Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers, also known as The Caring Place, celebrated 100 years of serving the homeless and needy on October 15th during their “I CARE” Centennial Gala. More than 500 people attended the momentous event at The Signature Grand. 100 years of care “It truly was a once in a hundred years’ celebration of God’s faithfulness and grace as the ministry has helped hundreds of thousands with meals, showers, shelter, education and housing,” said Marilyn Brummitt, vice president of The Caring Place. “Most of all the homeless and hurting have found that God really cares, and many have […]

More than 175 men heard a winning message from five-time champion Billy Thompson at The Gathering of Men’s Fall Outreach Breakfast on October 25. Thompson shared personal highlights, inspirational stories and professional encouragement from his NBA career, including his seasons with the Miami Heat and back-to-back championships with the LA Lakers. In college, the Louisville Cardinals won an NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with Billy as their forward. He also led Hapoel Jerusalem to two State Cup titles for the first time in Israeli history. A born-again Christian, Thompson presently pastors Jesus People Proclaim International Church with his wife of 30+ […]

Multiple generations of the Chen family have graduated from the University of Miami and the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. And like the Miller School, the Chens have had a longstanding passion for reducing health disparities and improving the lives of residents in the most medically underserved communities.  The Chen Family Foundation is looking to expand that shared mission even further by donating $3 million to advance research through the Chen Family Endowed Chair to Advance Primary Care and Health Equity Research.  “The foresight, leadership, and dedication of Dr. Chris Chen and his family will propel the University forward […]

Non-profit organizations provide an array of valuable services to the community to keep neighborhoods safe and help improve the lives of Broward County residents. To help further their mission, Broward Sheriff’s Office awarded nearly a million dollars of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) to more than 70 charitable organizations, 22 of which were first-time recipients.  BSO’s Recipients The checks were presented on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at a big check presentation held by BSO at the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center in Pompano Beach. The money awarded comes from the seizure and forfeiture of contraband used in the commission of a […]

The North Miami Beach Chamber, City of North Miami Beach & Commissioner Paule Villard, Senior Liaison are joining forces to hold a spectacular Senior Health & Fitness Fair on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 9 a.m. TO 12:30 p.m. at the Marjorie & William McDonald Center in NMB’s City Hall at 17051 NE 19th Ave, NMB, FL 33162. Seniors “Fall into Health” The September 22nd “FALL INTO HEALTH” Senior Health & Fitness Fair will provide a great opportunity to showcase products and services that cater to hundreds of senior adults and their families from NMB, and surrounding communities in Dade […]