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24: This is the average number of women per minute, around the world, who are victims of intimate partner violence. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Thanks to two important advocacy groups based in Miami—The Women’s Fund, and the South Florida chapter of One Billion

At Morningday Community Solutions, every day is Christmas. The nonprofit operates two warehouses (one in Pompano Beach and one in West Palm Beach) where other nonprofits can buy donated items from retailers for “around 30 or 40 cents on the dollar.” But the volunteers and staff at Morningday never quite know what they’re going to

Several South Florida organizations —as well as Miami-Dade residents—will benefit from a recent JP Morgan Chase grant. The $1.5 million grant was awarded to Miami-Dade Financial Capability Collaborative, which is made up of Branches, Catalyst Miami, the City of Miami, the Hispanic Unity of Florida, Urban League of Broward and United Way of Miami-Dade Center

The American Heart Association is setting a high bar for its upcoming Broward Heart Walk on Sunday, March 14. The 27th annual event seeks to raise $1.5 million while celebrating survivors of heart disease and stroke and encouraging physical activity. The digital event has already received a record-breaking commitment toward its goal. City Furniture has

Described by its founder and designer as fulfilling a need in the jewelry industry for “luxurious statement pieces made for everyday lifestyles,” Anna Zuckerman has entered the bling ring with a flagship store in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park. Anna Zuckerman Luxury boasts a variety of fine jewelry pieces—with an average selling price of $199. Born

Shawn Friedkin was a husband and father to the first of his two daughters when an 18-wheeler changed his life. In reacting to avoid the truck that had swerved into his lane, Friedkin’s car veered off the road and flipped over and over again. The accident damaged Friedkin’s spinal cord beyond repair, rendering him a

A Miami-based nonprofit that seeks to empower girls is now has a louder voice. Founded by attorney and human rights advocate Virginia Akar in 2017, Strong Girls Inc., “provides girls in Miami with the resources and support to grow up healthy, educated, and independent.” Through after-school programming, about 180 girls in the county’s Title 1

Pinecrest Gardens is known as a local performance destination for world-class jazz artists. In the midst of COVID-19, the attraction has widened its borders with a virtual concert series, which finishes this May. Pinecrest Gardens’ JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl series features livestreamed concerts from the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens. The 11th annual

Two former quarterbacks are hosting a virtual meet and gree to talk wine and football. Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and former NFL quarterback Damon Huard, co-owners of Passing Time Wine, will participate in Passing Time: A Virtual Wine Tasting & Talk, which benefits the Dan Marino Foundation. During the virtual meet and greet, Marino

A Fort Lauderdale company’s recent donation shows the power of corporate social responsibility. United National Consumer Suppliers recently pledged $250,000 to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation through its new 501(c)(3) nonprofit UNCS Cares Foundation. The wholesale distribution company is led by founder Brett Rose, who is relearning to walk after a mosquito bite led

Gulfstream Park is already known as one of South Florida’s most popular entertainment destinations. Now, it’s added another reason for South Floridians to visit. This week, Gulfstream Park hosts Drive-In Laser Light Show, which it describes as “an immersive laser light show experience” that features “action-packed laser lights and exciting graphic effects, all set to

A new exhibit at  The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale celebrates South Florida’s prominent women of yesterday and today. “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change —Broward County,” features 40 images of women currently making history in the area such as Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak,