4KIDS Orphan’s Classic Surpasses Goal to Support Kids in Crisis

The 16th Annual 4KIDS South Florida Orphan’s Classic, presented by Gunther Motor Company, brought nearly 90 golfers together at Coral Ridge Country Club for a day filled with generosity, purpose, and community spirit. This year’s event was one for the record books, raising over $236,000, the highest total in the tournament’s history and surpassing its fundraising goal. Through sponsorships, auction bids, raffle prizes and gifts from the heart, every player and partner helped make a lasting impact for kids and families in crisis across South Florida. The funds raised will help 4KIDS continue to recruit and support loving foster families, […]

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Lee Ann Mancini: Heart-Based Parenting: Moving Beyond Power Struggles

“Johnny, get off the computer and finish your homework!” “No, Mom, just one more minute!” “No, Johnny — off right now!” “But Mom, I’m almost at the next level!” If you’re a parent or grandparent, chances are you’ve gone back and forth like this with your child at some point—it’s a familiar tug-of-war in many households. I know I did when I was raising my kids! Most parents have experienced this exhausting cycle of setting boundaries that resulted in pushback from their children. What begins as a simple request to complete homework or limit screen time quickly escalates into a […]

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Habitat for Humanity Completes 76-Home Development

Habitat for Humanity of Broward hosted a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 25 to commemorate the completion of “A Rick Case Habitat Community” and the dedication of Founders Park honoring Edmund Ansin, Rick Case and Bob Leider. The now completed 76-home development in Pompano Beach marks the accomplishment of Broward County’s largest workforce housing neighborhood, home to more than 300 residents. The event featured a family-friendly Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat for homeowners and their children, along with remarks by community sponsors, city and county officials and Habitat for Humanity of Broward team members. “A Rick Case Habitat Community” […]

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Chefs Helping the Homeless Raises Critical Support for Broward Partnership

Broward Partnership hosted its annual Chefs Helping the Homeless fundraiser on Sept. 27, drawing top chefs, restaurants and community supporters to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale for a night of fine dining with a purpose. Since launching in 2007, the event has raised more than $1 million to support Broward Partnership’s mission of helping individuals experiencing homelessness regain stability and secure housing. The evening began with a cocktail reception and mission moment from CEO Tom Ruthardt and event chair Jerry Gutierrez. Donors contributed more than $50,000 during the program, including gifts from the Leo Goodwin Foundation and a $10,000 challenge […]

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StrikeForce Giving Announces Grant Finalists

StrikeForce Giving, a faith-based women’s giving circle, gathered on Tuesday, October 14th at the Lauderdale Yacht Club to kick off their giving season and announce their incredible grant finalists. A community of women united by their faith in Christ and a desire to serve others through radical generosity, StrikeForce has collectively given away more than $1.8 million to local Christian nonprofits since its inception in 2012. This event welcomed new members, reconnected friends, and provided a night of joy, purpose and community.  Along with expanding the circle in Fort Lauderdale, StrikeForce also introduced two new sister giving circles in Palm […]

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Faith-Based Groups Mobilize to Aid Victims of Historic Hurricane Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, faith-based organizations have launched large-scale relief efforts to bring emergency aid and long-term recovery to hard-hit communities. The Category 5 hurricane struck Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph — the strongest landfall in the island’s history — before tearing across Cuba and the Bahamas. AccuWeather estimates total damage and economic losses between $48 billion and $52 billion, warning that “the recovery could take a decade or longer” due to flooding, mudslides, and widespread infrastructure destruction In response, Samaritan’s Purse, a global Christian humanitarian aid organization known for rapid […]

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Good News Wants to Know…

There are many wonderful tools available to enhance Christian education and/or Bible Study, such as The Chosen series, YouVersion Bible App or BibleGateway and more than 40 others.  We believe the ritual of weekly live attendance at church service is important and should not be neglected. Good News Wants to Know… is there also a resource you use regularly that has impacted or enhanced your religious understanding? Blue Letter Bible, Dwell app, and The Bible Project. Andrew Holmes, President, 4KIDS The “MacArthur Study Bible” has been my daily resource supplemented by “Streams in the Desert” and the O.S. Hawkins “Code” […]

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection is November 17-24

You can make an eternal difference in a child’s life! If you haven’t already, start gathering fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items to include in your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes because National Collection Week is November 17-24. That is when over 4,500 drop-off locations across the U.S. will be open to receive your prayerfully packed boxes. Why Pack a Shoebox? Shoebox Gifts are very important to children and families in need and can have a profound impact on their lives. Take Samnang for example. Samnang’s family lives in Cambodia right next to a garbage dump in their neighborhood.  But […]

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Join the Team … Make the Hand-Off!

Rising costs, limited mobility, and isolation make hunger and loneliness a daily reality for many of South Florida’s older adults. But as John and Lynn Offerdahl quickly discovered, God’s solution isn’t a one-man game. “Since I was first drafted by the Dolphins, Lynn and I looked for ways to give back to the community that welcomed and supported us as we raised our family and launched our restaurants. When we were invited to be part of feeding isolated seniors in Broward County, we knew that just like in football, it takes a team to win.” – John Offerdahl A government […]

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Hundreds Gather in Support of Hope Women’s Centers

Hundreds of supporters attended Hope Women’s Center’s “Legacy of Life and Light” Legacy Partners Dinner on September 26 at Bahia Mar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale to support their mission to encourage and equip women and men to make informed life-affirming decisions regarding unexpected pregnancies while sharing the love of Jesus Christ. The Keynote Speaker, Rebekah Hagan shared how “her biggest life regret” was redeemed and led to her pro-life ministry. Raised in a Christian home where abortion was not discussed, she found herself faced with a second unplanned teenage pregnancy and began a chemical abortion only to break down in […]

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