Community and Philanthropy

An animal species known as the sea cow doesn’t often conjure up thoughts of speed or racing, but Funky Buddau’s Manatee Derby hopes to use the irony to help protect the endangered marine creature. The first Manatee Derby will occur at 6 p.m. on June 8 (World Oceans Day) to raise funds and awareness on

With the opening of a new food facility, Boca Helping Hands expects to double the amount of people it plans to feed over the next 10 years. The organization assists over 27,000 people on a yearly basis through its programs that provide food, education, job training and medical and financial assistance. To help continue its

After launching its Diaper Bank in 2011, the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has provided 5.2 million diapers to needy families in the area. The donations reach 3,000 children monthly through 24 nonprofit organizations. The success of the endeavor will translate into the establishment of the Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank as

Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding from COVID-19 restrictions, thousands of South Florida families continue to rely on the assistance of others to get by. As one of the largest sources of help for vulnerable residents, the Salvation Army of Broward County is requesting more donations to meet the ongoing demand. To help

A pandemic pivot at Pace Center for Girls in Broward has turned the outdoor space at the nonprofit organization’s Wilton Manors facility into an artistic ode to female empowerment. The organization, which provides at-promise girls of middle school and high school ages wraparound social services and full academic school days, invited local artists to transform its grounds

A $1.6 million donation will enable the “Food for Kids” weekend program to provide an additional 1.5 million meals to students and families in the School District of Palm Beach County. The million-dollar donation was courtesy of part-time Palm Beach residents Stephen and Christin Schwarzman, who cited the positive influence the Palm Beach County Food

The annual fashion-forward fundraiser for Chapman Partnership, the renowned nonprofit that advocates for the homeless in Miami-Dade County in an ongoing effort to help individuals achieve and sustain self-sufficiency, enjoys a hybrid makeover of its own this week. “Take a Walk in Her Shoes Redesigned,” slated for this Friday (May 7) from noon to 3 p.m.,

To continue its effort to enhance arts, education and human services in South Florida, BBX Capital recently provided a $100,000 donation to local nonprofit organizations. The contributions are part of the company’s effort to champion social causes in the area. The funds are geared toward organizations focused on helping underserved communities tackle systemic racism and

To help further marine science education at Florida schools, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) recently formed a partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to enhance GHOF’s marine science-based curriculum being taught around the state. The curriculum, developed by GHOF, uses the latest marine research to explore how science, math and technology can

Count Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County among those thrilled to be part of the Jim Moran Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration. The Moran foundation recently made a $250,000 grant to the Broward Bigger Better Stronger campaign launched by the county’s Big Brother Big Sisters chapter. In addition, the foundation also provided a $250,000 dollar-for-dollar

Maya Ajmera advises young people not to ask themselves what they want to be when they grow up. As president and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public, and someone who oversees the organization’s competitions for students across the country, she instead asks them to consider what problem they want to solve when

Perfect Match From their first meeting last year, the respective teams at Coconut Creek-based the Friendship Journey and Newtown, Connecticut-based Dylan’s Wings of Change knew their missions would complement each other. The former, founded by Creek resident Samantha Novick (pictured, left), creates friendships between people of all abilities. The latter counters social isolation with empathy