57 JUNE 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition COMMUNITY NEWS Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth) proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new 40,000-square-foot headquarters located at 2101 N. Andrews Avenue in Wilton Manors. The milestone occasion was further marked by the announcement of a special $1 million grant from The Jim Moran Foundation in celebration of its 25th anniversary. “This building isn’t just for today; it’s for the kid who walks through these doors 30 years from now,” said Kirk Brown, Handy CEO. “The Handy you knew last week is not the Handy we are today. We’re evolving, expanding, and building a future for Broward together.” The ribbon cutting ceremony welcomed community leaders, partners, and supporters, who were treated to guided tours of the new state-of-the-art facility. The new space more than doubles Handy’s previous footprint and significantly increases its ability to provide comprehensive services in education, mental health, housing, life skills training and now, healthcare access. The Jim Moran Foundation’s $1 million grant is a transformative investment in Handy. The funding supports Handy’s expanded operations and services, which include the implementation of the OnMed CareStation, a high-tech “Clinicin-a-Box” that delivers virtual healthcare using advanced diagnostics and real-time scanning to connect youth with medical professionals and eliminate barriers to care. “We are excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Handy and its unwavering commitment to strengthening communities one person at a time,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president of The Jim Moran Foundation. “With integrity and compassion, Handy helps create solutions that empower children and families for today, tomorrow and well into the future.” Speakers at the grand opening included Handy Board Chair Michael Wild, Chad Moss of the Moss Foundation, and board member Marsha Levy, who all reflected on the organization's four decades of impact and its bold new chapter. To learn more about Handy, visit www.handyinc.org. Inspiring hearts. Transforming futures. At just 10 years old, the fifth graders at North Broward Prep are proving that compassion has no age limit. In partnership with Food For The Poor, these young changemakers are leading a powerful campaign to build a school and a clean water well for children in rural Honduras. With every flyer, presentation and penny raised, they’re showing the world what it means to live with purpose — and reminding us all that when we come together in service, we can create lasting change. Food For The Poor feeds millions of hungry people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Support their mission and follow their journey: www.foodforthepoor.org/nbps Handy Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting and $1 Million Grant Fifth Graders Help Build a School Left to right: Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher; Desiree Saunders, VP of Development at Handy; Broward County Commissioner Robert McKinzie; Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood; Marsha Levy; Kevin Love; Katharine Moss, Moss foundation; Terionna, Handy youth; Kalen, Handy youth; Sean Wobby, Handy alumni; Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Ben Sorensen; Michael Wild, Handy Board Chair; Kirk Brown, CEO of Handy; Florida State Representative Chip Lamarca; Chad Moss, President and CEO Moss Foundation and family office; Wilton Manors City Commissioner Paul Rolli; Stephanie Fortune, Handy alumni; Dan Wobby, Handy board member
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