The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mark G. Van Dorn, lead pastor of Florida Faith Church, a multicultural community “Living Faith For Real People,” as the first Chaplain ever appointed by organization. The ISHOF Board of Directors and the City of Fort Lauderdale approved the relationship in a formal document on April […]
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The first seven families received the keys to their new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano on June 27 during a private dedication ceremony attended by Governor Ron DeSantis and other dignitaries. The homeowners included Cassandra Baker, Krystal Brown, Tiesha Duncan, Deresha Ferguson, Victoria Griffin, Erneika Mejia and Edna and Tyrone Mckinney. […]
-Read MoreIf you are involved in Christian ministry in South Florida, especially worship or youth ministry, there’s a strong possibility you’ve encountered a member of the Bramos family. For Victory Life Church Senior Pastor Ron Bramos, his wife Cheryl, their four biological children, two affectionately “adopted,” and their spouses, ministry is definitely a family affair. An […]
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As the class of 2019 walks across the stage to receive their diplomas and into the next season of their lives, administrators and staff have high hopes for what they see as some of the most naturally talented students they’ve seen. “When I think about the class of 2019, I see an amazing amount of […]
-Read MoreA student-run Habitat for Humanity Club at Cypress Bay High School founded by graduating senior Matthew Liebman recently donated almost $20,000 to sponsor the construction of two homes in A Rick Case Habitat Community, a 77-home build located in Pompano Beach. Liebman received an honorable mention in the 2019 Silver Knight Awards for the social […]
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Building on the legacy of Ireland’s Inn, Andy Mitchell, CEO of The Fairwinds Group and President of Operation Lift Hope, has erected the $650 million luxurious Auberge Beach Residences and Spa in Fort Lauderdale while on a mission to end homelessness for veterans and families. With a seemingly endless supply of energy and a deep, […]
-Read MoreWhen families and veterans are facing homelessness, sometimes all they need is a little hope, someone to come alongside them and a hand up to get back on their feet. Since 1995, Hope South Florida, formerly The Shepherd’s Way, has been that beacon of hope, providing shared meals, a listening ear and access to crisis […]
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In an effort to help our readers get acquainted with leaders who are making an impact in South Florida, we’re asking the kind of questions that make for interesting conversation at a neighborhood barbecue. This month we want to know what their children have to say, not what they think they will say…so we asked […]
-Read MoreSummer camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for summer enrichment. Here are a few local offerings listed geographically from south to north. Unleashed Camp 2019 Mission/Service Camp July 28 – August 1 6th grade to 12th grade 21113 Johnson St., #120 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Cost: Early Bird $275/week, Regular $295/week 954-432-0321 westpines.org/students […]
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More than 10 years ago three men met to dream about a museum of the Bible. Coming from different walks of life, they all held a fascination for what is arguably the most influential book ever written. “Steve and David Green, of the Hobby Lobby family, and I share a passion for the Word of […]
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