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History Fort Lauderdale Exhibits Art of Tim Forman and Friends

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7 Jul 2022
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History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Tranquil Tropics: The Art of Tim Forman & Friends” from Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, September 11. This all-new summer art exhibit featuring Forman’s award-winning work alongside lauded local artists including Dan Caldwell, Linda Apriletti, Hitomi Saito, Diane Delorey, Tammy Seymour, Danielle Perry and Connie Commette will focus on Florida’s tropical beauty and its conservation. The exhibit will open with an artist group meet and greet reception at noon on July 10 […]

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OVERTURNED! Leaders Respond to the Historical Reversal of Roe v. Wade

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Rob Pacienza, Lead Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Friday, June 24th, 2022, was certainly a watershed moment for our nation. The highest court in our land upheld the sanctity of human life and rightly defended the most vulnerable in our society, the unborn. After 49 years and the cruel slaughter of more than 63 million babies, the US Supreme Court has finally reversed its 1973 decision Roe v. Wade. By overruling Roe, the Supreme Court has finally acknowledged that the greatest civil authority in the United States is the Constitution. This is extraordinarily good news for all Americans, especially the […]

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4Cyclists4KIDS Cross the Finish Line

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6 Jul 2022
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(Scroll down to leave a comment on this 4Cyclists4KIDS event.) Three years ago, Hunter Tully, both a foster and adoptive parent as well as Champion and business partner with 4KIDS, casted a vision of building a team of dedicated athletes to represent 4KIDS in the Race Across America (RAAM). Considered the world’s most grueling continual cycling race, RAAM was a unique opportunity for Tully and the 4Cyclists4KIDS team to leverage their talents to give back to a mission that matters most to them — creating brighter futures for kids in foster care. The team, comprised of four ultra-endurance cyclists and […]

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Roe Ruling is “Extraordinarily Good News,” says CRPC Senior Pastor

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24 Jun 2022
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(Scroll down to leave a comment on the Roe ruling) Rev. Robert J. Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church released the following statement today in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade:   After 49 years and the cruel slaughter of more than 63 million unborn humans the U.S. Supreme Court has, at long last, reversed its deadly 1973 decision, Roe v. Wade.   This is extraordinarily good news for all Americans—and especially the unborn. But while it means justice for some preborn children . . . others remain at risk.   Roe’s […]

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Homeschool Students Celebrate a Fun-Filled Season of Fitness

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21 Jun 2022
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Saints of Florida Homeschool PE completes its 25th season, as Founder Coach Rick Andreassen and the awesome Saints staff present awards to over 500 homeschool students throughout the state of Florida. SAINTS is a fully accredited PE program for homeschool students where children pray together, play together, and lift up the name of the Lord through games, sports and activities. Homeschool students receive awards As 6-year-old Malachi Poles proudly receives his award at Abundant Living Ministries Church, all of the children are reminded Saints is the place “Where Jesus is Lord and every child is a Winner” Saints host weekly […]

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Speak Up For Kids Congratulates Celebrating YOUth Scholarship Awardees and Class of 2022

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15 Jun 2022
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(Scroll down to leave a comment on Speak Up For Kids) Did you know only half of youth in foster care graduate from high school? Less than 3% graduate from college. “We help our youth defy graduation statistics by breaking the barriers of insufficient support, lack of appropriate guidance and unmet financial needs,” said Coleen LaCosta, Executive Director of Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County. “When they do cross the finish line, we are there to recognize them with Gifts for Grads and our Celebrating YOUth Scholarship.” The Growing Grads campaign exists to rally the community in celebration […]

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BigCardio 5K Fitness Event Benefits Teens in Foster Care

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1 Jun 2022
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After a two-year hiatus, BiGCardio came back this year. And what fun it was! If you’re not familiar with the event, it is a fun community event that takes place annually on the first Saturday in May to raise awareness of National Foster Care month, and to benefit teens in foster care through BiG Children’s Foundation. The event includes a 5K run or walk, fitness classes, sports tournaments and lots of activities, entertainment, booths, food and a fun zone for all ages. Businesses, churches, groups, and schools form teams and come out for a day of smiles, fellowship, and fun. […]

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Faith Based Summit Kicks Off 7th Annual Behavioral Health Conference

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31 May 2022
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More than 400 health professionals from across the region joined United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Florida Department of Children and Families, FHE Health and Signature Grand, for the 7th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power Of Prevention, where renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, DEI experts and prevention specialists provided crucial continuing education to Broward’s behavioral health professionals. Behavioral Health and the Power of Prevention With this year’s event focused on the Power of Prevention in reducing substance use, the materials promoted behavioral health as […]

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Hundreds of Students Receive Gospel Message

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12 May 2022
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During the week after Easter, the gospel was shared at more than 213 public school campuses across South Florida through First Priority Clubs! Over 273 students accepted Jesus and received Bibles!  “It has been incredible to witness the leadership and faith that the students in our Clubs exhibit every week as they invite and share the Gospel with their friends at school,” said Alyssa Forman, director of marketing & communications at First Priority. First Priority for Students For the last 24 years, First Priority of South Florida’s goal has been to share the Hope of the Gospel with students who […]

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Offerdahl and Vazquez Speak at Masterpiece Women

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Lynn Offerdahl, owner of Offerdahl’s Off-The-Grill, and Beth Vazquez, founder of Recess & Results, shared how their passion for faith, fitness and family shaped their unique callings during Masterpiece Women, hosted by Tina Rains, founder, on April 21st at South Florida Bible College in Deerfield Beach. About Masterpiece Women Masterpiece Women is a movement of women pursuing authentic community, personal and professional excellence, and local and global impact for good. Luncheons promote authentic relationships among women through fun, intentional conversation, networking, and connection. Masterpiece Women Luncheons are generously sponsored by American National Bank, Impact Health Sharing, Broten Garage Doors, Elev8 […]

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