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Community Foundation of Broward Hosts 2026 Legacy Society Luncheon

The Good News
7 Apr 2026
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Community Foundation of Broward, Good News Media Group, April 2026

The Community Foundation of Broward celebrated the champions of Broward at its 2026 Legacy Society Luncheon on Feb. 25, at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. The annual event honors the Community Foundation of Broward’s Legacy Society members, visionaries who believe in the power of endowment to change lives and transform the community they call home. By including the Community Foundation of Broward in their estate plans, they create a legacy of BOLD impact that spans generations and defines Broward’s future. This year’s luncheon also celebrated the Florida Panthers’ recent Stanley Cup championships and the United States National Men’s Hockey […]

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GOOD NEWS 2026 Summer Camp Guide

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Adventure Awaits This Summer Beyond the games, laughter, and outdoor fun, summer camp can be a time of real growth.  It’s where confidence takes root, friendships flourish, and faith comes alive. For many children, it’s a powerful opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, discover new passions, and grow in an environment that’s both exciting and meaningful. From outdoor adventures and team sports to creative arts, science exploration and quiet moments of reflection, today’s camps offer experiences that nurture the whole child — body, mind, and spirit. It’s a place where kids unplug from screens, connect with others and build […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Raises $400,000, Honors Leaders

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County raised almost $400,000 at its 22nd annual signature fundraiser, Déjà Vu: Drift Away to Summer. More than 350 community leaders decked out in summer chic attire celebrated generosity, mentorship and brighter futures while enjoying a private, poolside concert by multi-platinum artist Uncle Kracker at the glamorous Guitar Hotel pool deck at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “I am deeply grateful to our incredible honorees for their unwavering commitment to mentorship and the powerful impact they’ve had in helping us expand opportunities for local youth. Their leadership truly changes lives,” said Malena […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County, Good News Media Group, April 2026

Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Culture Shock

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
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As I type the words culture shock, my mind is racing back over the decades of my life. Flashing before me are the many changes I have personally witnessed in the cultural collapse of the Judeo-Christian ethic of our Western world in my lifetime.  I was born in 1947 and spent my boyhood days in the 1950s, when tens of thousands of American troops had just returned home from Europe and the South Pacific at the conclusion of World War Il. They married their high school sweethearts, and what sociologists have termed the baby boom began. In the 1950s, we […]

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Unlocking Potential: Pastor Troy Gramling at 25 Years

Shelly Pond
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At 6-foot-4, wearing a Michael Jordan jersey in his office and thinking like a coach, Pastor Troy Gramling recently marked 25 years of ministry at Potential Church in Cooper City, where he has become known for his creative, unconventional teaching designed to draw people in. A former college basketball player from Arkansas, he still approaches leadership like a game. For Gramling, the mission is to help people reach their full potential, a plan he lays out in his book Potential: The Uncontainable Power of God Within You. This year his reach has also extended beyond South Florida as he was […]

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Pastor Troy Gramling, Potential Church, Good News Media Group, April 2026

StrikeForce Giving’s Impact Exceeds $2 Million

Shelly Pond
2 Apr 2026
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StrikeForce Giving has surpassed $2 million in grants to local faith-based ministries, marking a significant milestone for the South Florida women’s giving circle. What began 12 years ago as a small group of women simply coming together to give, has grown into a movement where generosity multiplies, expanding its reach, deepening its impact and strengthening the Christian ministries it supports.  In February, StrikeForce Giving experienced their largest membership year, with more than 130 members, expanding its influence and turning individual gifts into a collective force that is changing lives across the region. Together, these women gave a total of $388,474 […]

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Pappas Inspires Attendees at Lifework Leadership

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Lifework Journey, hosted by Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale on March 19 , welcomed guest speaker Mike Pappas, a fourth-generation CEO with more than four decades of experience leading one of the nation’s most successful family-owned real estate firms, The Keyes Company. Through his message, Pappas emphasized servant leadership and faithful stewardship, sharing how his commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ has guided his leadership and business decisions. He encouraged attendees to honor the Lord in their daily work, building organizations that serve people with integrity, purpose and a heart for lasting impact. Lifework Journey equips professionals to grow in their […]

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Lifework Journey, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, Good News Media Group, April 2026

Leslie J. Feldman: StrikeForce Giving Tops the List

Les Feldman
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Who could ask for a better scenario if you’re a ministry that has just been vetted and approved for a grant request from StrikeForce Giving? If you’re a potential donor, looking to bless a ministry that is close to your heart, but you have trepidation, wondering if they’re a good steward of their donations, as we all hope they are, you rely on the sincerity of their intentions, but also deeply feel how do I know they will fulfill the promises that they make? I can’t think of a better way than having the endorsement of StrikeForce Giving where vetting is painstakingly done with a deep […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: What Do Your Kids Hear When They Hear You?

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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Children who grow up in a house of screaming parents often grow up to be screaming parents themselves. The volume and words a parent uses around their children and TO their children have an impact on them. But what about the more subtle things we say? What about the things we say on our phones, when we forget the kids are in the back seat listening? What about the things we say when the kids are in the other room … listening? And they are listening!  What do my kids hear when they hear me? What are the lessons we […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Good News Media Group, April 2026