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Women Engage In Radical Generosity With StrikeForce421

Shelly Pond
4 Mar 2020
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There is a movement of radical generosity building in South Florida and it’s being led by women. By pooling their resources together, women have found they can make a greater impact in meeting the needs of our community, and they’re doing it through a giving circle called StrikeForce421. Women coming together StrikeForce421 was founded by a group of four women as part of a larger generosity movement happening in the South Florida community.  JoAnne Daudt, Esq. and former NCF South Florida Relationship Manager, is the President of StrikeForce 421 and invited the others to form the organization. It is now […]

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Pre-Application Open for New Habitat Homes in Pompano Beach

The Good News
19 Feb 2020
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Open enrollment for Habitat Broward’s homeowner pre-application process for new homes in “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach is underway online via www.habitatbroward.org. Selected applicants will enjoy affordable homeownership of new single-family homes through interest-free mortgage loans. Centrally located in Florida’s famous Gold Coast, the new Pompano Beach homes are minutes from three miles of beautiful beaches, a bustling arts and cultural scene, and great recreational and shopping amenities. “A Rick Case Habitat Community” also contains a beautiful new park with a reading and butterfly garden. “This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers,” said Nancy Robin, Habitat Broward CEO & Executive Director. […]

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Food For The Poor Responds to Bahamas’ Urgent Need for Food

The Good News
11 Feb 2020
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Food For The Poor is responding to an urgent need for food in the Bahamas for families still recovering from Hurricane Dorian and is asking for the South Florida community’s help. HeadKnowles, one of the charity’s partners in the Bahamas, is running low on food for displaced families in Nassau, Abaco and other islands, where some residents have opened their homes as shelter while others are living in public shelters. Detergent and cleaning supplies also are needed. “A lot of people, even in areas that weren’t hit that bad, they still need food because they’re not working. Nobody has any […]

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Finalists Announced for 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards

The Good News
4 Feb 2020
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211 Broward revealed the finalists for the 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards on Tuesday, January 21st at an exclusive VIP Announcement Party at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery. The 10th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and hosted by 211 Broward will take place on Friday, February 28th at 11 a.m. at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The Awards acknowledge the highest level of achievement, innovation and quality in the non-profit sector. Awards will be given in the following 11 categories. BB&T | SunTrust Bank Now Truist Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration – Historic Stranahan House Museum; United Way of […]

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Habitat for Humanity of Broward Dedicates Park

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Habitat for Humanity of Broward dedicated the Bob and Sherry Taylor Park which houses the JM Family KaBOOM! Playground and Mary N. Porter Reading Garden on Saturday, January 11 at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach. Dignitaries at the event included Patricia Williams, State of Florida Representative; Lamar Fisher, Broward County Commissioner; Rex Hardin, Mayor of the City of Pompano Beach (COPB) and Beverly Perkins, City of Pompano Beach Commissioner. “When we envisioned this new community, we knew a small park had to be part of the plan. The Taylors, Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBi), JM Family Enterprises, the […]

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Calvary House Restores Men Struggling With Addiction

Shelly Pond
3 Feb 2020
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For Americans under 50 years of age, drug overdose is the leading cause of death, above firearms, motor vehicle crashes or HIV/AIDS. And according to the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, the number of incidences in Florida surpasses the national average. Most everyone knows someone who struggles with addiction, a family member, coworker or neighbor. “Addiction does not discriminate; anybody and everybody is susceptible,” Antony Tchividjian is quick to point out. Coming from a 16-year-addiction to drugs, Antony finally achieved sobriety through Calvary House, a residential recovery program affiliated with Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale where he is now on […]

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Faith-Based Ministries Invite You to Confront Human Trafficking

Shelly Pond
2 Feb 2020
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Community of Hope Church, in Loxahatchee, invites you to join them for “Confronting Human Trafficking” on February 25th from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This event will bring together faith-based ministries at the forefront of the fight and will feature a 30-minute documentary, produced by Place of Hope, that allows people to really understand the modern day slavery currently taking place right here in South Florida. The Horrors of Human Trafficking “Florida is 3rd in the nation when it comes to human trafficking and Palm Beach County is 2nd in Florida, so we have a huge problem right here in our […]

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CBMC & CBWC Collaborate on January Leadership Event

The Good News
8 Jan 2020
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“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Luke 10:2). The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) and Christian Business Women’s Connection (CBWC) are excited to be partnering in empowering marketplace ministry in our community. Both organizations have a heart to serve and to develop leaders in our community that live and practice servant leadership, adding value and significance to business men and women. To kick off the new decade in 2020, The CBMC and CBWC is presenting a Live2Lead leadership and personal growth event. […]

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Discovering Yeshua

Robyn Wilk
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I grew up in upstate New York. My parents are both Jewish, and from early on, I was taught that one could not be Jewish and believe in Jesus. So, I accepted that without question. In high school, I decided that my life would be complete if I could become the world’s greatest flute player! I studied at Wichita State University. My flute instructor seemed to have “something” that I didn’t. I knew she was a believer, but I wasn’t ready to connect that “something special” to her beliefs. About this time, a girl in my dorm named Janice told […]

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First Priority Brings Game Day to Elementary Schools

Shelly Pond
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First Priority is bringing a fun-filled gospel message to elementary schools in the New Year, and they are seeking churches, parents, volunteers and school sponsors to get in the game with them. FP Game Day is a new after-school club, featuring 20 minutes of high energy games followed by a Bible lesson and an invitation to receive the gospel. “The age range in which the highest number of people accept Jesus is between 4-14 years old,” said Game Day Director Brody Howell, pointing to statistics from the International Bible Society. “FP Game Day is going to reach 7-10 year old’s. […]

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