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FINN gives back to the community by donating a portion of proceeds from each closing to charity. Please let us know the charity you wish to support when buying or selling through FINN.

 

The Alzheimer's Association is a voluntary health organization that funds Alzheimer care, support and research.

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and families.

A predominantly service-based, non-profit organization, The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation provides a comprehensive approach to helping people with MS maintain both their health and well-being. MSF offers support to keep them self-sufficient and their homes safe, while educational programs heighten public awareness and promote understanding about the illness.

The mission of the PKD Foundation is to promote research to find a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease and improve the care and treatment of those it affects.

The Royal Dames of Cancer Research, Inc. was founded in 1969 as a corporation organized exclusively to raise funds for the study and research of cancer at the Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Inc. in Broward County, Florida.

Each annual Rendezvous celebrates a different theme, yet the goal remains the same: to have a great time while making a difference in the South Florida community by generating financial support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Celebrate with participating yacht owners and hundreds of guests who will spend three days in November partying and raising money for the youth of Broward County. With luxurious auction items, celebrity guests and entertainment surprises, this year's Rendezvous will be as memorable as those in the past.

Broward Children's Center and its affiliates specialize in helping infants, children, and young adults with special health care needs. Founded in 1971, our nonprofit facilities in Pompano Beach, Fla., offer a range of health, wellness, education, recreation, therapeutic, daily living and advocacy services. During more than three decades of service thousands of children and their families have benefited from the Center's programs.

Broward Children's Center provides a home to some of the most technologically-dependent children in the country and addresses the educational, social and medical needs of both typically developing and special needs children. The needs of these children have led the Center to pioneer the development of community-based residential facilities and school programming for children who are medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed.

When late entertainer Danny Thomas opened the doors to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 1962, he was not just changing the lives of children who would walk through its doors—he was changing lives across the world. When St. Jude completed its $1 billion, five-year expansion in 2005, it bolstered the hospital's efforts to find cures for the catastrophic diseases of childhood. The growth more than doubled the size of the hospital’s original campus. The expansion included the Children's GMP, LLC—the nation's only pediatric research center on-site facility for production of highly specialized treatments and vaccines—an expanded Department of Immunology and more. Now with the addition of the Chili’s Care Center, a larger, rejuvenated Kay Kafe cafeteria for employees and patients, and renovations to the medicine room and rehabilitation areas, the hospital is more poised than ever to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, the day-to-day joys of childhood take a back seat to the rigors of treatment and hospitalization. For more than 25 years, Starlight Children’s Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries by providing entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness.

We understand what families go through when a child is sick, and how important it is to find relief from constant worry and isolation. Our programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families with others facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone.

Unlike any other charity, Starlight offers a comprehensive menu of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings that enable us to provide ongoing support for children and families — from diagnosis through the entire course of medical treatment.

The Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council, Inc. (B.S.A.C.) is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) Corporation founded in 1975 by then Sheriff Nick Navarro and is funded by donation from its members.

The B.S.A.C. members are men and women who are dedicated to supporting all of the law enforcement community of Broward County, not just the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

The B.S.A.C. mission is to provide financial assistance to the families of officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. In addition, they also help develop educational programs to assist and support the State of Florida in drug abuse prevention and crime prevention.

The financial aid given by the B.S.A.C. takes on several forms, depending on the needs of the surviving family. In many cases, the need is for immediate help to pay expenses such as rent, mortgage, food, utilities, and other household expenses that require a fast response. That is where the BSAC shines. We can step in immediately with director approval and help in any way needed.

In other cases, funds are provided for college tuition through the Florida Prepaid Scholarship Program. In others, B.S.A.C. funds provided immediate cash for room and board of the student.

In our 35 plus years, the B.S.A.C. has provided over $100,000 in scholarships to the surviving children of fallen Officers. Our goal in the greater sense is to provide help and support to all citizens of Broward Country.
As individual advisory deputies, we are each personally dedicated to this goal.

The core MISSION of the Bryant Peney Memorial Scholarship's  is to provide CHILDREN of the FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT Financial ASSISTANCE  for College

Officer Bryant Peney was shot on the night of January 5, 1996, during a foot chase with a subject. Officer Peney had tried to stop the subject while he was hiding in a bush along Federal Highway. While the suspect was running, he turned and fired at Officer Peney. The bullet entered his arm, nicked his vest, and entered his chest. Officer Peney died in surgery at 0354 hours on January 6, 1996. A manhunt involving approximately 200 police officers produced the suspect about nine hours later. The suspect was convicted of four counts, including first-degree murder, on May 26, 1999. On June 17, 1999,  a jury recommended the suspect be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. On August 27, 1999, the judge presiding over the case reversed the jury's decision and sentenced the suspect to death. In 2005 the judge’s decision was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court and the suspect received life in prison. Officer Peney is survived by his parents and twin brother, who is also a Ft. Lauderdale Police Captain.

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) has a thorough understanding of complex issues in today’s turbulent real estate industry and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs can provide solutions, specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market hardships.

Homeowners regularly proceed without guidance of any kind through the often financially and emotionally devastating prospect of foreclosure. Speaking with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional is the best course of action for a homeowner in distress. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs have the tools to help homeowners find the best solutions for their unique situations and to avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.

Living through financial difficulties poses a challenge for any family, so why make the process of finding a qualified real estate professional difficult too? Select an agent with the CDPE Designation to ensure you have a trained professional to address your specific needs.

Broward County is conveniently located between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, in Florida's southeast region. It's 1,211 square-miles of tropical landscape and 23 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches, with an average temperature of 83 degrees, makes the Greater Fort Lauderdale area a desirable place to live and work. Broward County is home to 1.6 million residents, and another 3.4 million reside in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

Golfing, fishing, and boating are among the many leisure activities enjoyed by both visitors and residents. Several cultural, historic, and scientific resource facilities are located in the Fort Lauderdale area including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Broward County has the nation's largest fully accredited school system, eleven colleges and universities, and four career and technical centers. Close to 40 hospitals serve the medical needs of our community.

The Master Brokers forum is an organization comprised of South Florida’s ELITE real estate professionals.  All Master Brokers have achieved a long record of sales success in the region; have committed themselves to the profession’s highest ethical values, and continue to educate themselves about our industry and community.  Membership is by invitation only and is limited to the top 250 professionals in each county.