Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 Gives Back to Veterans
On Sunday February 28th the Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 had their first Focus Grant BBQ Dinner in honor of all Veterans. Thanks to all the volunteers and Elks, it went off without a hitch! While this was the first Focus Grant BBQ, it was one of the many events that the Elks puts on […]
Feeding South Florida: A Long Running Helping Hand
The Coronavirus Pandemic, with restrictions, quarantine, and many unknowns, started for us in mid-March. But since mid to late April, three cities have partnered for weekly food drive in order to give residents of their city some relief amidst the chaos. Those three cities are Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and our very own, Oakland Park. […]
Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays
Christmas came early for many families and children of Oakland Park and surrounding Broward County residents at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church on December 19th, 2020. Care4MeBroward, in conjunction with Teen Girls in Action, Co- Sponsored by Hilson Management and supported by The Teen Alliance Project, Sunshine Community Awareness Program, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, […]
BSO Comes Through for Special Olympians
The first week of November marked a special moment for Special Olympic athletes who reside in Oakland Park, FL. On November 5th, 2020, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and Duffy’s in Deerfield Beach teamed up to deliver meals to the athletes. The meals included burgers, fries, wings, mozzarella sticks & soft pretzels from the […]
Help Find a New Home for Starting Over Enterprises
Oakland Park has been the home to Starting Over Enterprises over the last 7 years. Founder, Susan Bain, also known as “Sno White†chose the Oakland Park warehouse due to its cost-effectiveness for her business model. Starting Over Enterprises is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping those less fortunate, specifically the homeless community, who […]
Foster Mom Takes In Baby Despite Threat of COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, this story about new foster parent Kayla, stepping up to take in a child is just what we all need to have faith in our strength as a community. Kayla has been referred to as saint by Vice Mayor Jane Bolin, as an angel by Oakland Park Kiwanis […]
Oakland Park Kiwanis and Locals Team Up to Make Masks
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is heartwarming to see our community band together to help people in need. The Oakland Park Kiwanis have joined forces with local families to tirelessly sew and deliver masks to medical professionals and essential workers. The Osman Family, Maritza Prince, and Sandy Melillo have dedicated hours of sewing to ensure […]
Allied Kitchen & Bath Teams Up with Mission United to Help Veterans
During a week when our country is debating impeachment hearings, and the 54th Super Bowl, several local organizations put all differences aside and came together to connect with the community. Between long Senate hearings, football bets, and the half time entertainment show, it was good to see people focus on something that will make a […]
