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2025 CHARITY GUIDE
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LEADING WITH LOVE
by Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D.
There’s so much to love about living in Broward County. Wonderful people. Beautiful weather. A vibrant arts scene. Opportunities for economic advancement. And our awe-inspiring beaches and waterways that attract visitors from around the world.
We also know that the community we love faces challenges and needs our support to continue to thrive. That’s why the Community Foundation of Broward is proud to help foster Broward’s culture of philanthropy. Our support champions student advancement, helps hardworking families in need, fuels the arts, advances equity, protects the environment, expands access to health care, and much more. It’s all made possible by our partnerships with philanthropists stepping up to transform lives and invest in innovation.
This Charity Guide celebrates the power of philanthropy and highlights great local organizations where your charitable support can make a real difference. It also features Hometown Heroes - remarkable individuals whose generosity and dedication create bold impact in Broward and uplift our community in countless ways.
You will also learn more about the Community Foundation and discover how we partner with philanthropists and nonprofits to amplify their impact. You’ll see examples of how we are changing lives and transforming our community – today and for years to come.
“Lead with Love” is our new slogan, because love for our community drives everything we do at the Community Foundation. We hope this message inspires more people to join us. Together, we can accomplish anything for the community we love.
Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. Community Foundation of Broward President/CEO
FOSTERING BROWARD’S CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY
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The Community Foundation of Broward champions local philanthropy to transform and uplift the community we love. We help philanthropists be more strategic and impactful with their giving. We provide community leadership to forge collaborations that tackle pressing local needs. And we build permanent, endowed resources to support the community we love forever.
It all starts with the visionary individuals, families and organizations who partner with us to create personalized charitable funds that fuel ongoing support for causes that mean the most to them. We safeguard their funds and help them grow through careful investment. We identify innovative, dynamic grantmaking opportunities to support our “fundholders’” charitable passions. Through the years, we make sure their charitable dollars are always used as intended.
Our ability to pool resources and forge community collaborations amplifies our fundholders’ charitable impact. Through the power of endowment, we build permanent, sustainable sources of support to tackle our fast-growing community’s needs – today and for years to come.
Today, we safeguard 571 charitable funds, representing more than $325 million in assets and we have distributed more than $200 million in grants since our founding in 1984. Through the years, the Community Foundation has led the way in support for education, the arts, economic mobility, social justice, the environment, seniors in need and so much more.
MAYORS FORUM: Community Foundation Board Chair Mona Pittenger, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson attend the Foundation’s “Mayors Philanthropic Forum.”
Thanks to our fundholders and the power of endowment, the Community Foundation will always be here to connect people who care to causes that matter. Together, we shape a brighter future for Broward.
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
More than two decades ago, the Community Foundation of Broward became the first community foundation in Florida to earn accreditation by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
The Community Foundation of Broward is one of about 900 community foundations across the country. These organizations are grantmaking public charities that provide support to nonprofits that improve the lives of people who live in the areas they serve. They are driven by the simple idea that by teaming up, local philanthropists can do more for the communities they love than by going it alone.
Community foundations bring together support from individuals, families and local organizations to address immediate and long-term community needs. Donors partner with community foundations to enlist their unmatched local knowledge and philanthropic expertise. Community foundations connect their donors to innovative, impactful opportunities for their charitable support to make a lasting difference.
While most charitable organizations focus on a single issue, community foundations take a more holistic, long-term approach by providing support for many different charitable interests that touch lives throughout the communities they serve. Each year, community foundations across the country provide more than $14 billion in grants that help families in need, support education, invest in the arts, fuel innovation, boost health care, champion the environment and do more to touch lives in their communities. Individuals can create an endowed charitable fund at the Community Foundation to ensure permanent, sustainable support for charitable causes and organizations that matter to them. It’s an opportunity for them to establish a legacy of enduring impact.
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Legacy Members Cindy Caird and Stan Gitelson attend a “Food for Thought” exclusive event hosted by the Community Foundation of Broward at The Bonnet House. These gatherings provide a behind-the-scenes look at the community’s “big issues” and the impact of local philanthropy.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Community Foundation of Broward grants about $20 million annually to support opportunities to transform lives and uplift our community. That includes more than 1,200 individual Community Foundation grants to support six focus areas, which are critical to empowering Broward to reach its full potential. Our six grantmaking focus areas include:
EDUCATION & YOUTH ENRICHMENT
Helping Broward’s youth gain critical skills to shape their lives and future careers.
ART & CULTURE
Expand the arts and increase exposure to cultural experiences throughout our community.
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Empower hardworking residents to move to financial stability and break the cycle of poverty.
HEALTHY & THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Improve health equity and wellbeing throughout Broward. Champion environmental resiliency.
STRONG NONPROFIT COMMUNITY
Our Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides training, and other support.
BUILDING COMMUNITY & OPPORTUNITY
To meet the needs of our culturally diverse community.
Rokeia Spencer with Chainless Change, Inc.
The organization received a grant for providing 40 welcome home care packages for people exiting incarceration.
For more information, visit ccifl.org.
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“LOVE MURALS” INSPIRE AND UNIFY BROWARD
“Lead with Love” mural, at the Dania Beach Marina. It is the third of nine “Love”-themed murals planned for cities across Broward County.
New murals are spreading the “LOVE,” thanks to an exciting collaboration to foster inspiration, unity and leadership throughout Broward County.
The Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward are partnering with renowned artist Cey Adams for the “Lead with Love” mural project. This transformative public art initiative, running through 2027, will create nine “Love”-themed murals in communities across Broward.
