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Rapid Police Response Thwarts Break-In at Poverello Thrift Store
April 22nd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilton Manors, FL – April 15, 2025 – The Poverello Center, Inc.’s charity thrift store at 2056 N Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 experienced a break-in last week. Thanks to the rapid and professional response of the Wilton Manors Police Department, the suspect was stopped within five minutes of the alarm […]
Broward County Commission Approves HIV Services for Poverello
February 25th, 2025MAI Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services The MAI-IPCBH model ensures a holistic approach to participant health by integrating behavioral health services with primary medical care. The participants are Broward County residents with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured or under-insured, have barriers to economic stability, and have no other means or funding source to receive […]
Broward Food is Medicine Support for Collaborative Initiatives
February 25th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilton Manors, Florida, 01/08/2025 – The Poverello Center Inc., a leader in the Food is Medicine space with groceries, announces the receipt of $300,000 in funding from the Community Foundation of Broward for the Broward Food is Medicine Support for Collaborative Initiative. This two-year initiative aims to supply healthy groceries to participants […]
Brad Barnes Recognized for Decades of Dedication to HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Care
January 16th, 2025Wilton Manors, FL – January 16, 2025 – The Poverello Center is proud to honor Brad Barnes for his unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the field of HIV/AIDS care and advocacy. With a career spanning 25 years at The Poverello Center, Brad Barnes has been a beacon of hope and support for countless individuals […]
Thank you for your Target Circle support!
December 24th, 2024We’d like to thank everyone who supported us this year! We’ve been able to accomplish a lot together. When you’re making that last minute push remember to vote for us in the Target circle support program, we’ve already seen seen 98,348 votes in support of The Poverello Center Inc. Each time you make a target run […]
🎁 A Holiday Hug That Warms the Heart 💝
December 16th, 2024This holiday season and for the past nearly 30, we at The Poverello Center, Inc. are deeply grateful to The Campbell Foundation for their continued generosity and unwavering commitment to the HIV/AIDS community. Their annual Holiday Hug grants—this year totaling $42,000 to 14 Florida-based organizations—are more than just financial gifts. They are a testament to […]
Brad Barnes the Broward County Ryan White HIV Health Services Planning Council’s Member of the Quarter!
October 25th, 2024Join Poverello in congratulating Brad Barnes , the Broward County Ryan White HIV Health Services Planning Council’s Member of the Second Quarter (June–August 2024)! Brad has been a dedicated member since June 2015, making significant contributions to the Council over the years. He previously served as the Planning Council Chair and continues demonstrating his leadership […]
Serving the community for more than 37 years!
October 22nd, 2024https://outsfl.com/culture/poverello-celebrates-more-than-35-years-serving-the-community-opinion Celebrating 37 Years of Impact: The Poverello Center, Inc. For 37 years, The Poverello Center, Inc. has stood as a beacon of hope, compassion, and community service in South Florida, especially for those living with HIV and other chronic illnesses. From its humble beginnings in 1987, founded by Father Bill Collins, Poverello has evolved […]
‘Volunteering is a pleasure’ at Poverello from the generous employees at Publix Pompano Beach Division
October 18th, 2024First of all, we’re so grateful for the volunteer time given by Publix Cares during the traditional hunger month by the Publix Pompano Beach division! We can’t thank them enough for the time and effort. Together with their time, Publix Charities also approved $15,000 toward our chronic illness program! We’re so grateful for the support!
The Poverello Center Inc. Joins Target Circle’s Nonprofit Voting Campaign!
October 11th, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilton Manors, FL — October 1, 2024 — The Poverello Center Inc. is excited to announce its participation in the Target Circle voting campaign, running from October 1 to December 31, 2024. This initiative empowers Target shoppers to support their favorite nonprofit organizations by casting votes through the Target Circle program. As […]