BiG Children’s Foundation provided a fun and enriching experience in July for at-risk youth, particularly those in foster care, aging out of the system, or experiencing homelessness, during their Summer Splurge 2025 summer camp. The program aims to improve the well-being of these youth by focusing on their mind, body, and spirit through various activities and skill-building opportunities, and the teens had a blast! What’s in the Summer Splurge? Beginning with icebreakers and team-building activities to loosen them up and get them interacting with each other, campers did some therapeutic group work to ease their anxiety and give them a […]

Restoration Bridge International recently announced the opening of a new store, RBI Thrift, at the Boynton Beach Mall, furthering its mission to combat hunger. Every single dollar generated from sales at the store will directly benefit their ongoing efforts to provide vital food resources to families in need. About the new thrift store The store is strategically located near one of the nonprofit’s major operations. Every Saturday, Restoration Bridge holds its largest grocery giveaway at the mall, serving about 1,500 families. The thrift store’s presence builds on this connection, offering shoppers great deals while supporting a vital cause. Securing the […]

FLITE Center will expand its footprint in Palm Beach County with Hawks Edge, a 16-bed safe haven for youth and human trafficking survivors in need of shelter and support services. FLITE Center staff and City of West Palm Beach officials took part in a special restoration ceremony that unveiled the renderings and marked the official start of development for the new housing initiative, located at 816 Ninth Street directly across the street from FLITE Center’s West Palm Beach office. Hawks Edge will provide on-site programming and support for young people living in the new building, which is anticipated to be […]

The Salvation Army of Broward County announced that it has been awarded a significant grant of $175,000 from The Jim Moran Foundation. Awarded as part of The Foundation’s 25th anniversary, the special funding is designated for the much-needed renovation of the kitchens at both the Area Command center and the Plymouth Colony facility. This generous support from The Jim Moran Foundation will directly impact their ability to serve individuals and families in Broward County who are experiencing homelessness and are actively working towards self-sufficiency. The renovated kitchens will allow them to enhance meal services and improve operational efficiency. What this […]

Optimum Bank (NYSE American: OPHC) proudly announces a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Broward to provide zero interest mortgage loans to six families facing housing affordability challenges. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to affordable housing, promoting financial security, and strengthening communities in Broward County. Optimum Bank Helps Out With Housing Costs With housing costs on the rise, many hardworking families striving for homeownership are left with few options. By eliminating interest payments, Optimum Bank’s zero interest mortgage loans help bridge that gap, making homeownership more attainable and sustainable. The program also includes post-closing education […]

The Spanish River Sharks Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids held its highly anticipated Textured Hair Care Event on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at Downtown Roots Salon, in Delray Beach, FL—a unique, heartwarming experience uplifting children in Palm Beach County’s foster care system by celebrating and supporting the beauty of their natural hair. Back for its second year, this student-led initiative gives foster youth the chance to feel seen, celebrated, and confident—one appointment at a time.  Children at the Textured Hair Event Children enjoyed: A professional hair styling session with stylists experienced in textured hair care Learning sessions on textured hair hygiene […]

Ryan Skoog, co-founder and president of Venture.org, was the keynote speaker at a recent Lifework Leadership event at Boca Raton Community Church in April, sharing how “courage motivated by compassion leads to miracles.” At Venture.org, this means serving in unsafe, unreached, and under-resourced areas, addressing injustices like human trafficking, refugee crises, and extreme poverty. Ryan Skoog speaks courage Ryan encouraged attendees to identify one concrete, even small, courageous step they could take in their business or professional life where a “little leap of courage”, driven by compassion for team, clients, or community, could lead to significant positive impact. Lifework Leadership is […]