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‘This little light of mine’: Jupiter bash celebrates Alberta Bailey’s 107th birthday
Admiral’s Cove Foundation Grant Awarded to EWRTC
Runner Honored with Lifetime Achievement Presidential Service Award
Edna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for her Work with Youth
Jupiter’s ‘Giving Gardens’ Help Fight Hunger
Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center Awarded $100k to ‘Grow’ ‘Edna’s Community Garden Project’ by Impact the Palm Beaches
Regarding Entering our 35th Year of Service to the Jupiter Community
PB Post – After a Makeover Last Year, Edna Runner Tutorial Center near Jupiter Adjusts for COVID-19
November 2nd Announced for 2020 Golf Tournament
Local Law Firm Supporting Non-profits
Grand Opening a Celebration of Gratitude
Grand Re-opening Planned for March 13th
Tutorial Center Nears Move-in After Nearly $2 Millon Expansion
Edna Runner: Lessons of Love
Edna Runner Tutorial Center Sharing Holiday Cheer
In Jupiter, an “Icon of African-American Legacy” Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Jupiter Woman Turns 100 Years Old
Meaningful and Impactful learning is Happening Outside of the Classroom
Nearing $2 Million Goal, Runner Center in Jupiter Seeks Support
Happy Friday! 🎉
Today we celebrated the end of the week with some delicious hot dogs, a big thank you to Calvary Church for providing the treats! 🙌
We also want to give a special shout-out to Miss E for her 2 years of dedication and care here at the center. We’re so grateful for everything you do for our kids! 💛
What a great day with our seniors! 🎉
We enjoyed a talk from Trustbridge Hospice Care, got creative with sand art, played some bingo, and shared a delicious meal together.
Thank you to all our seniors, volunteers, and partners who make these gatherings so special. We can’t wait to see you at our next event!
#Community #Seniors #SeniorPrograms #EdnaRunnerCenter
CONGRATULATIONS! The 2025 Hats Off Nonprofit Awards Nominees are here and we are so proud of our amazing team.
Congratulations to Mr. Travis and Ms. Anna!!! We are so honored to have volunteers like Mrs. Jennifer Boss and Mr. David Nicholson and are thrilled their efforts are being recognized 💙 🎉
Over 160 submissions showcased the incredible work that agencies and individuals are doing to make a positive impact in Palm Beach County and beyond. We will celebrate on October 9th and find out who the Honorees are. #hona2025 #nominees2025 #nonprofitsfirst #NonprofitImpact
www.hatsoffawards.org
Stiles-Nicholson Foundation
As our elementary students head back to school, we want to express our heartfelt THANKS to our amazing Summer Program and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties for their incredible literacy program support! Because of their generosity and dedication, and that of our other donors, our students are returning to classrooms fully prepared and ready to excel in the year ahead. The University of Florida Literacy Institute program was a huge benefit for our students - Thank you Ms. Jones!
To all our wonderful students: May this school year bring exciting new discoveries, lasting friendships, and countless achievements to celebrate!
To our dedicated parents: Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education and growth. Your partnership makes all the difference.
Wishing everyone in our Edna W. Runner Education Center family a fantastic and successful school year ahead! 📚✏️🎒
#BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #EdnaWRunner
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The Edna W. Runner Education Center Hosts Another Successful Back to School Bash
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As the spectacular Edna W Runner Education Center Summer camp comes to a close,  we again thank our incredible volunteers for helping teach our students to swim and be more comfortable in the water. This critical life skill is also fun and brings each student pride and confidence.
Thank you!!! The Frenchman’s Creek Foundation helped support this important program. 💚
We're incredibly grateful to Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. for arranging Coach Coney from the YMCA to visit our center! Our students have had an amazing time learning new physical activities and games that got them moving and smiling this summer.
During summer months, maintaining physical fitness is especially important for our young people. Regular exercise helps boost mood, maintain healthy weight, improve sleep quality, and develop crucial social skills through team activities. Coach Coney's engaging approach made fitness fun and accessible for everyone!
Thank you, Primetime, for your continued support in helping us create well-rounded summer experiences that benefit our students' physical and mental well-being. Partnerships like these make a meaningful difference in our community!
#SummerFitness #YouthDevelopment #CommunityPartners #YMCA #ActiveKids
# Summer Fun at Jensen Beach Bowl! 🎳
Our Edna W. Runner Education Center summer campers had an absolute blast at Jensen Beach Bowl this summer! From perfect strikes to friendly competition, the smiles and laughter were contagious as our students tried their hand at bowling. For many, it was their first time experiencing this fun activity!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches for their generous gift that made these special outings possible. Your support has opened doors to new experiences and created lasting memories for our students.
