Program Services | City of Pompano Beach

The City of Pompano Beach supports a variety of nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve our goals and objectives and highlight our rich cultural make-up as a community, in particular, those programs or services that fall within our three (3) Funding Priorities: Preferred Place to Live (Education, Behavioral Health and Senior Services), Preferred Place to Do Business (Workforce Readiness) and Preferred Place to Visit (Community Events & Preserving Cultural Heritage).

Below find information about some of the nonprofits the City supports and the programming and opportunities available for our residents.

Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center provides an Information and Referral Program. This Program provides YOU with a "one-stop shop" for finding information regarding services in Broward County available for seniors, persons with severe and persistent mental illness, their families, and caregivers.

Trained Information and Referral Specialists are ready to listen to your concerns and provide you with information for a variety of senior service providers, including publicly funded and private pay services. Our staff can assist you in English, Spanish, and Creole.

You can reach the ADRC Information and Referral staff by phone, locally, by dialing 954.745.9779 and TTY 954.745.5689, or, nationwide, by dialing 1.800.96-ELDER (1.800.963.5337).

Walk-ins also are welcome. The ADRC's office is located at: 5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL 33351. Information and Referral Services are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit: http://www.adrcbroward.org/infoandreferral.php

Ashanti Cultural Arts and Enrichment

Ashanti Cultural Arts provides programming and services to communities that will empower their citizens. They believe no child or adult should be without the opportunity to participate in the Arts.

The mission of Ashanti is achieved through Arts in Education, After School Programs, Summer Camps, Wellness Programs, Main Stage Productions, Workshops, Classes in the arts, and Community events participation.

For more information about their programs, please visit: https://www.ashanticulturalarts.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward, Inc.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

The BIG Futures goal is to ensure success by providing 8-12th grade students with advanced support services, so youth graduate high school and move on to college, job placements, or trade programs/certifications/licensure and are equipped to succeed in their career paths.

The program includes career and job coaching services, financial literacy, and monthly community workshops to advance personal and professional development with a special focus to address technology gaps, and improving computer skills so that our young adults can compete in a progressive workforce environment. Youth can receive additional leadership training as they Mentor elementary students fully supported by a Programs Specialist mentor coach. They also have the opportunity to participate in college and trade school tours and have access to the BBBS Scholarship Fund and dedicated BBBS Florida Pre-Paid scholarships. Youth can continue to receive career support mentorship until they are 25 years old.

For more information, please visit: www.bbbsbroward.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Their goal is to provide world-class Club experiences that assure success is within reach of every child who walks through our doors. They want all members to graduate from high school with a plan for the future; demonstrate good character and citizenship by participating in leadership training and volunteering in community service projects; and engage in sports and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Any youth that is 6-18 years of age can become a member by signing up at one of the clubs. Those interested in joining would need to visit the club, fill out the paperwork, and pay a membership fee of $15 along with attending a short orientation.

Becoming a member allows the youth to take advantage of any of the 44 club programs developing academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Additionally, parents of club members can take advantage of the services that are offered through some of the Boys and Girls Clubs partners.

For more information, please contact the City of Pompano club below:
Thomas D. Stephanis Club
212 N.W. 16th Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Phone: 954-941-2697

Broward Education Foundation

The Broward Education Foundation mobilizes the extended community to increase advocacy and financial support to impact student achievement.

Tools for Schools Broward provides Broward County teachers in Title I schools the chance to shop for the free school supplies they need year round. Title I Teachers may shop twice per school year. Only once from August through December, then only once from January through June. A missed fall shop doesn’t get a teacher 2 shops in the spring.

For more information about the program, to review eligibility requirements and to schedule a time to shop please visit: https://browardedfoundation.org/what-we-do/tools-for-schools-broward/

Store Location & Contact:
Tools for Schools Broward
2300 W. Copans Road, #5
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
754-321-9020 or 9021
hector.javier@browardschools.com

* Every eligible school has a liaison assigned to inform and instruct their teachers about the Tools for Schools Broward resource center. All questions should go to their liaison.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Broward Center) builds community through the arts by delivering quality entertainment, educational opportunities and memorable moments that engage and inspire audiences, nurture collaboration and drive economic vitality.

The Broward Center’s educational programs are designed to encourage artistic expression and appreciation through the performing arts and include classes, workshops, master classes, performances and lectures for children, teens and adults of all ages.

For more information on their educational programs, visit: https://www.browardcenter.org/education/programs

Browns Community Development Center Inc.

The mission of Brown's Community Development Center, Inc. is to tackle and help become a change agent to an immediate problem facing the less fortunate or under-served. They believe It is critical that youth and their families are served by programs and services that eliminate hardships.

Brown's Community Development Center, Inc. encourages communities to embrace their well-being and stimulate their minds by participating in healthy habits and activities.

