Teens from South Florida help raise $42,000 for 5 families experiencing homelessness

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – South Florida teenagers helped raise $42,000 to give to five deserving families on Saturday.

The teens, joined by other youngsters from Alabama and Georgia, partnered with the Broward Partnership for the Homeless and raised money through a Double Good fundraiser to help families experiencing homelessness.

The event was held at St. George Park, located at 3501 NW 8th St., in Lauderhill.

According to organizers, the teens, who are part of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. want to make a real difference for people in their community.

Local 10 News was at the event where families received their checks and said they are ‘grateful’ for the students that helped change their life.

For more on the event, press the play button on the video at the top of the page.


About the Author

Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born in Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.

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