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Give Miami Day: Miami’s largest giving event is underway
Read full article: Give Miami Day: Miami’s largest giving event is underwayGive Miami Day is an online fundraiser, hosted by The Miami Foundation that offers everyone the opportunity to give to 1,300 local nonprofits that address critical community issues on a daily basis.
Miles for Smiles 5K helps raise funds for children, young adults with special needs
Read full article: Miles for Smiles 5K helps raise funds for children, young adults with special needsIt was a beautiful morning for the 21st annual Miles for Smiles 5K at Pompano Beach Community Park on Saturday.
Mom to Mom: Grace’s Closet gives South Florida families in need a place to shop with dignity
Read full article: Mom to Mom: Grace’s Closet gives South Florida families in need a place to shop with dignityThis week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spent time with an organization dedicated to helping South Florida families in need a place to shop for necessities with dignity.
Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix stores
Read full article: Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix storesThe Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.
Day of Giving: Manna Share-A-Meal needs non-perishable food donations ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Day of Giving: Manna Share-A-Meal needs non-perishable food donations ahead of ThanksgivingLouise Gigliotti is a lead volunteer at Manna Share-A-Meal.The nonprofit organization has helped people in need in South Florida for over three decades.
Mom to Mom: Toy drive planned to provide gifts for South Florida doula’s Christmas Community baby shower
Read full article: Mom to Mom: Toy drive planned to provide gifts for South Florida doula’s Christmas Community baby showerA giving South Florida doula featured on Local 10's Mom to Mom will be throwing a special baby shower this Christmas to benefit needy mothers-to-be in South Florida.
Broward elementary school principal goes above and beyond for students, staff
Read full article: Broward elementary school principal goes above and beyond for students, staffA Fort Lauderdale elementary school principal goes above and beyond every day for her students, their families and school staff, according to her colleagues.
Swim South Florida: South Florida family goes high tech to keep children safe in the pool
Read full article: Swim South Florida: South Florida family goes high tech to keep children safe in the poolFlorida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
NSU hosts ‘A Day for Children’ offering free, low-cost wellness services for kids
Read full article: NSU hosts ‘A Day for Children’ offering free, low-cost wellness services for kids“A Day for Children” at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus will offer free and low-cost health services for children under the age of 16.
Mom to Mom: Tips for car seat safety and where to get your child’s car seat checked in South Florida
Read full article: Mom to Mom: Tips for car seat safety and where to get your child’s car seat checked in South FloridaIt’s something all parents have thought about but may not be sure where to go for help when it comes to car seat safety.
Symbol of independence for the blind: ‘White Cane Day’ to take place Oct. 15
Read full article: Symbol of independence for the blind: ‘White Cane Day’ to take place Oct. 15In less than one week, the nation will celebrate White Cane Day, an occasion set aside each year to spotlight the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their important symbol of independence, the white cane.
Local nonprofit raises funds, stresses importance of early detection of breast cancer
Read full article: Local nonprofit raises funds, stresses importance of early detection of breast cancerLeading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is commemorated all month-long in October, the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative held its 8th Annual Pink Walk and 5K Run. The event took place September 22nd at the Miami Dade College North Campus.
Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academic
Read full article: Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academicHaving fresh food, saving money and connecting with nature are just some of the benefits of growing your own vegetable garden. And when you install gardens in public spaces, such as schools, those benefits include a therapeutic learning experience for students.
Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effort
Read full article: Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effortThe PORCH story begins some 700 miles away in Christine Cotton’s North Carolina home. Her son Matthew asked her to make sandwiches for a classmate who didn’t have enough food to eat.
Food For Thought visits Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Read full article: Food For Thought visits Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedAs part of Local 10′s Food for Thought campaign and in partnership with Publix, Community Enhancement Collaboration received a delivery of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items for the fifty seniors who receive food every Tuesday as part of the nonprofit’s weekly Senior Shopping Day.
Mom to Mom: South Florida community comes together to support breastfeeding moms
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida community comes together to support breastfeeding momsIt’s a challenging part of motherhood that is not often talked about. Breastfeeding can be stressful for a new mom, and it comes with its own set of challenges.
