Symeria Hudson CEO, United Way Miami Charity Highlights • United Way Miami: The venerable organization with modern pillars in education, health and financial stability hired Symeria in early August as its president and CEO. Renowned as an innovator throughout her career—including two-plus decades (in the United States and Europe) leading franchises and product portfolios in
Earlier this year, the oceanfront 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa applauded the appointment of Chef Damoriae Graham. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, he made the move to South Florida to be closer to his wife’s family, who reside in Miami. Following in the footsteps of lauded chefs like Dean
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) has launched an open call to South Florida-based artists to submit their work for MOCA’s 2023 Art on the Plaza series. Art on the Plaza features a series of temporary public art installations on MOCA North Miami’s front plaza, inviting artists to enhance the space and connect the museum
Sally Berenzweig CEO of The Pap Corps Charity Highlights • The Pap Corps: For the past two years, Sally has been chief executive officer of the largest grassroots fundraising organization in South Florida, one that champions the state-of-the-art research being done at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.
During the national Red Kettle challenge spearheaded by USA Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, the Salvation Army of Broward County helped raise $1.5 million in four hours. Broward County Area Commander Stephen Long and The Salvation Army team rang the Red Kettle bell outside the Coral Springs Walmart to secure donations and raise awareness for the nonprofit’s
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade held its 14th annual black-tie “Wild About Kids” Gala to benefit the Club’s Youth Development Programs. The event raised over $450,000 to help fund its after-school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. The fundraiser was co-chaired by Boys
Ray Berry CEO of Health Business Solutions Charity Highlights • Florida Girls Giving Back: Ray and a group of dads (among them, Tim Petrillo, CEO of The Restaurant People) were on a father-daughter camping trip in the mid-2010s when they had the inspired idea to launch a nonprofit that empowered teenage girls to make decisions
To commemorate the brand’s eighth anniversary and celebrate the 2022 holiday season, Eat Me Guilt Free released a batch of baked goods and holiday promotions for health-conscious customers. The company offers better-for-you promotions and bundles, including a monthly subscription, the Flavor of the Month subscription, and a giveaway for a trip to Miami. Bundles and seasonal products
After pausing the program due to COVID, Jackson Health System will again host its CPR Day from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at various locations across Miami-Dade county. With 70% of Americans either not knowing or having minimal training in administering CPR, Jackson Health System strives to educate the community
Allison Cagnetta Local philanthropist Charity Highlights • Pace Center for Girls: Allison started in 2013 with the nonprofit that “finds the great in every girl,” serving as an individual and family counselor through Pace’s Reach Program; she’s been a board chair for the past five years. (pacecenter.org/locations/florida/broward) • United Way of Broward County: Her 20-year
