Now in its 17th year, Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investment® will distribute 2 plus million dollars to selected Palm Beach County non-profit organizations. Those 33 selected Non-Profit Organizations were invited this past Thursday to deepen collaboration and connections at a Round -Table panel discussion held at the Village of Wellington Community Center.
Led by GCC Executive Director Anne Caroline Valtin, the round table was part of the GCC vision to connect committed and purpose-driven impact within the Palm Beach County community. Valtin’s focus was on fostering meaningful, mission-aligned partnerships designed to create measurable change through shared vision and collective action. Each charity was invited to share their mission and purpose with the room.
The session brought together a wide-ranging group of nonprofits spanning education, youth development, arts and culture, health services, wildlife conservation, veteran support, and animal welfare. Participating organizations included A Second Chance Rescue, All For One Pet Rescue, ANGARI Foundation, Armory Art Center, Bound For College, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Els for Autism Foundation, Farmworker Coordinating Council, FoundCare, Hope Floats Foundation, Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Lake Worth Dollars for Scholars, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, Marine Toys for Tots, Middle School of the Arts Foundation, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Path to College, Philanthropy Tank, Place of Hope, Restoration Bridge International, Ru4Me Pet Rescue, Speak Up for Kids, Sweet Dream Makers, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach, Urban League of Palm Beach County, Warriors Choice Foundation, Women’s Red Apple Foundation of Palm Beach County and Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.
Valtin also took the opportunity to announce three additional grants of $5,000 each for the charities to submit “forward thoughtful, purpose-driven proposals of other charities that reflect the initiative’s core mission: strengthening community impact through collaboration.”
To encourage continued connection, attendees received a shared contact list of all participants for creating opportunities for follow-up conversations and create partnerships beyond the initial session.
The public is invited to come and cheer on the charities at Wellington International on January 31. GCC is one of the most exciting and visually stunning events in PBC where riders compete on relay teams paired with each charity dressed in themed costumes, riding decorated horses.
Entrance is free however there will be a VIP seating option available at the Blue Ribbon Club. Parking is $25 and offered across the street at the Global Village lot with shuttle service to the Showgrounds. Gates open at 6PM but guests are encouraged to arrive early. ( Shuttle service will begin at 5PM).
For more information visit : https://www.wellingtoninternational.com/great-charity-challenge/2026-gcc-event/
