BOLD VOICES

What happens when you stop telling communities what they need and start listening instead? Community Foundation of Broward Health Hubs are helping residents shape solutions around food insecurity, education, mental health, public safety and more. Featuring Sherry Brown Grosvenor and Joel Smith of Deerfield Beach Community Cares.

In this episode of Bold Voices, Community Foundation of Broward Vice President of Community Impact Sherry Brown Grosvenor explains how the Foundation's Health Hubs are transforming neighborhoods by bringing residents, nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers and local leaders together to address the issues that matter most to each community. From food insecurity and education to mental health, public safety and access to services, Health Hubs focus on the social determinants of health that help people thrive.

Then, Joel Smith, CEO of Deerfield Beach Community Cares, shares how listening to residents has led to innovative solutions, including one of Broward's largest food pantries, youth bike programs, and community-driven services that are improving lives across Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.

Learn how the Community Foundation of Broward is investing in long-term, neighborhood-based solutions that build healthier, safer and more connected communities throughout Broward County

Deerfield Beach Community Cares: www.dfbcommunitycares.org

In this episode of Bold Voices, we explore one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time: human rights, peace, and the growing tension shaping our world today.

Host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Dr. Michael Horswell, Dean of Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, to discuss the work of the Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights, and why education may be the most powerful tool we have to combat hate, misinformation, and division.

From the rise in hate crimes to the global surge in conflict and migration, this conversation unpacks how history, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary education can shape future leaders equipped to navigate an increasingly polarized world.

The episode dives into the role of social media and AI in distorting truth, the importance of trusted journalism, and how teaching subjects like the Holocaust and slavery can reduce hate and foster empathy. You’ll also hear how philanthropy is fueling transformative initiatives, including a new Holocaust museum at FAU and expanded educational programs impacting thousands of students and teachers.

Most importantly, this conversation offers a hopeful path forward: listening deeply, finding common ground, and leading with knowledge, empathy, and purpose.

If you care about the future of our communities, and the world, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

Community Foundation of Broward: www.cfbroward.org

In this powerful episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Harold F. Pryor, Broward County’s State Attorney, to discuss the urgent issue of hate crimes and how Broward is confronting hate with justice, education, and compassion.

As Florida’s first Black elected state attorney, Pryor shares his personal journey, the values that shaped his commitment to fairness, and why creating the Broward Hate Crimes Task Force was both necessary and transformative. Together, they explore what legally defines a hate crime, how it differs from hate speech, why so many incidents go unreported, and how community trust is rebuilt through collaboration.

This episode highlights the unique, community-driven model behind Broward’s Hate Crimes Task Force—bringing together law enforcement, nonprofits, faith leaders, and advocacy organizations to educate, prevent harm, and support victims. You’ll also hear from Kirk Englehardt, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Community Foundation of Broward, on why philanthropy and civic engagement play a critical role in creating lasting change.

At its core, this conversation is about accountability, empathy, and what it truly means to lead with love—even in the face of hate.

🔹 Learn how to report a hate crime

Visit browardsao.com to report a hate crime or learn more about the task force.

As the year comes to a close, generosity takes center stage — but impactful giving is about far more than writing a check.

In this episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Kelly Marmol, Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Broward, to unpack what donors need to know about year-end giving, donor-advised funds, legacy planning, and upcoming tax law changes that could significantly affect charitable impact.

Kelly explains why nearly a third of all charitable giving happens in the final weeks of the year, how new tax rules may change the way people give starting in 2026, and why now is a critical moment for donors to plan strategically. The conversation also explores how philanthropy strengthens families across generations, how complex gifts like stock or real estate can unlock greater impact, and why values-based giving leads to deeper fulfillment.

Most importantly, this episode reveals how thoughtful philanthropy doesn’t just benefit nonprofits — it changes lives, builds community, and reflects a belief at the heart of the Community Foundation of Broward: when we lead with love, generosity becomes transformational.

Contact Kelly Marmol directly at [email protected] or 954-761-9503

What if a scholarship didn’t just pay for school - but changed how you see the world?

In this episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Nancy Lynn Brown, founder of the Nancy Lynn Brown Scholarship Fund, to explore a powerful idea: education doesn’t end at the classroom door - sometimes it begins with a passport.

