In the inaugural year of south Florida’s first Christian women giving circle, StrikeForce 421 awarded $70,000 in grants to four finalists on November 13. More than 50 women gathered at the historic Stranahan house for the announcement. After reviewing 11 requests, Trees of Hope, dedicted to healing the wounds of sexual abuse and equipping communities to safeguard their children, received the largest sum of $48,000. Well of Sychar, an organization providing counseling and shelter for women and their children who have suffered under domestic abuse, received a grant of $20,000. And two additional ministries were granted a $1000 each. They […]

Close to 200 people participated in the South Florida HEAT (Home Education Athletic Teams) 5K Run/Walk and Family Fund Day on Saturday, November 22 at Markahm Park to raise funds for the FHSAA accredited high school sports program. A Christian based, not-for-profit organization working with homeschooling families, the SF HEAT develops tomorrow’s servant-leaders by applying life lessons available from the interscholastic athletic arena. Established in 2004, the SF HEAT enables homeschooled kids to compete against public and private schools. What started with track and field now includes boys’ and girls’ soccer, cross country, swimming, tennis and band. Over the years […]

Staff members from Foresters, an international financial services provider, put together 140 special care packages on November 20 for children and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Lauderdale. A “home-away-from-home,” Ronald McDonald House keeps families close together when their seriously-ill or injured children are hospitalized. These special care packages included items such as deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush, tissues and shampoo. Ronald McDonald House will host its 11th annual Home for the Holidays on December 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale, 15 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale. The event, which is […]

Students from Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School in Fort Lauderdale packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and helped load their “love boxes” onto a truck in November. Earlier students from Trinitas Academy in Plantation delivered “overflowing” Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes packed by the students and their teacher, Allison Maxham. The next step in the journey for these boxes will include a trip to Charlotte, N.C., where they will be processed and sent out to one of 130 countries. The gifts will bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to needy children in the far ends of the earth. Although […]

The Town of Miami Lakes posted America’s congressionally-approved national motto “In God We Trust,” last month in the chamber where they conduct the people’s business. The plaque was presented to Miami Lakes Mayor Slaton by Jacquie Sullivan, founder and president of In God We Trust America, an organization designed to promote patriotism by encouraging elected officials to “Vote Yes” to display “In God We Trust” in their City and County Chambers. According to Sullivan, there are nearly 350 cities and counties across America that have already voted “Yes” and are now courageously displaying the motto in their chambers. For more […]

Miami Dolphins legends and South Florida chefs went head-to-head at this year’s “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Tailgate Festival.” Nearly 3,000 attendees sampled grilled entrees paired with premium Gallo wines, while raising over $50,000 for Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation. The 2014 Judge’s Choice Champions were former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder and Chef Chris Miracolo of S3 Restaurant for their Grilled Cobia Fish Taco recipe. This sustainable seafood dish was featured as part of Guy Harvey’s Sustainable Seafood Village. For the second consecutive year, former Miami Dolphins safety Glenn Blackwood and Chef Victor Franco of Oceans 234 […]