Extraordinary Kids Foundation

09/18/2025

✨ Extraordinary Kids Expands to Serve More! ✨

What began as Extraordinary Kids has now grown into something bigger — the EKF Provision Center at our West Palm Beach location! 💙

This center was birthed out of a vision to not just serve children, but to extend compassion and tangible support to families and individuals in need. We believe no one should go hungry, go without basic care, or feel unseen.

Through the EKF Provision Center, we are honored to now offer:
🍽️ Hot Meals – nourishing food served with love
🥫 Food Distribution – groceries and pantry staples for families
💇🏽 Free Haircuts – restoring dignity and confidence
🩺 Health Screenings – caring for the body as well as the soul
🚿 Hot Showers – a fresh start for those in need
🎒 Supplies & Essentials – hygiene products, clothing, and more
🙏 Spiritual & Mental Health Support – prayer, encouragement, and resources for inner healing and hope

✨ None of this would be possible without the support of our amazing partners:
• Gulfstream Goodwill
• Carebag, Inc.
• Signature Barber Academy
• True Amor Foundation

We are so grateful for your partnership in helping us bring hope, dignity, and care to our community!

👉 Here’s how YOU can be part of the impact:
1. Volunteer your time – serve meals, greet families, or lend a helping hand.
2. Purchase items from our Amazon Registry – every item goes directly to those we serve.

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3RWHTWQRQS2M0?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_1FD86MJ32H0018D52PMH&language=en-US

3. Pray & Share – cover this work in prayer and help us spread the word.

Together, we are changing lives — one meal, one shower, one act of kindness at a time. 💙

📍 EKF Provision Center – West Palm Beach

10/17/2024

Today is the day! 🎉 We are beyond excited to see everyone at Tea Time in Wonderland hosted by Emily Pantelides and Jay Zeager ✨

Together, we’re raising awareness and support for special needs and medically complex children and young adults in Palm Beach County. Our mission is to provide critical resources and care, including our dream of creating an inclusive indoor playground where all children can play, learn, and thrive. Your support today helps make this vision a reality. Let’s celebrate, make memories, and continue making a difference in their lives. 🩷

A special thank you to our incredible event co-chairs for their dedication and hard work in making today possible! We couldn’t have done it without you! 🤗🙌
Denise Fraile, Tracy Turco & Laura Ashley Todd

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Special Thank you to our amazing Sponsors! 💫🌟

10/07/2024

🎉 Celebrating 8 years of Extraordinary service!

For 8 incredible years, Extraordinary Kids Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the special needs and medically complex community. We’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of children and their families find the resources, care, and community they deserve. Together, we’ve created a space where every child can thrive, and every family feels supported.

✨ Our Programs ✨

-Medical Childcare
-Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
-Parent Support Groups
-Financial Assistance for families in need
-Advocacy
-Social Events for Special Needs Families

Here’s to the next chapter of changing lives and making a difference—thank you for being on this journey with us! 🩷

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09/20/2024

📣 Exciting News! 🎉 Our very own Madean Gilzene, Founder & President of the Extraordinary Kids Foundation, sat down with 501ctv to discuss our mission, the incredible work we’re doing for special needs and medically complex children, and how YOU can get involved! ❤️✨

Watch the full episode and get inspired by our journey! 🎥👇

https://youtu.be/Z_Ay48s6RKA

Thanks for having us Nonprofit Nest

Thank you for your continued support as we make a difference in the lives of extraordinary kids!

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! Madean Gilzene shares her passionate journey into community activism and the various initiatives she leads to empower underrepresented groups. She discusses the challenges she has encountered and the significant successes she has achieved in advocating for social change. Madean emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements, detailing her collaborations with local organizations and charities that play a crucial role in driving these efforts.

09/08/2024

We are beyond excited for our upcoming Tea Time in Wonderland Fundraiser at the beautiful The Ben, Autograph Collection on October 17th. 🫖☕️🩷
This fundraiser benefits The Extraordinary Kids Foundation and will assist us in building an indoor inclusive playground specifically equipped for special needs children. We are blessed to have 3 amazing Co-chairs, Tracy Turco Laura Ashley Todd & Lady-Denise Fraile.

