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Candlelight Ceremony Held to Remember the Homeless

The Good News
4 Jan 2023
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A Homeless Persons Memorial was held on December 20 at First United Methodist Church in Fort Lauderdale. The public gathered for the annual candlelight ceremony to remember and recognize the lives of persons who died this year in Broward County while experiencing homelessness. During the service, names of the 98 homeless persons who died in 2022 were read aloud, a bell rang and an ornament was placed on a memorial tree to recognize and pay tribute to our neighbors who died on the streets. Candlelight for the Homeless Broward’s Homeless Persons Memorial Ceremony, an annual event commemorated across the United […]

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Guardians of Hope Holds Inaugural Huddle

The Good News
19 Dec 2022
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ELITE Foundation’s Guardians of Hope Impact Brotherhood held its Inaugural Huddle on Saturday, November 19 at Coconut Community Center, featuring Stephan Tchividjian, president of the National Christian Foundation, as the keynote speaker. The ELITE Foundation is on a mission to End Lost Innocence to Exploitation. They are committed to serving the needs of the voiceless victims in our community and vulnerable men and women worldwide that are victims to sexual exploitation.  About Guardians of Hope According to Hamish Reed, treasurer and chairman of the Board, the Guardians of Hope Impact Brotherhood was launched November 19th by a group of men […]

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NSU Holds Special Veterans Day Event with Forman Field Dedication

The Good News
13 Dec 2022
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Nova Southeastern University and the Office of Military Affairs held a special Veterans Day Celebration and dedication ceremony for the new Forman Field at the NSU Armed Forces Service Flag Plaza outside the Horvitz Administration Building on Friday, November 11, 2022. NSU Honors Veterans The plaza, located on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, was renamed the “U.S. Military Service Plaza at Forman Field,” paying tribute to the family responsible for the land on which NSU now sits. The Forman family owned a significant plot of land in Broward County for farming decades ago. During World War II, the U.S. government bought a swath of […]

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4KIDS celebrates 25 Years with Benefit Concert

The Good News
8 Dec 2022
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On Friday, November 11th 4KIDS celebrated 25 years of serving over 30,000 lives! It was a memorable evening to honor our past, while reaching to grow beyond! We paid tribute to our founders, heard stories of success and enjoyed musical performances by Mike Donehey and Austin French. It was a beautiful celebration to propel 4KIDS into the next 25 years of impacting thousands more children and families in need. Learn more at 4kids.us For more Out & About, visit https://www.goodnewsfl.org/topic/news/local/

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Unveils Plans for New Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Building

The Good News
7 Dec 2022
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On November 17, Palm Beach Atlantic University announced the largest single gift in the university’s history along with a capital campaign and plans for construction of a stunning six-story Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Building. Plans for the Future The $26 million gift comes from John J. and Sheila Rinker ($20 million) and the Marshall & Vera Lea Rinker Foundation ($6 million), of which he is the president. University leaders announced the gift Thursday at The Breakers during the launch of a $75 million capital campaign. Rinker’s father was the namesake of the business school and a key benefactor […]

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A Message from the Front Lines of Child Welfare

Kevin Enders
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As a part of the Christian community here in South Florida, I would imagine you’ve likely heard the name “4KIDS” over the years. Since 1997, 4KIDS has been changing the lives of kids and families in crisis. In fact, this year we’re celebrating 25 years and over 30,000 lives impacted!   God is at work for the vulnerable What I would also imagine is that you likely aren’t accustomed to hearing the latest stories and updates that come straight out of our community’s vulnerable population of children and families and how God is using His people to change those lives […]

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Accident Victim Chooses Forgiveness over Bitterness

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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At Palm Beach Atlantic University, often the tables are turned as we educators learn from our students and alumni. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we honored alumnus Carter Viss, who by his actions has taught us much about perseverance, forgiveness and letting God bring good out of tragedy. On Thanksgiving Day 2019, Carter was snorkeling near The Breakers resort on Palm Beach when a boat bore down on him. Its three propellers sliced into all four of his limbs, and Carter saw his severed right arm fall onto the reef below. He would have drowned, bled to death or died […]

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What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched?

The Good News
22 Nov 2022
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This month, Good News Wants to Know… What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched? My attention was amazingly arrested by the documentary/movie “ENEMIES WITHIN: THE CHURCH” (2021). The film powerfully calls the church to purge and purify itself from the poison of Marxism and the Social Justice Gospel. Bernard King Sr., Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” forever changed the way I thought about gun control. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting A tough one for sure! To me a good documentary is measured in part on the impact it has on those who view it. I’ll […]

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Habitat for Humanity Kicks Off “Women Build”

The Good News
14 Nov 2022
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Business leader and philanthropist Rita Case challenged other extraordinary South Florida women to meet a dire need in our community—and those leaders rose to the occasion. Rita Case Women Build During the recent groundbreaking ceremony at “The Rita Case Women Build”, this powerhouse group committed to sponsor eight new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach, bringing the total number of completed homes in the community to 66. The women are united in their commitment to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to the underserved in the area. Since its launch in 2002, Habitat Broward’s “Women Build” […]

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“I Care” Gala Celebrates 100 Years Serving the Homeless

The Good News
9 Nov 2022
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Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers, also known as The Caring Place, celebrated 100 years of serving the homeless and needy on October 15th during their “I CARE” Centennial Gala. More than 500 people attended the momentous event at The Signature Grand. 100 years of care “It truly was a once in a hundred years’ celebration of God’s faithfulness and grace as the ministry has helped hundreds of thousands with meals, showers, shelter, education and housing,” said Marilyn Brummitt, vice president of The Caring Place. “Most of all the homeless and hurting have found that God really cares, and many have […]

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