The first artwork in the mural project, the “LOVE Las Olas” mural, is located on the western exterior wall of Hoffman’s Chocolates at 601 E. Las Olas Blvd. The second mural, called “One Love Plantation” is a colorful mural covering a wall that stretches along Kingsley Park in Plantation. The newest mural, in Dania Beach, features a swirl of colors as well as the city’s motto, “Sea it. Live it. Love it.”
The “Lead with Love” murals foster unity and pride by creating art that reflects local identity and spirit. The murals are lasting symbols of love and cultural diversity, contributing to the artistic landscape of Broward County and fostering a deeper appreciation for art and community collaboration.
“This transformational project aims to inspire a movement in Broward to do what is right: to support others, to be kind, to share, to be patient, to demonstrate compassion, to listen, to learn, and to LOVE each other and our community.”
– Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D.
Mary Margaret Toole lending a hand painting the love mural in Plantation.
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MAXIMIZING YOUR YEAR-END GIVING
Love drives our work at the Community Foundation of Broward. Love for the people who make this vibrant community so special. Love for the beautiful place we call home. Love for local philanthropy that makes life even better in Broward.
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That’s why we chose “Lead with Love” for the Community Foundation’s new motto. We partner with philanthropists who show their love for Broward by giving back to the community they treasure.
With the end of the year fast approaching, the Community Foundation is ready to help you maximize the impact – and the tax benefits – of your charitable giving. We can help you find innovative ways to accomplish your charitable passions. Together, we can “Lead with Love.”
Five asset options to keep in mind for year-end giving:
GIVE STOCK OR REAL ESTATE:
If you own “highly appreciated assets,” such as stock or real estate, and are also planning to make a year-end donation, consider giving the appreciated assets to your favorite nonprofit. Assets like appreciated stock can be sold by a charity for 100 cents on the dollar – no capital gains tax applies. That means your favorite charitable causes end up with more money to work with than if you had sold that same asset yourself and donated the proceeds.
IRA DISTRIBUTION:
Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA is an easy way to donate to a charitable organization. A QCD can reduce your taxable income and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
GIFT BUNDLING:
You can “bundle” several years’ worth of support for your favorite causes or organizations through a single, year-end gift to a donor-advised fund. Gift bundling through a donor-advised fund enables you to lock in support to achieve your long-term charitable goals, while you get the full tax benefit this year.
DONATE COMPLEX GIFTS:
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. “Closely-held stock,” real estate and valuable collections can be excellent gifts to fuel your charitable support. Check with your favorite nonprofit to see if they are able to work with you and your professional advisor to facilitate a gift of a “complex” asset.
GIFT PLANNING:
If now isn’t the best time to donate, you can name a nonprofit organization as one of the beneficiaries in your will. For example, when you commit to a bequest to the Community Foundation your future gift will create an endowed charitable fund that provides sustainable, permanent support for causes that mean the most to you.
Donors are encouraged to contact their professional advisor or the team at the Community Foundation to discuss giving strategies that work best. cfbroward.org
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At Memorial Healthcare System and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, lives are saved every day — but it’s only possible through the generosity of our community.
Your gift helps bring hope within reach: advanced medical technology, comforting care, and healing spaces where families can feel safe and supported. For over 70 years, we’ve stood by every patient with one mission: heal the body, mind, and spirit of those we touch.
When you give, you’re helping a child laugh again. You’re easing a parent’s worry. You’re giving someone the chance to look forward to tomorrow.
Join others in our caring community.
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HOMETOWN HEROES
Lesley Mitchell Jones: Empowering Children and Seniors
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Guided by faith and determined to make a difference, Lesley Mitchell Jones gives back to lift up children and seniors in need.
Guided by faith and determined to make a difference, Lesley Mitchell Jones gives back to lift up children and seniors in need.
Lesley grew up in Connecticut as the oldest of three children. Her mother, Anne, nurtured Lesley’s Catholic faith and set a trailblazing example as CFO of a local business. While building a successful career of her own as a partner at a Wall Street firm, Lesley held fast to the lessons of hard work and compassion she learned at home.
Through the years, Lesley has prioritized donating her time and financial support to helping others. Lesley’s deep involvement with Kids in Distress, Inc. spans 25 years. She served as Board Chair and Board Member and made a gift to fund the campus Education and Recreation Center. Lesley also became a foster mother and an adoptive parent through the program. United Way, Healthy Start and the I Have a Dream Foundation are among the other organizations where Lesley has gotten involved to help struggling children. Never forgetting her roots, Lesley created a job readiness center and placement program for high school students at her alma mater, the Norwich Free Academy, in honor of her mother.
Today, Lesley partners with the Community Foundation of Broward to be more strategic with her giving and to ensure her impact never ends. She established three endowed charitable funds at the Community Foundation: one dedicated to supporting organizations she cares about deeply, one to tackle pressing community challenges as they emerge and another to provide support for seniors in need. Enlisting the Community Foundation gives Lesley peace of mind knowing its expert team will shepherd and grow her funds through the years, so grantmaking in her name continues for generations to come.
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Albert and Beatriz Miniaci: Opening Doors to Brighter Futures
Albert and Beatriz Miniaci share a passion for giving back and getting involved to support the community they love.
Albert and Beatriz Miniaci share a passion for giving back and getting involved to support the community they love.
Albert, originally from New York, and Beatriz, from Chile, made their life together in Broward, where they raised their children, Alan and Maria. As Albert’s entrepreneurial success grew – from real estate to vending machines and more – he and Beatriz prioritized local philanthropy that empowers others to achieve their full potential. They have long focused their support on smaller organizations that work with underserved populations and people with disabilities. Albert championed this work during his time as a Community Foundation of Broward Board Member.
