Habitat Broward’s 4th Annual CEO Build Returns

Habitat for Humanity of Broward hosted its 4th annual CEO Build, led by co-chairs Brent Burns, President and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and Keith Koenig, Chairman of CITY Furniture at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach. Fifty CEOs and C-suite leaders from many of South Florida’s largest companies spent the morning working side by side to support affordable homeownership in Broward County, the most cost-burdened housing market in the country. Habitat’s 4th Annual CEO Build Helps Families Habitat for Humanity of Broward offers working families a way to earn an affordable mortgage kept to 30 percent […]

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Hannah’s Home Gala Raises Record Amount

The Hannah’s Home of South Florida Fourth Annual Gala, Reaching for the Stars, broke fundraising records for the organization with more than $500,000 in gross proceeds. Held on March 2 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, the gala gathered nearly 340 supporters and guests. The event was chaired by former Tequesta mayor, Abby Brennan and George G. Gentile, president of 2GHO, and Stephanie Mitrione, South Florida community relations specialist served as honorary co-chairs. Hannah’s Home Hits Record “Setting records is gratifying, but more important is the lifeline this fundraising provides to young pregnant women who have nowhere else to turn,” […]

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4KIDS Expands to Southwest Florida

4KIDS in Southwest Florida The official Grand Opening of 4KIDS newest office located in Southwest Florida was held the first week of March. In Southwest Florida, four foster families are already licensed and six more are currently undergoing the process to welcome children into their homes. Key relationships and partnerships have already been built with churches and businesses in the surrounding areas, and the organization is eager to see how God will impact this community as they provide hope to more kids and families in crisis. 4KIDS expansion doesn’t end there, they are also putting down roots in Miami-Dade County […]

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OneHope Reaches 2 Billion Children and Youth With God’s Word

OneHope, an international Christian ministry, has crossed the threshold of sharing God’s Word with 2 billion children since 1987. To commemorate this incredible milestone, Bob Hoskins, OneHope’s founder, traveled to El Salvador, where OneHope’s programs launched in 1987.  OneHope’s 2 Billion Vision The vision of OneHope was born when Hoskins received a vision of Satan attacking the children of the world. “For days, I was weeping for what I saw—millions of children being slaughtered—and prayed, ‘Lord, what am I seeing and what should I do?’” Bob said. “And the Lord said, ‘The only thing that will save them is truth, […]

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StrikeForce 421 Gifts Grants to Five Local Charities

During their annual Spring Celebration on March 16, StrikeForce 421, a women’s giving circle, gave away $210,700, funding all five of their grant finalists thanks to their circle of Pledge Partners. StrikeForce 421 Gives Out Grants Grace Place School received $31,700 to grow their Small Business Development Program for at-risk youth.  Hearts for Moms received $50,000 to provide innovative programs to empower single moms and their children for a prosperous future and reach 14 new single moms in Boca Raton this year. Many But One received $39,000 to fund their summer program and advance the gospel through training in the […]

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Good News Wants to Know…Fun Facts

To bring our village together, we’d like you to get to know some of our business and community leaders of faith in a more personal way. That’s why we encourage the kind of conversations you might have with a friend at a casual backyard barbecue. This month, Good News Wants to Know… What is a fun fact about you that others may be surprised to learn? I’m sure this will make for some texts and emails: I was co-captain of the wrestling team in high school. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott PA I don’t like or trust animals that are incapable of smiling. […]

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Broward Health Recognizes Fire Rescue Crew

Pompano Fire Rescue Crew Awarded by Broward Health Broward Health North leadership, on February 4th, presented a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crew with the Broward Health Trauma Services Challenge Coin in recognition of their excellent trauma care. Congratulations to Lieutenant Robert Smith, Firefighter/Paramedic Erik Bentley and Firefighter/Paramedic D’Andre Nickle! For more Out & About, visit https://www.goodnewsfl.org/topic/news/

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USA Today Names 10Best Religious Museums

Once again, the Ark Encounter, featuring a 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark as its centerpiece, has been chosen the best religious museum in the United States. The results of the “USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice” poll, with 18 nominees, were announced on February 24, 2023. The Ark’s sister attraction, the high-tech Creation Museum, finished second in the voting.   USA Today’s Top 10 Religious Museums USA Today’s newspaper subscribers and on-line readers were asked to make their choice among museums that represent diverse religious groups and faith communities.  Destinations ranked in order of the most votes, include: No. 1: Ark Encounter, Williamstown, Kentucky; […]

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CITY Furniture Conference Raises $500,000 for Covenant House Florida

CITY Furniture announced that its 27th Annual Kevin Koenig Memorial Covenant House Cup and Vendor Conference raised $500,000 for Covenant House Florida this year.  The funds will allow Covenant House Florida to continue helping young people overcome homelessness and trafficking by providing best-in-class services and a shared commitment to unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support for each young person who walks through its doors. “We are so thrilled to once again host our annual event to honor my uncle’s legacy and share his passion for raising much-needed funds for Covenant House Florida,” said Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture. […]

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Korean CBMC Members Visit South Florida Ministry Partners

CBMC FL’s South Korean Visitors CBMC, Christian Businessmen’s Connection, the most extensive marketplace ministry for Christian professionals with over 40,000 members worldwide, has always been enriched by the global nature of its fellowship. While the United States is the ministry’s founding country with the most active members, South Korea is the second largest CBMC nation, with over 3,000 members. January 17th’s CBMC Fort Lauderdale Luncheon hosted two such CBMC members from around the globe, as Mr. Caleb Jun and Mr. P.S. Cho from Seoul, South Korea, joined CBMC International President Chris Simpson and a large crowd of South Florida participants […]

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