2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
For the month of December, Sklar is proudly supporting the Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Born out of a small community tragedy in 1967, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has since grown into a not-for-profit, advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds, over 2,800 employees and more than 800 primary and specialty physicians on staff. The hospital delivers the highest quality patient care with unrelenting attention to clinical excellence, patient satisfaction and patient safety. Their team of professionals demonstrates unparalleled compassion and commitment to those they serve.

This hospital grew out of funds raised by the community at bake sales, fiestas and black-tie Balls. Today, it is a nationally ranked medical center and a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities.

Sklar is honored to support their ongoing vision to be a preeminent regional leader in healthcare delivery and the hospital of choice for patients, physicians, employees and volunteers. To learn more about their services visit https://www.brrh.com/

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Boca Raton Children’s Museum
For the month of November, Sklar is proudly supporting the Boca Raton Children’s Museum. The Boca Raton Children’s Museum was founded in 1979 by the Junior League of Boca Raton and was the first children’s museum in the State of Florida. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the Museum serves the Palm Beach County community as well as the communities of Broward and Martin Counties.

The Museum offers educational programs to children and adults through permanent and traveling exhibits on the campus or through the educational outreach program, The Traveling Museum. Since inception over 30 years ago, the Museum has helped to educate well over a million children; broadening their awareness of the world and teaching them how to problem solve through creative and scientific exploration. There are opportunities to sponsor, fundraise, volunteer or make a donation to their GoFundMe Campaign so they can continue to provide unique and state of the art enrichment programming.

Sklar is happy to assist a community-learning environment that supports and nurtures local families.

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Navy Seal Museum

For the month of October, Sklar is proudly supporting the Navy SEAL Museum. Navy SEAL Museum was founded in 1985 and was officially designated a National Museum in 2007. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Navy SEALs, from the Frogmen era of the 1940s to the SEAL teams of the present day. Its educational mission encompasses commemorating the fallen, and the important contributions SEALs have made to the life of the United States nation. Permanent installations include vehicles, weaponry and Raven, the in-house multi purpose canine.

The United States of America would not be the nation it is today without the commitment and sacrifice of our U.S. Navy SEALs. Sklar is honored to preserve the legacy and history of these “Teams” and support the only national museum in the state of Florida which receives no federal funding. Find out more and plan your visit at www.navysealmuseum.org

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

The Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival (BRJFF)

For the month of September, Sklar is proudly supporting the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Film Festival. Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is a non-profit community agency of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Established in 1983, the center provides a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities to meet the diverse needs of its members, the Jewish community and the community at large.

JCC Jewish Film Festival celebrated its inaugural year by presenting a broad array of 27 exceptional films from the U.S., Israel and around the world all bringing the best of Jewish films to our community. Their mission is to annually provide the newest, most stimulating and thought provoking films that encourage audiences to expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world.

Sklar is thrilled to support JCC and engage with their dialogue and programs which explore many diverse perspectives. Learn more at http://levisjcc.org/

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Florida Atlantic University

For the month of August, Sklar is proudly supporting Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine by making a donation to their White Coats-4-Care program.

FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one of 147 accredited medical schools in the U.S. The college was launched in 2010, when the Florida Board of Governors made a landmark decision authorizing FAU to award the M.D. degree. After receiving approval from the Florida legislature and the governor, it became the 134th allopathic medical school in North America and welcomed its inaugural class in 2011. With more than 70 full and part-time faculty and more than 1,300 affiliate faculty, the college matriculates 64 medical students each year and has been nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum.

In June 2014, FAU’s College of Medicine launched its first University-sponsored residency in internal medicine. To date, the college has residency programs in internal medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine and psychiatry.

In order to ensure that the region will continue to have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce, Sklar takes a special interest in FAU. We’re proud to offer support to Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and its hardworking faculty and student body. Learn more at www.fau.edu.

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Boca Museum Of Art

For the month of July, Sklar is proudly supporting the Boca Museum of Art ‘send a kid to camp’ program for the summer. The museum traces its history back to 1950, with the establishment of the Art Guild of Boca Raton. This small organization steadily expanded, and its founders progressed from hosting temporary exhibitions to acquiring a permanent collection and dedicated building.

Today, the Official Fine Arts Museum for the City of Boca Raton attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually, making it one of the city’s leading cultural institutions. It houses permanent and travelling exhibitions, provides art education, and runs lectures, film showings, tours and family events throughout the year. Although it welcomes international artworks, Boca Museum of Art emphasizes artists from South Florida, helping make it a truly local institution.

Sklar is thrilled to send 5 children to camp this summer through the ‘send a kid to camp program’. Memberships and donations help Boca Museum of Art to keep contributing to the cultural and community life of South Florida; learn more or consider sending a kid to camp at www.bocamuseum.org.

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue
For the month of June, Sklar is proudly supporting Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR). Committed in giving the gift of life to as many dogs as possible, they are the largest no-kill dog rescue in Southeastern United States. Determined to be a leader in the national animal welfare movement, they believe they can give life to dogs—enriching the lives of those who adopt them—through compassionate, innovative rescue practices and transformative educational programs.

Sklar is proud to be engaged with the Big Dog Ranch family knowing that collective work furthers their mission and the goal of saving the lives of innocent dogs and puppies. There are many ways to get involved and offer support; opportunities to be a monthly donor, join the “boots on the ground” rescue team or volunteer at adoption events and help raise money. The center also welcomes visitors to their campus for donation drop offs. For more information or to learn how you can get involved visit http://www.bdrr.org/.

2017 is Sklar’s 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by giving back to the community that has given us so much. For every month of the year, our team has chosen one local charity that we’ll be supporting through donations, fundraising, and boosting awareness of their great work. These organizations create opportunities, lend a hand to people in hardship, and help make Boca Raton an even better place to live.

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
For the month of April, Sklar is proudly supporting Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need, giving them the stability of a permanent address and the sense of pride that comes with home ownership. Since 1991, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County has built homes for over 120 area families, at zero interest financing. Freed from the stresses of insecure housing, parents and their children can focus on work and school instead, creating a cycle of achievement.

Habitat for Humanity is a cause that Sklar has been involved with since the store opened in 2002. Our staff have personally worked on builds, and together we have raised a significant amount of money to help house the vulnerable. In fact, we are proud to announce that our third donated home is currently under construction, and we are committed to sponsoring a total of six. Habitat for Humanity are always grateful for gifts of money, furniture and home goods; visit www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org to donate or register as a volunteer.