Bourbon and Blues Event Raises $35,000 to Fight Human Trafficking

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4 May 2018
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  Freedom Challenge’s Team Advent, a group of optimistic women from Advent Church in Boca Raton devoted to the cause of ending the enslavement of women and children worldwide, held a fundraiser March 24th. Through generous donations the group raised $35,000 that will be used to support projects in India and Moldova. According to Susan Hagen, Team Coordinator, “Blue is the color of the National Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign and the Blues are a genre of music that addresses the darkest issues of life with an unstoppable optimism, so it seemed fitting for the participants to be dressed in blue […]

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Semi-finalists Unveiled at StrikeForce 421 Breakfast

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  It was a packed house at StrikeForce 421 Spring Breakfast on April 5th. Semi-finalist ministries were unveiled and made presentations for grant consideration. Winning presenters will be awarded grants during an upcoming event on October 26, 2018. The Semi-finalists under consideration in 2018, include Mount Bethel Human Services Corp, Urban Youth Impact, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, Inc. , First Priority South Florida, and ​Living Water Christian Counseling Center. The participants of the Strikeforce 421 giving circle believe in radical, life-changing generosity, and that together, we can accomplish what not one of us can do on our […]

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Abandoned Church Renovated for Homeless Veterans

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3 May 2018
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    On Tuesday, April 17, The Home Depot Foundation partnered with Rebuilding Together Broward County to transform a former church into the future HOPE South Florida community center for homeless citizens and veterans. Projects helped transform the sanctuary into a multi-purpose dining and education room, and outfit offices for the entire HOPE and HOPE4Vets staff. More than 60 members of Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, completed the work on their day off. This project in Ft. Lauderdale is part of The Home Depot’s ongoing efforts to improve the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and […]

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Dr. Glover Honored for Prevention of Abuse and Neglect

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2 May 2018
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  Dr. Rosby Glover was honored as the 2018  Recipient of the Alan and Marsha Levy Champion of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Award in gratitude for his lifelong efforts to help keep kids safe.  The award was sponsored by Broward Aware and presented by Honorable Judge Kenneth Gillespi. The award was presented to Dr. Glover at Broward Aware’s Family Fun Day held on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Franklin Delevoe park.  There were vendors from dozens of community based organizations on hand to speak with event goers about their services and offer resources available to local residents. A tasty […]

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BiG Cardio Impacts the Community for its 11th Year!

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25 Apr 2018
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BiG Cardio returns on Saturday, May 5, celebrating 11 years of benefiting the community. Produced by BiG Children’s Foundation (BCF) – a non-profit organization that provides opportunity and hope for foster teens and at-risk youth—the annual BiG Cardio 5K and Multi-Sport Event is a unique blend of fitness, sports and family fun. With more than 10 different fitness and sport activities to choose from and dozens of other attractions, it’s become one of South Florida’s favorite events. The event was designed to reach several different audiences simultaneously in one location, so there is something for everyone in the family. “It’s […]

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Rotary Club of Delray Beach Celebrates 70 Years in Delray Beach

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11 Apr 2018
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Rotary Roots Celebration 2018 celebrated the 70 years of service of The Rotary Club of Delray Beach. This event benefited the Rotary’s Service Project, where the Rotary Club will plant 70 trees throughout Delray to honor its 70 years of service in conjunction with local organization, Community Greening. Seventy trees will be planted in local Bexley Park located off Military Trail. Over 100 attended the event including many dignitaries, politicians, police officers, mayors and more.   Jessica Rosato, Delray Beach Rotary Membership Chair & Board Member, said, “What an amazing event! It is such an honor to be part of […]

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“In God We Trust” to be Posted in Schools

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  Last December, Christian Family Coalition Florida Executive Director, Anthony Verdugo, reached out to State Representative Kimberly Daniels with an idea to post our state and national motto, “In God We Trust” in every school in the Sunshine State. After months of lobbying, strategizing and testifying before the full Florida House Education Committee at a special hearing on Wednesday, February 7th, the State House of Representatives approved the proposal by a vote of 97-10 on Wednesday, February 21st. However, it looked dead in the State Senate until CFC Florida arrived on the scene Monday, March 5, when it was added […]

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Festival Benefits Equestrians with Special Needs

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Some equestrians face a different set of hurdles. On Saturday, March 10, Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie Herman, President and COO Scott Durkin, COO of Florida Brokerage Gus Rubio, Stephen Larkin Vice President of Douglas Elliman Public Relations and Managing Broker, Wellington, Palm Beach and Jupiter Don Langdon ponied up with Grand Prix Show Jumping Champion Georgina Bloomberg and Give Back for Special Equestrians to spur donations and awareness for children and veterans with disabilities during the Douglas Elliman Winter Equestrian Festival $384,00 Grand Prix. More than $15,000 was raised at the lavish ringside competition and galain Wellington, Florida for Give […]

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Faith Counts Launches 3rd ‘Film Your Faith’ Video Contest

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4 Apr 2018
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Faith Counts, the leading and fastest-growing multi-faith online platform, has launched its third annual Film Your Faith contest, awarding $32,500 in prizes to top films of two minutes or less showcasing the power of faith in a positive light. Filmmakers may submit their work beginning April 3, 2018, with a May 19, 2018, deadline for entries. “This is your chance to show the world what faith is all about,” said Faith Counts Communications Director Kerry Troup. “What does the world look like through your unique lens of faith? Pull out your phone or grab your camera gear, tap record and […]

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