Community Leaders Invest in the American Dream of Education- Broward College Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $175,000 for Scholarship
Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 23, 2010 --(PR.com)-- More than four hundred community leaders gathered at the Broward College Foundation’s Heritage Society luncheon on April 1 with one common goal- education. “Investing in the American Dream”, the event raised over $175,000. The luncheon was chaired by Gale Butler of AutoNation and underwritten by Integrated Fire Solutions, Keefe McCullough & Co., LLP/ Louis R. Proietto and Greenberg Traurig.
“I came from a family that worked hard and struggled to get an education,” said sponsor Carrie S. Carter of Integrated Fire Solutions. “I know what it is like. People want to help those who are working hard to make it and just need a helping hand. That is why the Broward College Foundation program is so important.” Continued Carter, “Broward College offers excellent classes in the electrical and engineering fields and that is why it is a perfect fit for Integrated Fire Solutions.”
“You may have noticed an empty seat at your table,” said Broward College President J. David Armstrong, Jr. The music swelled and lines of Broward College Honors students and scholarship recipients entered the room to a standing ovation as Armstrong continued, “That seat is reserved for the future. The future is now. They are here today. Please join me in welcoming our future… our doctors, nurses, pilots, firefighters, teachers, law enforcement personnel, automotive techs, marine engineers, and entrepreneurs. These are our students, these are your students and they are achieving the American dream.”
The gentleman behind the legislatively named Stanley Tate Project STARS Scholarship Program with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Stanley Tate praised those in attendance for their commitment to education and encouraged continued contributions to education as a means to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty.
Proving that, with the help of committed leaders, the American dream is attainable, honors student Cara Malave shared the story of her struggle to attend Broward College while holding down three jobs and caring for seriously ill family members. “If I could meet the donors who helped me, I would tell them that their money was not wasted on me. I will make them proud,” said Malave. This May, Malave will be the first in her family to receive a college degree.
Upping the ante, the Huizenga Family Foundation and Leo Goodwin Foundation each offered $25,000, and AutoNation offered $10,000 to match contributions made during the luncheon. The Broward College Foundation youth mentoring partners Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward, Children’s Opportunity Group, HANDY, Jack and Jill, Junior Achievement, PACE Center for Girls, Take Stock in Children and Trio hosted tables of committed leaders at the luncheon and many contributions were earmarked for students from those organizations who will be attending Broward College.
About the Broward College Foundation The mission of the Broward College Foundation is to change lives though education by providing community awareness, advocacy and financial support to Broward College. The Broward College Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships annually to Broward College students and supports academic programs and awards for outstanding faculty. While the State of Florida funds approximately 50 percent of Broward College's operating budget, the balance must be raised from individuals, corporations and institutions. Led by its Board of Directors, the foundation raises funds, conducts programs and practices stewardship that increases the effectiveness of the college in meeting community, student, faculty and staff needs.
The mission of Broward College is to achieve student success by developing informed and creative students capable of contributing to a knowledge- and service-based global society. As a public community college accredited to offer associate degrees, selected baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs, the institution and its District Board of Trustees are committed to fostering a learning-centered community that celebrates diversity and inclusion by empowering and engaging students, faculty, and staff. For more information or to contribute to the Foundation, please call 954-201-7414 or visit www.broward.edu/foundation.
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“I came from a family that worked hard and struggled to get an education,” said sponsor Carrie S. Carter of Integrated Fire Solutions. “I know what it is like. People want to help those who are working hard to make it and just need a helping hand. That is why the Broward College Foundation program is so important.” Continued Carter, “Broward College offers excellent classes in the electrical and engineering fields and that is why it is a perfect fit for Integrated Fire Solutions.”
“You may have noticed an empty seat at your table,” said Broward College President J. David Armstrong, Jr. The music swelled and lines of Broward College Honors students and scholarship recipients entered the room to a standing ovation as Armstrong continued, “That seat is reserved for the future. The future is now. They are here today. Please join me in welcoming our future… our doctors, nurses, pilots, firefighters, teachers, law enforcement personnel, automotive techs, marine engineers, and entrepreneurs. These are our students, these are your students and they are achieving the American dream.”
The gentleman behind the legislatively named Stanley Tate Project STARS Scholarship Program with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Stanley Tate praised those in attendance for their commitment to education and encouraged continued contributions to education as a means to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty.
Proving that, with the help of committed leaders, the American dream is attainable, honors student Cara Malave shared the story of her struggle to attend Broward College while holding down three jobs and caring for seriously ill family members. “If I could meet the donors who helped me, I would tell them that their money was not wasted on me. I will make them proud,” said Malave. This May, Malave will be the first in her family to receive a college degree.
Upping the ante, the Huizenga Family Foundation and Leo Goodwin Foundation each offered $25,000, and AutoNation offered $10,000 to match contributions made during the luncheon. The Broward College Foundation youth mentoring partners Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward, Children’s Opportunity Group, HANDY, Jack and Jill, Junior Achievement, PACE Center for Girls, Take Stock in Children and Trio hosted tables of committed leaders at the luncheon and many contributions were earmarked for students from those organizations who will be attending Broward College.
About the Broward College Foundation The mission of the Broward College Foundation is to change lives though education by providing community awareness, advocacy and financial support to Broward College. The Broward College Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships annually to Broward College students and supports academic programs and awards for outstanding faculty. While the State of Florida funds approximately 50 percent of Broward College's operating budget, the balance must be raised from individuals, corporations and institutions. Led by its Board of Directors, the foundation raises funds, conducts programs and practices stewardship that increases the effectiveness of the college in meeting community, student, faculty and staff needs.
The mission of Broward College is to achieve student success by developing informed and creative students capable of contributing to a knowledge- and service-based global society. As a public community college accredited to offer associate degrees, selected baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs, the institution and its District Board of Trustees are committed to fostering a learning-centered community that celebrates diversity and inclusion by empowering and engaging students, faculty, and staff. For more information or to contribute to the Foundation, please call 954-201-7414 or visit www.broward.edu/foundation.
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www.broward.edu/foundation
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