Browns CDC also helps to develop, coordinate and provide services to help meet the needs of older adults, adults with special needs and provide support for their caregivers.

For more information on the programs they offer, visit: http://www.brownscdc.org/

Covenant House Florida, Inc.

Covenant House Florida (CHF) provides shelter and services to children and youth who are homeless or at great risk. Its mission is based on faith, incorporating individual and shared spiritualities, and the belief that all children and youth have a right to love, respect and a genuine concern.

Need a safe place to stay? If you are under the age of 21, the Covenant House Residential Crisis Centers welcome you 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no questions asked.

You may call (954) 561-5559 or (800) 683-8338

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County

The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County is enrolling more than 2,000 children into early child care programs from its School Readiness Waitlist. The School Readiness Program provides financial assistance to qualifying low-income families for child care and early education services.

Low-income families must meet Federal Income Guidelines & one of the following to qualify:

• Work at least 20 hours per week (40 hours for two parent household)
• In school at least 20 hours a week
• Receive disability benefits

To learn more about eligibility requirements and to apply online, visit www.elcbroward.org or call 954-377-2188 for more information.

Eta Nu Education Foundation, Inc.

The Eta Nu Education Foundation’s desire is to cultivate and develop our youth and enrich our community. The Eta Nu Education Foundation strives to provide educational assistance not only financially, but also through mentorship and social action. The Eta Nu Education Foundation will host a concert event in September 2024 at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater.

For more information, please visit: www.etanu.org

Family Central, Inc.

Family Central, Inc. (FCI) began as an organization that determined eligibility for preschoolers needing subsidized childcare in an effort to empower working poor families. During its 48 years, FCI has grown into a multi-faceted social service agency serving 18,000 South Florida children annually. FCI and its dedicated team of professionals serve the community via comprehensive family strengthening, early learning initiatives, a child care food and nutrition program implemented in over 250 childcare centers, and educational training services in South Florida.

For more information, please visit: http://www.familycentral.org/

Feeding South Florida, Inc.

Feeding South Florida Inc's mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Feeding South Florida provides access to high-quality and nutritious food, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, to almost 100 older adults and their households in the City of Pompano Beach. Through ongoing Mobile FARMacy distributions, they will provide fresh, nutritious food to these older adults, while also helping to ensure that they are able to make healthy food choices during this particularly difficult economic time.

For more information, please visit: feedingsouthflorida.org

First Call for Help of Broward Inc.

2-1-1 Broward is the live, 24-hour comprehensive helpline, providing all people with crisis, health and human services support and connecting them to resources in our community.

Knowing where to go is the first step to getting the help you need. 2-1-1 Broward can help you find housing, food, financial assistance, relief from abuse, family issues, depression, childcare, suicide prevention, etc.

Dialing 2-1-1 is an easy way for people who need help to get connected with the community service providers that can help them. The 2-1-1 Broward helpline is available to every individual and family in Broward County. Visit their online database.

For more information about the services they offer, please visit: http://211-broward.org/

Friends of the Northwest Branch Library of Pompano Beach, Inc.

The Friends of the Northwest Branch Library of Pompano Beach supports the programs and objectives of the library, while also promoting cooperation and communication between the library and its community.

The organization hosts events and monthly meetings to share ideas and plan for the future of the Pompano Beach community.

For more information on the NW Branch Library, please visit: https://www.broward.org/Library/Pages/BranchDetails.aspx?branchInfo=27

Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc. (HANDY)

Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc. (HANDY)'s mission is to achieve positive, lasting change for youth by providing life skills, education, and a supportive community.

Some of HANDY’s programs include:

LIFE Program: The program combines case management, group activities, and education services in a “supportive” family environment. HANDY focuses on youth development, education, and economic self-sufficiency.
School Based Programs: The programs provide youth development and tiered case management services funded by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County to Lauderdale Lakes Middle School and Pompano Beach Middle School.
Education & Career Development: The program provides tutoring, academic planning, educational workshops, post-secondary educational support, connection to internships and assistance with job placement.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center: The program helps develop critical skills through hands-on activities that explore their interests in programming, film-making, music production and design.

For more information about the organization, visit: www.handyinc.org

Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.

The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society promotes the history of the Hillsboro Lighthouse Station and the Hillsboro Inlet area through preservation of structures and artifacts, education and public access tours.

Information about touring the lighthouse.

For more information upcoming events, visit: http://www.hillsborolighthouse.org

Junior Achievement of South Florida

Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success. They offer volunteer-delivered, K-12 programs which foster work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. JA’s experiential learning inspires kids to dream big and reach their potential.

JA helps young people connect with relevant learning and the importance of staying in school. Junior Achievement sparks students to develop competitive skills and confidence.

