Oral Roberts University (ORU) has inducted five new members to the academic institution’s Board of Trustees, Robert W. Barron, of South Florida, Camella Barnhill Binkley, of Waxahachie, Texas , Dr. Michael Fletcher, of Northern Kentucky, Tim Lyons, CPA, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Brad Thomas, of Tulsa.. Barron is a corporate and commercial real estate business attorney and partner with Berger Singerman LLP, and 85-plus Florida-based business law firm with four offices in Florida. As a student at ORU, he was a resident advisor and was a member of the summer music ministry team “Steadfast.” He is also a graduate of Louisiana […]

HOPE South Florida, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and shared meals for the homeless families, veterans and individuals, hosted its 20th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction at The Venue in Wilton Manors on November 6th. This year’s event brought together supporters, clients, volunteers and staff for an exciting evening that included testimonies from the founder, Fred Scarbrough, and Josh, a former child in one of the housing programs, as well as a silent auction and live music. The event focused on telling the story of the history and founding of HOPE South Florida. From its humble beginnings as The […]

The King’s Academy offered a drunk and distracted driving education program and simulator for its students last month. UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour® program uses a high-tech simulator, impact video, and a number of other resources to educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving and texting while driving. The simulator allows participants to experience the potential consequences of drunk and distracted driving in a controlled environment. One of the most commonly recognized driving distractions is cell phone use. About 89 percent of all Americans have a cell phone, according to CTIA – The Wireless Association. Drivers under 20 years […]

Despite rainy conditions, nearly 3,000 people attended “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival,”on November 14 where they tackled samples of grilled entrees, paired with premium Gallo wines, while raising funds for Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, which supports local organizations that Feed the Needs of Kids in Crisis. This year’s 2015 Judge’s Choice Champions were former Miami Dolphins running back Troy Stradford and Chef Greg McGowan of Pelican Landing at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six for their Grilled Spanish Octopus recipe. Throughout the event, attendees voted for their top recipes via the Gridiron Grill-Off app and selected former Miami […]

Firewall Centers was one of 13 nonprofits in the United States to receive the ABC Be Inspired Community Grant to further creativity. This $5,000 grant funded by Disney will allow the 400+ Firewall students the opportunity to take an active role in creating a yearbook. The students got to participate in a photo booth, a drawing station and a station to illustrate their favorite Firewall values. The pictures and drawings from the yearbook day will be featured in the Firewall yearbook so the students can remember the wonderful memories they make at Firewall each day! On a recent yearbook day […]