Improving Communities

Habitat for Humanity and Publix associates recently celebrated the dedication of Simonita Hernandez’s new home.

Publix Charities Executive Director Kelly Williams-Puccio recently visited the site of Peace River Center’s new crisis stabilization unit, which is currently under construction. The unit will provide assistance to people who may harm themselves or others.

Kelly Williams-Puccio, Executive Director of Publix Super Markets Charities, recently visited Talbot House in Lakeland, Florida to present a check for $35,000.

Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Matthew disaster relief efforts in areas affected by the storm.

Publix Super Markets Charities proudly supports Junior Achievement, a nonprofit whose volunteer-driven programs teach K–12 students important work readiness and financial literacy skills.

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship changed Nina’s life and made her medical career possible.

Publix Super Markets Charities is proud to have sponsored YMCA of the Suncoast’s Best Time Ever summer camps.

Publix Media and Community Relations Manager Dwaine Stevens recently attended Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s press conference and announced the organization’s first annual QuestFest event, to be held in July of 2017. Publix Super Markets Charities is the title sponsor.

Publix District Manager Rose Thornton and Store Managers Gary Bouton and Max Murray recently visited the offices of Hope Helps in Oviedo, Florida to deliver a $25,000 check from Publix Super Markets Charities.

Publix Store Managers Mike Fuller and Sheryl Black visited the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama to present them with Publix Charities’ check for $5,000.

Publix Super Markets Charities was recently named Corporate Partner of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida. The award was presented during the organization’s annual conference.

Publix District Manager James Mowery recently visited McWane Science Center in Birmingham, AL to deliver Publix Charities’ donation.

Kate Bauer-Jones, President and CEO of United Way of the Florida Keys, was recently presented with Publix Charities’ donation of $75,900.

Todd Blease, Store Manager of Publix #571 in Hobe Sound, FL, recently visited the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County to present them with Publix Charities’ donation.

Publix Media and Community Relations Manager Brian West visited the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Leadership Center in Tampa recently to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $41,000.