Many nonprofit organizations have benefited from Albert and Beatriz volunteering their leadership and philanthropic support, including: Arc Broward, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Hispanic Unity of Florida, HANDY, Slow Burn Theatre Company, Catholic and Jewish Hospice, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, FLITE Center, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School – Queens, NY, Ann Stork Center, Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Junior Achievement of South Florida, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Broward Health, and Nova Southeastern University.
To ensure their local impact never ends, Albert and Beatriz partnered with the Community Foundation to create an endowed charitable fund that locks in sustainable, permanent support for nonprofits and causes that matter to them.
With their endowed fund, Albert and Beatriz are carrying on a family tradition of local philanthropy. Nearly two decades ago, Albert’s mother, Rose, created an endowed charitable fund at the Community Foundation. Like Rose, Albert and Beatriz’s commitment to endowed giving ensures that their support will always be there to make life better in Broward.
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Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz: Enduring Support for the Arts
For Francie and David, support for the arts is their way to say “thank you” to a community that has given them so much.
Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz know the arts are key to a thriving and vibrant community. They share a common belief that art and culture in contemporary society help transcend differences and bring us closer together in celebration of the human spirit.
As government support for the arts vanished and arts organizations in Broward County suffered, they felt compelled to do something. That’s why they created an endowed charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Broward to help preserve what has been built and to continue to propel the arts forward in Broward, for generations to come. David is a Community Foundation Board Member and Francie is a former Board Member. They have both helped guide Community Foundation grantmaking that champions the arts in Broward. Through their leadership and endowed support, David and Francie serve as examples to others who want to create a brighter future for Broward.
The Hollywood Art and Culture Center, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the Art Prevails Project, South Florida Symphony Orchestra and Funding Arts Broward are among the many dynamic local arts organizations that David and Francie support with their charitable giving. In addition to their dedicated support for the arts, David and Francie’s local philanthropy helps feed people in need, improve access to care for cancer patients, champion student achievement, find homes for abandoned pets and much more.
Francie, a professional artist, and David, Chair and CEO of SouthOcean Capital Partners investment firm, raised four children and built their lives in Broward. They love this community and they’re determined to see it thrive. For Francie and David, support for the arts is their way to say, “thank you,” to a community that has given them so much.
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Cathy and James Donnelly: Transforming Lives in Broward
Cathy and James Donnelly are high school sweethearts who met in Canada and have forged a life together in Fort Lauderdale based on family, hard work, and giving back to the community they call home.
Cathy and James Donnelly are high school sweethearts who met in Canada and have forged a life together in Fort Lauderdale based on family, hard work, and giving back to the community they call home.
A real estate business venture brought Cathy, James and their three young sons to Florida in 1996. They made Broward their home after falling in love with the weather, vibrant region, and family friendly neighborhoods. They founded and grew the Castle Group – a premier community association property management company - to more than 3,000 employees. They now own and operate Crown Residential, a Fort Lauderdale based multi-family management company.
To say “thank you” to the community that embraced them, Cathy and James work with nonprofit, business, and community partners to enhance the lives of Broward’s most vulnerable residents. In addition, James has founded and endowed the Donnelly Real Estate and Property Management Program at NSU.
Collaborating with the Community Foundation of Broward provides Cathy and James a team of philanthropic experts to help them navigate their personal giving – ensuring their generosity fuels solutions where needed the most. James saw firsthand how the Community Foundation partners with philanthropists to transform and uplift Broward when he served as Board Chair. Now the Community Foundation amplifies Cathy and James’ impact by pooling their resources with other like-minded philanthropists. By creating an endowed charitable fund at the Foundation, Cathy and James have ensured a sustainable, permanent source of support for the causes and organizations that matter most to them.
Year after year, grants from their endowed fund help tackle food insecurity, mental health and much more. Cathy and James have peace of mind knowing the Community Foundation’s stewardship of their endowed fund ensures their support will shape and improve the community they love, for generations to come.
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Burnadette Norris-Weeks and Aaron Weeks: Empowering Others to Achieve Success
Burnadette and Aaron’s endowed support through the Community Foundation will continue to empower the community by helping to dismantle barriers to future success.
Getting involved and giving back has long been a priority for Burnadette Norris-Weeks, a partner in the law firm of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC, and Aaron Weeks, a retired public transportation financial administrator. Their support for scholarships; programs and local nonprofits such as Handy, Habitat for Humanity of Broward and the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. are among the ways Burnadette and Aaron champion equity and opportunity in the place they call home.
Burnadette and Aaron partner with the Community Foundation of Broward to be more strategic and impactful with their giving. Grants from their endowed charitable funds at the Community Foundation also support the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, the North Broward County Chapter of the Links and more.
As a Community Foundation Board Member, Burnadette helps guide the Foundation’s leadership and grantmaking. She’s a key part of Foundation outreach efforts to encourage more philanthropists to get involved, because she’s seen firsthand the value of pooling resources and building endowment to make a lasting difference.
The Burnadette Norris-Weeks and Aaron Weeks Foundation, an endowed charitable fund created at the Community Foundation, helps to ensure permanent support for promoting racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. These two are committed to leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. Burnadette and Aaron’s endowed support through the Community Foundation will continue to empower the community by helping to dismantle barriers to future success.
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A Lasting Gift for Broward Health: The Hallers’ Vision for Community Care
“It’s important to be engaged in the lives of the people right here in your community. Our foundation hopes to affect change through our philanthropy that will have a lasting impact and help many others.”