For more information about the organization and the programs they offer, visit: www.jasouthflorida.org

Namaste A Grand Indian Art and Food Festival, Corporation

Namaste! 2023 Indian Festival on Dec 2 will be a free, outdoor cultural event featuring curated Indian music, dance, culture, food, and a multitude of other Indian art forms. The event will be held from 12:00 noon-8:00pm at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and adjacent grounds. The event will feature 400 performers in small groups of 4-20 performing for 5-20 minutes with 50 performances scheduled back to back. of which at least 200 performers will be under the age of 21 and the rest will be adult artists. Visitors can choose to attend a performance or eat at one of the 6+ Indian restaurants, shop at one of the 40+ Indian businesses at our Grand Bazaar or learn from the 20 cultural booths about Indian heritage and its 5,000 year history.

For more information, please visit: www.NamasteFl.com

Necessities for Children Foundation Corp.

Necessities for Children (NFC) has a mission to serve youth through STEM education and essential youth development for college and career readiness. Their aim is to support and provide additional computer science education support weekly by student learning in a co-curricular and extracurricular setting. Their mission is emboldened by partnerships with similarly aligned organizations, syncing our efforts to maximize student outcomes; ultimately, using engaging & meaningful education to bridge the opportunity gap.

Tech for Kids is a catalyst to inspire youth to achieve success in a technology-focused future and employs a unique holistic approach, fostering youth development in key areas. They provide a bridge to the real-life application of tech skills through interactive, innovative project-based classes. The outcomes for children include computational and digital literacy. Tech for Kids seamlessly fills an identified gap, providing a springboard for low-income children to become competitive with equal advantage.

For more information, please visit: www.NecessitiesForChildren.org

Our Father's House Soup Kitchen, Inc.

Our Father's House Soup Kitchen, Inc. provides hot lunches Monday - Friday in a peaceful and sheltered environment. They also provide emergency food pantry items and clothing assistance on an 'as-needed' basis.

If you are in need of assistance, Our Father’s House is located at:

2380 Martin Luther King Blvd. (Hammondville Rd.)
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

For a full list of services, please visit: https://ofhsoupkitchen.org/our-services

Serving with Grace, Inc.

Serving with GRACE, Inc. is a nonprofit, founded in 2016, that provides goods and services to children and families in underserved communities. Their mission is to help rebuild the lives of children, families and individuals facing economic hardships by providing essential resources, clothing, household items and food. Their Adopt-a-School program will target Title I elementary schools in Broward County by assisting students with classroom essentials. This program will help to fight against poverty by partnering with targeted schools and supplying them with the essential resources they need, such as school uniforms, undergarments, school supplies,, hygiene products and food. By giving families access to essentials they need to allow children to be successful in school, we hope to help combat the cycle of poverty by putting much needed resources into the hands of those that need it and into the hands of those that can help them.

For more information, please visit: www.servingwithgrace.org

Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Committee I, Inc.

The Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo produces a community event with a kid's fun zone, local vendors, food trucks, music as well as raffle prizes to drive national police agencies to the Pompano Beach area. The event raises money for a charities dedicated to helping families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty and providing essential services for our youth.

For more information, please visit: https://www.southeastpolice.com

Take Stock in Children of Broward County, Inc.

Take Stock in Children of Broward County's mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education.

To reconcile startlingly low college enrollment rates and high unemployment rates for low-income, at-risk students, Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Broward aspires to add post-secondary enrollment/success and career readiness into their trajectories through a long-term and comprehensive program model. They believe in the principle that given extensive support, motivation and accountability through mentoring, children will work hard to ensure that they graduate from high school and attain a post-secondary degree.

For more information, please visit: www.takestockbrowardfl.org

The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, Inc.

The Russell Education Foundation (REF) inspires and equips underserved children and their families with the tools for continued success.

At the Russell Education Foundation, they provide a safe environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive through their education and life skills programs.

REF's STEAM program will serve at least 95 elementary school students from low-income families in Pompano Beach who have been identified as at-risk in literacy skills due to several factors, such as learning, economic or language-based difficulties. REF's STEAM program will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, serving approximately 95 underserved students. Age-appropriate STEAM activities will occur during the after-school sessions of Russell Reading Room programs located at four Pompano Beach Community Centers, one day per week. These activities will expose children from kindergarten through fifth grade to valuable skill sets needed in today's world. Learning the fundamentals of coding and building working robots are some of the many fun but educational activities. Additional STEAM activities may also include music lessons and other enrichment activities. All activities are presented at age-appropriate levels, and many are experienced as group projects, so students also learn how to work together towards an important goal.

For more information, please visit: http://www.russelleducationfoundation.com

Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach, Inc.

Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach produces an event that brings the residents of Pompano Beach together to experience "unity” and to raise funds for academic scholarships to enable current high school graduates who reside in the City to attend college, university or vocational school.