Broward Health to Donate $250,000 of PPE and Medical Supplies for Haiti Earthquake Relief
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward Health will donate $250,000 worth of PPE and medical supplies to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti this Thursday, October...
South Florida Offers Donations at Drives for St. Vincent Volcano Emergency Relief
Miami Carnival, Joy's Roti Delight, GENx Mas Band, and the community of South Florida join efforts to collect needed supplies for those impacted on the...
National Hispanic Heritage Month: FFTP, Caritas del Peru Empower Peruvian Farmers to Thrive
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2023) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is partnering with Caritas del Peru to help 152 rural farmers increase their revenues from...
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)...
Gang Alternative: A Year of Community Enrichment with the Powerful Social Service Program
“We exist to save lives.” That is the cornerstone of the all-encompassing outreach and social service program Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA).
A...
Hurricane Preparedness Tips You Need to Know NOW
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and with Irma on the way, we've found a few hurricane preparedness tips for those in the path of the storm....
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with These Caribbean Events Around South Florida
With a large diaspora population, it's no surprise that Caribbean American Heritage Month stands out as a prominent celebration amid South Florida’s buzzing event calendar....
The History of 4/20 and Marijuana’s Influence on Jamaican Culture
The formation of “4/20” as a US holiday and of marijuana’s movement in Jamaica have equally interesting origins. A lot of it has been fraught...
Jamaican Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel Released Early from Prison After 13-Years Served
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, has been freed from prison after the Jamaican Court of Appeal decided against a retrial for his...
Double Earthquake hits Haiti
The people of Haiti are still reeling following this weekend's double earthquake. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Haiti on Saturday night. Then a major aftershock measuring 5.2...
