Community and Philanthropy

Craig Zinn Automotive Group and the Military Heroes Support Foundation recently partnered to raise money for military families. Craig Zinn Automotive Group’s South Florida authorized dealerships include Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Acura of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami and Subaru of Pembroke Pines. Each dealership helped gather funds through generous contributions. The funds raised

IT’SUGAR recently donated over $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation to help the nonprofit organization continue providing life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With 100 locations in North America, IT’SUGAR is one of the largest specialty candy retailers. Its Charity Lollipop Program donates a portion of the proceeds from sales of its exclusive star-shaped rainbow lollipops to

Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) recently chose 21 nonprofit organizations for its 2022 semi-finalist. The groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the opportunity to submit complete applications for one of multiple $100,000 high-impact grants. “Impact 100 PBC has become a major grant funder,” says Holly Schuttler, President

The Delray Beach Initiative (DBI) will host “An Evening on the Love Boat” at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge to raise funds for Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Living Hungry. The Love Boat event will “set sail” on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. for a fun evening cruise, stopping in the ports of Cancun, Ocho

The United Way of Broward County will host its 30th Annual Day of Caring event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 11. It will consist of a drive-through celebration and shoebox drop-off event, presented by Memorial Healthcare System The nonprofit organization aims to UNITE community members in support of their neighbors in need by taking

The Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County invites the community to its first “Walk the Walk” event to support children’s charities in South Florida. The organization’s Walk the Walk at the Palm Beaches Marathon starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Meyers Amphitheater, 104 Datura St. in West Palm Beach. The benefit walk will

Lawrence F. De George and Lorena Perozo, Founders and Directors of the LDG & LPR Charitable Foundation, donated $1 million to honor Rita and Rick Case for their efforts in creating the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Yacht Rendezvous at Fisher Island in Miami. The funds will help benefit the 12 Boys

Since starting the John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive in the home of Dr. Elizabeth King and her late husband, John Weaver, 20 years ago, the John & Elizabeth’s Toy Drive & Fundraiser has distributed over 65,000 toys to underprivileged children. The toy drive began at Dr. King and her husband’s home in West Broward after

The 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala at Eau Palm Beach Resort was recently held to honor the nation’s top dogs. The 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards winner was Boone, a 4-year-old beagle who survived cruelty as a puppy, which resulted in amputating his back legs. His resilience, gentle nature and never-ending energy

The Dan Marino Foundation was selected as the beneficiary of North Fort Lauderdale Subaru’s Hometown Charity for its “Share the Love” event. From today until Jan. 3, 2022, North Lauderdale Subaru will donate a minimum of $50 for every new Subaru leased or sold and an additional $5 for every routine service visit to the selected Hometown Charities. 

The Broward Performing Arts Foundation recently welcomed four new board members for the 2021/2022 season. The organization has been providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for over 30 years. Funds raised by the foundation help support the center’s innovative and diverse programming, including its arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital

Guests can bring their furry companion for a day of brunch, live music, a doggie buffet and a chance at various gifts and prizes during Tri-County Animal Rescue’s annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch. The event will benefit Tri-County’s Emergency Medical Fund, which provides life-saving pro-bono surgeries and other crucial medical procedures. Andrea Stark, Adrien Arpel,