Atlantic Ave Magazine November 2023

the center’s musical instruction program, We Read to Succeed program,
and the Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
The Arts Garage has also benefited from the Kimmel’s generosity.
They support their summer theatre camp for children where they
learn and perform theater and dance. The CEO, Marjorie Waldo, is
also in awe of the Kimmel legacy.
“The Kimmels are so incredibly passionate about their community,
the arts, young people, education and much more. Because of their
generosity and dedication to providing access to the Arts to all people,
Arts Garage has been able to serve nearly 150 children and teenagers.
They believed in Arts Garage, and in me, in the midst of our turnaround.
Their support has been unwavering.”
The Kimmels also support The Symphonia’s after-school program,
“Strings and Self Esteem,” which provides music lessons to children
who have never seen or played musical instruments.
The Kimmel’s generosity is overflowing and strategic, yet magical.
They support programs at the CityHouse, Delray Beach Public Library,
Delray Beach Police Community Outreach Team, Eat Better Live Better,
EJS Project, Roots and Wings, Sandoway Discovery Center, Saint
Matthew’s Episcopal Church, CROS Ministries, Community Greening,
Delray Beach Initiative to End Homelessness and more.
The Kimmels love of life and its centrifugal force has been the
underpinning of their graciousness. Both Harvey and Virginia are
passionate about the arts and want others to be exposed to its
ethereal wonder. Virginia is a culinary wizard and avid gardener
so it makes sense they would add culinary arts to their SouthTech
Arts Academy.
Though the Kimmels are revered in the community for their selfless
giving, they don’t shine a spotlight on themselves. Instead, they
see the true heroes as those who work in the non-profits. Last month
they hosted a party to celebrate and honor them.
“We wanted to pay tribute to the people who work at the non-profits.
They are the ones who deserve the applause. We wanted a night
where they could enjoy a show, great food and a celebration. They are
the stars in our mind,” said Sara.
The Kimmel’s are also stars in a constellation made up of good
people doing great things for others. They support future leaders, seniors,
children and friends looking for a hand to lean on, if only until
they can walk on their own. They want to share what life has to offer –
because they too have known the great chasm of haves and have nots.
“Working with these non-profits feels fabulous. The results are why
we do it. Giving is what life is all about,” said Harvey.
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