These opportunities to explore new activities beyond our center help build confidence, develop social skills, and most importantly - create joy-filled summer memories that will last a lifetime!
And, as usual, that exercise tires out our team of bowlers! HA - sleepy time on the way home!
#ednawrunner #summercamp #communitysupport #CognizantClassic #jupiterbowl
A Special Morning of Reading and Joy! 📚✨
Our students at the Edna W. Runner Education Center had the most wonderful morning today with Ms. Toni from the Early Learning Coalition! Her energy and passion for reading brought our classroom to life as she engaged our young learners with interactive storytelling and reading activities.
The smiles and excitement were contagious as Ms. Toni worked her magic, making books come alive and sparking curiosity in our students. These special visits not only strengthen reading skills but also help foster a genuine love of learning that will serve our children for years to come.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Toni for bringing such joy into our classroom and for her dedication to supporting early literacy. These partnerships with community organizations like the Early Learning Coalition make such a meaningful difference in our educational programs.
Special moments like these remind us that learning is at its best when it's filled with joy, connection, and caring mentors!
#EarlyLiteracy #CommunityPartners #ReadingIsFun #EdnaWRunnerCenter #EarlyLearningCoalition
Back to School PBC: Equipping Students for Success! 📚🎒
The Edna W. Runner Education Center is PROUD to continue our partnership with Back to School PBC! As summer winds down, students across Palm Beach County are preparing to return to classrooms—backpacks in hand and hearts filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Today, we celebrated as students from our community received their very own backpacks filled with essential school supplies! The smiles on their faces as they explored their new gear was absolutely priceless. Our dedicated team of volunteers and friends from the Edna W. Runner Education Center was there in full force, supporting this incredible initiative that ensures every child starts the school year prepared and confident.
This year's massive event is expected to serve over 12,000 students countywide, with approximately 6,000 attending at the Convention Center alone. The impressive operation runs with remarkable efficiency—serving roughly 250 students every 15 minutes throughout the day!
We're honored to be part of this community-wide effort that removes barriers to education and sets our children up for success. When we invest in our students, we invest in our future!
Thank you Spirit of Giving, Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., United Way of Palm Beach County, PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization, Palm Beach County!
#BackToSchoolPBC #EdnaWRunnerCenter #CommunityPartnership #StudentSuccess #ReadyToLearn #PalmBeachCounty
A Wild Adventure at Lion Country Safari! 🦁🦒🦓
Friday, our Edna W. Runner Education Center Summer Camp students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Lion Country Safari! This wasn't just a fun field trip—it was a living classroom where our campers experienced wildlife from across the globe up close and personal.
As we drove through the safari, eyes widened with wonder as giraffes stretched their long necks toward our vehicles, zebras showcased their distinctive stripes, and majestic lions lounged in the shade. Our students asked thoughtful questions about habitats, conservation, and animal behavior—turning this adventure into a powerful educational experience that no textbook could replicate.
When the Florida heat cranked up, we cooled down at the water park where splashing, sliding, and swimming created the perfect afternoon break. The joy on our campers' faces was absolutely priceless!
On our way back, we stopped at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill where our hungry explorers refueled after their big day. We're especially proud to report that our students were EXCEPTIONALLY well-behaved throughout the entire trip—showing respect for the animals, following safety guidelines, and representing our center with pride.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of the PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Their generosity and commitment to our community's youth created summer memories these children will cherish for years to come. THANK YOU for helping us provide these enriching experiences that combine fun, education, and new horizons for our students!
#EdnaWRunnerCenter #SummerCamp #LionCountrySafari #CommunitySupport #SummerMemories #ThankYouPBSO
We want to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for generously inviting our wonderful seniors to experience the magical musical "Seussical"! 🎭✨
It brings us such joy to see our most treasured older citizens enjoying these amazing cultural experiences together. The smiles, laughter, and shared moments create memories that truly enrich their lives.
These special outings not only provide entertainment but also foster community and connection among our seniors. We're incredibly grateful for organizations like the Jupiter Maltz Theater that recognize the importance of including all generations in the arts.
Check out Suessical and the other great shows ominv up this season at www.jupitertheatre.org/all-productions
#CommunitySpirit #SeniorsRock #ThankYouMaltzTheater