Community and Philanthropy

Suzanne Tharpe (pictured) has been chosen as the new Vice President of Development for Gilda’s Club South Florida, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), the world’s largest professionally led cancer support provider. Tharpe will manage the Capital Campaign and general operating funding for the organization, which offers free support programs and services for

Thanks to the Steven Halmos Family Foundation, every child enrolled at the new Madelaine Halmos Academy Elementary school will now have access to a prepaid college scholarship after graduating high school. Nearly 100 students will receive a two-year prepaid scholarship to any Florida state university of their choice. The elementary school is part of the

Aiming to reduce the housing gap in Broward County, the United Way of Broward County tapped two business leaders to develop the programming and stainability strategy for its new Affordable Housing Initiative. Marcia Barry-Smith (pictured left), President of MBS Consulting Services, will oversee the plan, while Heidi Alzate Kaufman (pictured top), president of Heidi Alzate Consulting,

The Baer Cup Golf Classic on Oct. 7 will raise thousands of urgently needed scholarship funds for families who need financial assistance. The proceeds will help enhance the many programs and services offered by the Baer Family Early Childhood Learning Center, the Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center, Camp Kadima, and Giborim United

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) in Delray Beach recently received a $10,000 grant from The Schmidt Family Foundation to support the organization’s general operating expenses. Achievement Centers for Children & Families provides high-quality and affordable Out of School, Early Learning and Family Support Programs to numerous low-wage families in Palm Beach County. ACCF offered

Community members wanting to help feed needy families will have opportunities to donate, volunteer and raise funds thanks to a variety of programs through Boca Helping Hands (BHH). A calendar of events are planned during September’s Hunger Action Month to help combat the number of local families who are “food insecure.” Nearly 155,000 Palm Beach

Backpacks filled with toiletries and food items courtesy of Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 were recently distributed to local veterans through the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED program, which provides resources to military and veteran families in South Florida. The project targets veterans attending case management services who need additional support. MISSION UNITED

With trash and debris generating harmful effects to nesting sea turtles and hatchlings on local beaches in the tri-county area, a local nonprofit organization hopes to clear the way for the vulnerable reptiles. Loggerhead Marinelife Center is launching its inaugural Tour de Trash beach cleanups at different sites throughout the area to clean the habitat

As a way to commemorate its record-breaking year and 40th anniversary, Feeding South Florida will host a variety of events in September during Hunger Action Month. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for food pantry items significantly increased across the tri-county area and Feeding South Florida was able to meet the demand. “Although the

The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) has partnered with FLITE Center to ensure foster children in Broward can receive the comprehensive, family-centered medical care they need to maintain optimal health. By opening a satellite program at the FLITE Center in Fort Lauderdale, which helps vulnerable youth learn skills to transition to independent living, the

Starting a new school year while the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers on entails a challenging way for many students to begin their schooling, especially under-resourced children. To help guide pupils, the Fuller Center in Boca Raton started accepting applications for its mentorship program. The nonprofit, education-focused organization aims to provide youth ages 6 through 20

As the new school year approaches, the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED wants to ensure military and veteran families have the necessary resources to prosper in the classroom. The United Way’s annual Backpack Giveaway for Military and Veteran families occurs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Jean and David Colker