Jerry & Judy
For Jerry and Judy Eppy, giving back has always been a priority. The married couple of 56 years have always been philanthropic, and they are making their presence felt locally as …
Success Stories
Rose and Clara
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 …
Aiden
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, …
Martha
This past September we braced for the devastation that would sweep through our county, known as Hurricane Irma. Fortunately many of us walked away with a few downed trees, maybe …
Emily and Jessica
A ‘FRESH’ START FOR A SINGLE MOTHER AND HER DAUGHTER Tears streamed down Emily’s face as she hugged her mom. She was hungry, scared and confused and her mom, Jessica, …
Simon
FEEDING THE BODY AND SPIRIT LOCAL MAN RECEIVES NOURISHING FOOD THROUGH UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY’S PROJECT LIFELINE Simon, 63, has been on Social Security disability since 2010, as …
Anne-Marie Dempster
Project Lifeline: The Heartbeat of Broward’s Food Assistance Empowered by Gratitude: Client Becomes a Volunteer “I have one son and several nieces and nephews in our home, and the …
Natalie
Youth Finds Support Through United Way of Broward County Health Initiative What started as a weekend leadership retreat turned into a passion for Natalie. The summer before starting high school, …
Jack
HELPING A VETERAN GET BACK ON HIS FEET Jack ran a successful Internet-based business for seven years – until changes in the market forced him to close the business. Suddenly, …
Charlotte and Charles Hunt
Senior Success: MISSION UNITED Uplifts Veteran Couple One Couple’s Journey in Securing Affordable Housing Charlotte and Charles have been married for 50 years, and now in their 70s, this …
