COMMUNITY

Since 1926, The Salvation Army of Broward County has been serving families living below the poverty line.

How much would you like to “krush” poverty and homelessness in South Florida? The Salvation Army of Broward County is giving you an opportunity to do just that.

As the summer months near their end, backpack distributions get underway to prepare kids for the start of a new school year.

Juneteenth takes place every year on June 19. The day marking the end of slavery in the U.S. is also a federally recognized holiday, and Miami will begin celebrations starting Thursday night.

Glory House of Miami, a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching, rescuing and restoring survivors of human trafficking, has launched its “Glory Home” capital campaign to build a long-term residential home for adult survivors of human trafficking.

The YMCA of South Florida has opened a new food pantry to help struggling families overcome food insecurity.

As part of Local 10′s Salute to Nurses campaign, we asked Local 10 viewers to nominate South Florida nurses who’ve made an impact in their lives.

Sheketha Ellison has been teaching special education at Coral Glades Middle School in Miramar for 18 years.

A Fort Lauderdale high school teacher inspires his students with robotics.

Local 10′s Tribute to Teachers campaign recognizes Marlen Lanza, a special needs teacher at Howard Drive Elementary in Miami.

Katie O’ Fallon, a Marine Science Magnet Coordinator at New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, is turning education into opportunities for exploration.

Educators are students as well. They learn new teaching techniques and keep up with current events to make their lessons relevant. The really good ones listen to their students’ needs and bring out the very best in them.

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.

Get ready for a hoppin’ good time with the family as Easter egg hunts are being held throughout South Florida this week.

The first "Keys on the Key" Piano Festival is taking place on April 1-3.

Publix Super Market associates involved in cleaning up the environment in the Publix Serves initiative.

MacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates – the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth in 2019.

It’s the fifth year of the Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest, and each year we are more impressed with the works of art submitted. All South Florida schools were invited to participate and were given five weeks to produce an original work of art that incorporates recycled or natural elements.

Wells Fargo announced a $20 million grant to The Miami Foundation, which will be used to help racially diverse small business owners own more of their businesses as well as improve technology to better serve customers.