The Chest has a history of funding unique projects outside of the annual grants process. These notable and exciting initiatives include:

Hobe Sound Strong Start

2019-Present: Our latest enterprise is to increase kindergarten readiness. Download more information below

Habitat for Humanity

A 2015 grant to Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of land in the Pettway/Gomez community for 18 affordable housing units

B.L.A.S.T. Program

The 2007 creation of the after school program at Banner Lake, now known as B.L.A.S.T

Banner Lake Early Learning Center

The 1992-1993 renovation of the old Dunbar School into the Dunbar Early Learning Center