Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County recently hosted its annual community hair care and confidence-building event, bringing together professional stylists, student leaders, and volunteers to support children living in foster care. Held in partnership with Downtown Roots Salon, the event was designed to promote dignity, normalcy, and self-worth for children who have experienced trauma. For many children in foster care, experiences that may seem routine such as professional hair care play a critical role in reinforcing identity, confidence and emotional well-being. This event was led by the STUDENTS Speak Up For Kids chapter at Spanish River High School, exemplifying the […]

South Florida Christians gathered for a morning of worship, humor and testimonies as well as techniques in sharing the gospel during the inaugural Ignite Conference at Grace Church in Pompano Beach on February 28. The event was presented by Ignite UR Faith Ministries (IUF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded by Brody Howell, a South Florida pastor, evangelist, and speaker, with a vision that “the gospel is good news for everyone, so it should be fun to learn and easy to share.”  Studies show a significant generational gap among Christians ages eighteen to forty who lack confidence in sharing the good […]

Habitat for Humanity of Broward gathered faith leaders on February 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Apostles Build 2026, a transformational partnership bringing together eighteen churches to help fund and build a home at 2711 NW 9th Court in Fort Lauderdale for a family in need of safe, affordable housing. Apostles Build is a transformational partnership where each church contributes financially and through volunteer time on the construction site, supporting the approximately $300,000 needed to build a new home for a deserving family, and providing in-kind support for Habitat’s Homeowner Education Classes and Youth Empowerment Program. Build days will take place […]

During a historic Celebration Event at the Lauderdale Yacht Club on February 24th, StrikeForce Giving gave more than $389,000 in grants to seven Christian nonprofit ministries in South Florida, adding up to a total of more than $2 million in funding allocated to ministries since its inception. A women’s giving circle, StrikeForce Giving members pool their resources for greater impact, deciding together which Christian ministries will receive their grants to fund special projects that help those in need and proclaim the gospel. Christine Auker, president of StrikeForce Giving, said “This is more than a celebration, it’s a testament to the […]

Hundreds of community supporters and sports enthusiasts celebrated the Florida Panthers, back-to-back 2024 & 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, at History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers fundraiser at War Memorial Auditorium on January 8.  Presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust and hosted by WSVN 7 Sportscaster Donovan Campbell, the History Makers event raised more than $60,000 for History Fort Lauderdale and its mission of preserving our collective heritage. The yearly event recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The evening began with a VIP tour […]

Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County announced its 2026 Bigs of the Year in celebration of National Mentoring Month in January, honoring extraordinary volunteers whose commitment, consistency and compassion have made a lasting difference in the lives of local youth. This year’s honorees include: Big Brother of the Year, Alexander Salow; Big Sister of the Year, Selina Hightower; High School Big Brother of the Year, Josiah Ferguson; High School Big Sister of the Year, Juliana Pineda; Igniters of Big Futures, Broward County State Attorney’s Office; Defender of Potential, Michelle McNab-Hemans; and Employee of the Year: Monica Venegas. One of the most powerful ways […]