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Hosted by Broward Education Foundation, Proceeds Benefit Official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund (Fort Lauderdale) – Broward Education Foundation, entrusted with the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund, is hosting the BEF is MSD Strong Dinner Benefit presented by BrightStar Credit Union to celebrate the efforts of the philanthropic individuals, corporations and foundations for their outstanding dedication,… Read more »

Public is invited on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Parkland, Fla) – April 12, 2018 – Broward Education Foundation and members of the steering committee responsible for setting the distribution policy for funds collected through the Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund (“Fund”) have announced that another town hall is scheduled in Coral Springs to present… Read more »

Public is invited on April 10 at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Parkland, Fla) – Broward Education Foundation and members of the steering committee responsible for setting the distribution policy for funds collected through the Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund (“Fund”) will present the Draft Protocol for distributing the funds during two 90-minute Town Hall meetings at… Read more »

100% of funds raised will provide direct financial support to victims and families (Parkland, Fla) – Today, Broward Education Foundation, in close coordination with GoFundMe, announced an agreement with the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) to develop and implement a fund distribution plan to provide direct financial support to the families of those… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – Tammy Freeman of Monarch High School was named “Teacher of the Year” at the Broward County Public Schools 2018 Caliber Awards. In partnership with Broward Education Foundation, Freeman was awarded a three-year lease on an all-new 2018 Camry SE, provided by Toyota of North Miami. “We are so happy for Tammy… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – In partnership with Broward Education Foundation, the inaugural Toyota of North Miami’s “Teacher of the Year” Tour is making stops at five Broward County schools to recognize finalists for the 2018 Caliber Awards. Five outstanding Broward County Public Schools teachers were recognized as finalists for the distinction of “Teacher of the… Read more »

Thirty-One Gifts & Kids in Need Foundation Donation Valued At More Than $500,000 (Broward County, Fla) – Is it a coincidence that nearly 10,000 donated backpacks from Thirty-One Gifts laid end-to-end would stretch almost 3.1 miles? Broward Education Foundation doesn’t think so and was amazed at the generous contribution, valued at more than $500,000, to… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – Broward Education Foundation recently delivered $12,000 worth of donated school supplies free of charge to teachers at Flamingo Elementary in Davie. “Young people in need at Flamingo Elementary now have the tools they need to succeed,” said Christina Fischer, Chair of Broward Education Foundation. “We are committed to equipping students for… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – Broward Education Foundation inducted seven community luminaries and champions in education to its Hall of Fame at the Publix Super Markets Charities “2017 Hall of Fame Breakfast” presented by Memorial Healthcare System. The Hall of Fame honors and recognizes distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools. Keith Koenig, president and CEO… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – Lucky’s Markets in Plantation and Coral Springs donated nearly $5,000 to Broward Education Foundation to support initiatives in Broward County Public Schools. The funds will benefit: The Garden Delights Program, a program that installs edible gardens in Title I Broward County Public Schools. Each year, 19 Broward County Public Schools participate… Read more »