14 JULY 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition COMMUNITY NEWS Habitat for Humanity of Broward celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Habitat Broward ReStore at 505 W Broward Blvd. on Tuesday, May 26, bringing together corporate partners, donors and community leaders for an evening recognizing the people and partnerships behind one of the nation’s topperforming ReStores. Held at the Habitat Broward ReStore, the event highlighted the store’s continued growth and impact, with the location now ranking among the top two ReStores in the United States and projected to generate $2.4 million in revenue this year. Proceeds directly support Habitat Broward’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing for families across the community. The evening featured special recognition of key corporate partners, including CITY Furniture, Macy's, The Home Depot and Restoration Hardware, whose ongoing contributions have played a critical role in the store’s success. Additional recognition was given to Advanced Roofing for donating a new roof for the facility and to Robert Taylor Jr. for funding the large-scale mural displayed on the building. “Reaching 25 years is a major milestone, but what makes this moment so meaningful is the impact behind it,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward. “Because of the strength of our partnerships and the foundation laid early on, every dollar generated by the Habitat Broward ReStore goes directly back into building homes and changing lives.” The event also paid tribute to Nancy Daly, who purchased the property 25 years ago, later securing donor support to fully fund the building, allowing the Habitat Broward ReStore to operate mortgage-free. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Broward please call (954) 396-3030 or visit habitatbroward.org. Habitat Broward ReStore Celebrates 25 Years of Community Impact L to R: Mark Camacho, Habitat Broward ReStore General Manager; Nancy Robin, Habitat for Humanity, CEO; Karen Wilford, La-Z-Boy Representative; Bill Feinberg, Allied Kitchen & Bath, Owner; Buffy Koczwara, Oliver Gal Artist Co., Director of Omnichannel Sales & Business Development; Kelly Koenig, CITY Furniture, Executive Director, and Habitat Broward Board Member. This spring, 13 outstanding CrockettAllen Family Scholars from Blanche Ely High School, Boyd Anderson High School and Pompano Beach High School reached an incredible milestone, graduating high school with full tuition and/or dorm scholarships to continue their academic journeys. These students will pursue diverse and impactful fields of study, including mechanical engineering, political science, nursing, and premed, at Florida State University (FSU), Florida A&M University (FAMU), University of Central Florida (UCF), and other state colleges. Their achievements reflect not only their hard work and determination but also the power of community investment. The Crockett Foundation extended their gratitude to the Matt & Lisa Allen Family Foundation, United Way of Broward, the Community Foundation of Broward, and the Florida Lottery for their unwavering support and commitment to empowering the next generation. To date, 26 Scholars have been helped by the Crockett Foundation's scholarship program and turned ambition into opportunity. Scholars Cross From Promise to Achievement The Broward Education Foundation and Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) celebrated a transformative $100,000 donation from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation to strengthen the Automotive Technology Program at McFatter Technical College & High School. The gift includes professional-grade tools and financial support that will help students earn industry-recognized Automotive Service Excellence certifications and prepare for high-demand careers in the automotive and diesel industries. “The demand for skilled automotive technicians continues to grow, and our partnership with the Broward Education Foundation and McFatter Technical College reflects Advance’s commitment to helping meet that demand through workforce readiness,” said Todd Davenport, president of the Advance Auto Parts Foundation and senior vice president, real estate and development at Advance. “Strong workforce partnerships are essential to preparing students for successful careers in industries that are critical to our economy,” said James A. Knapp, president and CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “We are grateful to the Advance Auto Parts Foundation for this extraordinary investment in McFatter Technical College & High School’s Automotive Technology Program. McFatter Technical College & High School Receives $100,000 Gift (photo credit: AutoNation): Dr. Ted Toomer, Regional Superintendent (Central), Broward County Public Schools; Mike Lynn, General Manager, Advanced Auto Parts; Sarah Leonardi, Chair, Broward County School Board; Neylor Mir, District Manager, Advance Auto Parts; Dr. Fabian Cone, Chief Academic Officer, Broward County Public Schools; Adam Cervera, Esq., Broward County School Board, District 6; James A. Knapp, President & CEO, Broward Education Foundation; Debra Hixon, Broward County School Board, Countywide At-Large; Eddie Salman, instructor, McFatter Technical College & High School; Celeste Johnson, Principal, McFatter Technical College & High School; Loli Formoso, Director of Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education, Broward County Public Schools Office of Academics; and David Rich, instructor, McFatter Technical College & High School
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