Mom to Mom: South Florida organization provides guidance for children in foster care
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida organization provides guidance for children in foster careA child from South Florida who could have become a statistic is proving that with the right guidance, anyone can be put on a better path. The guidance he needed came thanks in part to a South Florida organization.
Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new supplies
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new suppliesOne South Florida organization is making an effort to meet the needs of students getting ready to go back to school.
Hooters, local radio host team up to help kids battling cancer
Read full article: Hooters, local radio host team up to help kids battling cancerAs part of Hooters’ “Friendraiser” program, on August 15, customers are invited to visit two restaurant locations and help provide financial relief for families with kids undergoing cancer treatment.
Miami Dolphins give backpacks, supplies to students ahead of new school year
Read full article: Miami Dolphins give backpacks, supplies to students ahead of new school yearMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his teammates surprised students with backpacks full of school supplies on Thursday as they prepared to head back to class.
Eagle Scout candidate chooses to give to foster kids
Read full article: Eagle Scout candidate chooses to give to foster kidsNathaniel Medor, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Miami, is working on his Eagle Merit Badge by leading a project for CRIB, a program helping children during difficult transitions.
Visually impaired music students enjoy multisensory experience at Zoo Miami
Read full article: Visually impaired music students enjoy multisensory experience at Zoo MiamiLast week, more than 30 Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired music program students spent the day at Zoo Miami for a multisensory educational experience.
Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nations
Read full article: Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nationsBob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, joined Food For The Poor in Coconut Creek Friday to aid in relief efforts for Jamaica and surrounding island nations devastated by Hurricane Beryl.
‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean
Read full article: ‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates CaribbeanThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continues its mission Thursday in spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane BerylThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral is spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
The Next Chapter: Local 10 ‘Big Book Drive’ connects viewers, 3rd grade student
Read full article: The Next Chapter: Local 10 ‘Big Book Drive’ connects viewers, 3rd grade studentLocal 10 News and the Big Book Drive is aiming to help South Florida students engage in reading. Hear what it did for a third-grade student in Broward County.
Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County students
Read full article: Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County studentsOver 100 deserving Broward County middle schoolers gathered for an exhilarating event hosted by the Broward Sheriff’s Office and an NBA Hall of Famer on Thursday morning.
Miami Diaper Bank provides baby essentials for needy South Florida families
Read full article: Miami Diaper Bank provides baby essentials for needy South Florida familiesNearly half of all babies in the United States do not have enough diapers, but there is an organization in South Florida working to put an end to that problem for local families.
Rita Case donates CPR training kits to Broward County Public Schools
Read full article: Rita Case donates CPR training kits to Broward County Public SchoolsMore Broward County students are learning step-by-step instructions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation to help someone in a cardiac or breathing emergency.
Tribute to Teachers: Stephen Fagan honored as outstanding educator at Seminole Middle School
Read full article: Tribute to Teachers: Stephen Fagan honored as outstanding educator at Seminole Middle SchoolFor three years, Stephen Fagan has been teaching sixth and seventh graders at Seminole Middle School in Plantation.
Tribute to Teachers: Marely Mollinedo goes the distance for her students at South Hialeah Elementary
Read full article: Tribute to Teachers: Marely Mollinedo goes the distance for her students at South Hialeah ElementaryEvery year, Local 10′s Tribute to Teachers campaign recognizes the best educators in South Florida, with only five honorees selected from hundreds of nominations.
Former Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes player to host mental health awareness event
Read full article: Former Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes player to host mental health awareness eventBryant McKinnie, a former offensive lineman for the Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins, is hosting the “2nd Annual Evening of Cocktails and Conversation.”
Annual ‘Walk the Talk for Epilepsy’ to be held Apr. 20
Read full article: Annual ‘Walk the Talk for Epilepsy’ to be held Apr. 20Hosted by Epilepsy Alliance Florida, the annual Walk the Talk for Epilepsy is the largest community event in the area that raises awareness and funds for people living with the neurological disease.
