With the explosion of digital communication the art of conversation is being replaced with an endless stream of email, texts, videos and tweets.  Many people have more digital conversations per day than “real” ones.  Our Smart phones are making us dumb.  At Live the Life, we are fighting back. Can we talk? Live the Life offers Community Conversations in various locations across Florida to gather the community together to discuss critical issues surrounding marriages and families.  A typical Community Conversation includes one main speaker addressing the topic of the day, followed by a small panel of influential local leaders exploring […]

Most couples do not know “how” to be married.  Adventures in Marriage helps couples discover better ways to meet one another’s needs, communicate, resolve conflicts, express anger, avoid dirty fighting, and understand how their personality styles impact relationships for better or worse.  Fun, practical, and easy to learn, Adventures in Marriage is appropriate for couples at any age or stage.  The program is designed to reach couples across the spectrum – from happy and highly motivated to struggling and highly stressed. Adventures in Marriage combines Christian principles with the latest research to provide specific, practical, attainable skills for a successful marriage.   Come learn how to […]

Reverend Dr. Rosalind Osgood and Pastor DH Dawkins Sr. invite you to a county-wide back to school prayer vigil on Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Praise Tabernacle International, 1050 NW 43rd Ave, Plantation.

You are invited to the 2016 Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Fair on September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Broward College – North Campus, Omni Auditorium, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Cocnut Creek. The fair is sponsored by the Broward County Behavioral Health Partnership and SBBC Student Services. To learn more, visit makingbrowardstronger.wikispaces.com or call Donna LaValle at 954-321-2296.

The annual soiree will have the theme of “Boca to Broadway” and will feature a VIP reception/silent auction, live entertainment and dancing, and a rousing, live auction. Frank and Laura Frione of Boca Raton will be honored as the 2016 Heroes of Hope award recipients. It’ll take place on Friday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive. The cost is $250 and can be purchased at www.placeofhoperinker.org under “Events.” For more information, please contact Director of Advancement Lisa McDulin at Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus, 561-483-0962 or www.placeofhoperinker.org.

Place of Hope invites young professionals, age 40 and under, to make a difference in a child’s life through its newest volunteer group, Young Ambassadors for Hope. The launch is a themed Havana Nights on Saturday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m., at 1141 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach where guests will raise funds for food, clothing and educational needs to benefit foster children. Event will include live music and dancing, silent auction, and Cuban cuisine. The cost is $65 per person; $100 per couple through Aug. 1, 2016. After Aug. 1, tickets are $65 per person; $110 per couple;available via www.placeofhoperinker.org. For more information, […]

Place of Hope is launching this new male-centric  “Men of Impact” event as a way to build its support base to include local men, in much the same way as its popular Angel Moms volunteer corps works with local female leaders. Former NFL player, local philanthropist and entrepreneur Henri Crockett will be the featured guest speaker. Crockett co-founded the Crockett Foundation with brother, Zack. Both of them returned to their hometown of Pompano Beach during the 2002 off-season and began hosting the annual Crockett Foundation Weekend to raise money for educational tutoring and mentoring programs in the City of Pompano […]

Crockett Foundation will hold its 8th Annual Community Health Festival on Saturday, August 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pompano Civic Centre, 1801 NE 6th St, Pompano. This free, open-to-the-public event is an opportunity for members of the Broward County community to come together as families prepare for the back-to-school season. The goal of the festival is to educate families on the importance of maintaining good health and to promote positive lifestyle choices. At the event, Broward County children and youth will be provided with FREE physical exams, immunizations, shoes and school uniforms. There will also be a […]

Teen Challenge South Florida Davie Women’s Home invites you to their annual fall banquet on Thursday, September 22 at 7:15 p.m. at the Signature Grand, 6900 W State Road 84, Davie. A table of 10  is $450 – Individual Seats  $50. To reserve your table or seats email Laurie or call 954-476-0809. Their website is teenchallenge.cc/hshsfl.

Answer the call to become a foster parent. In Broward County over 150 children enter into the foster care system on a monthly basis. Foster parents receive daycare, medical/dental care, and a monthly subsidy to assist with care of every child. Join His House for their next expedited foster parent training on three Saturdays only. July 16th- July 30th from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Pentecostals of Cooper City 5201 South Flamingo Road, Cooper City, Florida 33330. For more information please contact Marisol at [email protected] or 305-430-0085 ext. 240.