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Broward schools donates portables to Haiti

The first four of 92 surplus portable classrooms donated to the Republic of Haiti left Dania, Florida onboard The Caribbean Express on Sunday, May 2.  The ship is scheduled to arrive in the Republic of Haiti on Wednesday, May 5.  The shipping of these portable classrooms is the result of the combined efforts of the [...]

May 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Dania,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Miramar Vice-Mayor Samuels to hold open dialogue session

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Miramar Vice-Mayor Troy R. Samuels announced that he will once again host another of his popular open dialogue sessions for the residents of Miramar.  The session will be held at the Miramar Multi-Service Center, located at 6700 Miramar Parkway on Monday, April 12 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

April 6th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Local news,Miramar | Read More »

Three Broward libraries offering free access to call Haiti, or connect online

Broward County Libraries Division and Broward County Enterprise Technology Services, in partnership with AT&T, are offering the public free Internet and long distance telephone service to contact loved ones in Haiti. Customers are able to place free, 10-minute phone calls to Haiti.

March 15th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,International relations,Local news,North Lauderdale,Pompano Beach,Tamarac | Read More »

Close to 1,000 Haitian students in Broward schools

In the two months since the earthquake in Haiti, Broward County Public Schools has taken in hundreds of students from Haiti. As of Friday, March 12, 2010, a total of 990 school age children from Haiti had registered in nearly 200 District schools and charter schools since the earthquake. Of that number, 813 have limited [...]

March 13th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Schools | Read More »

SOUTH FLORIDA LEGISLATORS FORM HAITI RELIEF TASK FORCE

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TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Legislators from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties came together yesterday to form the Florida Legislative Haiti Relief Task Force. The group, appointed by the respective county Delegation Chairs, will provide guidance and oversight to the State of Florida’s jurisdictional response to the earthquake which devastated the neighboring island nation in January.

March 11th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Miami,Palm Beach | Read More »

Broward schools still getting Haitian refugees

As of Friday, February 26, 2010, six and a half weeks after an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, a total of 894 displaced school age children from that country have enrolled in 190 Broward County Public Schools and Charter Schools. Of that number, 715 have limited English language skills, making them eligible for services and support from the [...]

February 27th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Lynn University to hold memorial service for students, faculty killed in Haiti

An on-campus memorial service will be held to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of those lost on the Lynn University “Journey of Hope” trip to Haiti on Friday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center (the gymnasium). This event is open to the public. Doors open at 1 p.m. [...]

February 26th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,College,International relations,Local news,Palm Beach | Read More »

DISPLACED HAITIAN STUDENT POPULATION – 703 STUDENTS TO DATE

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As of Wednesday, February 10, 2010, a total of 703 children from Haiti have enrolled in Broward County Public Schools and Charter Schools. Of that number, 505 have limited English language skills.

February 11th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Ethics in Broward,Families,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Broward schools enroll 587 Haitian students; set up free health care

As of Friday, February 5, 2010, Broward County Public Schools has received 587 new students from Haiti in the aftermath of the country’s recent devastating earthquake. These students are acclimating at

February 8th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Fort Lauderdale,Health,International relations,Local news,Schools | Read More »

FAU Hosts Film Series to Benefit Haiti

– The department of languages, linguistics, and comparative literature in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will host a film series to benefit victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti from Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 12.

January 30th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,College,Film,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations,Palm Beach | Read More »

Broward Public Schools collect large stash for Haiti; take in 373 Haitian students

Broward County Public Schools staff, students, parents and supporters have responded with overwhelming generosity to assist the people in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Broward County Public Schools has culminated a weeklong District-wide relief effort to collect and receive

January 30th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Families of three of the missing Lynn students release statement

From Lynn.edu (Yesterday) Lynn University President Kevin Ross urged the Lynn community to begin to heal and grieve for the four students and two professors still missing in Haiti. We understand and respect the motivations behind these statements. In recent days we have encouraged a similar mindset in some of the eight students who returned [...]

January 28th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,College,Families,International relations,Local news,Palm Beach | Read More »

Haitians flowing into South Florida after earthquake

Updated Jan. 28 – Broward Public Schools has enrolled 283 Haitian refugee students in local schools. After the earthquake in Haiti, Broward County, along with Miami-Dade have been a hub for receiving quake victims, with many staying in the area after arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

January 26th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Miami | Read More »

Quake rescuers return to South Florida

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Florida’s Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team landed at Miami International Airport following their deployment to the devastated areas of Haiti.

