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GoodNewsFL.org 19 october 2017 LOCAL Looking for a Pre–K through th grade school with a biblical worldview that offers innovative STEM and robotics, outstanding fine arts, and championship-level athletics? CCA provides an extraordinary education at a rate well below the tuition of comparable private schools. APPLY OR JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE! CCAEagles.org OPEN HOUSE November am speak volumes about those who may require special assis- tance.” Rebuilding Together Broward has communicated with the Broward EOC, United Way, Hands on Broward, Neighbors4Neighbors/CBS4 and other entities to identify the elderly or disabled among those in need of assistance. Committed to serving the Broward County homeowners with significant repairs and hur- ricane disaster relief, Rebuild- ing Together Broward has been rallying teams. “Already, we have taken down shutters for the disabled, removed fallen trees on a roof for an older sin- gle woman, and lent a hand in cleanup in the low income areas we have committed to re- vitalize,” Martin said. “We are also coordinating critical re- pairs, like broken a/c's and electrical problems.” Many suffered throughout the storm, and Martin shared, “the road to recoverywill be long.” Calvary Chapel Collaborates with Samaritan’s Purse But partnership does not end there. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale has collaborated with Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian international relief program that provides aid to hurting people and disaster vic- tims throughout the globe in the name of Jesus. Through this partnership, Samaritan’s Purse has sponsored complimentary flights daily, except Sundays, to the Florida Keys to provide re- lief efforts. September 20 through Oc- tober 11 is scheduled for 100 volunteers to leave from Cal- vary Chapel Fort Lauderdale to provide aid including, but not limited to, cleaning out homes, removing trees and debris from yards, and distributing food and water. However, there may be opportunities for extension in the future. “We have one goal and that’s to love your neighbor,” said Stephanie Gunderson, di- rector of local outreach at Cal- vary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL). CCFL has also been working with other churches as part of a Church United effort to give relief. But Puerto Rico is not left out. According to Gunderson, CCFL, alongside Calvary Chapel Puerto Rico, is currently working on clearance to send relief teams to provide food, clean up and medical support to the region in response to Hurri- caneMaria’s damages. “We are focusing our efforts on collecting supplies for [Puerto Rico] right now,” Gunderson said. Interested volunteers can find further information at Cal- varyFtl.org/Hurricane. You can contribute The National Christian Founda- tion has also opened opportuni- ties for financial support. Stephan Tchividjian, Co- Founder and President of Na- tional Christian Foundation South Florida, said, “We are reaching out to ministries, churches and community part- ners throughout the Tri-County and Southwest Florida area, and through these conversa- tions we are uncovering many unique, urgent and longer-term needs throughout these com- munities. To participate in di- rectly meeting these needs, you can: Make a direct contribution to the Angel Relief Fund, (bit.ly/2xMCe0V ) which we have activated in the past for relief for Hurricane Katrina and most re- cently for Hurricane Harvey. Make a direct contribution to the Church United Mercy Fund, (bit.ly/2kcN4tS ) a fund dedicated to responding to local crises affecting churches in South Florida. Cutline- Charles Bender, Founding CEO of Place of Hope, leads hurricane relief efforts to the Florida Keys