In just four years, a local movement started in West Palm Beach by a group of college students has reached seven cities and crossed overseas to serve internationally. This November, the Give Back Community supporters and donors will celebrate and gather for an evening of curated cocktails, live music, and meaningful connections to not only celebrate their achievements, but share plans for the future.
Founder Umberto Rosi had always aspired to come to the U.S. because of what he imagined the country would be. As a student at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2020, he and his friends saw many homeless individuals in Downtown West Palm Beach. One night, they decided to do something nice and provided meals for some of those they saw on the streets. It became a regular occurrence, and The Give Back Community was born.
“We realized the impact of how a simple gesture could change the lives of not just the recipients but also young volunteers,” says Rosi, whose faith-based community and its members collaborate with numerous churches, small businesses, and large corporations.