— Linda Haller
Philanthropy can often be reduced to numbers, but for Linda Haller and the Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation, giving has always meant more than writing a check. With a deep commitment to service and community, Linda and her family foundation have made a transformative $5.2 million gift to Broward Health – a contribution that underscores both the Foundation’s philosophy and its devotion to South Florida.
The donation, announced at the 12th Annual Broward Health Ball, will fund the creation of two state-of-the-art labs at Broward Health Medical Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale. These labs, equipped with Siemens Artis Icono systems, will expand the hospital’s ability to perform advanced cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. “These labs will help us meet the growing needs of our community by expanding our capacity to treat cardiac patients, whether they come to us for scheduled or emergency care,” said Jenna Merlucci, vice president of heart and vascular services.
This investment reflects a guiding principle of the foundation: “We believe in leaving a legacy,” Haller said. “Always remember what you leave behind is not what’s engraved in stone monuments but what’s woven into the lives of others. Leave your community better than you found it.”
That philosophy shapes every decision the Haller Foundation makes. Since its founding in 2000, the family-run foundation has supported a variety of initiatives in education, the arts, libraries, and healthcare, while also launching Friends of Broward, a program that helps families navigate the hospital system with personalized guidance.
The new cardiac labs at Broward Health will do just that. By enhancing access to lifesaving treatments and advanced imaging, they promise to improve outcomes for countless patients and families. As Broward Health CEO Shane Strum noted, “The Haller Foundation’s investment is nothing short of inspiring.”
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Trevor and Margie Fried: Legacy of Love, Compassion, and Empathy
Trevor and Margie Fried’s ongoing community support creates a legacy of love, compassion and empathy that will make a bold difference for generations to come.
Trevor and Margie Fried’s love for their community runs deep, passed down from generations before them. It’s a love rooted in acts of kindness, compassion and empathy, which they have also instilled in their daughter, Leila. For them, true success isn’t measured in wealth, but in the impact they make on their community.
Trevor’s commitment to tzedakah – a Hebrew word that means doing what is right and giving to those in need – has been a guiding principle throughout his life, which aligns with many of Margie and Trevor’s commitments to the community.
Margie’s work as an elementary school teacher and Trevor’s career as a financial advisor have always been driven by a desire to help others. They believe they have a responsibility to listen, to act when they see injustice, and to be an ally when someone needs help. For the Fried family, it’s more than just giving back. It’s about making a difference in the lives of those around them.
For 20 years, they’ve volunteered locally, serving on philanthropic boards for organizations that support those in need. From Gilda’s Club to Lambda Legal to Honor Flight South Florida, they’ve always been there to lend a hand. Trevor is a Community Foundation of Broward Board Member who also serves on the Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council. Their daughter, Leila, has followed her parents’ lead, dedicating many hundreds of hours over the past several years to organizations such as HandsOn Broward and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital.
By creating an endowed charitable fund at the Community Foundation, the Fried family provides sustainable, permanent support for those impacted by injustice and intolerance, and to those in need. The Foundation helps the Fried family identify innovative ways to fulfill their charitable goals. Their ongoing community support creates a legacy of love, compassion, and empathy that will make a bold difference for generations to come.
Ann Storck Center
1790 SW 43rd Way Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 584-8000 annstorckcenter.org
Year Founded/Info: Ann Storck Center, founded in 1951, brings people of all abilities into a supportive community where each is inspired to realize a fulfilling life of purpose, possibility and love. We are building a village of love and purpose, changing how those with unique abilities are included as inspiring, valuable members of our communities. The Ann Storck Center is the heart of uncompromising care, supporting children and adults of all abilities with developmental, educational and residential programs that foster lives of discovery and fulfillment.
Annual Budget: $23,000,000
February 6, 2026
30th Annual Celebrity Chefs Event Sarah Depante, sdepante@annstorckcenter.org
December 20, 2026
Deck The Volleyballs Shavon Andrews, sandrews@annstorckcenter.org
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 563-5393 bonnethouse.org
Monica Morrissey Chief Development & Innovation Officer monicamorrissey@bonnethouse.org
CEO: Patrick Shavloske Board Chair: Jim LaBate
Year Founded: 1981
Info: Celebrating the story of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, we preserve the art, history and nature of Bonnet House, providing inspiration and respite for all.
Annual Budget: $2,997,700
December 5-6 & 10-12, 2025 Holiday Magic
Arc Broward
10250 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, FL 33351 (954) 746-9400 arcbroward.com
Jennifer Stewart, VP of Philanthropy (954) 746-9400 ext. 220 jstewart@arcbroward.com
President/CEO: Julie Price Board Chair: Kim Cagiano
Year Founded/Info: In 1956, a group of parents founded Arc Broward to create a place where their children with disabilities could learn, play, and flourish. Nearly 70 years later, that vision continues to drive us, serving 1,200 children, adults, and families annually. Our mission is to strengthen our community by empowering people with disabilities to grow, develop, and thrive. We provide education, employment, behavioral, social, and residential supports through 21 programs at nine Broward County locations. We also operates two social enterprises, Arc Culinary and Arc Educates, that offer job training, create employment opportunities, and generate funds to support our vital programs.
Annual Budget: $18,048,000
May 17, 2026 Miss Arc Broward Pageant, The Parker June 19, 2026 Inaugural Dwight Stephenson Arc Broward Golf Classic Boca Lago Golf & Country Club
CEO: Veronica Cartagena VeronicaC@TBHcares.org
The Bougainvilla House
1721 SE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 764-7337 TBHcares.org
Info: The Bougainvilla House’s mission is to support children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues through counseling, therapy and individualized treatment in a comfortable, home-like environment. The organization’s goal is to nurture a stigma-free atmosphere that empowers youth with the essential coping skills that will help them develop emotionally as mature, independent adults. By providing a safe space for healing, Bougainvilla House helps to create happier, healthier families and a stronger community.
