The Miami Heat Center's foundation paid for a new outdoor fitness center in Homestead, Florida, which was unveiled this past weekend.
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SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers today announced today that they will hold seven community drives in the 2023-24 season to benefit different areas of the South Florida community.
To kick off the season, the Panthers will host their annual non-perishable food drive with Harvest Drive on Saturday, Oct. 28. Fans can donate any new non-perishable food items such as canned goods to the Publix Plaza at Amerant Bank Arena starting at 4 PM.
On Friday, Nov. 24, the Panthers will host the Red Kettle Kick-Off with Salvation Army of Broward County where fans can make monetary donations while leaving Amerant Bank Arena after the Panthers vs. Winnipeg Jets game.
As the holiday season approaches, the Panthers and NBC6 will host a Toy Drive to benefit Caravan of Joy on Saturday, Dec. 2. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Publix Plaza prior to the Panthers vs. New York Islanders game.
The Panthers and Amazon will host a Baby Supply Drive benefiting military mothers on Wednesday, Jan. 17 when the Panthers host the Detroit Red Wings. Fans can donate new baby supplies on the Publix Plaza prior to the game.
On Feb. 20, the Panthers will host a Clothing Drive at the Publix Plaza at Amerant Bank Arena. Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used clothes to support the Chapman Partnership who manage two Homeless Assistance Centers located in Miami and Homestead.
Miami Heat center and the ‘Bam, Books, and Brotherhood’ foundation recently unveiled a newly designed basketball court and fitness center at the Chapman Partnership homeless assistance center.
Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo and his foundation ‘Bam, Books, and Brotherhood’ recently held an event.
Adebayo and the foundation spent the day serving others. The event was capped off by donating a newly designed basketball court and fitness center to the Chapman Partnership Homestead location.
The two-time All-Star big man began the event by spending nearly an hour interacting with the community and taking pictures with everyone.
The event will include the unveiling of the fitness center, followed by a push-up contest featuring Adebayo and a shooting competition.
At the event, Adebayo will announce Bam’s Book Club, a revamp of a Chapman Partnership program that will task youth with reading one book a month, beginning in October and running through the NBA season. At the end of each month, the highest score from a quiz will receive Heat tickets.
Chapman Partnership “provides comprehensive programs and services in collaboration with others that empower their residents with dignity and respect to overcome homelessness and achieve and maintain long-term self-sufficiency.”
This summer, the Chapman Partnership, a non-profit founded in 1995 dedicated to helping Miami’s vulnerable communities and those experiencing homelessness, announced the hiring of its newest president and CEO, Scott Hansel.
Previously, Mr. Hansel was CEO of Community Partners of South Florida, a nationally accredited non-profit in Palm Beach County, since 2017. Under his leadership, the organization enhanced the quality of life for residents through a comprehensive model providing housing, financial, and mental health services.
Mr. Hansel brings over 30 years of business and entrepreneurial expertise, with a focus on improving communities by strengthening families and neighborhoods. He joined the organization in August and is poised to carry the organization into its 28th year of transforming lives.
Mr. Hansel spoke with Miami Today Reporter Genevieve Bowen.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Florida Blue Foundation has announced it is awarding $3.3 million in grants to nine community-based programs across the state to improve access to healthy food in food deserts and other rural communities where Floridians have limited access to affordable, healthy food options.
The latest funding brings the total investment in food security programs from Florida Blue Foundation to more than $14.5 million over the last four years.
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“We know that hunger and malnutrition can have detrimental impacts on people’s health and well-being,” said GuideWell and Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty.
“Supporting organizations that improve access to affordable, healthy food allows us better serve our communities and provide people with more opportunities to live a healthy life.”
The nine nonprofit organizations receiving the funding from the Florida Blue Foundation will use the grants for community-based food security initiatives that not only provide access to nutritional food but address obstacles to food security in their communities.
“By supporting programs that make healthy food more accessible and affordable in communities across our state, the Florida Blue Foundation and our partners are meaningfully improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities,” said Susan Towler, executive director of Florida Blue Foundation.
Florida Blue Foundation awards additional $3.3 million to support community programs that are improving access to healthy foods and providing nutrition support
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state's Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, announced it is awarding $3.3 million in grants to nine community-based programs across the state to improve access to healthy food in food deserts and other rural communities where Floridians have limited access to affordable, healthy food options.
The latest funding brings the total investment in food security programs from Florida Blue Foundation to more than $14.5 million over the last four years.
"We know that hunger and malnutrition can have detrimental impacts on people's health and well-being," said GuideWell and Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty. "Supporting organizations that improve access to affordable, healthy food allows us better serve our communities and provide people with more opportunities to live a healthy life."
The nine nonprofit organizations receiving the funding from the Florida Blue Foundation will use the grants for community-based food security initiatives that not only provide access to nutritional food but address obstacles to food security in their communities.
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Enveloped by clouds of fluffy pillows, 6-year-old Joey Ratzan was ready to get them to a special place.
With his mom, Sara, behind the wheel, and other volunteer drivers following closely behind, today, Joey delivered 110 of this much needed item to Chapman Partnership in Homestead.
The staff at the nonprofit, which provides programs and services to overcome homelessness, awaited him with much gratitude.
“How many people do you think live here?” asked Wendy Viciana, Chapman’s director of events and strategic initiatives.
A surprised Joey waited for the answer when Viciana kindly responded, “Three hundred men, women and children live here.”
With energy and enthusiasm, Joey started unloading the pillows, enlisting the help of his older sister, Molly.
One-by-one, the two placed the pillows inside wheeled carts, all 110 of them.
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The event takes place August 8, 2023 6 PM to 9 PM at Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chapman Partnership.
*Impact numbers are updated at the beginning of each fiscal year and will be updated annually.
As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, Chapman Partnership is another step in the continuum of care. Any person or family who is homeless, about to be homeless, or assisting someone facing homelessness, and requiring emergency assistance must first contact the Homeless Helpline administered by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. Homeless Helpline Toll Free Number: 1-877-994-HELP (4357).
