In true Hollywood awards show style, nearly 750 corporate executives, community leaders and members of the non-profit sector attended the sold-out 6th Annual South Florida Community Care Network Non-Profit Awards hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and presented by 2-1-1 Broward on February 26. The prestigious awards honor the work of Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders and the impact they have on the community. The winners in each category received an award statue and $1,000 for their non-profit organizations. The finalists in each category were awarded $500 each. The categories and winners were: Non-Profit Organization of the […]

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD Broward County kicked off the 2016 La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K with a fun, uplifting and meaningful party at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale last month. The event featured delicious bites by BRIO Tuscan Grille Plantation, mocktails by LaCroix and ice cream by Artica. In addition, keynote speaker Steven Benvenisti provided an inspirational message about the dangers of drinking and driving. Presented by ADT and brought to you by Ultimate Software, the 2016 La Croix Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K will take place on Sunday, April […]

Saints International Sports Ministry “Where Jesus is Lord & Every Child is a Winner!” held its 19th Annual Track & Field Meets in February. Over 1,000 homeschool kids ages 5-18 were able participate at one of the four locations; Jupiter, Tradewinds Park in Pompano, Naples, and Orlando. The athletes competed in 10 different events ranging from long jump, hurdles, discus, shot put and one-mile run. Also included were races for pre-schoolers such as Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot. All athletes received an Olympic Gold Track & Field Medal. A Fantastic Family Day was had by all. Coach Rick Andreassen Founded […]

Tuxedos and gowns, a red carpet and crowns for everyone. For over 32,000 people with special needs, Night to Shine, a prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and held on February 12th at over 200 churches in 48 states and 8 countries, was the experience of a lifetime. St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Boca Raton hosted 100 guests this year with support from over 250 local volunteers. “Church is more than a building,” said Steve Carretto, Sr. Pastor. “It’s about showing God’s love to our community and to the world – to be people loving and caring […]

The 43rd George Washington Birthday Fundraiser Gala took place on February 19, at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. The guest of honor and keynote speaker was Melvin Morris, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2014 for his valorous actions on Sept. 17, 1969, when he led an advance across enemy lines to retrieve a fallen comrade and single-handedly destroyed an enemy force that had pinned his battalion from a series of bunkers. Morris was shot three times as he ran back toward friendly lines with the American casualties, but did not stop until he reached […]