Forum for NonProfits is America's most dynamic new cutting-edge venue featuring today's most active charitable organizations. Our weekly 30-minute radio show and podcast highlights the events, happenings, and fundraising activities of the premiere nonprofit organizations in the country.

Below you will find a list of our most recent shows. Please feel free to listen to all of the shows for details and information about the fundraising activities of each organization. Each show features a brief overview of the organization as well as details about future events, and how you can get involved with upcoming fundraising activities.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

Listen Now The future of our community is in good hands thanks to the valuable work of 13 Boys & Girls Clubs centers throughout Palm Beach County. Young people, from age 6 to 18, can enjoy such activities as arts and crafts, recreation, and homework support, for a low annual fee. No one is turned away for an inability to pay. Listen to Mary O'Connor, the president and CEO of the organization, and Lottie Gatewood, vp of resource development, talk about the many programs that touch the whole family. Cassandra Reeves, the manager of the new Old Navy in Boca Raton, joins us also to talk about the job readiness program her company offers during the summer. For more information on how to support the Boys & Girls Clubs, visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.

Looking for a great school for your gifted child? Listen NOW and 24/7 to find out more about the Weiss School

Listen Now Twenty years ago, a couple who saw that their gifted son was not being adequately served by his neighborhood school, opened their own school focused on children who need more individualized attention and an environment open to unique learning styles. Listen to Dayna Perry, director of development, and Wendy Link, a Weiss parent, discuss the school for pre-school through eighth grade. As the only school of its kind in South Florida, Weiss is raising funds for scholarships so children at all economic levels can enjoy the enriching programs at the school. To find out how you can help, visit www.weissschool.org or call 561.627.0740. Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Horses and the Handicapped

Listen Now People told they would never walk again are among the miracle stories told by the staff and volunteers at Horses and the Handicapped. Tune in to hear Mandy DeBord, the organization's executive director; Megan Connolly, the development director, and volunteer chair of the board of directors, Chris Davell, talk about this South Florida organization and how they give hope to more than 100 clients each year. At their facility located inside Tradewinds Park in north Broward County, Horses and the Handicapped serves people in both Broward and Palm Beach County. More than 300 volunteers working with eight horses help children and adults facing disabilities develop more control and freedom in their lives. For information about how you can support this worthy organization, visit www.hhsfl.org or call 954-974-2007.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Nonprofits First

Listen Now President and CEO of Nonprofits First Pedro del Sol and Christopher A. Noe, fund development director, visited our studios to talk about how their organization provides valuable resources to Palm Beach County nonprofits of all sizes. From leadership development classes to assistance with back office functions like financial management and human resources, Nonprofits First helps organization become more effective. The organization also offers a certification process that gives nonprofits credibility and donors peace of mind. For more information, visit www.nonprofitsfirst.org or call 561-214-7435.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to Kids in Distress

Listen Now Since 1979, Kids in Distress (KID) has been working to preserve families by providing services to more than 5,000 abused and neglected children each year. With facilities in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties, the organization delivers help in a variety of ways, from family counseling to medical services. Listen as Aaron Gentry of KID describes these critical services and this overwhelming issue in our community. Luckily, giving foster parents come to the aid of many of these children, providing temporary loving and safe homes. Hear how one foster mom, Anna, made the decision to shelter children from KID. Development Director Phyllis Bard explains how to become a much-needed foster parent or support the organization in other ways. Visit www.kidinc.org or call 561-272-0204 in Palm Beach or 954-390-7654 in Broward.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support The Starting Place

Listen Now Drug abuse and mental illness remain at epidemic levels in our community, but thanks to organizations like The Starting Place, children and young adults can find support. Listen to Dr. Joel Kaufman, the organization’s chief executive officer, explain how the organization serves more than 2,500 people each year. Board Member Paul Daly also talks about his personal experiences watching young people turn their lives around thanks to support from The Starting Place. To find our more or to make a donation, please visit www.startingplace.com or or call 954-327-4060.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Human Rights

Listen Now Human trafficking is a tragic social ill few of us connect to our own nation.  However, Miami ranks among the top states facing this problem, according to Christine Reis, the director of the St. Thomas University Human Rights Institute.  Listen as she and staff attorney, Aimee Cernicharo, explain how their organization provides free legal services to victims as well as low income individuals with immigration issues.  All services are free of charge.  For more information about their services and ways you can support their valuable efforts, visit www.stu.edu or call 1-866-491-6737.  The Institute has location in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support the Arthritis Foundation

Listen Now Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in our country, with one in five Americans suffering from the disease.  Listen and learn that arthritis doesn't only affect older people.  Children can and do get this disease as well.  Ingrid Velarde, director of development of the Florida Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation's Broward/Miami-Dade Region, explains what the organization does and how their website can be a source of much-needed help to those with arthritis.  Murray Levin, executive director of the Saul; Theresa Esman Foundation, also shares how people and organizations can get involved in supporting the Arthritis Foundation's efforts through financial and volunteer time contributions.  For more information, call the Foundation at 954-616-1233 or visit www.arthritis.org/chapters/florida


