Island SPACE President Wins Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick’s EmpowHER Award

Caribbean museum co-founder recognized by Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick among local leaders for Women’s History Month Plantation, Florida: Board members at...

Caribbean American Appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution National...

September 11, 2022 - Washington, D.C. — Effective September 11, 2022, Denise Robinson Simms was appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution...

How a North Miami Councilwoman is Leading Through Crisis

Mary Estimé-Irvin describes herself first as a single mother then as a community advocate, entrepreneur and, importantly, as the North Miami councilwoman elected to represent...
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Crisis in Haiti Escalates: FFTP Prepares for Large Scale Response, Packs Thousands of Food...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – With conditions deteriorating in Haiti amid a new wave of gang violence and kidnappings, Food For The Poor (FFTP)...

Caribbean Women Honored Ahead of 28th Annual American Black Film Festival

This June, Miami Beach will once again play host to the 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), a five-day extravaganza celebrating the richness and...

FFTP and World Food Program USA Launch Partnership for Latin America and the Caribbean

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – World Food Program USA and Food For The Poor (FFTP) are pleased to announce a partnership to support the...
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How this Breast Cancer Survivor turned her story into a mission for change

Finding a fellowship of Breast Cancer Survivors has become a great source of strength for so many women battling breast cancer. No one understands this more than...
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Nurturing Your Mental Well-being in 2024: A Guide to Self-Care

We’re calling it now: 2024 is going to be the year of self-care. Now more than ever, people are expected to always be “on” —...
#GivingTuesday 2023: Food For The Poor Donors Can Triple Aid to Hungry Families

#GivingTuesday 2023: Food For The Poor Donors Can Triple Aid to Hungry Families

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2023) – As skyrocketing food prices, climate shocks, global conflicts, and the continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to cause hardships...
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Island Origins Magazine Best of 2021

Nominate your favorite restaurant, community leader, teacher, health care provider, entrepreneur and more for Island Origins Magazine's Best of 2021 List.

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