988 Day: United, We Can Prevent Suicide
This Year’s Theme Is “No Judgement. Just Help.” by Latrice Sampson Richards, LPC-S, LMHC l, Director of Health Initiatives at United Way of Broward County During the entire month of …
Education
Cyberbullying in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis
Due to school closures, children are spending countless hours online. In addition to virtual learning throughout the day, they have more time to peruse their social media accounts, play online …
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National Volunteer Month: Erika Axani
April is National Volunteer Month and we are featuring volunteers who make a difference at United Way of Broward County and in our community. This week, we are highlighting Erika …
From the Classroom to Video
READINGPALS VOLUNTEER ENJOYS NEW READING OPPORTUNITY With schools closed, people across the community are finding creative ways to share educational experiences with children – and that includes ReadingPals, United Way …
Teaching Mindfulness to Children
Breathe. No, I mean take a deep breath. Fill up your lungs and exhale through your mouth. Pay attention to your body. Now, if you’re like me, I’m sitting on …
Being Anti-Racist: “Mapping Out Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem”
“In Minneapolis last weekend, I saw a sign held up by a woman participating in the protest. It read, “All Mothers Were Summoned When George Floyd Called Out for His …
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Military Children Ready for Back To School
On August 1st, United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED opened its doors to the Colker Center, revealing hundreds of colorful backpacks piled high filled with school supplies. As active …
Top 5 Books to Read with Your Children
With back to school season in full force, it is important to keep your children’s brains stimulated outside of the classroom as well. Reading with them for about 30 minutes …
Autism Training for Law Enforcement
One in every 59 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, which means the odds are great that you will interact with someone on the …
2021 Florida Legislative Session Summary Report
The $101.5 billion FY22 Budget signed by Governor DeSantis is 10% larger than the current year, even with $1.5B in vetoes. Bolstered by Federal relief funds, many of the programs …
