Boca Helping Hands serves the economically challenged, culturally diverse population of east Boca. Founded in 1998 by a group of local volunteers in response to the growing challenge of hunger and poverty in our community, Boca Helping Hands provides food, financial assistance and job-training to the underprivileged. Focusing on the “whole person,” the various programs of BHH are well integrated to meet the needs of individuals, children and families, with the goal of breaking the cycle of dependence. A hot, nutritious lunch is served six days each week, with a “family dinner” offered on Thursday evenings. In addition, pantry bags with non-perishable food items are distributed every day. A Resource Center works with residents of Boca Raton who are in danger of being evicted from their apartments or having their utilities cut off for non-payment. BHH has a “Job Mentor Program” which establishes an e-mail account for our clients and provides a mentor to assist with the preparation of resumes. Clients have the opportunity to take basic computer-skills classes. Clients also are given two hours per day in the BHH Computer Lab to search for employment through the internet. Those who secure interviews and/or employment offers are given professional attire from our “dignity closet.” A full time staff of five…and over 200 dedicated volunteers carry out the mission of Boca Helping Hands: The mission of Boca Helping Hands is to provide compassionate service through food and assistance programs to individuals, families and children to instill dignity and break the cycle of dependence.

There's something special about the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (JCC). You can feel it as soon as you walk through the door -- whether you've come to bring your child to preschool or to camp, to attend a Jazz concert or theater performance, to workout in a state-of-the-art athletic facility or drop your child off at KidFit, to pick up your child from our after school program or to have your child attend one of our innovative Special Needs programs, to board the bus for a day of travel or to participate in a spiritual workshop at the JCC Sandler Center. The Levis JCC is your special place, providing the meaningful and caring connections that make our community home!