A big win at the Supreme Court, but a long way to go
This Pride Month, we celebrate a big win for the LGBTQ+ community with yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation or transgender status. While this is a positive milestone for LGBTQ+ protection, we still have a long way to go. [...]
‘Mission not over’: OJ McDuffie foundation and brewery help Big Brothers Big Sisters families
The OJ McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation and Holy Mackerel Brewing recently helped members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County ensure families in the program don’t go hungry during this pandemic. By donating Publix gift cards and meals to the nonprofit, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward team was able to deliver the donations to households negatively affected [...]
Nonstop Mentoring during Full-Stop Pandemic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is all about nonstop mentoring – even as this COVID-19 pandemic puts a full stop on so many aspects of life. Mentoring is defined by face-to-face activity, connecting, relating, supporting and ultimately changing lives. So what do you do when the foundation of your nonprofit shifts profoundly in [...]
THANK YOU!
As more and more businesses began to close and CDC guidelines for social distancing and isolation became mandated, the urgency of our mission grew. Many of our most vulnerable families began to feel the effects of losing their employment. They were left without resources and the means to support some of the most basic needs [...]
PARADE OF POLICE CRUISERS SURPRISE LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Hollywood Police Department officers who volunteer as mentors in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Bigs in Blue initiative hosted a Surprise Police Parade for their Little Brother and Sister mentees. The Littles, their siblings and parents gathered at the Tri-Rail Station parking lot and social distanced outside their cars. The police officers surprised [...]
Comcast Extends COVID-19 Response Policies to June 30
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across Florida, Comcast announced today it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the internet [...]
