ELITE Foundation Hosts Guardian of Hope Event To End Human Trafficking

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8 Jun 2021
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End Lost Innocence to Exploitation (ELITE) Foundation hosted its annual signature Guardian of Hope event this May in collaboration with Bishop Rick Thomas of Abundant Life Church, Humanitarian Philanthropists, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dee Jordan, with the support of a collective of organizations, agencies and experts, advocates, and Survivor leaders in the field of anti-human trafficking.  The End the Demand is a national initiative that has pivoted in strategy in 2021 to extend the reach of the message of Hope and to inspire men to get actively involved across our country to End It. Details on ELITE Foundation Guardian of […]

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What’s something special you and your father shared?

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7 Jun 2021
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There’s no doubt fathers have their own way of doing things, whether it’s rough-housing with the kids before bed or sneaking them an extra scoop of ice cream. That relationship is critical. As we celebrate Father’s Day, Good News Wants to Know… What’s something special you and your father shared … perhaps when mom wasn’t around or that she might do differently? If you did not have your father in your life, tell us about a father figure. While I was growing up, my Dad had a race shop where he worked on his drag race team cars. It was […]

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Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County Launches Growing Grads

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3 Jun 2021
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Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating! In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Class of 2021. This year, Speak Up for Kids is celebrating 32 graduates in Palm Beach County! As Class of 2021, these students cross the finish line as graduates of high school, GED, college, and vocational school. Despite involvement in the foster care system, each of these young adults has […]

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Homeless Individuals Are Receiving Their Stimulus Checks Thanks to Hope South Florida

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19 May 2021
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More than $900,000 of non-filer applications over a six month period were submitted to the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of the homeless through assistance from HOPE South Florida. Of those submitted, homeless clients received stimulus checks valued at over $401,000. Stimulus Check Process The effort was coordinated in conjunction with Customer Assistance, Relationships and Education, Field Assitance (FA) along with Stakeholder Partnerships, Education & Communication (SPEC), Hope South Florida and Floridian Richard Campillo. There are many reason that some did not receive Economic Impact Payments (EIP checks) including due circumstances such as identity theft, change of address and bank […]

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Trinity International University Adopts HyFlex Education Model

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11 May 2021
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Higher education is evolving. Trinity International University – Florida continues to advance, making sure that it serves its students, faculty, partners, and community well. For that reason, this past January the university adopted a HyFlex model of education. This provides students with the option of taking courses face-to-face at either its North Lauderdale or Kendall sites, or via Zoom from wherever they are in the world.  The effects of Hyflex Jessica Waddell, a student in the MA in Leadership program, considers that the main benefits of this new model are the comfort and flexibility it provides to both students and professors, […]

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What is something your mother did or said that had a lasting impact on you?

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5 May 2021
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In honor of Mother’s Day, Good News Wants to Know… What is something your mother did or said that had a lasting impact on you? Mom was so faithful about reading the Bible together as a family (“you can eat real food – so therefore you have time for spiritual food”) and about designating Sundays as a sabbath rest (a time to spend with the Lord and not work). I’m really grateful to have grown up with rhythms of resting and scripture as they’ve formed the way I live and work as an adult even now!  Amanda Forman, Lead Business Designer, Zone […]

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Evangelist Luis Palau Passes At 86 Stirring Memories of BeachFest

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8 Apr 2021
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Evangelist Luis Palau died peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2021, at his home in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer. For more than 65 years Palau played an influential role in Christian missions and worldwide evangelism as a powerful speaker, teacher, and author, presenting a clear case for Christianity to an audience of more than 1 billion people through television, radio, print, and live events. Palau and his team have held more than 500 evangelistic campaigns, festivals, and rallies in more than 80 nations. South Floridians may remember Luis Palau […]

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2021 Summer Camp Guide

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7 Apr 2021
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Summer camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for summer enrichment.  Here are a few local offerings and sleep away camps listed geographically from south to north.   First Priority Next Level Virtual (with possibility of in person) Student Leadership and Evangelism Training Middle School and High School Late June – Early August Cost: Free 954-315-2222 FirstPriority.cc/NextLevel   Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood Summer Camp 1708 North State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 Day Camps & Athletics Camps Ages 4-17  June 7 – August 6 Cost/Week: $190 (includes lunch) 954-966-2350 CCAEagles.org/Summer   Youth Empowerment Summit 12401 Sterling Rd. Cooper City,  FL 33330 Leadership […]

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StrikeForce 421 Awards $155,000 to Worthy Charities

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6 Apr 2021
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StrikeForce 421 and its community of pledge partners gave away $155,000 during their Gather and Give It All Away celebration event on March 18 via Zoom. Strike Force 421 is a Giving Circle headed by women of faith. Comprised of a group of people who give to a pooled fund and decide together where to give, giving circles allow members to learn more about giving and have greater impact on causes they care about. “We had so much fun seeing everyone that joined, hearing from our previous grantees, and announcing this year’s grant recipients,” said JoAnne Daudt, StrikeForce 421 founder. […]

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Fort Lauderdale’s CCA Beats #1-Ranked Team in the Nation

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The Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) Eagles baseball program has had a strong first half of their 2021 season. With a current record of 12-2 (as of 3/29), Calvary’s early-season highlights include winning the LaGrange Toyota Invitation in early March in Georgia with a walk-off hit in the seventh inning, and a bounce back 8-2 win over IMG Academy (Bradenton), ranked No. 1 in the nation by Perfect Game, after falling to the Ascenders 2-0 the week before. The CCA Eagles’ Winning Team Roster Calvary’s locker room and offense is led by Jonathan Lane, who has attended CCA since first grade. […]

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