Founded in 1970 the Coconut Creek Women's Club is the oldest civic organization in the city. They…read morewere created with the mission of providing scholarships for high school seniors living in Coconut Creek. They also provide aid to other philanthropic endeavors. If you are a woman living in Coconut Creek you can join. They have a great website that lists all of their meeting dates and upcoming events. You can also find the scholarship application on their website. Some of the events they participate in include a craft fair, bake sale, volunteering at the butterfly festival, candle kits for Christmas Eve, and a brunch with Santa for the kids. My favorite event of the year which is a garage sale is going to take place on Saturday morning at the Sol Press Community Center. Doors open at 7 AM but people will be lined up earlier than that. I always find something great. Items include clothes, electronics, household goods, seasonal decorations, books, shoes, toys, and accessories. Everything is priced to go. The Women's Club does a lot of great things for the City of Coconut Creek and we are lucky to have them.

First and foremost, I'd like to start off by saying that this organization is the real deal. Not…read moreonly has they helped me in my time of need, but they have also assisted other families who ran across hard times too. The owner, Ms. Kim is a very kind, empathetic and respectful person. She really needs to be recognized for doing good in the hood. There are not many people in this world who constantly look out for others without trying to gain for themselves. KUDOS Ms. Kim. I pray GOD blesses you abundantly to keep doing what you're doing.

My favorite thrift store in Broward. They actually give back to the community in many ways, & are…read morean authentic thrift store with decent prices. They have classic thrift store vibes, finds. & prices. They have a really cool craft section. I also found really cool modern & urban clothing and accessories. The workers are smelly sweet, helpful, & Iove that the company supports the community.

I had a tour of the food pantry and was very impressed with the pantry's mission. A thrift shop is…read moreon one end and all proceeds go to the pantry as well. You may donate money to help support the food pantry at Poverello.org. or donate food supplies to the pantry and donate furniture, home goods and clothing to the thrift shop.

Love shopping here! I always snag a great amount of puzzles and books here, and do the same to pay…read moreit forward and donate back. Their mission is impactful and am grateful for the work they do! Everyone is always super kind, supportive, and helpful. Thank you!

After not visiting for about a year I was shocked to see how bad the store has become. It smells…read moreand clothing and merchandise is everywhere. What happened?

Make appt to pick up at home or apt..arrived between hours given...they give you a reciept…read morereceiptas well.

Faith Farm Moving Services was amazing! The team was friendly, professional, and worked quickly…read morewhile taking great care of everything. Moving can be stressful, but they took a huge weight off my shoulders and made the entire process so much easier. I truly appreciate their hard work and positive attitude. Highly recommend!

I've had the great pleasure of seeing first hand what exactly the RMH does…read more Chances are - you've been to a McDonalds in the last decade and have seen the little boxes to collect any spare change you might have. These donations go to fund the RMH - so what exactly do they do? A LOT. First off - it's actual housing! There are 350 RMHs nationally. Parents with ill children can rent a room (I believe it's $20 a night). This allows parents to stay close to their children (this house is literally across the street from the hospital) and not have to worry about long commutes. The facility includes a living room, kitchen and laundry room. All of them immaculately clean. The actual rooms are spacious and look like any hotel room does - two beds and a sofa (or a crib), bathroom, closet, dressers, etc. The fine folks of RMH try and make it as easy on the parents as possible. They have some great programs such as the Adopt-A-Meal program that allows local members of the community to come in and cook a nice meal for the residents. We got a group together recently and made a lunch for the families - while most of them were at the hospital during the day the staff was so thankful that when they returned back they would have a nice meal waiting for them. They mentioned the fact that that parents don't have to worry about cooking - or even going to buy groceries - is a huge weight off of their shoulders. Everyone I have ever met from RMH has had an ear to ear smile. The folks here genuinely love what they do. The families that stay here become part of their extended family - they see the children grow up - and hopefully get better with time. It's all pretty incredible. I recommend everyone try and make it out the house to volunteer - or at least think twice about dropping some change in those containers next time you are getting a Big Mac (or Filet 'o Fish if you are anything like me....don't judge, they are delicious). Oh and one perk of going in to volunteer (besides the warm and fuzzies of course...) is that they have a Ronald McDonald at the entrance you can snap a cool photo with =D