Annual Budget: $1,540,600
October 25, 2025 Wonka Wonderland, Tower Club
CEO: Pat Murphy
Board Chair: Mark Kent
Broward Health Foundation
1608 SE 3rd Avenue - Suite 140 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 712-3980 browardhealthfoundation.org
BHFoundation@BrowardHealth.org
Year Founded: 1999
Info: To improve the health of the community by providing resources to promote, support, and enhance the programs and initiatives of Broward Health.
Annual Budget: $7,000,000
October 20, 2025
Golf Tournament: Fort Lauderdale Country Club
February 2026
Doc & Dine: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
April 11, 2026
Broward Health Ball: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Broward Public Library Foundation
100 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 357-7382 bplfoundation.org
Board Chair: Joey Crawford
Executive Director: Dorothy Klein dklein@bplfoundation.org
Year Founded/Info: The mission of the Broward Public Library Foundation is to enhance the Broward County Library system’s collections, programs, and services beyond what tax support can provide, by securing private funding and endowments to achieve and maintain excellence in libraries across the county. Founded in 1982, the foundation acts as the library system’s fundraising arm, supporting initiatives that boost literacy, provide innovative technology and resources, and expand access to library services for all community members.
Annual Budget: $1,000,000
February 20, 2026 LitLUNCH
April 17, 2026 LitLIVE!
April 18, 2026 Night of Literary Feasts
Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 468.3284
browardcenter.org/support/ broward-performing-arts-foundation
Board Chair: Dev Motwani
Year Founded: 1981 Annual Budget: $8.4 Million
Info: Each year, more than 100,000 Broward County students see educational performances free of charge at the Broward Center. Thousands more audience members are captivated by the world-class performances on our stages. The success of the Broward Center has opened access to the arts for broad segments of the community and created an arts education program that is a model for the nation. This has been made possible, in large measure, by generous contributions to the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc., the 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1985 to receive and maintain funds to support the programs of the Broward Center.
March 7, 2026
Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration featuring Darius Rucker
Children’s Opportunity Group
P.O. Box 11343 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 (954.) 610-0635 childrensopportunitygroup.org
Board Chair: Manuela Boynton mboynton@childrensopportunitygroup.org
Year Founded /Info: Children’s Opportunity Group’s mission is to unite women who are dedicated to supporting and enriching the health, education, and welfare of the less fortunate children in Broward County. Founded in 1949, the organization keeps its membership to 50 women who meet in each other’s homes every month to work on raising money for Broward’s youngest citizens.
Annual Budget: $200,000
February 27, 2026
Annual COG Luncheon
Contact: Kelly Hart (954) 294-2188
Covenant House
733 Breakers Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 568-7968 CovenantHouse.org
CEO: Renee Trincanello Chief Development Officer: Kadi Tarlecky ktarlecky@covenanthousefl.org
Year Founded: 1985 (Fort Lauderdale) & 1995 (Orlando)
Info: Covenant House Florida’s mission is to serve young people ages 18-24 with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help young people experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all young people in need.
Annual Budget: $6,500,000
November 13th, 2025
Sleep Out: Real Estate Edition Covenant House Florida www.sleepout.org/real-estate
November 20th, 2025 Sleep Out: Executive Edition www.sleepout.org/florida
Florida Girls Giving Back
10620 Griffin Road #204 Cooper City, FL 33328 (786) 236-1193 FloridaGirlsGivingBack.org
Junior Board President: Katelyn Rosado info@floridagirlsgivingback.org
Board President: Kent Infante
Junior Board President: Year Founded/Info: Founded in 2016, Florida Girls Giving Back (FGGB) empowers young women in grades 8–12 to become changemakers through hands-on service, leadership development, and girl-powered philanthropy. By instilling a deep commitment to giving back, FGGB helps girls build confidence, develop critical life skills, and make a lasting impact in Broward County. With over $149,200 awarded to local nonprofits, FGGB takes a girl-centric approach to supporting underprivileged families and youth while shaping the next generation of leaders.
Annual Budget: Under $300,000
May 9, 2026
Broward Health Air Show Family Viewing Experience presented by Ed Morse Automotive Group
Downtown Jewish Center (Chabad)
900 E Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Fl 33301 (954) 667-8000 downtownjewish.com
Lena Silverstein office@downtownjewish.com
Executive Directors: Rabbi Schneur and Devorah Kaplan
Year Founded/Info: DJCC has been serving the Fort Lauderdale community since the year 2000. At Downtown Jewish Center Chabad everyone is welcomed as family. Children, adults, singles, couples, young and old feel at home. Our unique approach and unconditional acceptance of every Jew, regardless of affiliation or background, has created a dynamic and flourishing Jewish community. We are constantly expanding our programs and services to serve everyone, and we invite you to join us at any time. We are proud of our innovative Reggio inspired preschool, amazing Sunday School, adult educational classes, events for young professionals, services for Shabbat and Holidays, Lifecycle events like Bris, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs weddings and Funerals. We assist those who may need social services, counseling, community outreach and connection.
December 2025 Year-end Giving Campaign
Florida Grand Opera
501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 210 Miami, Florida 33132 (305) 854-1643 fgo.org
General Director & CEO: Maria Todaro mtodaro@fgo.org
Year Founded/Info: Florida Grand Opera produces classic grand opera, contemporary works, and new commissions in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Founded in 1941 as the Opera Guild of Greater Miami by Arturo Di Filippi, it merged with Opera Guild of Fort Lauderdale in 1994. Florida Grand Opera was the first producing arts organization in the state of Florida and is the seventh oldest opera company in the United States. FGO has brought South Florida to the world—and the world to South Florida. From the heart of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, stories are shared that transcend borders, spark global imagination, and unite audiences through the transformative power of opera.
