Where to donate to help Bahamas.
South Floridians continue to donate piles of staples to provide relief to the islands and cays ravaged by Hurricane Dorian.
Donation tips from the office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody: Never give credit card numbers, gift card account numbers or bank account information to a caller on the phone or in response to an unsolicited email; Before donating over the phone or online, take steps to verify the charity or fundraising campaign; Avoid solicitors that use highpressure tactics; Watch for charities with similar-sounding names — if you have questions, look up charity on Charity Navigator. before giving.
Here ares ome ways todonate to Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas.
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Fort Lauderdale: The local shops of the Flagler Village area are putting on a special Crossfit — Self Defense — Yoga Event on Saturday. All proceeds go to the Hurricane Relief effort in the Bahamas. Sponsored by Fort Lauderdale Jiu-Jitsu, Flagler Village Crossfit, Red Pearl Yoga, Juice Bar and Cafe. Call 304-839-5852.
Coral Springs: 6-10 p.m. Saturday Bites N Sips, Great Lawn of City Hall, 9500W. Sample Road. Entertainment will include the island sounds of Bradley Brown & Friends and featured band, Gypsy, with lead singer Casey Weston from NBC’s The Voice. A portion of proceeds from the sale of food, drinks and other activities will go to ward the rebuilding of the Bahamas in conjunctions with the Coral Springs Community Chest, Inc. Davie: Evenings De-light, 7080 W. SR 84, is accepting donations. 954-915-0212
Pompano Beach: Nov. 23, One Love Bahamas, a benefit concert for Hurricane Dorian relief, Amphitheater in Pompano Beach. Presented by Shipwreck Park, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the creation of an underwater park system establishing artificial reefs, utilizing public art to raise awareness of the need to preserve and conserve our natural coral reef system. onelovebahamas.org
Pembroke Pines: City donation drop-off location 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday: Warehouse #46, 1001 Poinciana Drive. No clothing.
Southwest Ranches: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Southeast Florida’s 15 branch and satellite offices from Pinecrest to Delray Beach, and its CBCore Group, Coldwell Banker Culture of Real Estate, a group representing CBBRE’s African American associates and community, has partnered with Global Empowerment Mission for donation drop-offs 10 a.m. –7 p.m. at American Horse Trails Ranch, 4828 SW 198th Terrace.
Fort Lauderdale: Beauty Exchange Beauty Supply Company, with The National Association of The Bahamas, is accepting donations at Store #1 1020W. Sunrise Blvd., 954-462-4545
Hope 4 Hope Town, a group of Fort Lauderdale Broward-based business and community leaders has established donation sites: The Riverside Market, 608 SW 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; Riverside Market South, 3218 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; Riverside Market Plantation, 6900 Cypress Road, Plantation; and Atlantic Yacht 850 NE Third St #213, Dania Beach.
Miramar: Donations accepted at all fire stations: Station 19: 6700 Miramar Parkway; Station 70: 9001 Miramar Parkway; Station 107: 11811 Miramar Parkway; Station 84: 14801 SW 27th St.; Station 100: 2800 SW184th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale: City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Stations, in partnership with Brightline, Tropic Ocean Airways and Blue Tide Marine are accepting donations from 9 a.m.-9 p..m. every day seven days a week at the following locations: Station 2 and Fire Headquarters, 528 NW Second St.; Station 3-2801 SW Fourth Ave.; Station 13-2871 E. Sunrise Blvd.; Station16-533NE 22nd St., Wilton Manors; Station 29-2002 NE 16th St.; Station 35-1969 E. Commercial Blvd.; Station 46-1515 NW 19th St.; Station 47-1000 SW 27th Ave.; Station 49-1015 Seabreeze Blvd.; Station 53-2200 Executive Airport Way; Station 54-3051NE 33rd Ave.
Oakland Park: The city, in partnerships with United Badges of Honor, American Red Cross, Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park, and Fire-Rescue, is collecting donations from8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week at the city’s FireRescue stations: 2100 NW 39th St.; 301 NE 38th St. and 4721NW Ninth Ave. 954-630-4335 or visit oaklandparkfl.gov
Public Schools: Broward County Public Schools, in collaboration with the Broward Education Foundation, United Way of Broward County and BrightStar Credit Union will accept monetary donations at: Broward Education Foundation with designation line “Hurricane Dorian Relief and Recovery Fund” by check or on-line at browarded foundation. Community donations will be accepted at the Broward Education Foundation School Supply Center, 2300 W. Copans Road, #5 Pompano Beach and the following Bright Star Credit Union locations: 2400 Davie Road, Davie; 600 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 4743 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 1879 N State Road 7,