A hot time in the old town was had at The Historic Maxwell Room in Fort Lauderdale at a Roaring 1920’s Gumshoes & Dolls Soiree on February 29. Jim Jensen, former Miami Dolphin, was chairperson of the gala. “Through A Child Is Missing’s Child Safety Education Program over 91,000 children have been taught personal safety, anti-bullying techniques and internet safety.  Proceeds from the evening will benefit A Child is Missing’s Child Safety Education Program,” according to Chairman Jim Jensen.  Robert Pappas, Principal of Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach was honored as the 2020 Child Advocate of the Year.  The Roaring […]

While most have embraced the new daily routines of virtual office and distance learning, employees at the only skilled nursing facility dedicated to children in Pompano Beach are redefining terms like strength, hope and love. The medical workers stand firm in their commitment to the children who reside at Children’s Comprehensive Care Center even in a national pandemic. Nurses and therapists continue to work around the clock delivering services to children who need 24 hour medical care.  Those familiar with the facility know that caring for medically fragile children and those living with special needs involves more than medical care. […]

In true awards show style, nearly 700 local notables, community leaders and members of the non-profit sector attended the sold-out 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by 211 Broward on Friday, February 28th. The Non-Profit Awards celebrated the inspiring work of Broward County’s non-profit agencies and recognized the individual efforts of outstanding non-profit executive and board leaders.  Over the years, 211 Broward has granted $200,000 back to non-profits through the Non-Profit Awards event. During the Luncheon, the winners of each of the 211 award categories were announced, each receiving an award and $1,000 for their non-profit organization. The finalists in each […]

First Care Women’s Clinic announced its plans to build a one-stop center for maternity care and wellness at a special Vision Dinner held at the Breakers on February 4, 2020. The Vision Dinner committee was led by Angela Williams of Palm Beach, Allie Hanley of Palm Beach, Luciana Vittoria of Palm Beach, Annie Erneston of Singer Island, Denice Simpson of Wellington, Diane Hanlon of Wellington and Holly Boswell of Palm Beach Gardens. The committee and First Care Executive Director Beau Heyman welcomed approximately 60 guests, many who learned about the agency, which assists women who are dealing with crisis pregnancies and empowering them with information and support to keep their babies. The 20/20 Vision and Beyond: Project […]