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Alvin and Gloria Ross		Plaque Presentation Honors 20th Community Builder A new Community Builder plaque was unveiled at the Foundation on April 30, 2013, honoring Alvin and Gloria Ross’ gift of $1.6 million to improve the quality of life of people suffering from dementia. Community Builders are philanthropists who have endowed a Fund at the Foundation with one million dollars or more. Read more here...
Jarret J. Krosoczka, children's books author and illustrator.		Ted Talks Speaker Wows Philanthropists Members of the Community Foundation of Broward’s Legacy Society enjoyed a private luncheon and discussion with noted children’s author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka at the Broward Center of Performing on March 28th.The event honored Society members who have used their estate plans to build or add to endowed charitable Funds at the Community Foundation. Read more...
Linda Carter, President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward, Michael Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc., Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County and Eric Stillman President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County		Three Largest Private Funders in Broward Meet at Joint Board Reception United Way, Jewish Federation and the Community Foundation have gathered together to hear Michael Jackson, CEO of AutoNation speak at the Joint Boards Reception on March 21, 2013. "We are far better and far smarter when we collaborate. There are challenges in this community that are bigger than any one organization. We must come together to solve them,” Mr. Jackson said.

2013 For Good Awards finalists, Ray Wolowicz and Elaine Appel and winner Arnold Abbott

Arnold Abbott Named Winner of the 2013 For Good Awards

Arnold Abbott, was honored today in front of more than 600 guests at the Signature Grand for his three decades of leadership in helping homeless Broward residents break the cycle of poverty. The retired founder of the Love thy Neighbor Fund received $30,000 to give to the nonprofit of his choice in recognition of his work to improve Broward in his retirement. Read more...

Community Foundation Vice Chair, Wendy Masi, Fort Lauderdale Mayor, Jack Seiler; Sunrise Mayor, Michael Ryan; West Park Mayor, Eric Jones; Coral Springs Vice Mayor, Tom Powers; Pembroke Pines Mayor, Frank Ortis; Hollywood Vice Mayor, Linda Sherwood & Foundation President/CEO Linda Carter.

Broward Mayors Sign up for City Challenge

Six Broward County Mayors and Vice Mayors have committed to design programs to connect retired baby boomers with opportunities to tackle key city issues as part of the Community Foundation of Broward’s Re-engage for Good: City Challenge. This new program aims to create and/or strengthen sustainable connector systems within Broward cities. Read more...

Mary N. Porter gave to many causes supporting
children and families

Porter Estate Leaves Historic $40 Million to Community Foundation of Broward

The Community Foundation of Broward announced today that it has received the largest gift in its history from the estate of prominent local philanthropist, Mary N. Porter.
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