ChildNet raised more than $415,000 during its inaugural Ripple Effect Gala on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Held at the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the sold-out event welcomed community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates for an unforgettable evening benefiting ChildNet’s mission to lead communities in protecting and serving abused and neglected children by supporting and strengthening their families in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Ripple Effect Gala celebrated the individuals, organizations, and partners whose support creates lasting change in the lives of children and families served by ChildNet. Funds raised during the evening will directly support critical programs and services, helping […]

As Leighton Ford Ministries (LFM) continues to respond to opportunities to walk alongside more leaders and ministries through pivotal seasons of transition and growth, the ministry is announcing new leadership to build for the future.  Stephan Tchividjian, the Co-Founder and CEO of the National Christian Foundation of South Florida and the eldest grandchild of evangelist Billy Graham, has joined the LFM board.  Rich Hurst, a sought-after church leadership consultant who has served as LFM’s Chief of Staff, has been named President of LFM, effective July 1. And Dave McKechnie, who previously served as LFM’s President, was just elected as Board […]

Holy Cross Health marked a major step forward in expanding access to care with the opening of the Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care — Deerfield Beach. The outpatient health center and emergency department began welcoming patients on Monday, May 18. This $41 million investment expands access to high-level care in a region where demand has continued to grow, building on 70 years of Holy Cross caring for South Florida communities.  Located at 340 South Federal Highway, the 25,000 square-foot center brings together a freestanding emergency department and a full outpatient health center with primary care, specialty services, physical […]

SAINTS of Florida Homeschool P.E. hosted their SAINTS-SATIONAL YEAR END Celebration Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, winding down their 28th year of ministry. All SAINTS students received accredited PE certificates. Students were joined by  parents, grandparents, siblings, SAINTS Alumni and some “SOON-2-B-SAINTS” preschoolers.  Other community and ministry leaders joined in the celebration as the group also celebrated the National Day of Prayer. Also on this special day, Saints officially announced their partnership with Offerdahl’s Hand-OFF Foundation, an incredible organization spearheaded by Miami Dolphins, Pro-Bowl Linebacker John Offerdahl (most of all a man of God, […]

The Amazon 13th Annual Broward Health Ball, presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, TeamHealth and VITAS Healthcare, brought together 1,400 community and philanthropic leaders for an evening of music, dancing and fundraising on April 11 at the Hard Rock. The Broward Health Foundation presented the Stella Award to philanthropist Pam Africk and announced several major gifts. A powerful moment on stage featured high school students, Graduate Medical Education residents, physicians and chiefs of staff together, symbolizing the full medical journey. For more Good News, read the GOOD NEWS May 2026 Issue at: https://digital.goodnewsfl.org/2026/may/