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Franklin Graham Is Coming to Florida In January; Here’s What’s On His Mind

Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, will embark on a Decision America Sunshine State Tour, visiting six Florida cities in January with a message of hope. The free tour will begin on January 11 in Jacksonville Beach, followed by stops in Plant City, Panama City Beach, Key West, Boca Raton and Fort Myers. Franklin, the son of the late Evangelist Billy Graham, will be in South Florida on January 18 at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton at 4 p.m. for an exciting evening of prayer, music and a powerful message […]

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BankUnited, Miami HEAT Charitable Fund To Award $25,000 in College Scholarships

Applications open to high school seniors in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (December 17, 2019) – BankUnited and the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund will award college scholarships totaling $25,000 to five deserving South Florida high school seniors. “BankUnited is proud to partner with the Miami HEAT to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of local students who have made their education and service to the community a priority,” said BankUnited Chairman, President and CEO Rajinder P. Singh. “At BankUnited, we place great value on education and community service, and we are proud to support these students as they […]

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The Origin of My Best Christmas

All of my life Christmas has been one of the most exciting times of the year. Beginning with intense expectancy on Christmas Eve, I anxiously awaited the gifts I would receive from my wonderfully, overindulgent parents. This excitement carried over to Christmas morning when I would open my presents. But these emotions always subsided shortly after the unwrapping of the gifts. My parents always gave me the presents I asked for. But, after we cleaned up the paper wrappings, ribbons and boxes, we all went back to business as usual. Somehow I knew there just had to be more! While […]

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“The Bomb Heard Around the World” Memorializes The Life and Loss of Civil Rights Pioneers

“What a man does for himself dies with him, but, what a man does for his community lives forever,” said Harry Tyson Moore, a civil rights leader who founded the Brevard County Chapter and was president of the Florida Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1950. Moore and his wife, Harriette, died in 1951 after a bomb placed under their home exploded on Christmas Eve. Harry T. Moore – Civil Rights Icon Harry T. Moore was the first NAACP member and official to be assassinated for civil rights activism. While the murder was […]

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2019-2020 Teen Ambassadors Generate Buzz for The Arts

When attending a show at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, you may notice some high school students in the theater recording their experiences. They are among the 26 high school students representing 21 public, private or home schools in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties as Broward Center Teen Ambassadors during the 2019-2020 season.  Now in its 10th year, the Teen Ambassadors program is fostering the next generation of performing arts fans. Teen Ambassadors bring a unique perspective to what they cover at the Broward Center, as they detail, through written and video reviews, their behind-the-scenes experiences and exclusive […]

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Discovery After Dark Event Held at the Museum of Discovery and Science

When the sun sets, the Museum comes alive – with young professionals. In November, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) hosted another of its adults-only event series. Discovery After Dark: “MODS Makes,” a science-themed soirée where guests had the opportunity to explore the new Leighton Family Hangar, hands-on STEM experiences, and augmented reality with Magic Leap Technology. The Hangar is a high-tech makerspace located in the recently remastered and expanded To Fly Aviation Exhibit Hall.  It is a unique fusion of a science lab, engineering workshop, innovation workshop and art room, which encourages collaboration and fosters the development of […]

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Employers Recognized by Arc Works

Arc Broward’s Arc Works Business Advisory Council hosted their second annual Employer Appreciation event at Matchbox Sawgrass on October 29. The event is held to show appreciation to all of their employer partners who hire Arc Works participants and help change perspectives in the working community of Broward Country.  Arc Broward’s Arc Works program is currently partnered with over 45 companies such as Fresh Market and Fed-Ex. Companies like these are leading the way in diversifying workplaces and changing the perspective of how individuals with disabilities and other life challenges are viewed in our professional community of Broward County. All […]

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The Salvation Army Goes Digital with Red Kettles and Angel Trees

The Salvation Army of Broward County Red Kettle and Holiday Kick Off began November 22nd. This year, the nonprofit organization launched its recognizable Red Kettle #FightForGood holiday campaign with a new way to give via digital donations. For the second year, The Salvation Army will also be working with Amazon.com to offer a wider-reaching gift registry for its Angel Tree Program in addition to its physical Angel Trees located throughout Broward County. “This is an exciting time for The Salvation Army of Broward County as we expand our reach to assist our community through digital platforms,” said Major Stephen Long, […]

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14th Annual Hope Bash Co-Chairs Build “The Secret Garden” For Place of Hope’s Foster Children

Co-chairs of Place of Hope’s Fourteenth Annual Hope Bash, “Where Hope & Healing Grows,” plan to build a garden where foster children’s dreams come true. Maria McCraney of Palm Beach Gardens and Kim Tiano of Jupiter are leading a committee that will create an evening inspired by “The Secret Garden,” a novel, 1993 film and movie remake being released in spring 2020. Hope Bash will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Place of Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety […]

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HOPE for the Holidays Gala Raises Funds to End Homelessness

The 2019 HOPE for the Holidays Gala held at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach on November 22nd was a magnificent success! A who’s who of sponsors, guests and volunteers came together for a night of HOPE, raising much need funds for homeless families and veterans in Broward County.  Special guest emcee was Channel 10’s Calvin Hughes, a master communicator and supporter of the mission and vision of HOPE South Florida. This Christmas Season let’s remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of […]

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