We were recently featured on WPEC Channel 12 to raise awareness regarding our cause & the upcoming fundraiser 📺. These ladies have worked tirelessly to ensure every detail of this event will be fabulous!! Come out in your best afternoon tea attire for ladies and dapper menswear for gentlemen.

If you have already purchased your tickets we will be hosting a kickoff event October 3rd at the amazing Pink Flamingo Air BnB owned and designed by international interior designer, visionary and hotelier Tracy Turco 🦩🩷. We will be decorating our hats for October 17th.

We can’t wait to see everyone. 🩷

Click to purchase tickets 🎟️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-time-in-wonderland-tickets-1000768133427

08/27/2024

✨Exciting Announcement!✨ We are thrilled to introduce the fabulous co-chairs for our Tea Time in Wonderland fundraiser for the Extraordinary Kids Foundation! 🌟

Meet Laura Ashley, Denise Fraile & Tracy Turco! ✨

These amazing individuals bring their passion, dedication, and love for our cause to help us create an unforgettable event.

Join us on October 17th at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach as we support special needs and medically complex children. Together, we are making a difference! 🫖🩷

Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to grab your tickets! 🎟️

07/17/2024

We are so excited to have everyone join us! Special Thanks to Village of Wellington Wellington Parks & Recreation for being a sponsor.

The Extraordinary Kids Foundation invites all families with special needs and medically complex children and young adults to come enjoy a FREE Special Needs Family Fun Day. 🥳 The event takes place this Saturday, July 20th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, along the Town Center Promenade (12150 Forest Hill Blvd). 📍

📝 Attendees are asked to please RSVP through the Eventbrite registration page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ekf-special-needs-family-fun-day-tickets-924034109897​

Activities
🖍️ Arts & Crafts
🏠 Bounce Houses
😋 Food
🏈 Games
🎵 Music
🎨 Face Painting

For more information visit extraordinarykidsfoundation.org/events

05/16/2024

Recently, we had the honor of welcoming City of Lake Worth Commissioner Michael Barnett to our Medical Childcare center. During his visit, he met our dedicated staff and the wonderful children we care for, learning about our program and the positive impact we have on the lives of special needs and medically complex individuals. Thank you for stopping by, Commissioner Barnett.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to our Extraordinary Moms 💐

At our recent Mother’s Day Brunch we created a beautiful atmosphere for these special Moms to be celebrated.

Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Mother’s Day! Today, let’s celebrate the incredible women who fill our lives with love, warmth, and wisdom. Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, aunt, or someone who plays a nurturing role in someone’s life, your impact is immeasurable. May this day be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to honoring the beautiful souls who make every day brighter. Happy Mother’s Day!

05/10/2024

We are so honored to have the Support of Palm Beach County County Commissioner Gregg Weiss. His heartfelt words and swift action in support of the Special Needs & Medically Complex community is much appreciated. He took the time to listen to our parent’s concerns and reassured them that their voices are heard. We are so grateful for his genuine compassion. 🙏

05/06/2024

Saturday we hosted our Free Mother’s Day Brunch to honor Extraordinary Moms who care for children with medical and special needs. We wanted these Moms to feel loved and appreciated. Their strength, resilience and dedication should never go unnoticed. 🩷

We are thrilled to be featured on 4 News Channels!
Thank you

04/28/2024

💜Join us for a heartwarming celebration for Mother’s Day, honoring the extraordinary moms who dedicate themselves to nurturing and supporting children with special needs and medical conditions.

🩷Our special Mother’s Day brunch is a tribute to the resilience, love, and strength of these remarkable women.
Indulge in a delectable spread of gourmet dishes, specially curated to delight your taste buds. Sip on refreshing mimosas and enjoy the warm ambiance as you connect with other incredible mothers who share similar journeys and experiences.

💜Plus, don’t miss out on our exciting raffles and giveaways, where you’ll have the chance to win fabulous prizes as a token of our appreciation for all that you do. It’s just another way we’re adding a sprinkle of joy to this already memorable occasion.

🩷Reserve your spot today FREE and get ready for a day filled with love, laughter, and delightful surprises!