Annual Budget: $8.4 million
January 24, 2026 FGO Annual Gala
From Surviving to Thriving
Handy youth don’t just beat the odds, they redefine them.
At Handy, we see potential where others see statistics. We walk alongside youth ages 10–24 who have experienced foster care, homelessness, and hardship, and champion their journeys toward self-sufficiency.
They’re earning degrees and certifications. Landing internships and launching careers. Securing safe housing and mental health support. Reclaiming their voices, their dreams, and their futures.
That’s the power of Handy. And the power of you.
Learn more at handyinc.org | Follow our stories of transformation @handysouthfl
Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth since 1985
Florida Stars Football
3471 N. Federal Highway – Suite 610 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 (954) 872-8850 floridastarsfootball.com
CEO/Founder: Glenn Holt info@floridastarsfootball.com
Info: The FLORIDA STARS is a not-for-profit off-season 7 v 7 youth football program developed by Coach Glenn Holt, a native of South Florida and a former NFL wide receiver. The program is dedicated to the development of football players through high-level training and competition in a safe and secure environment so they may achieve success through teamwork, sportsmanship, and character-building, while inspiring each player to strive for higher levels of education and competition.
Signature Tournaments:
Battle Tournament in Miami – January 2026
Florida Stars Invitational – January 2026
Pylon Tournament in Miami – February 2026
Battle National Championship – April 2026
Check the Florida Stars website for a listing of all scheduled tournaments.
HANDY
2101 North Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311 (954) 588-3262 handyinc.org
Kirk Brown kbrown@handyinc.org
Board Chair: Michael Wild
Year Founded/Info: At Handy, we believe creating lasting positive change for youth transforms our future. Since 1985, we’ve impacted more than 50,000 at-promise youth and families, empowering them to take control of their stories and build brighter futures. Our mission is to foster supportive communities where young people and families achieve self-sufficiency. By providing resources, guidance, and opportunities, we help youth overcome barriers and realize their full potential. Handy is committed to breaking cycles of poverty, strengthening families, and creating lasting change.
Annual Budget: $5,756,229
October 18, 2025 Homecoming February 7, 2026 Moonrise May 15, 2026 Scholars Breakfast
Freedom Waters Foundation
2860 W State Road 84, Suite 109 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (239) 263-2377
freedomwatersfoundation.org
David Bakelman Cell: (404) 623-5415 David@freedomwatersfoundation.org
Executive Director: Petula Sankarsingh – East Coast Florida Petula@freedomwatersfoundation.org
Year Founded/Info: To enhance the well-being of children and adults with disabilities and veterans though therapeutic boating experiences. Founded in 2006.
Annual Budget: $1,300,000
October 9, 2025 Ripple Effect – A Night of Giving MarineMax/Pompano
Huizenga Park Foundation
201 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1150 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 (954) 463-6574 huizengapark.org
Executive Director: Jenni Morejon Jenni@huizengapark.org
Board Chair: Steve Hudson
Year Founded/Info: Founded in 2023 to promote, advance, foster, and support the reimagining of Huizenga.
Annual Budget: $2,800,000
Henderson Behavioral Health
4740 N. State Road 7, Suite 201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 (954) 777-1624 hendersonbh.org
Suzanne Higgins shiggins@hendersonbh.org (954) 777-1624
Executive Director: Dr. Steven Ronik
Year Founded/Info: Established in 1953, Henderson Behavioral Health provides innovative healthcare, compassion, and hope for people of all ages with behavioral health conditions. Henderson is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful providers in Florida. We utilize state-of-the-art research and evidence-based practices combined with a wide range of supports to treat the whole person rather than just the illness. In 2024, Henderson helped over 25,000 patients, of which 5,000 were children and youth under the age of 18.
May 7, 2026
Henderson Mind, Body & Soul-utions Celebrating Wellness VIP Dinner at The Capital Grille
Hollywood Art & Culture Center
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 921-3274 artandculturecenter.org
Robyn Harper VP of Marketing and Partnerships robynh@artandculturecenter.org
Executive Director: Jennifer Homan Board Chair: David Maurer
Annual Budget: $1,952,000
Info: The Hollywood Art and Culture mission is to cultivate creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation, and collaboration. The goal is to inspire creativity, and to improve connection, communication, and well-being to strengthen the community through arts and cultural experiences.
March 2026 Cuisine for Art
Your Seat Will Save Lives
Join us at the 18th annual Nicklaus Children’s Diamond Ball and help open doors to the future. Ensure no child ever needs to leave South Florida for the best medical care. Moving Forward: A Night for the Generations of Tomorrow
LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES CHARITY GUIDE 2025
Humane
Society of Broward County
2070 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 266-6845 humanebroward.com
Kathy Tricomi (954) 266-6845 ktricomi@hsbroward.com
Board Chair: Christy Gumberg
President & CEO: Christopher Agostino
Year Founded/Info: Advocating for and improving the lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services and education. The Humane Society of Broward County was founded in 1944.
