Benefitting Achievement Centers for Children & Families
Boca Raton, FL — Homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Lake Ida Neighborhood opened their doors to visitors on March 9 during the 19th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour, which benefitted Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF). The Delray Beach Home Tour featured exquisite homes and gardens.
“Each year we select a different Delray Beach neighborhood where homeowners showcase different interior designs and architectural styles,” said Kari Shipley, the co-chair of this year’s organizing committee. “The Home Tour featured a variety of homes that ranged from elegant Florida bungalows, lakeside estates to lush tropical gardens, providing home decorating and gardening enthusiasts with an inside look into the world of distinctive Delray living.”
During the tour, which attracted visitors from throughout South Florida, guests enjoyed a leisurely day exploring unique residences, a catered luncheon and trolley service between homes.
All Home Tour ticket sales and sponsorships benefit ACCF, which supports children and families throughout Delray Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods. At ACCF children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), Out-of-School (After School and Summer Camp), and Teen Mentoring programs that prepare them for academic and social success and empower them to discover their talents. ACCF families are served through programs like Family Strengthening and Economic Stabilization, which benefit the community by helping families in crisis; enabling them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.
The Home Tour was first conceived by long-time ACCF board members and supporters Anne Bright and Barbara Murphy. Planning for the Home Tour, which draws more than 600 visitors annually, involved more than 100 dedicated volunteers.
“We are grateful for the support of all our hardworking volunteers, the homeowners who graciously allowed visitors into their homes, and, of course, our dedicated sponsors,” said Noreen Payne, co-chair of the event along with Shipley.
Despite their best efforts, ACCF had to cancel the Home Tour in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of ACCF supporters, funds donated to Home Tour the past two years were critical for ACCF’s children and families.
“Continued support from our community has allowed us to keep our doors open to serve our children & families, at a time when they have needed us most,” said ACCF Chief Development Officer Jessica Hall. “We were thrilled to get back on track with this year’s Home Tour, as the community’s needs have only increased. It is our mission and privilege to make an important difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.”
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About Achievement Centers for Children & Families
At Achievement Centers for Children & Families children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), After School, Teen and Summer Camp programs that help prepare them for academic and social success and inspire them to discover their talents. Our families are served through our Family Strengthening and Economic Stabilization services which benefit the community by stabilizing families in crisis; supporting them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth. Family strengthening services are embedded within our four core programs of Early Learning, After School, Teen and Summer Camp. ACCF serves hundreds local children and families each year from three locations in Delray Beach; Nancy K. Hurd Campus, Village Academy, and Pine Grove Elementary. For more information, call (561) 266-0003 or visit www.achievementcentersFL.org.
