Since 2012, Maurice “Reese” Allen has owned Design by Elements, a business that provides therapeutic services within a school setting for children with special needs. Reese’s clients, who range in age …
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Returning to the classroom can create anxiety for any child, but the events of this past year may make back-to-school even more difficult for some students. A year of remote …
Seventeen-year-old Jaleyna Lawes is a busy senior at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines. In addition to being a member of the National Honor Society and several school associations, she …
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What started as a weekend leadership retreat turned into a passion for Natalie. The summer before starting high school, Natalie attended the Youth Leadership Institute, an annual weekend retreat presented …
Imagine having to repeat first grade while your twin brother goes on to second. That was the uncomfortable reality for Jonathan, whose trouble with reading prevented him from moving forward …
Early childhood intervention provides a tremendous impact to instill a child’s love for reading, and our ReadingPals volunteers dedicate about one hour per week at local schools. One of our …
BUILDING A BOND THROUGH LITERACY Starting first grade can be scary for any child, especially for one who just moved to Fort Lauderdale all the way from China. Rose barely …
CREATING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE THROUGH BYC The stress that our children feel today is something that we as adults can’t even begin to understand. From cyber bullying to peer pressure, …
Project EmPOWER: Bridging Generations, Creating Bonds The Transformative Vision of Youth, Police, and Trust Project EmPOWER — an innovative initiative launched by United Way of Broward County with a …
Lin is a young teen with albinism, autism and visual impairment. Through early intervention and ongoing therapies, she learned to overcome many personal obstacles and to interact well with others. …
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