'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18
Read full article: 'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18Months after a deadly mass shooting in Maine, backers and detractors held an hourslong debate over a so-called red flag bill.
Organization uses technology to help visually impaired kids Easter egg hunt
Read full article: Organization uses technology to help visually impaired kids Easter egg huntLast week, The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted its annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt. The holiday tradition took place at the organization’s Academy Playground.
Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity event
Read full article: Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity eventBe Strong International, a nonprofit helping Miami-Dade and Broward County families make informed decisions, hosted its annual “Hearts in Rhythm Charity Event” last week at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The event served as a gathering of philanthropists to celebrate the impact their donations have made in the most vulnerable communities in South Florida.
Miami-Dade residents push back against proposed assisted living facility
Read full article: Miami-Dade residents push back against proposed assisted living facilityA South Florida community is pleading with Miami-Dade County commissioners to deny a developer the upzoning he needs to now build a 216-bed senior assisted living facility on the end-of-the-block property he bought almost a decade ago.
See our list of daddy-daughter dances near you, and how to share your photos
Read full article: See our list of daddy-daughter dances near you, and how to share your photosIt’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!
February, March, April 2024 Community Events Calendar
Read full article: February, March, April 2024 Community Events CalendarOur Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.
Fundraiser helps South Florida boy with rare disease
Read full article: Fundraiser helps South Florida boy with rare disease10-year-old Matthew Castillo is one of 3550 people in the world diagnosed with a condition called Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic disease caused by the deletion or mutation of a specific part of chromosome 22.
Memories that last a lifetime: All you need to know about daddy-daughter dances
Read full article: Memories that last a lifetime: All you need to know about daddy-daughter dancesThe popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.
Retired Marine’s effort to support fellow veterans in Miami Beach gets noticed
Read full article: Retired Marine’s effort to support fellow veterans in Miami Beach gets noticedAlexander Kruger-Dobrota is a father of two, a real estate broker, and a techie who has gotten noticed for finding the time to help his fellow U.S. military veterans in Miami Beach.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward honors 2024 ‘Bigs’ of the Year
Read full article: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward honors 2024 ‘Bigs’ of the YearBig Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County will celebrate the 2024 ‘Bigs of the Year’ and Corporate Partner of the Year at its ‘Big Thank-You Breakfast’ on Wednesday January 17, 2024 during National Mentoring Month.
January 2024 Community Events Calendar
Read full article: January 2024 Community Events CalendarOur Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.
Local 10 ready to walk, raise funds for Marfan syndrome
Read full article: Local 10 ready to walk, raise funds for Marfan syndromeLocal 10 is Walking for Victory in 2024. Several members of our staff will be participating in the seventh annual Marfan Foundation walk, taking place Jan. 28 at T.Y. Park in Hollywood.
Key West High School band ready to march their way into London for New Year’s Day parade
Read full article: Key West High School band ready to march their way into London for New Year’s Day paradeTheir instruments are checked in and now the Key West High School marching band is about to cross the pond from Miami International Airport to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.
Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
Read full article: Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happilyIt's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
Volunteers deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors, Holocaust survivors in Broward
Read full article: Volunteers deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors, Holocaust survivors in BrowardDozens of volunteers came together over the weekend to deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors and Holocaust survivors in Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale Black Police Officers Association gives Thanksgiving meals to 1,000+ families
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Black Police Officers Association gives Thanksgiving meals to 1,000+ familiesThe Fort Lauderdale’s Black Police Officer Association delivered Thanksgiving dinner to over 1,000 families on Tuesday, just ahead of the holidays.
November, December 2023 Community Calendar
Read full article: November, December 2023 Community CalendarOur Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.
Miami Marlins hand out 1,000 meals for 14th annual Thanksgiving distribution
Read full article: Miami Marlins hand out 1,000 meals for 14th annual Thanksgiving distributionIn the spirit of giving, the Miami Marlins organization, in collaboration with Feeding South Florida, distributed free food to a thousand families in need just ahead of Thanksgiving.