Annual Budget: $9,492,000
February 21, 2026
Walk for the Animals, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
Jewish Family Homecare
5890 South Pine Island Road, Suite 200, Davie, FL 33328 (954) 908-5677 jfcares.org
Year Founded/Info: Jewish Family Home Care is a not-forprofit agency dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening older adults and families, and protecting the vulnerable and frail by providing direct home care and personal care services guided by Jewish values, social responsibility, compassion, and respect. Jewish Family Home Care provides non-medical home care for over 400 seniors in Broward County, including 300 Holocaust survivors. Services reflect Jewish values and compassion, addressing physical, emotional, and financial needs. Supervised by registered nurses, Jewish Family Home Care works with many insurance companiesand is a provider for Medicare’s Guide Model respite care program.
Online Donations Accepted
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation
3329 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 265-3454 www.jdch.com/give-back
President: Kelley E. Morris
Year Founded: 1994
Info: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation was founded in 1994 to secure philanthropic funding in support of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital mission to heal the body, mind, and spirit of those it touches.
November 15, 2025
The Red Gala, Pier 66
December 11 - 12, 2025
KISS Cares Radiothon, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Main Lobby
January 26, 2026
Conine All-Star Celebrity Golf Classic Fort Lauderdale Country Club
Las Olas Capital Arts
888 E. Las Olas Boulevard Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 655-7508 lasolascapitalarts.com
Executive Director: Jodi Tanner Jodi.Tanner@lasolascap.com
Year Founded/Info: Las Olas Capital Arts is a 501(c) (3) dedicated to promoting and celebrating the arts. The organization provides programs and services that support local and emerging visual artists in Broward County who also choose to give back to the community. The goal is to help artists turn their passion into a sustainable business by providing opportunities for exposure, education, and funding. At Las Olas Capital Arts, we believe in the power of collaboration working to foster partnerships between businesses, youth, and the arts community.
Annual Budget: $100,000
February, June, October: Monthly Art Receptions
TBD Annual Soirée
CEO: Robin Miller
CHARITY GUIDE 2025
Light of the World Clinic, Inc.
5333 N. Dixie Highway #201 Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 563-9876 lightoftheworldclinic.org
President & CEO: Sandra Lozano Barry slozano@lightoftheworldclinic.org
Year Founded/Info: The mission of Light of the World Clinic is to provide quality, culturally sensitive health care to low-income uninsured residents of Broward County. Founded in 1989.
Annual Budget: $1,450,000
TBD
Noche Tropical Gala
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation
3100 SW 62nd Avenue Miami, FL 33155 (305) 666-2889 give.nicklauschildrens.org/home
Board Chair: Peter D. Lopez nchf@nicklaushealth.org
Year Founded/Info: Since 1950, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation has been raising essential funds supporting the Nicklaus Children’s mission to inspire hope and promote lifelong health for every child.
October 18, 2025
Nicklaus Children’s Diamond Ball Carmen Hidalgo Carmen.Hidalgo@nicklaushealth.org
Master Chorale of South Florida
6278 N. Federal Highway, #351 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 641-2653 masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org
Executive Director: Edward Gargiulo III execdir@masterchoralesouthflorida.org
Year Founded/Info: Founded in 2003, the Master Chorale of South Florida is a highly select, auditioned ensemble comprised of singers from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties and thriving under artistic director and conductor Brett Karlin. The organization’s mission is to present concerts of choral music, with repertoire ranging from the classical masterworks to contemporary and commissioned compositions, at the highest level of excellence; to enrich the cultural lives of audiences and singers through performance, education and community engagement; to unite and inspire audiences across generations and cultures; and to be inclusive in all aspects of the organization.
Annual Budget: $771,575
March – May 2026
Spring Campaign “Allegro 2026”
Kids in Distress
819 NE 26th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305 (954) 390-7654 kidinc.org
Board Chair: Bob Becker President & CEO: Mark Dhooge MarkDhooge@kidinc.org
Year Founded/Info: Founded in 1979, Kids In Distress’ mission is to prevent child abuse, preserve the family, and treat children who have been abandoned, abused, and or neglected.
Annual Budget: $14,400,000
November 8, 2025
Elevate – Back to the Future
January 31, 2026
Hero 5K Walk/Run
April 18, 2026
Duck Fest Derby XX: The Homecoming
Memorial Hospital Foundation
3329 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 265-3454
mhs.net/give-back/memorial-foundation
President: Kelley E. Morris
Year Founded/Info:
Memorial Foundation was founded in 1981 to secure philanthropic funding in support of Memorial Healthcare System’s mission to heal the body, mind, and spirit of those it touches.
September 21, 2025
Adaptive Sports & Recreation Bowl-A-Thon at Sparez
October 3, 2025
Touch of Pink, Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
The Opera Society
P.O. Box 23051 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307 (954) 728-9700 theoperasociety.org
President: Dahlia Blake, MD, MBA
Year Founded/Info: The Opera Society is an affiliate of the Florida Grand Opera, serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Established in 1978, the organization is committed to fostering a love for opera and enhancing the cultural landscape of the community. The mission is to bring highquality opera performances to the community, promote friendship among music lovers, and present educational/ cultural programming for the public.