January 26th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news | Read More »

BSO donates two truck loads supplies to Food for the Poor

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Since BSO announced it was teaming up with Food For the Poor to help collect donations for those affected by the tragedy in Haiti the community has stepped up and showed up at BSO and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue locations throughout the county with their contributions.

January 24th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »

Coloring Away Pain Foundation sending books to Haitian children

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The Foundation for Coloring Away Pain is rapidly responding to the needs of affected children in Haiti in the wake of a devastating earthquake that has left many homeless and without their families. With the help of Marie Rador of Cooper City, Fl, the Foundation has translated their books, “The Day the Earth Shook” and [...]

January 24th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Local news,Non-profit organizations,Volunteers,cooper city | Read More »

Salvation Army leading prayer service Friday for Haiti

The Salvation Army of Broward County will lead the community in a prayer service  for the people of Haiti this Friday at 7pm at their Fellowship Center in Ft. Lauderdale.

January 21st, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Events,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news | Read More »

Helping Haiti thru Christianville-locals in Coral Springs reach out with relief

With the earthquakes continuing in Haiti, the 1.3 million people there who survived the first earthquake will continue to need relief help, supplies, medical aid and more. With that in mind, a group in Coral Springs raised $5,000 and half a 20-foot truck of supplies during a one-day event at Wings Plus in Coral Springs. [...]

January 20th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »

United States Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2010 – from the White House Press Corps. United States Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response Update On January 12, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince.  President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that “you will not [...]

January 19th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Military | Read More »

FBI sets up hotline to report suspected Haitian earthquake relief fraud

The FBI and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) have established a telephone hotline to report suspected Haitian earthquake relief fraud. The number is (866) 720-5721. The phone line is staffed by a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also e-mail information directly to . The National Center [...]

January 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »

“Seminole Haiti Relief Crank It Up” at Seminole Casinos to Raise Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars for Haiti Earthquake Relief

Seminole Gaming employees use a forklift to load a pallet of earthquake relief supplies into a trailer bound for Haiti as part of the “Hearts to Haiti” earthquake relief program organized by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming. Trailers are set up to store public donations at the southwest corner of Stirling Road and State Road 7.

Much-needed money for earthquake relief in Haiti is already adding up, thanks to a new program unveiled today at Seminole Casinos around Florida.  Hundreds of thousands of dollars are expected to be raised through thousands of customer contributions and a guaranteed donation of $100,000 from Seminole Gaming.

January 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Fort Lauderdale,Hollywood,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations,Seminole Casinos | Read More »

South Florida rescue team returns from Haiti after rescuing four survivors

Fire rescue Nathanial Lasseur and Robert Belizairehug as emotions overtake them upon returning from their native country of Haiti.

There will be a fundraiser for Caring House Project Sunday, January 24 from 3pm till 2 am at the Sunset Blue, on NE 33rd St. in Fort Lauderdale (two blocks north of Oakland Park Blvd. off A1A). Five bands are scheduled to play along with drinks, booths, raffles and more. Learn more at http://destination33rd.com/EventSB0.aspx. Support [...]

January 17th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »

Food for the Poor staff member pulled from Haiti rubble

Food For The Poor’s Missions and Travel Director, Leann Chong, is recovering in a Dominican Republic hospital after being pulled from the rubble of a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Wednesday morning. Chong had lain trapped for 17 hours beneath 3-feet of concrete, chin tucked and face to the floor, since the 7.0-magnitutde earthquake hit [...]

January 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Fire/police,International relations,Local news | Read More »

List of donation sites in Palm Beach, Miami and Broward County for Haiti

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Related stories Local Agencies in Broward reaching out FBI fraud alert Tariff charges waived at Port Everglades Monetary collections for Caring House Project, a local non-profit that helps build communities in Haiti (sustainable with food, shelter and more), are being accepted at Fishtales, 33rd St. Wine Bar and Sunset Blue Block Party. Visit here for [...]

January 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,Hallandale,Hollywood,International relations,Lauderdale Lakes,Local news,Miami,Money,Non-profit organizations,Palm Beach,Schools | Read More »

Tariff charges waived at Port Everglades for cargo heading to Haiti

Broward County’s Port Everglades, one of the largest containerized cargo seaports in the Eastern United States, is waiving all tariff charges for qualifying cargo and the ships delivering relief supplies to Haiti following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Tuesday night.

January 14th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,International relations,Local news | Read More »

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