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support the Office Depot Foundation

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The Office Depot Foundation was originally created to respond to the tremendous upheaval created by Hurricane Andrew in the lives of Office Depot associates and their families.  From that beginning, the organization, now a separate 501(c)3 entity, has grown to be a supporter of nonprofit organizations throughout the world.  Listen to Executive Director Mary Wong discuss how the Foundation teaches the nation's charities "how to fish" and be more efficient and effective in reaching their goals in a challenging financial environment.  Mark Dobosz of the SCORE Foundation also talks about how his organization has teamed up with the Office Depot Foundation to offer invaluable resources and training for nonprofits.  For more information, visit www.officedepotfoundation.org, email  officedepotfoundation@officedepot.com or log onto Facebook (www.facebook.com/officedepotfoundation) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/officedepotfndn).


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Feeding South Florida

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Believe it or not, more than 920,000 people in South Florida go hungry every day. More than 312,800 of these individuals are children, and many more are hard working families who just can't make ends meet. Thanks to Feeding South Florida, 800 pantries and soup kitchens in our community receive groceries from this organization to feed the hungry in their neighborhoods. Director of Development Anthea Pennant and Jennifer Wescott, marketing manager, explain how Feeding South Florida makes a difference in South Florida and how you can help their cause. Listen today, then contact them at 1-888-663-9861 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Caldwell Theatre

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One of the cultural jewels of South Florida sits at the heart of Boca Raton.  Listen to Clive Cholerton, the artistic director of the Caldwell Theater, talk about how his organization brings high caliber performances to our community, using local talent and locally-produced set designs and costuming.  Season tickets start as low as $110.  Order yours now at www.caldwelltheater.com or 561-241-7430.  Help the Caldwell Theater meet their $1.7 million annual budget by making a donation today.  Corporate sponsorship packages also are available.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support the Broward Education Foundation

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In today’s era of ever-increasing educational budget cuts, one organization is fighting back by raising funds to support schools in Broward County. Listen to Jorene Jameson, the president and CEO of the Broward Education Foundation, talk about how her organization provides grants to teachers for innovative classroom lessons, scholarships to high school seniors with financial needs and free school supplies to teachers working in low income schools. To find out more, visit their website at www.browardEDFoundation.net or call 754-321-2035.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how to support Broward Housing Solutions

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Lisa Vecchi, the executive director of Broward Housing Solutions, is this week's guest and an advocate for individuals and families with mental health issues.  Broward Housing Solutions provides rental housing to mental health consumers and aged-out foster adults, and helps consumers become homeowners.  Cheryl, a product of the Broward Housing Solutions programs, tells her compelling story about how the organization helped her and others.  For information on how you can support Broward Housing Solutions, call 954-764-2800 or visit www.BrowardHousingSolutions.org


Vatican Splendors is In Town. Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale

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The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale offers something for everyone year-round, from works by international artists to drawing classes for kids. Development Director Roberta Kjelgaard tells us about the exciting Vatican Splendors Exhibition now being featured at the museum through April. More than 200 objects are on display. Maria Pierson also explains why Holy Cross Hospital is the exhibition’s presenting sponsor.  For tickets or more information, call the museum at 954-535-5500 or visit www.vaticansplendors.com.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out why preserving investigative journalism is important.

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Dan Christensen formed the online newspaper, Broward Bulldog, after spending 30 years as an investigative reporter and editor in South Florida. Determined to help stem the decline in investigative news in South Florida, he started the nonprofit as a way to keep watchdog journalism alive. Listen as he explains the mission of his newspaper and its importance to our community. Tallahassee-based First Amendment attorney Florence Snyder, and public relations consultant Kevin Boyd, also discuss why they serve as board members to Bulldog and help Dan raise the money he needs to grow the newspaper to other cities in Florida. To make a contribution or find out more, visit www.Browardbulldog.org or call 954-603-1351.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can be a part of the Faces of the Arts ampaign

Listen Now Janet Erlick, the executive director of the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, has seen young people in her programs pursue theatre as a career or overcome shyness, even learn how the work with others more effectively. Her organization, along with more than 550 other arts groups in Broward County, are touching lives every day, and now the Cultural Foundation of Broward wants to gather those stories. The Faces of the Arts in Broward Challenge is accepting stories now through March 1, 2011 about how an arts experience has made a difference in someone's life. Send a 30-second video, a photograph or a 200-word essay to 100 South Andrews Avenue, 6th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FLA  33301. At least nine winners will receive four free tickets to a local cultural event. For more information, visit www.browardculturalfoundation.org