The Affiliates

10/02/2026

Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, is World Smile Day®. It is observed on the first Friday of October each year. The day was created by Harvey Ball, who also designed the original smiley face. Its theme is:

“Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.”

08/16/2026

🎉Attention EVERYONE (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties) who empowers, and support abused children MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLEASE COME SUPPORT BACA!

Come meet Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) Sawgrass Chapter they have been providing their support to the tri county area for many years.

05/02/2026

An Evening Honoring Strength, Resilience & Courage ✨

The community is invited to attend the Annie Mae’s Women of Courage Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating women who lead with courage and create lasting impact.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

This special event will bring together advocates, leaders, and supporters for a powerful night of recognition, connection, and purpose. Guests can expect an uplifting experience centered on empowerment, healing, and community. 💜

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annie-maes-women-of-courage-gala-tickets-1985038092370

A movement of healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Annie Mae’s WoMen of Courage reminds women that love shouldn’t hurt.

05/02/2026

A movement of healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Annie Mae’s WoMen of Courage reminds women that love shouldn’t hurt.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Capacity-Building Insight | The Affiliates

Events with Host Committees aren’t just gatherings—they’re strategic ecosystems.

When you attend convenings like this, you gain direct access to multiple aligned organizations in one room. That creates a rare opportunity to:
• Establish relationships efficiently
• Open lines of communication with key entities
• Increase awareness of your mission and services
• Identify natural alignment and collaboration opportunities

Strategy tip:
Don’t just attend—leverage.
Use host-committee events to introduce your work, listen for shared goals, and position your organization where missions already intersect.

This is how awareness turns into alignment—and alignment turns into opportunity.

— The Affiliates
event info in link

01/01/2026

New Beginnings!

On this final day of Kwanzaa, we honor Imani (Faith)—the principle that transforms belief into action. For nonprofit organizations, faith is not just a guiding value; it is the action that drives their mission forward.

Through every program, every initiative, and every effort to uplift communities, nonprofits demonstrate the power of faith in building a brighter, more just future.

🔗 How will your organization put faith into action in 2025? Share your plans to inspire and strengthen communities below!

Let’s continue to act with purpose, hope, and faith as we create meaningful change together.