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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

To help encourage local residents to eat healthy and raise awareness for its Diabetes Prevention Program, Holy Cross Health will begin offering a free monthly cooking class. The virtual sessions will be hosted by Cathy Whitt, a diabetes prevention coach and community wellness specialist at Holy Cross. “I want to make health and wellness personal and fun, so

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.,

The lowdown: When the Seminole Hard Rock team incorporated a sprawling ultra-luxury spa into its $1.5 billion expansion plans, it obviously didn’t do so with a global pandemic in mind. But it turns out that the third floor of the already-iconic Guitar Hotel (which opened in October 2019) might just be the place where all

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

Interest in Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, and the luxury brand’s promise of an amenity-rich residential experience, continues to reach new heights. The most recent sale at the 83-unit property along Fort Lauderdale Beach, pushing overall sales to 75%, involved one of its remaining penthouses. Penthouse 2201, a four-bedroom unit that sold for $15 million, encompasses

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

Already an international destination for its renowned outlet shopping, Sawgrass Mills now has a chic, contemporary hotel to host vacationers, Florida residents and business travelers. The new AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise is a joint venture with Simon and Norwich Partners in collaboration with Marriott International and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The property boasts 174