I can't think of enough good things to say about this wonderful charity…read more For those who don't know, the Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families with critically ill children, so they can spend as much time as possible with their child. It offers a warm homelike environment to people who who need as much support as they can get. Families may be there for one night, weeks, months or even years, depending on the condition of the child. While the House asks for a $20 donation, if the parents can't pay, they are not turned away. The rooms here, both the common and private areas, are beautifully decorated. We were there on Christmas Eve and every room was decorated for the holidays, with trees, snowmen, miniature villages, etc. The bedroom we saw had two cushy beds, a comfy arm chair, and a dresser. There were fresh towels laid out on the bed and a gift bag with snack items and small toiletries. It was warm and inviting. There are common areas where families can gather and children can play. We were there to cook a lunch meal for the families, there were a total of 24 people staying at the House. The kitchen was huge, with three ovens, shared pantry items, big fridges and a small locked cabinet for each family. That being said, they really need some new equipment and some repair on some appliances. We tried one of the ovens, which didn't heat properly, so it took a long time to cook things that should have been fairly quick to prepare. There was a shortage of decent cutlery and other cooking essentials. There is also a big laundry where residents can do their laundry, with all the necessary items being supplied. We met several of the staff members, they were all truly caring, loving people who do a very stressful job with the best of attitudes. It's the kind of place that, if I were younger, I would love to work. So, let's dispel a myth. With the McDonald's name on this house, one is led to believe that they are supported by the huge McDonald's corporation. Such is not the case. Regionally, only about 10% of the operating money comes from McDonalds. This leaves a huge hole that has to be filled by public donations and fundraisers. We went to their holiday fund raiser a couple of weeks ago. It was a nice event, with lots of food and entertainment. But the fundraising was inadequate. The silent auction and raffle didn't make nearly as much money as they could have. After looking at the financial statements online, we found that my daughters school district used to make much more at their annual auction than this wonderful charity. So, they need all kinds of things that you might not have considered - things like kitchen basics (such as rolls of aluminum foil), laundry and cleaning supplies, personal items like soaps and lotions, bath towels, etc. They also love to have donations of fresh fruit and vegetables to augment the things in the pantry. There are so many ways to donate! Everyone should make some time and fix a meal for this harried and haggard parents. Or find a different way to help them out, there are plenty listed on their website. Think how you would feel if you had a critical ill child and take it from there.

I wanted to contribute to a local food pantry. After considering several options, I discovered The…read morePantry of Broward. Their mission of serving seniors and grandparents raising their grandchildren touched my heart. It was great to see how enthusiastic the staff and volunteers were about helping their clients. Donating was simple. I was given a tour of the well-maintained facility and an in-depth explanation of its operations and history. If you have the time and/or resources, I strongly encourage you to help The Pantry of Broward.

I have been going to the Broward food pantry since 2007 for my mom. Now I began going for my self,…read moreit's had it's ups and downs. But now who ever took over it, has been nothing but positive for me., The worker and and volunteers have been absolutely amazing service is unbelievable I get a shout out to Joy thank you so much for helping me get my new recertification and to all the people who work the pantry of Broward God bless you all

Who knew there was a hidden community garden in Oakland Park. They are a nonprofit which truly…read moreserves the community. I have been on their mailing list for a while but finally joined them for one of their weekly gardening talks, Talk @ 10. The topic was tomatoes I learned something and it inspired me to purchase a tomato plant (wish me luck). I plan on attending future talks as my schedule permits. The presenter was knowledgeable and patient with all the questions. They have garden plots you can purchase and the is a garden shed that sells gardening items.

Credit to the Urban Farming Institute for offering the urban farming in a low income, high crime…read moresection of Oakland Park. It is a food desert in the nearby area and the concept of fresh vegetables for the community is encouraging. The Institute offers a variety of classes including in beekeeping. The also have garden plots and vertical gardening.