The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has made a transformative investment in The IDDeal Place to create the first independent living campus for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Palm Beach County

GREENACRES, Fla., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 

What:

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The IDDeal Place—Ruttura Family Campus, Palm Beach County's first-of-its-kind residential campus created specifically for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The IDDeal Place is only the eighth residence of its kind in the State of Florida — a state that ranks 49th in the nation in caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The event will celebrate the opening of a long-awaited residence designed to provide safety, dignity, independence, and lifelong support for adults with I/DD and their families.

Who:

• Florida State Senator Tina Polsky
• Florida State Representative Anne Gerwig
• Nancy Pulte Rickard, President & CEO of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation
• Bonnie Schmidt, Director of The IDDeal Place
• Families, residents, supporters, and prominent Palm Beach County donors

Media Opportunities: 

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Interviews with elected officials
• Interviews with Nancy Pulte Rickard and Bonnie Schmidt
• Interviews with families and donors supporting the project
• Campus tours and visual opportunities throughout the residence

When: 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

• 11:00 AM ET — Media Arrival / Check-In
• 11:15 AM ET — Program Begins

Where: 

The IDDeal Place—Ruttura Family Campus
5700 Bentbrook Blvd.
Greenacres, FL

Why: 

The IDDeal Place—Ruttura Family Campus was created to address the growing housing crisis facing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida and across the nation. The residence provides a permanent home where adults with I/DD can live with support, purpose, and belonging while giving families peace of mind for the future.

Media RSVP & Information:

Caroline Smith 561.544.0955
[email protected]

SOURCE Pulte Family Charitable Foundation