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Be Strong

The Good News
9 Mar 2023
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Be Strong’s mission is to save and improve the lives of our youth using a peer-to-peer approach to strengthen mental, emotional, and relational health, build resilience, and prevent bullying. Be Strong is a charity that serves youth, parents/guardians, educators, and communities by: Hosting educational events Recruiting and equipping student representatives Supporting on-campus student-led initiatives, Providing social, emotional and resilience skill-building training, and Offering digital intervention tools such as The Be Strong App. Located at 692B S. Military Trail Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 For more information, call 954-246-5807 or visit https://bestrong.global/

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Arc Broward

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28 Feb 2023
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Since 1956, Arc Broward has worked hand-in-hand with our community, changing how people with developmental disabilities and life challenges are embraced and included. This critical work ensures that people with disabilities, not only live, learn, work, and play in their communities, but more importantly, thrive. Arc Broward operates at 9 locations and provides 20 programs throughout Broward County, FL. Arc Broward’s two social enterprises — Arc Educates, and Arc Culinary — are groundbreaking efforts to transform the community by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and other life challenges to realize their full potential. Arc Broward has maintained national accreditation […]

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Pace Center for Girls, Inc. Broward

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16 Feb 2023
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Since 1985, Pace has been on a mission to find the great in every girl. Discover what drives us to carry this work forward. Our Vision Pace envisions a world where all girls and young women have POWER, in a JUST and EQUITABLE society. Our Mission Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy. Values & Guiding Principles Pace Center for Girls is built on nine core principles that guide our work: Honor the Female Spirit Focus on Strengths Act with integrity and positive intent Embrace growth and change Value […]

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HANDY

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19 Jan 2023
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HANDY’s goal is to provide customized programs that meet the individual needs of a child that take them from early childhood to adulthood.   Since 1985, HANDY has transformed the lives of over 50,000 children and family members in Broward County. Each year, HANDY serves over 1,200 individuals per year. This includes youth ages nine-25, family members and caregivers in Broward County. Our award winning LIFE Program focuses on education, youth development and economic self-sufficiency. All youth receive assessments, academic planning and evaluations, case management, counseling and academic support. Program activities include tutoring, mentoring, social and recreational activities, emergency needs […]

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The Crockett Foundation

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30 Nov 2021
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The mission of the Crockett Foundation is to help build character, develop leaders, and improve communities – one child at a time. Founded in 2002 by brothers Zack and Henri Crockett, the Crockett Foundation has positively impacted the lives of many children in Broward County. With a focus on math, reading, health, and technology for middle-school students, the Foundation’s programs have directly helped more than 1,000 students since its inception. Four programs form the core of the Foundation’s efforts: Bridge Builders Coding in Academics Learning Together Youth Force, and Comcast’s Digital Connectors The Crockett Foundation also organizes and executes the […]

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Primerica – Band of Brothers

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Band of Brothers Bootcamps are about discovering what life as a man really should be An Adventure to Live A Battle to Fight A Beauty to Rescue. John Eldredge is the author of a best selling book called Wild at Heart. These camps are based on this book. As men, we are designed to live our lives as an adventure. Are you maxing yours out? We are part of an epic battle. Do you feel you are winning? We have a deep desire to rescue the beauty. Does she feel we are getting the job done? We all have what […]

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Prevention Central

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29 Nov 2021
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Prevention Central is a 501 © (3), non-profit, faith-based organization which was founded in 1993. Initially organized to address the issues of minority over representation in the juvenile justice system. Prevention Central has expanded to respond to issues of Family Reunification Services, Prevention, Emergency Food Pantry, Parenting and Neighborhood Empowerment. Located at 1100 W. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 For more information, call 954-763-5010 or visit https://preventioncentral.org/

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Operation Hope, Inc.

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We, at Operation Hope, specialize in giving back to our community by helping others get back on their feet by aiding in employment training, after-school tutoring and summer camp, we house families in need and help with employment. Our motto: “Giving a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out.” Located at 1253 10th St, Lake Park, FL 33403 For more information, visit https://donate.chip-in.us/?nonprofitId=110568

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Kids in Distress

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23 Nov 2021
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Kids In Distress, Inc. (KID) is a nationally accredited organization dedicated to preventing child abuse, preserving families, and treating children who have been abused and neglected. Since 1979, when KID was created as a shelter for abused and neglected children, it now possesses a five-acre multiple program campus in Fort Lauderdale, FL and a 4-acre campus featuring two family foster group homes in Southwest Ranches, FL. Our services include individual, family, and group therapy and counseling; preschool, aftercare and summer camp programs; recruitment, training, and support of foster/adoptive homes; and prevention, reunification, family preservation and maternal and child health services. […]

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John Knox Village

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22 Nov 2021
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Live. Love. Laugh. Grow. This is it. You’ve found your place in the sun! Welcome home to John Knox Village. You’ll find it’s a lot like that tropical resort you always thought you’d retire to—with all of your best friends. Soak up the warmth of our personal service. Wake up in a maintenance-free residence designed for South Florida enjoyment. Fill your days with healthy endeavors, socializing, creative and intellectual pursuits, sunny adventures or simply relaxing. Delight in balmy breezes, swaying palms and delicious lakeside dining. Want to go play in the ocean? It’s close enough to call your own. Shop, […]

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