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100 Women Strong aims to solve community problems at the source. By Diane Sears Along Pine Hills Road in Orlando, a cluster of childcare centers was experiencing a high rate of expulsions. The idea that preschool children could be getting into…
The Big Shave Space Coast Conquers is proving to be more than a great name – through community service to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and fight childhood cancer. The scene in March was almost historic. Certainly, it was moving,…
Keep Brevard Beautiful by Ryan Randall If you have been a Space Coast resident any time over the past 35 years, you have most likely seen Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) doing its thing. While mostly known for its beach and…
Brevard Rescue Mission In 2006, Stacia Glavas and her husband noticed a woman near their home in Cocoa Village. Walking down Rockledge Drive with her 18-month-old, the woman, Julia, suffered an asthma attack and collapsed in front of the Glavas’…
Positively Affecting the Lives of Others Community Foundation for Brevard Sometimes called “best kept secrets,” community foundations are powerful entities through which people can invest in their communities and achieve life-long philanthropic endeavors. Such is the case with the Community…
Local high school student represents the next generation of charitable and philanthropic champions in Brevard County. While watching a college football game a few years ago, young Ishaan Jathal saw a segment on Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and his charitable…
Betsy Farmer has put her heart and soul into Promise Treasures Thrift Shoppe, and the results have been game-changing for those with special needs.
The American Heart Association (AHA) funds more research than any other U.S. organization except the federal government. It spends nearly 80 cents of every dollar it receives on research, education and community. Research dollars support scientific studies seeking new discoveries…
