Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this year we received a record $3,359,632 in contributions to the Annual Campaign and the Hobe Sound Strong Start Initiative, which includes $500,000 from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation to be used for Hobe Sound Strong Start in 2026-27.

We reinvested these funds by awarding a record $2,100,452 in grants and post-secondary scholarships to 44 entities serving Hobe Sound residents. The Chest also invested a total of $694,383 in Hobe Sound Strong Start including $433,347 for preschool scholarships. Additionally, we awarded $92,900 in special grants, resulting in a total community impact of $2,887,735 in a single year.