Summer Camps to Prevent the Summer “Brain Drain”

Pick Up The Children’s Trust Summer Programs Guides in Winn-Dixie Stores and Online after April 15 MIAMI, FL — April 1, 2014 — Many students lose up to two months of math and reading skills every summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association, but the summer “brain drain” can be prevented with enriching summer camps that include an academic component. For tips on choosing the best summer camp, how to keep your youngster engaged and learning during the summer, and much more, look for a copy of The Children’s Trust 2014 Summer Programs Guide, available starting April 15 at all Miami-Dade Winn-Dixie stores, at other select […]

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Coconut Grove to Serve as a Canvas for the March 26 Photo Shoot for Children in Need of Forever Families

MIAMI, FL – March 17, 2014 – The eclectic and lush landscape of Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood will serve as a canvas for the next photo shoot of The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery onWednesday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Heart Gallery is a web-based exhibit featuring children who are available for adoption from Miami-Dade’s foster care system. A team of award-winning, professional photographers will volunteer to shoot at least 20 portraits. Numerous makeup artists and hairstylists donate their time and talent, and video crews record interviews with each child for posting online along with their written bio and photograph at www.miamiheartgallery.org. […]

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Miami Youth Fair Canned Food Drive

The Youth Fair Announces ‘Your Deal Their Meal’ Partnership with Miami Rescue Mission to Stop Hunger Canned Food Drive Runs March 14-30, 2014 at The Youth Fair Bring Two Cans, Get $4 Off Regular Admission MIAMI, FL – March 4, 2014 – The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition has joined forces with Miami Rescue Mission to help feed the hungry of south Florida, while offering Youth Fair guests an opportunity to support the cause and earn a special discount.   From Friday, March 14th through Sunday, March 30th, guests who bring two cans of food per person to the designated tent […]

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Place of Hope’s Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner Event Returns to Old Palm Golf Club, March 23-24 Palm Beach Gardens, FL – March 2014 – Ten years ago, Place of Hope supporters introduced their version of a South Florida fundraising staple, a golf tournament. What once was the Place of Hope Classic is now the popular Place of Hope Golf Invitational & Charity Dinner. For its 10th anniversary, the event will return to the Old Palm Golf Club on March 23-24, 2014, when teams will socialize Sunday evening and hit the links Monday morning.  Over the years, the tournament has welcomed such sports luminaries and legends as NFL Hall of Famer […]

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CHURCH TO BLOW UP CAR WITH PASTOR INSIDE

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 10, 2014) – On Saturday, March 15, Potential Church will partner with History Channel’s American Daredevils star, Mike ‘Mr. Dizzy’ Buse, to create a stunt to ignite people’s imagination. Buse, a renowned stuntman, will place himself in a vehicle loaded with explosive charges with unexpected twist of attempting to escape the explosion unscathed, alongside Lead Pastor Troy Gramling. “I’m so excited to work alongside Mr. Dizzy for the first time. We’ve never tried something like this at Potential Church, and I certainly never imagined being this close to the action,” said Gramling. “Our goal is to always create unique experiences that […]

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Branches Celebrates Groundbreaking in Florida City

Previously Anonymous $7–Million Donor is Disclosed Name of Facility to Become Trish and Dan Bell Family Branches Center  Miami, Florida – March 7, 2014 – Branches celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony of its Branches Florida City building project on Wednesday, February 26th. The project is located at 129 SW 5th Avenue, Florida City. At the groundbreaking, the name of the facility was unveiled as the Trish and Dan Bell Family Branches Center – Florida City Campus. The new facility is scheduled to open its doors by September 2014. Branches provides holistic and long-term services to help families break the cycle of poverty through […]

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“Machine Gun Preacher” Sam Childers appearing in Boca Raton March 8-9

BOCA RATON, FL; Feb 28–Sam Childers, better known as “The Machine Gun Preacher” is coming to Boca Raton for a special two day speaking engagement hosted by Salt Church. Childers will be speaking Saturday March 8 at 6:30 pm and Sunday March 9 at 10:30 at Don Estridge Middle School, 1798 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. The event hosted by Salt Church will include the premier of Childers’ documentary Saturday night and he’ll be the guest speaker at the Salt Church service Sunday morning. Childers is best known for his inspiring mission to save children in war torn […]

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Senator Ted Cruz Reads to Students at The King’s Academy

  WEST PALM BEACH – February 28, 2014- The King’s Academy welcomed Senator Ted Cruz of Texas to campus as part of the school’s “Read the Most from Coast to Coast” kick-off rally this morning. After meeting with the school’s High School Political Science Club and taking questions from students, Senator Cruz was introduced to more than 400 Elementary students, where he read Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. Senior Charlie Hobbs, president of the Political Science Club, said, “The senator could not have been more gracious in coming to speak to the TKA Political Science Club. He spoke with […]

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OVER ONE HUNDRED COUPLES PLAN TO GET HITCHED IN GROUP WEDDING

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (February 25, 2014) – The weekend of March 8 and 9 will be one for the record books for Potential Church, as over a hundred couples plan to get married or renew their vows in front of family and friends. The church is offering couples a free group wedding and renewal ceremony, complete with photography, video and a reception to follow. Lead Pastor Troy Gramling, who will be officiating the celebration, challenged couples to evaluate their relationships and decide to commit. This event caps off the church’s 5-week teaching series, Family Restoration, which focuses on bringing the […]

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From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ

Innovo Publishing, LLC Releases The Tommie Scott Story: From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ by Tommie Scott. Summary / Description: Innovo Publishing, LLC released The Tommie Scott Story: From Gangs, Drugs, and Crime to Soldier for Christ, the real-life account of how Tommie Scott was able to escape a life of poverty, drugs, crime, and gangs. This book is available now in the U.S. and internationally in paperback, hardback, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Apple iPad/iPhone, Google Android, and other smartphone editions. – Innovo Publishing, LLC released a new Christian title, The Tommie Scott Story, written […]

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