September 29, 2025
Fall General & Membership Meeting Opera Season Kickoff
December 7, 2025
Annual Holiday Party
April 26, 2026
Diva/Impresario Luncheon
PAWS
Auxiliary/Humane Society of Broward County 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954) 266-6827 PAWSBroward.com
Jamie Profant JProfant@hsbroward.com
President: Liz Brown info@PAWSBroward.com
Year Founded/Info: PAWS, an auxiliary of the Humane Society of Broward County, is dedicated to providing the volunteer and financial support to assist the Humane Society of Broward County in its mission. The mission of the Humane Society of Broward County is advocating for and improving the lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services, and education. It is PAWS’ belief that…Pets Are Worth Saving. PAWS was founded in 1997.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
PAWS Gala
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Visit PAWSBroward.com for a list of additional events
Ranger Good Works
805 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 527-0090 rangergoodworks.org
Executive Director: Angela Brown
Founder and Board Chair: Victoria Ranger vranger@rangergoodworks.org
Year Founded/Info: Founded in 2013, Ranger Good Works empowers underserved students with life essentials, education, and opportunity. Through food, clothing, emotional support, and innovative after-school programs in STEM, the Arts, and college readiness, we inspire hope and open doors for the next generation. Strengthened by community partnerships, our mission continues to grow. Founder and President Victoria Ranger proudly announces Angela Brown, former principal of Dillard Elementary, as our new Executive Director. With her vision and dedication, Angela will expand our impact and further our mission of transforming lives through education and community support.
Annual Budget: $250,000
TBD Spring Into Hope
LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES CHARITY GUIDE 2025
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
441 NE 5th Avenue - Suite 3 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 522-8445 southfloridasymphony.org
President/CEO: Jacqueline Lorber jlorber@southfloridasymphony.org
Board Chair: Charles Lane/PNC Private Bank
Year Founded/Info: Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the now Fort Lauderdale-based South Florida Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 28th season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program touches the lives of more than 30,000 students each school year.
Annual Budget: $2.5M
January 17, 2026 South Florida Symphony Orchestra Gala 2026, Coral Ridge Yacht Club
Winterfest, Inc.
512 Northeast 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 767-0686 x100 winterfestparade.com
Kathy Keleher kathy@winterfestparade.com
Board Chair: Robyn Vines
President and CEO: Lisa Scott-Founds
Year Founded/Info: Winterfest traces its beginnings back to 1971, when Fort Lauderdale hosted its very first boat parade. As the parade grew in popularity, WINTERFEST, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1988 to oversee the event and expand it into a full festival. Today, Winterfest continues to carry out its mission by presenting one-of-a-kind, family-friendly celebrations that shine on an international stage while showcasing the spirit of Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
Annual Budget: $2,000,000
December 6, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Black Tie Ball
YMCA of South Florida
900 SE 3rd Avenue - Suite 210 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 ymcasouthflorida.org
Aimee Fretwell/AVP Corporate Events & Community Relations (954) 334-9622 afretwell@ymcasouthflorida.org
President and Chief Executive Officer: Sheryl A. Woods
Year Founded/Info: Since 1916, the YMCA has been woven into the fabric of the South Florida community. As an award-winning nonprofit, the Y is committed to strengthening community through more than 200 programs serving everyone from six months old to 100 years young. The Y’s Family Centers and programs are inclusive, vibrant hubs of community life, offering a diverse array of classes, cuttingedge fitness facilities, the most comprehensive water safety prevention programs, supportive afterschool care, and holistic health and wellness programming.
October 4, 2025 Beach Ball
November 7, 2025 Veterans Day Salute
January 16, 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast & Luncheon
Broward Education Foundation
600 SE Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 (754) 321-2030 browardedfoundation.org
President & CEO: James A. Knapp befinfo@browardschools.com
Year Founded/Info: Broward Education Foundation mobilizes the extended community to increase advocacy and financial support to impact student achievement. Since 1983, Broward Education Foundation has raised awareness and funds for innovative teaching to increase PreK-12 student learning outcomes, school supplies for Title I school students, scholarships for qualified graduating seniors, programs and initiatives that enhance education like debate and scholastic chess, and provides fiduciary oversight for donor entrusted funds. Broward Education Foundation is agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education.
Annual Budget: $2,000,000
December 10, 2025 2025 Hall of Fame Awards Breakfast
Join us for an enchanting evening supporting water safety and drowning prevention
Saturday, October 4
Seminole Hard Rock & Casino 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
6:30 PM THE GATHERING
7:30 PM THE FEAST & ANNOUNCEMENTS 9:15 PM THE BACCHANALIA
TITLE SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSOR
For Sponsorship and Ticket opportunities please contact: Aimee Fretwell at afretwell@ymcasouthflorida.org
Change a life today! BIDPAL.NET/BEACH25
Arc Broward serves 1,200 children, adults, and families annually.
Our mission is to strengthen our community by empowering people with disabilities to grow, develop, and thrive. We provide education, employment, behavioral, social, and residential supports through 21 programs at nine Broward County locations.
Arc Culinary provides more than impeccable service and restaurantquality cuisine.
Arc Culinary gives life-defining opportunities to students with disabilities and barriers to employment by offering real-world training in the culinary arts to use for a lifetime.
SEASON 23 • 2025-2026
POWER & PASSION
From sweeping masterpieces to fresh new works, come and feel the energy, the emotion and the unique beauty of voices coming together in harmony.
OCTOBER 4
Hallelujah, Handel!
OCTOBER 24 & 26
DECEMBER 12 & 13
JANUARY 17
MARCH 7
MARCH 27 & 29
MAY 15 & 17
FREE FAMILY CONCERT
Join us for a kid-friendly celebration of classical music by beloved composers
Handel & Mozart
Hear the pageantry of royal ceremony in all its dazzling splendor
Comfort & Joy
Celebrate the holiday season with a concert of timeless carols and choral works
Peter & the Wolf
FREE FAMILY CONCERT
Filled with action and imagination, experience the magic of classical music
Daphnis &Chloé
A special collaboration with the New World Symphony
SONDHEIM & FRIENDS
Celebrate Sondheim with a selection of his most iconic songs
HEAVEN & EARTH
CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
Immerse yourself in a multi-media experience that blends art, nature and music
For more information, please visit masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org
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