting affordable housing, education, efforts to combat discrimination, public safety, and animal welfare and rescue.

I’ve also led community and media relations initiatives for organizations ranging from the City of Boca Raton, its Police Services Department and Downtown Boca Raton to ESPN’s Boca Raton Bowl, PGA TOUR Champions Tour events, The Boca Raton, Town Center at Boca Raton, BRiC, Royal Palm Place, and FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Through it all, one belief has remained constant: There is no single way to make a difference.

As Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude takes on greater meaning—and so does the question of what we have to give.

That’s the inspiration behind our November Good Giving issue.

Our community is filled with meaningful missions and opportunities for every kind of generosity.

• Your time can make a difference.
• Your expertise can open possibilities.
• Your connections can create opportunities.
• Your resources may be more valuable than you realize.

In Giving, Reimagined, we explore 15 ways to think differently about what you have to give—some familiar, others you may never have considered. Because generosity isn’t always measured by the size of a check.

And throughout this issue, you’ll see what generosity can make possible.

In Good Impact, we take you inside the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower at Boca Raton Regional Hospital—a remarkable example of how community philanthropy can transform healthcare and create a lasting legacy for generations to come.

In Good Thoughts, Doug and Marcia’s “There’s Always Room for One More Chair” reminds us that generosity can also mean making room for others, listening more openly, welcoming different perspectives and offering fresh starts. It’s a timely Thanksgiving reflection on the power of kindness and connection.

And in Good Pets, “Good Adoptions. Fur-Ever Homes.” reminds us that giving a dog or cat a home is more than a holiday gesture. It’s a commitment to responsible rescue and adoption, thoughtful preparation and a lifetime of care.

At the center of this issue is our Good Giving Guide, created to connect you with local nonprofit organizations, introduce you to their missions and help you discover where your interests and desire to make a difference might intersect with a community need.

As Thanksgiving reminds us to appreciate what we have and the holidays inspire us to think about what we can share, perhaps this is also the perfect time to broaden how we think about giving.

Because giving should never feel limited to one season, one amount or one definition.

It begins by finding what matters to you — and discovering what you have to give.