St. Vincent de Paul of Mary Help of Christians

08/20/2026

If you are an older adult or assisting an older adult who may benefit from this affordable housing opportunity, please share this information with them.

Online pre-application period:

Opens: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Closes: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Important: Pre-applications must be submitted online during the designated application period

https://www.adrcbroward.org/housing-rental-assistance/

07/09/2026

ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

If you, or someone you know, have a child aged three- to five-years-old, they may qualify to attend a BCPS Head Start Preschool program. Visit browardschools.com/headstart for more information. SEATS ARE LIMITED.

07/07/2026

06/23/2026

Need help with your energy bill? The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) may provide assistance to eligible, low-income Broward County households with at least one resident age 60 or older facing a home-energy emergency.

If you’ve received a past due, final or disconnection notice and think you may qualify, support is available. Through the ADRC Helpline, our team can help determine eligibility, connect you with resources and schedule an appointment to assist with the application process.

📞 Contact the ADRC Helpline at 954.745.9779 to learn more or visit https://www.adrcbroward.org/home-assistance/

06/14/2026

It’s here. Our Summer BreakSpot site map is officially live! ☀️

All summer long, kids and teens can access no-cost meals at thousands of sites across Florida. Find a location near you and make plans to stop by for nutritious meals while school is out.

➡️ Visit our website to find your spot: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

06/10/2026

🔔A week away! On Wednesday, June 17, join us for an Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness presentation and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

This WEAAD (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day) event will take place at Champions Hall Community Center in North Lauderdale from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Valuable resources and information will be provided to help you recognize, prevent, and take action against elder abuse.

Come learn how to safeguard yourself and your loved ones with support from Coast to Coast Legal Aid, the Department of Children and Families, and the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County.

05/16/2026

🎒✨ KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME! ✨🎨🔬

Join us for A Day in K – I’m Going to Kindergarten at the Museum of Discovery and Science!
Families will enjoy an evening full of hands-on STEM fun, games, giveaways, school readiness resources, and more — all designed to help your little learner get excited for kindergarten! 🖍️📚💡

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/vb5s50YYl1X

📅 Choose Your Date:
Wednesday, June 3 OR Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 For kindergarten-bound children & their families (up to 4 guests total)
📍 Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

🍽️ Dinner provided
🎁 Free giveaways
🧪 Interactive STEM activities
🎨 Fun family experiences
🏫 Meet community partners & school readiness experts

Presented in partnership with MODS, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. and presented by the The Salah Foundation.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
⭐ Children’s Services Council
⭐ Broward County Public Schools
⭐ Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans
⭐ Jazwares Cares
⭐ JetBlue
⭐ Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
⭐ Pummarola
⭐ Xpress

🎉 Early Learning Coalition of Broward CountyChildren's Services Council of Broward CountyMuseum of Discovery and ScienceMuseum of Discovery and ScienceBroward County Public Schools