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‘WPB Together Hero’ Mark Foley Donates $10K to Mayor’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund

Post Date:05/26/2020 9:27 AM

Mayor James & Mark Foley

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James & Fmr. U.S. Rep. Mark Foley

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (May 26, 2020) – West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James recognizes and thanks former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley for his generous contribution to the WPB Together Fund. Mr. Foley personally delivered to Mayor James a check from his former Congressional campaign account in the amount of $10,000 earmarked for the WPB Together Fund. Donations to the WPB Together Fund will be distributed to non-profits benefiting West Palm Beach residents impacted by COVID-19. Needs that may be satisfied include meals, housing/rental assistance, small business assistance, and more.

The WPB Together fund was created by Mayor James as a challenge to individuals and businesses, who are able, to match the City’s recovery assistance funding. The WPB Together Fund was established through the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. To donate, please visit: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/Donors/Give-to-Donor-Funds?fn=WPB+Together+Fund.

Past donors include:

  • The Growick Family,
  • Richard and Betsy Sheerr,
  • Ms. Merelin Braymes,
  • Craig and Bonnie Glover,
  • Very Important Paws,
  • Florida Power & Light Company.
  • West Palm 100, Inc.

To learn more about the City’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, visit https://www.wpb.org/ or call City Hall (561) 822-1200 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

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