Unlike traditional scholarships, Nancy’s charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Broward supports study-abroad experiences for students with financial need, opening doors to global cultures, perspectives, and life-altering moments many never imagined possible. From Switzerland to Japan, Italy to India, recipients return not only with academic credits, but with broadened minds, renewed purpose, and a deeper understanding of the world - and their place in it.

You’ll hear how one summer abroad transformed Nancy’s own life, why she believes travel is a critical (and often overlooked) form of education, and how the Community Foundation of Broward helped turn a deeply personal passion into a lasting philanthropic legacy. The conversation also explores the Legacy Society, the long-term power of endowment giving, and what it truly means to lead with love.

This is a story about curiosity, courage, generosity — and how one person’s journey can expand the horizons of an entire community.

Learn More: https://cfbroward.link/Nancy-Lynn-Brown

In this inspiring episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Felipe Pinzón, President & CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida, to explore the state of Broward County’s growing Hispanic community—and how one organization is helping families turn dreams into reality.

From free tax preparation and pre-K programs to citizenship classes and small-business mentorship, Hispanic Unity has been empowering residents for over 40 years. Felipe discusses the community’s strong work ethic, the challenges immigrants face, and the urgent need for more civic participation.

You’ll also hear how support from the Community Foundation of Broward and generous donors like the Miniaci Family is fueling upward mobility through high-paying job pathways and financial stability programs.

Tune in for an honest, hopeful conversation about opportunity, perseverance, and the real meaning of the American Dream—Broward style.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to build a stronger, more united community.

Broward County is more than sun and sand — it’s a community in search of its true cultural identity. In this episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Phil Dunlap, Director of Broward County’s Cultural Division, to explore how the arts are redefining what it means to live, work, and belong here. From public murals and performance spaces to artist collectives and community festivals, Dunlap reveals how culture is fueling resilience, unity, and pride across Broward. Joined by the Community Foundation of Broward’s Kirk Englehardt, this conversation shines a light on the untold power of arts to move us beyond beaches — and toward the Broward we want to become.

Why is domestic violence rising in Broward? In this eye-opening episode of Bold Voices, host Ellen Jaffe sits down with Linda Parker, CEO of Women In Distress of Broward County, to uncover the alarming double-digit increase in domestic violence cases and what’s really driving it. From economic pressure and social media-fueled misogyny to dangerous gaps in mental health care and affordable housing, Parker breaks down the complex, often misunderstood factors fueling this crisis.

You’ll hear:

The shocking truth about how abuse escalates—and how quickly it can turn deadly

Why victims can’t just leave, and the real psychological trap behind coercive control

The rising threat to children—and the brain injuries too many survivors silently suffer

What you can do to help, and how philanthropy is building life-saving programs like mobile response units and long-term housing for survivors

If you think you understand domestic violence—think again. This conversation is as urgent as it is unforgettable. Visit www.widbroward.org and www.cfbroward.org to learn how you can be part of the solution.

🎧 Listen now—and find out what it really means to Lead with Love.

Batman & Robin Have Nothing on This Broward Dream Team.

When youth in Broward County age out of foster care or face homelessness, two powerful nonprofits step in to rewrite the ending. Meet Kirk Brown, CEO of HANDY, Inc. and Linda Taylor, CEO of H.O.M.E.S., Inc. - Broward’s dynamic duo working side-by-side to provide not just shelter, but stability, mentorship, opportunity, and love.

From emergency housing at 2AM to flight school scholarships, they deliver bold, immediate action when it matters most. Backed by the Community Foundation of Broward, this powerhouse partnership proves what’s possible when strategic support meets unstoppable heart.

Tune in to hear how this boots-on-the-ground dream team is giving homeless and “at-promise” youth a real fighting chance - and changing lives as they lead with love.

Emmy-winning producer Tamara Beliard Rodriguez joins Bold Voices to share the story behind Breaking Barriers, a powerful new documentary celebrating the vibrant culture, contributions, and resilience of Broward’s Haitian community. From her own journey as a young immigrant to her work amplifying unheard voices through Island TV, Tamara invites us to see a side of the Haitian experience too often overlooked — one filled with pride, progress, and possibility.