Community and Philanthropy

Advance Auto Parts Foundation, an organization dedicated to philanthropy, recently announced a donation of $300,000 to Broward College, which aims to increase participation in the college’s automotive technology program and provide much-needed tools and equipment to support student learning. The donation will help 10 students enrolling in the program over the next two years by providing

The joint effort aims to reduce train accidents and injuries in South Florida communities.

The organization strives to help abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

The longest-running nonprofit provider of early childhood education in Broward County, Jack & Jill Center, is currently accepting vouchers for its new state-of-the-art Madelaine Halmos Academy (MHA) private elementary school campus. Under the newly instated Florida school voucher program, parents receive state-funded scholarships for the tuition of high-quality private elementary schools, including Jack & Jill Center’s

The organization provides free social and emotional support services to anyone affected by cancer. 

211 Broward recently held its CLUB 211 Connecting Event, presented by Memorial Healthcare System and Brown & Brown Insurance at Sistrunk Marketplace and Brewery in Fort Lauderdale. The CLUB 211 Event Ambassadors were Karen Prescod, CEO and Founder of Bowtie Kids, and Chris Ricci, of RE/MAX Integrity. Guests socialized and connected with other CLUB 211 members

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade recently hosted its popular 56th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables. They raised over $250,000 to help fund its services and programs at its six Clubs and sites, which provide mentoring, educational after-school programs, homework assistance, tutoring,

The philanthropist and supermodel adds star power—and more—to festivities surrounding a new project.

The 18th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks at the Lauderdale Yacht Club hosted by the Friends of Jack & Jill Center produced $435,000 for the Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. The signature fundraiser featured relaxed tropical beach décor, drinks, food

Cleveland Clinic Florida and the American Lung Association recently launched the ‘Share the Square’ campaign to generate greater lung cancer awareness and promote early cancer screenings. This unique partnership brings together a large healthcare organization and the American Lung Association to create greater awareness of local hospital resources. This campaign will utilize social media to

The United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED program and community leader and philanthropist Susie Levan partnered to surprise Army veteran Takela Mensah and her family with a home refresh makeover in Fort Lauderdale. Levan established Operation Refresh to thank military service members by turning a house into a home for local Broward County Veterans served by

Feeding South Florida, a hunger-relief organization in South Florida, is now accepting submissions for its Fourth Annual “Feed Your Creativity” art competition. Elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties are invited to participate in displaying their artwork on one of Feeding South Florida’s semi-trailer truck wrap—a 36-foot moving