We Florida Financial, a cooperatively owned, not-for-profit credit union, will celebrate Earth Month by hosting two Shred-a-Tree/Plant-a-Tree events benefiting One Tree Planted and partaking in the beach cleanup efforts for The 5th Annual SOS Ocean Conservation Day. Members and locals are welcome to bring their sensitive documents to be securely shredded and disposed of by
Since its establishment in 1970, Earth Day has represented an environmental movement to enhance the protection of the planet. While the day typically involves environmental events, participants can also extend their involvement by incorporating healthy-eating practices. To help the South Florida community celebrate, we’ve gathered some healthy restaurants to try as well as establishments offering
According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, upward of 250,000 service members transition to civilian life each year. For some, that life bears little resemblance to the one they left behind before serving our country. The challenges run the gamut. Some military personnel return to a broken household. Some have difficulty relating to
The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar (Blue Dog), known for its elevated comfort-driven fare, sophisticated cocktail program and chic bustling vibe, is now offering its crafted cuisine in Boca Raton. The New York City-based restaurant and bar opened its doors earlier this month at 6000 Glades Rd., Suite 1008C. “Much has happened since the original Blue Dog
South Florida’s top business and nonprofit leaders, community advocates and philanthropists will come together for an “Evening of Stars” event supporting the United Way of Broward County. The Mayors Gala will feature dinner, dancing and entertainment with silent and live auctions to benefit the nonprofit organization’s effort to enhance the local community’s health, education and financial
Take us into the war room with your team as the impact of COVID-19 was crystallizing. How did you begin to assess all the different needs, and where to make an impact, understanding that things were changing on a daily basis? I was receiving so many calls from nonprofits. Once everyone realized that [COVID-19] was
The Sanctuary of the Arts, a new performing arts organization based in Coral Gables, will host a variety of free concerts, family fun events and free jazz and modern dance classes during its grand opening weekend from April 22 to April 24. The performing arts center plans to host international, national and local performing artists and
As impressive as it’s been to see United Way of Broward County dive headfirst into the deep end of community challenges created by COVID-19 and its pandemic waves, there’s far more to the scope of its overall impact. That’s why it takes the better part of 50 pages in its 2022 directory just to touch
The United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is teaming up with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Florida Department of Children and Families and the Farris Foundation to host the 7th Annual “Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention.” The two-day conference on May 10 and May 11 at the Signature
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Miami Beach is offering the chance for one lucky fan to experience the thrill of flying in a fighter jet. Interested participants can apply to be selected for the 45-minute ride on an L-39C Albatros fighter jet operated by decorated Navy pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley. The single-engine, two-seat fighter attack
