Community and Philanthropy

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

As it turns out, two of South Florida’s most venerable nonprofit organizations—United Way of Miami-Dade (95 years) and United Way of Broward County (80)—haven’t seen it all, despite serving our communities for a combined 175 years and counting. Still, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, despite dealing with a novel virus, our local United

The Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center, part of the North Fort Lauderdale campus of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, is bustling. It’s 4 p.m. and kids are streaming into the after-school club. They show their membership cards and sign in. Some go to coolers and grab a flavored water; others sift through an

Termed the “Ellis Island of the South,”Freedom Tower is a Miami treasure with both rich history and architectural beauty. Memorializing the story of the Cuban exodus, this landmark in the Magic City recalls the hope brought by democracy amid adversity, the generosity of the American people, and a hopeful beginning that afforded thousands a new

Amarii Scarlett didn’t join the flag football team at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek last season intending to blaze a trail on another field of play. But, looking back, even Amarii’s mom, Jennifer Jackson, can see how her 17-year-old daughter would find the flag game far too passive. Before moving to Margate four years

Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill Bokamper’s in Fort Lauderdale will host its 4th Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Appreciation Day (pictured) beginning this evening at 6 p.m. Events will include the National Anthem, a  wreath ceremony, Missing  Man Tables, Police Pipe & Drum Corps of Florida and more. All first responders and members of

While South Florida was fortunate enough to avoid major devastation as a result of Hurricane Dorian, the island of Grand Bahama and the northern Bahamas did not weather the storm unscathed. These areas have seen mass flooding and destruction to residents’ homes as well as injuries and even deaths. South Florida residents can show their

When Tammy Gail was recovering from a double mastectomy, she made a deal with the universe. “I’m not a religious person, so maybe I was drugged up,” she quips. “But I said, ‘If you get me through this so I can see my son graduate from high school, I’m going to do something really big

Flowers and music and lighting and linens, oh my! Planning and designing an event as meaningful (and, potentially, as complex) as a wedding can become overwhelming in no time at all. As an event designer and owner of luxury floral design and management company Alorè Event Firm, I’m asked by clients to create experiences that

Photos by Eduardo Schneider A casual observer of the group of teens who were gathered on a Tuesday night at the Coconut Creek public services building might mistake them for a Harry Potter fan club. But a closer look would reveal the black T-shirts the teens were wearing are only inspired by the aesthetics of