Too often high school seniors intend to go to college, but don’t end up there in the fall. Parents and students worry they can’t complete the college admissions process, can’t pay the bills, or can’t handle the classes. Broward County Library’s EMU (Educate, Motivate, YOU) College Club is designed to help high school seniors and their parents build a roadmap to college with support from trained counselors. The EMU College Clubs, located at six convenient Broward County Library locations, will feature two-hour long biweekly club meetings for students and biweekly counseling sessions for students and/or parents. Club meetings will cover […]

Individuals wanting to purchase health care coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace for 2016 have only until Jan. 31, 2016, to select a plan under the terms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Signing up is quick and easy. Individuals and families, even if they have been denied insurance in the past, can log onto www.brhpc.org or www.coveringflorida.org, or call 2-1-1 for help in the enrollment process and to learn about potential financial assistance. Timing is critical. The tax penalty for avoiding purchasing health insurance has doubled to 2.5 percent of income up to a maximum penalty equal to the […]

Nine Firewall students were awarded a two year Florida pre-paid scholarship from the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program. All nominated students have been in the Firewall program for at least two years and are excelling in their character and academics. According to Take Stock in Children, “The intent of obtaining the scholarship is a long-term goal that is achieved through years of hard work”. Awarded students must be eligible for free and/or reduced lunch at school, maintain a “C” or better in all classes, have no more than 3 unexcused absence per quarter, and remain crime and drug free, […]

TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires and Valvoline™ teamed up in recognition of Veterans Awareness Month in November by donating $60,000 to K9s for Warriors. K9s for Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and/or other military trauma incurred from military service post 9/11. “At TBC Corporation, we have a strong desire to positively impact the communities we serve,” said Erik R. Olsen, TBC Corporation’s President, CEO & Chairman of the Board. “It is our honor to give back to the veterans who […]

Eighth grade students, faculty, staff, and parents from Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School served a Christmas meal for nearly fifty homeless and underprivileged families at Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church in Lake Worth on December 11th. In addition to collecting the food and cooking the meal, which included baked ham and all the trimmings, Saint Joseph’s School and Church families donated new work shoes for men in need. There were gifts, as well, for the children, as all who came enjoyed an early Christmas. Charlotte Rowley, President of the Saint Joseph’s Student Council commented, “I have looked forward to this event since […]