Hace un año, la vida de Silvio Aristizabal, de 80 años o de Magdalena Lara, de 82 años, era muy diferente. Aristizabal, un ex ingeniero industrial colombiano, padece de Alzheimer. “Mi padre no hablaba. Ahora habla, pinta. Empezó a tener mejor calidad de vida”, relata su hija. “Ellos hacen un trabajo espectacular”, indica por su parte Javier Lara, hijo de ...

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is proud to announce the selection of Dr. David Kenton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1st. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families, David brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to CSC as ...

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is proud to announce the selection of Dr. David Kenton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1st. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families, David brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to CSC as ...

The McMahon Mix & Mingle Inc. will host a fundraising dinner supporting Broward Children’s Center at McIsland, the private residence of the McMahon Family, on Saturday, July 27, 7:30–10:30 p.m. For a $25 donation, guests will enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and an open bar. The McMahon Mix & Mingle will benefit Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization that has been serving infants, children, and young adults ...

In honor of Earth Day, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Food and Nutrition Services is pleased to announce it will be plastic free for breakfast and lunch on Monday, April 22, 2024. The Food and Nutrition Services Department will be implementing the nonuse of plastics for breakfast and lunch for all National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Child Care Food Program ...

Today marks a special day in Broward County, as it joins a global movement to champion early literacy and foster community connections through the joy of reading. Broward: Read for the Record, an initiative supported by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and Broward County Public Schools, is proud to celebrate the power of storytelling on this momentous day. ...

Bank of America recently announced four Broward County high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. As part of the program, the students are developing leadership and practical workforce skills while working with local nonprofits, including the YMCA of South Florida, all while earning $17 ...

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and United HomeCare in Miami-Dade are partnering to distribute 2,460 hurricane kits to 820 seniors in Miami-Dade County on June 23, 2023. With the start of what is anticipated to be another active storm season, this effort will help provide vital supplies to seniors in the communities FPL serves.  Volunteers from FPL and United ...

Pace Center for Girls, a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for more than 3,000 girls and young women annually, received a $90,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to support career and college preparation at 21 Pace Centers for Girls across Florida. The funding supports Pace’s comprehensive vocational and education program dedicated to providing at-promise girls with the ...

Bank of America announced four Broward County high seniors were selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. Started in 2004, the Student Leaders program recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. annually. The prestigious, paid internship experience offers workforce skills, leadership, and civic engagement with local nonprofits, including ...

With audiences returning to the theater, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce three upcoming live and in-person sensory-inclusive performances for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets are affordably priced at $10 each for these performances. Sensory–inclusive performances create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as for ...