Miami Heat dish out meals to 600 families during 32nd annual Thanksgiving celebration
Read full article: Miami Heat dish out meals to 600 families during 32nd annual Thanksgiving celebrationMiami Heat players did more than dish out baskets on Wednesday. The organization hosted its 23rd annual Heat Thanksgiving Celebration and assisted over 600 underprivileged families.
Share: What fears do you have about climate change, the environment?
Read full article: Share: What fears do you have about climate change, the environment?When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.
An invitation to flex your philanthropic muscle: Give Miami Day kicks off Nov. 16
Read full article: An invitation to flex your philanthropic muscle: Give Miami Day kicks off Nov. 16A giving blitz is taking place next week in Miami. The Miami Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic backbone for more than 1,000 organizations, is hosting its annual Give Miami Day on November 16.
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida hosts 3rd annual ‘Campfires to Cocktails’
Read full article: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida hosts 3rd annual ‘Campfires to Cocktails’The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida are going all out, again! On November 4, the group will be hosting its third Campfires to Cocktails event at Camp Mahachee in Coral Gables.
Food for Thought: Little Havana nonprofit brings children, healthy cooking together
Read full article: Food for Thought: Little Havana nonprofit brings children, healthy cooking togetherIt isn’t easy for most parents to convince their kids to eat nutrient-rich foods. ConnectFamilias, a Miami-Dade nonprofit, which serves mostly Hispanic families and promotes opportunities for children, came up with a clever way to help parents by pure happenstance during a pre-pandemic food distribution.
Hundreds of trees planted, given away as part of Local 10 Green Street campaign
Read full article: Hundreds of trees planted, given away as part of Local 10 Green Street campaignLocal 10 was back at Gratigny Plateau Park in northwest Miami-Dade Saturday, getting ready to plant and give away hundreds of trees as part of the station’s Green Street campaign.
Mission Accomplished: 6-year-old boy donates several carloads of pillows to homeless center
Read full article: Mission Accomplished: 6-year-old boy donates several carloads of pillows to homeless centerEnveloped by clouds of fluffy pillows, 6-year-old Joey Ratzan was ready to get them to a special place.
Salvation Army kicks off 4th annual Kettle Krush 5K in Sunrise for families in need
Read full article: Salvation Army kicks off 4th annual Kettle Krush 5K in Sunrise for families in needThe Salvation Army of Broward County is hosting its fourth annual Kettle Krush 5K. The festive fundraiser lets you walk, run or roll in your favorite holiday costume to raise funds for families in need.
DJ Khaled donates $20K to children’s charity at Miami Beach celebrity golf tournament
Read full article: DJ Khaled donates $20K to children’s charity at Miami Beach celebrity golf tournamentDJ Khaled spent his Thursday morning competing at the Miami Beach Golf Club with his famous friends/ athletes to give back to the South Florida community.
Book festival in Broward celebrates 50 years of hip-hop music
Read full article: Book festival in Broward celebrates 50 years of hip-hop musicThe African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Broward County is hosting a South Florida Book festival celebrating 50 years of hip-hop music on Friday and Saturday.
Local 10 hosts 8th annual Big Book Drive to distribute new books to South Florida kids
Read full article: Local 10 hosts 8th annual Big Book Drive to distribute new books to South Florida kidsThe Local 10 Big Book Drive has collected and distributed over 150,000 books to South Florida kids and is looking to add to that number on Wednesday.
Local 10, Salvation Army of Broward County invites you to ‘krush’ homelessness
Read full article: Local 10, Salvation Army of Broward County invites you to ‘krush’ homelessnessHow much would you like to “krush” poverty and homelessness in South Florida? The Salvation Army of Broward County is giving you an opportunity to do just that.
Free resource event: Family Expo to return with a cool new twist
Read full article: Free resource event: Family Expo to return with a cool new twistEach year, many parents and caregivers throughout Miami-Dade County eagerly anticipate the summer return of the Children’s Trust Family Expo, the community’s largest free family resource event.