Waynesburg University Ranks Among the Best in Nursing, Counseling and Criminal Justice

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20 Sep 2023
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Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University has built a reputation for value, high-quality education and outcomes. The University’s focus on service annually impacts thousands of individuals in its local communities and internationally, and its Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Top programs include nursing, counseling and criminal justice, which rank among the best nationally. What Waynesburg University Offers Waynesburg University offers more than 70 undergraduate major concentrations and several graduate and professional programs, both online and in-person, and its Pathways Center provides comprehensive student […]

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What’s the most unbelievable yet true excuse you have ever had for being late?

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11 Sep 2023
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Tardiness is frowned upon, yet occasionally it’s unavoidable. Good News Wants to Know… what’s the most unbelievable yet true excuse you have ever had for being late? It was the groom, the best man, and me (another member of the wedding party) in a car going over the Throgs Neck Bridge on our way from The Bronx to the wedding location in Long Island. We left on time but that didn’t matter. We were a one third of the way over the bridge when there was a massive multi-car collision. There were no casualties but plenty of damage. Luckily to other cars but […]

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CFC Recognized for Advancing Religious Liberty

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8 Aug 2023
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The City of Miami last week honored Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida and the Centro Evangelistico Latinoamericano (CELA) ministry for their respective work advancing religious liberty and serving the needy. CFC Florida Founder and Executive Director Anthony Verdugo accepted a proclamation from Miami City Commissioner Manolo Reyes.  CFC Recognition Ceremony for Religious Liberty The ceremony took place against the backdrop of the city’s new “In God We Trust” display, which was installed last month behind the commission dais just above the city seal. The installation came four months after the commission unanimously approved Commissioner Reyes’ resolution to prominently display our […]

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FFTP Shares Expertise in Mock Disaster Drill at FIU

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As the world faces an increasing number of disasters requiring quick response, Food For The Poor put its experience and expertise to the test during a field exercise with other organizations at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami. Disaster Drill at FIU The four-day field exercise was designed to groom the next generation of first responders and give students from FIU’s Academy for International Disaster Preparedness, the event’s host, firsthand experience in responding to a large-scale mock international disaster. Last year, teams were dropped into a fictional country that had been devastated by an earthquake. This year, […]

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What Is Your Favorite Simple Pleasure?

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3 Aug 2023
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When we allow the pace of life to slow a bit, we often realize it’s the little things that bring us the most joy. Before summer draws to a close, Good News Wants to Know… What is your favorite simple pleasure? Cycling to the Breakers in Palm Beach to watch the sunrise. I love how the waves start roaring and the birds begin singing as God majestically begins a new day! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Advancement, Palm Beach Atlantic University For me personally, enjoying a soothing and satisfying smoothie on a smoldering summer day is a splendid and simple pleasure.  […]

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Giving Multiplied with School Supplies for Children Overseas

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1 Aug 2023
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As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Coral Springs are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries. School Supplies for Children in Need For many children, access to these simple items is essential to an education. This was the case for Justin Thomas, a shoebox recipient in Southeast Asia whose parents […]

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces Mike Blanc as the Executive VP of Pro & Elite Sports

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31 Jul 2023
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has announced Mike Blanc as the new Executive Vice President of Pro & Elite Sports. Blanc will start in this role on August 1, 2023, and will spearhead FCA’s global ministry to professional and elite coaches and athletes. Blanc has been on FCA staff for nearly ten years, currently serving as Campus Director at The University of Miami. “When our founder Don McClanen sent letters to 19 individuals to share his vision for sports ministry, most of them were professional athletes. His vision was that these professional athletes would steward their influence for the glory of God,” said […]

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Broward Health Recognizes EMS

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17 Jul 2023
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EMS Week at Broward Health During EMS Week 2023, held May 21-27, Broward Health Medical Center held a cocktail reception honoring those in the EMS profession and the important work they do in our communities. For more Out & About, visit https://www.goodnewsfl.org/topic/news/local/

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Over $100,000 Donated to Nonprofits for Mental Health Related Services

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BBX Capital Foundation presented over $100,000 in grants to seven Broward County nonprofit organizations that provide supportive services to local residents with mental health or co-occurring diagnoses during a Grant Presentation Reception at South Florida Wellness Network on June 20. BBX Capital Foundation partnered with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) who helped coordinate the event and identify the organizations who received the grants. BBHC is Broward County’s local behavioral health managing entity, which is responsible for the contracting, monitoring, clinical quality oversight and performance improvement of the state-funded behavioral health services.  The mental health support nonprofits The seven non-profit organizations […]

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CFC Supports Human Life Protection Amendment

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13 Jul 2023
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As the deep-pocketed abortion industry and its allies push to enshrine abortion on demand into the Florida Constitution through a multimillion-dollar ballot initiative campaign, Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida has announced its support for the competing Human Life Protection Amendment citizens’ petition effort. CFC and Human Life CFC Florida Founder and Executive Director Anthony Verdugo said in an email, “The ballot initiative campaign launched last month by Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and other organizations seeks to reverse all the gains made by the pro-life movement in Florida over the last several years. Not only would their pro-abortion amendment repeal the […]

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