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Flooding Victims Receive Nearly $1 Million from "Broward Cares" Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward Cares is helping victims of recent historic flooding by providing nearly $1 million in strategic support. Broward Cares is a collaboration between three of Broward's largest and most trusted charitable organizations, Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward County and the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward Cares is helping victims of recent historic flooding by providing nearly $1 million in strategic support.
Broward Cares grants to community organizations of up to $100,000 are designed to help Broward residents affected by flooding by securing housing and obtaining food, clothing, furniture and other essentials.
The grants also support restocking of food pantries, repairing facilities and equipment of nonprofits and aiding nonprofit workers affected by flooding.
Forty-two community organizations are receiving grants from Broward Cares for flooding recovery, including 11 organizations which residents can turn to for help.

The Poverello Center, Inc. Begins HIV testing with Funds from the 10% Lifeline Program at The Smart Ride

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smart Ride has helped The Poverello Center, Inc. purchase HIV testing kits for our community to test at home or at our facility through its 10% Lifeline program.

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smart Ride has helped The Poverello Center, Inc. purchase HIV testing kits for our community to test at home or at our facility through its 10% Lifeline program.
The technology is the first antigen/antibody test, with the ability to detect HIV earlier than antibody-only tests.
Testing is available currently Monday through Friday 10am until 6 pm at the Poverello thrift store in Wilton Manors and Pompano Beach.
In 2022, we began offering HIV testing and providing at home testing kits in our facilities.

Poverello To Receive National Recognition

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poverello's Pop-Up Eat Well Center will receive national recognition later this month as a project making a meaningful impact in food and nutrition security.

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poverello's Pop-Up Eat Well Center will receive national recognition later this month as a project making a meaningful impact in food and nutrition security.
Additionally, Poverello Live Well Center Manager, Brad Barnes, will formally accept recognition at the Institute's Harkin on Wellness Symposium March 29, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa.
"We're excited to be selected from submissions from all over the country by such a prestigious organization," CEO Thomas Pietrogallo said.
Under the Poverello program, a family could receive up to six weeks of nutritious assistance while also applying for federal assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Simply Healthcare and Clear Health Alliance Begin Collaboration With Poverello That Will Provide Pop Up Eat Well Center Events In Vulnerable Neighborhoods

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Monday, December 13, 2021

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poverello Center will receive a $40,000 check from Simply Healthcare ( simplyhealthcareplans.com ) and Clear Health Alliance ( clearhealthalliance.com ) on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 4:00 PM at the Eat Well Center in Wilton Manors, FL.

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WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poverello Center will receive a $40,000 check from Simply Healthcare ( simplyhealthcareplans.com ) and Clear Health Alliance ( clearhealthalliance.com ) on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 4:00 PM at the Eat Well Center in Wilton Manors, FL.
Poverello conducts Pop Up Eat Well center events in neighborhoods deemed "vulnerable" by CDC, and where USDA indicates there is poor access to healthy foods.
Clear Health Alliance provides a specialized Medicaid Plan that supports better health for people with HIV.
Simply Healthcare Plans is a health maintenance organization for people enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, and Florida Healthy Kids Programs.

County Line Chiropractic Hosting 2021 Holiday Food Drive

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab Centers, a provider of top-quality chiropractic care in South Florida, along with OMNI Orthopedic & Spine Center and TIO Medical Intervention are accepting donations through November 17th.

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MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- County Line Chiropractic Medical & Rehab Centers, a provider of top-quality chiropractic care in South Florida, along with OMNI Orthopedic & Spine Center and TIO Medical Intervention are accepting donations through November 17th.
Poverello is a specialized food pantry that provides food as medicine to the poor and sick in South Florida.
The holiday food drive donations will also be accepted at the OMNI and TIO locations:
For more information about the Holiday Food Drive, please contact County Line Chiropractic at 1-800-811-1231.
At County Line Chiropractic, our mission is to help our patients find pain relief through natural recovery.