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(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 »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – As part of an effort to help students and families in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Broward Education Foundation has established an online fundraising campaign in which 100 percent of contributions will benefit the most vulnerable and hardest hit in the community. Donations can be made at tinyurl.com/befirmarelief. “Our goal is… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – Each year, thousands of graduates from Broward County Public Schools move on to become teachers, entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders making significant contributions to the community. To recognize distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools, Broward Education Foundation has announced its “2017 Hall of Fame” honorees. These outstanding individuals will be… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) -Jean McIntyre, vice president of IBERIABANK, has been named to the Board of Directors for Broward Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Broward County Public School students through the support of quality education. Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $3 million to Broward County schools, serving as the… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – As part of the largest and most comprehensive effort to prepare Broward County Public School students for the upcoming school year, Broward Education Foundation’s Tools For Schools store received a donation of 750 sackpacks from Office Depot Foundation. “It is our mission to make sure that every child has the right tools… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – As part of an effort to prepare today’s students with the skills necessary to make financially responsible decisions, Wells Fargo has donated $70,000 to Broward Education Foundation to support financial literacy programs in Broward County Public Schools. “Giving back to South Florida’s growing and vibrant communities is a priority for Wells Fargo,”… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – The steep cost of higher education is forcing many of today’s graduating high school seniors to delay their dreams of attending college. But because of Broward Education Foundation and its generous donors, 207 Broward County Public School seniors will attend college this fall with scholarships ranging from $500 to four year… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) –Many Broward County Public School students come from families battling extreme poverty and too often school supplies are sidelined in favor of food and shelter. Basic items like flat pink erasers, composition books, glue sticks and crayons can mean the difference in a child’s attendance, their self-esteem and ultimately, their success. The… Read more »