Palm Beach Atlantic University has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish culturally competent graduate theological education on the campus of Florida Memorial University, a historically Black university in Miami-Dade County. Lilly Endowment’s Initative The effort is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. It is a three-phase initiative designed to help theological schools across the United States and Canada as they prioritize and respond to the most pressing challenges they face as they prepare pastoral leaders for Christian congregations both now and into the future. “We’re deeply grateful to the Lilly Endowment […]

A recent gathering of leaders was hosted at the Jack Brewer Foundation in an effort to reduce both the prison population and recidivism rate in the Name of Jesus. With a “Together We Can Change the World” focus, discussions were shared on how to partner with organizations, foundations, and individuals who practice, promote, or provide leadership, opportunity, and mentoring availability to returning citizens and at-risk youth. Connect with LeanOnMeUSA.org and find out how you can participate. Hope for the Prison Population “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news […]

Experience an inspirational leadership breakfast and high-speed driving experience with legendary NFL Coach and Champion NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs on Wednesday, January 19th beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Homestead Miami Speedway.  About Joe Gibbs Coach Gibbs led the Washington Redskins to win four NFC Championship titles and three Super Bowl titles over 12 seasons. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1992, Coach Gibbs founded his NASCAR team, Joe Gibbs Racing. The team has won five NASCAR Cup Series championships under his ownership. In 2020, Coach Gibbs was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of […]

For the fourth consecutive year, Hannah’s Home of South Florida has received granted funds from Quantum Foundation for the mental health needs of the single, pregnant young women in the home’s care.  “Adequate counseling in terms of both frequency and expertise will significantly help our residents prepare for their new roles as mothers,” said Joanne Dively, chief operating officer for Hannah’s Home. The COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded the mental health challenges associated with unplanned pregnancy, which for resident mothers at Hannah’s Home often include loss, neglect, drug and/or alcohol abuse and sexual assault. “The need for regular counseling, therefore, […]

Holiday shoppers can avoid the delays and uncertainty of the tangled supply chain by purchasing a gift from the Food For The Poor Christmas Gift Catalog in honor of a loved one and being a blessing to a child or a family in need.  Honor Thy Neighbour “Our Christmas Gift Catalog offers a gratifying way to embrace the spirit of the holiday season,” FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine said. “Each purchase enables us to help the people we serve in Latin America and the Caribbean by providing resources and gifts that are not readily available. Their expression of pure joy and […]

United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED distributed 600 fresh Thanksgiving meals and 300 Thanksgiving food boxes to Broward County Veterans on November 22 at United Way of Broward County’s Colker Center in Fort Lauderdale. The distribution was provided to Broward County Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Reservists, and their family members. Meals were distributed to the Military personnel/veterans and their families via “drive-thru” style in United Way of Broward County’s parking lot and included items such as turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and corn bread. Sponsors included the Miami Dolphins Foundation, which provided 600 meals from Veteran-owned business […]

Faithful supporters of Urban Youth Impact joined Founder, Bill Hobbs, and President/CEO, Chris Tress, at The Breakers Palm Beach on November 2nd to celebrate the launching of Urban Youth’s Legacy Foundation. The Foundation will be solely focused on financially supporting Urban Youth Impact and adding designated funds like our kindergarten to college fund, capital improvements, and staff development. In addition, Urban Youth’s Legacy Foundation will help Urban Youth Impact bring a firm financial foundation no matter what the world brings. The evening was filled with commemoration, compelling stories of impact, and heartwarming memories. Bill Hobbs and Urban Youth Impact Bill has grown Urban Youth Impact from a small sports outreach to a widely recognized non-profit that is changing the inner-city community in Palm Beach County. Approaching 25 years of committed service to the urban pockets of West Palm Beach, Urban Youth Impact is seeking long-term partners that are passionate about seeing real transformation in the inner-city. Urban Youth Impact exists to love, equip, and empower inner-city youth to fulfill their God-given purpose. Founded […]