Allied Kitchen and Bath is Paying it Forward

Shelly Pond
4 Sep 2018
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Few business owners exemplify “paying it forward” as extravagantly as Bill Feinberg, of Allied Kitchen & Bath. His company’s designer showroom was built to host community events, with a working kitchen often utilized by celebrity chefs and a grand staircase that becomes center stage. Since Bill and his brother Joe founded the company in 1984, Allied Kitchen and Bath has hosted and underwritten close to 200 charity events, raising millions of dollars for local non-profits. A 2013 Excalibur Award winner, Bill Feinberg was recognized among other community icons for his business achievements and civic contributions. He recently completed his term […]

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Christian College Fairs Are Coming Soon To Three Local Schools

Shelly Pond
1 Aug 2018
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Considering college? Representatives from about 20 Christian colleges across the country will be on hand to help you sort through the options during the Florida Christian College Fairs on September 5 and 7. Westminster Academy, 5601 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, will host the college fair from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5th. The college fair will move to Calvary Christian Academy, 2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, that afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m. On Friday, September 7, Atlantic Christian Academy, 4900 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, will host the fair from 9 to 11 a.m. […]

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Coach Rick Brings Joy to Children Worldwide Thru Sports

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Almost 30 years ago, Coach Rick Andreassen, founder and president of SAINTS International Sports Ministry and SAINTS of Florida Homeschool P.E., knelt at the foot of his bed and prayed. “They were going to have me teach Sunday School [at New Covenant Church] and I was like, ‘Lord, I can’t.’ I was making all the objections like Moses did; I felt so unqualified, and God said, ‘Love my children. Just do that one thing… love my children.’ He kept it simple and that’s all I’ve ever done,” Andreassen said. Today, Coach Rick Andreassen heads up an international ministry dedicated to […]

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Habitat for Humanity of Broward Breaks Ground on Its Largest Project

Shelly Pond
2 Jul 2018
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward celebrated the groundbreaking of “A Rick Case Habitat Community,” its largest project to date, on June 6 by recognizing the philanthropists behind it. The nine-acre site in Pompano Beach will feature 77 affordable homes and a publicly accessible park in the area of NW 15th St. and NW 6th Ave. near Blanche Ely High School and Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. About Habitat for Humanity Considered to be among the largest of its kind in the nation, the $18 million project was lauded by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and Governor […]

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Rodriguez Lauds the Impact of Lifework Leadership

Shelly Pond
13 Jun 2018
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As a graduate of Lifework Leadership’s Inaugural class more than 10 years ago, Miguel Rodriguez, CPA, PFS, Managing Partner of Rodriguez, Kinzbrunner & Company, LLP, has witnessed firsthand the impact the Lifework program and its alumni have had on his career, personal life and in the community. Applicable in today’s marketplace, Lifework Leadership is a nine-month course that examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership. The program includes teaching from nationally-known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, literary discussion and practical life application. The opportunity to connect with peers in relationships that enrich their personal […]

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2018 Graduates Are Poised to Impact the Future

Shelly Pond
1 Jun 2018
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Graduation celebrates the completion of high school accomplishments, yet the ceremony is called “Commencement” because it represents a new beginning.  “This is not the pinnacle,” said Boca Raton Christian School Principal Stephen Smith. “There are even greater things these graduates will do because they’ve been equipped and are sent out with a purpose and a vision.” For many, the anticipation is especially heightened for the class of 2018, which has already experienced and accomplished extraordinary things. “When our community was rocked with the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the news became reality in our daily lives as students […]

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Fighting for Kids Takes Faith

Shelly Pond
1 May 2018
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When caring for children in crisis, most agree that faith-based foster care services make a difference.  When children are placed in a loving family with support from the community and the local church, a dire situation is infused with hope. Proper training and support is critical to success.  Besides 4KIDS of South Florida, discussed on page 26, here are three other faith-based foster care agencies making a big difference in the lives of kids. Mount Bethel Human Services Corporation Now in its 25th year of service, Mount Bethel Human Services Corporation (MBHSC) helps low- and moderate-income families in Fort Lauderdale […]

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Lifework Alum Helps You SQUEEZE The Most Out of Your Money

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After building the very successful healthcare technology company, Mobile Help, Elias Janetis is now helping consumers squeeze the most out of their paychecks by launching a new company aptly named SQUEEZE. While both companies utilize technology to benefit others, Janetis said there’s really no intersection except that he believes both ideas were inspired by God. “I’ve never taken a business class, and I’ve never taken an engineering class,” said Janetis. “After high school I graduated from Bible College, then went to school for international relations and history… I believe God’s called me to be a spirit-led entrepreneur. He gives me […]

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Revealing the Foster Care Crisis Close to Home

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If a child was in trouble in your backyard, would you help? Every day, 7 to 11 kids are removed from their homes in South Florida due to abuse and neglect. Their lives are turned upside down as they enter the foster care system with no place to call their own. These children and teens live in your neighborhood. You pass them by in grocery stores and in your schools. Their crisis is Close to Home. Divulging the Foster Care Crisis In our community, there are not enough foster homes for kids. Children are often separated from their siblings, sent […]

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Lifework Leadership Spurs Family Legacy

Shelly Pond
3 Apr 2018
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In reflecting on legacy, John Kassing, CEO of Marquis and a Lifework Leadership alumnus, said “Our children will be the living testament to who we are; they are our legacy.” His wife, Susan Kassing, a Lifework Leadership Coach and alumnus, agreed, “The most important job on the planet is parenting.” Because they wanted their adult children to be “contributing, productive members of society and church,” the Kassings have made Lifework Leadership a family affair. After encouraging their daughter, Lauren, and her husband, Jordan Kohley, to go through the program, sons Ryan and Peter look forward to participating. The Kassings have […]

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