Allegany Franciscan Ministries

Palm Beach

Overview

Our Palm Beach Region encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie. Allegany Franciscan Ministries has supported programs assisting underserved and economically poor residents of the region, continuing the work begun by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany when they arrived in West Palm Beach in 1939. To date, over 600 grants totaling more than $17 million have been awarded to community-based organizations in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Grants have supported cultural competency, healthcare, community organizing, community outreach and education, advocacy, and non-profit capacity building efforts. We intend to award a total of approximately $1.8 million in the region in 2012.

Contact

Upendo Shabazz-Phillips, Regional Vice President
301 Clematis Street, Suite 3000
West Palm Beach, Florida
Email: ushabazzphillips@afmfl.org
Tel: (561) 802-9013

Regional Commission

A Regional Commission, composed of dedicated and experienced community leaders, assists staff in setting funding priorities, identifying potential investment opportunities, and reviewing and selecting proposals for funding. Final grant awards are made by the Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ Board of Trustees. Current commissioners include:

James Butler
Family Private Care-Private Care Referral Services

Joan Dawson, OSF
Community Volunteer

Janet Finley, OSF
St. Luke Catholic Church

John Flanigan, Esq.
Haile, Shaw & Pfaffenberger, PA

Arlease Hall
St. Lucie County Health Department

Lisa Johnson, MBA, APR
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

Aileen Josephs, JD
Law Offices of Aileen Josephs