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Thanks to Simply Healthcare and Clear Health Alliance
December 26th, 2022We can’t really thank Simply Healthcare and Clear Health Alliance enough for their collaborative approach to food insecurity in Florida. Take a look at our latest collaboration here. The Poverello Center https://t.co/jhcZCjac9J via @YouTube Volunteer with us today! — Eat Well (@eatwellsfl) December 26, 2022
Bloomin’ 4 Good Selects Poverello as Beneficiary for January
December 13th, 2022Winn-Dixie-B4G-PR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Poverello Center, Inc. Thomas S. Pietrogallo, MSW/LCSW, MBA 954-213-6597 The Poverello Center, Inc. Celebrates Selection as a Winn-Dixie Bloomin’ 4 Good Program Beneficiary Wilton Manors, Florida – The Poverello Center, Inc. has been selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of January […]
A Food is Medicine approach to achieve nutrition security and improve health
October 7th, 2022The Journal Nature Medicine just published an article highlighting the Food is Medicine’s approach toward achieving nutrition security and improved health. Access the article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02027-3.epdf?sharing_token=eNx0ZrLl131rsQJkp946bNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MbVyeUySXBrU5QYnPzFbmH4E5vS-vGUqT2NEHixfQGaGLp7wNrTVyWeIgDSkvcd8KiOJmnLFSszQyham3D6j1JtDNPvRzNljul_E_T7UogAJFGBiu_KI__ZG4EC2tfhP0%3D
2021 Volunteers at Poverello Provide Amazing Benefits to Our Communities
September 22nd, 2022For 2021, volunteers at the Poverello Center, Inc. provided $1,396,420 worth of labor. Their 48928.51 hours in 2021 reflected the work of 23.52 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) workers. The IRS considered an hour of volunteering as worth $28.54 in 2021. “Volunteers in the United States are 63 million strong and hold up the foundation of […]
The Poverello Center, Inc. begins HIV testing with funds from the 10% Lifeline Program at The Smart Ride
September 21st, 2022Wilton Manors, Florida – The Smart Ride has helped The Poverello Center, Inc. purchase HIV testing kits for our community to test at home or at our facility through its 10% Lifeline program. Each year, up to 10% of the total raised from The SMART Ride is set aside to gift funds to other agencies […]
Publix Charities and Associates Support Poverello’s Pop Up Eat Well Center
September 14th, 2022Special thanks go to Publix Supermarkets Charities, Inc. for supporting our Pop Up Eat Well Center events throughout South Florida. For six years now, Publix Supermarkets Charities, Inc. has supported Poverello initiatives that help alleviate hunger in our poorest communities. Poverello selects communities with high social vulnerability scores (CDC designation) and/or poor healthy food access […]
HIV Testing Now Available
September 9th, 2022Poverello has begun testing for HIV, during regular business hours at our thrift store location in Wilton Manors, and at our Pompano Store location after September 18, 2022. You may stop in anytime for your confidential test. If you’re positive, we’ll help you get into high quality HIV care of your choice and link you […]
Transgender Youth Issues
August 15th, 2022Trans Youth are experiencing pressure from all directions. Apart from the politics, some of our dedicated medical providers have dedicated major parts of their careers to studying the needs of trans youth. Alejandro Diaz, and Veronica Figueredo have published a peer reviewed article on the subject. Access this link: Transgender in Pediatrics 2022.
Rotary Social Samaritans Club Raises $1250 at Rosie’s Event
April 27th, 2022We’re so grateful to the Rotary Social Samaritans Club who coordinated with Rosie’s to hold a happy hour fundraiser benefitting Poverello. The event space was packed with several parties having to sit within other parts of the Bar. The club is also writing a grant to double the night’s donation and coordinate a Pop Up […]
4 Ways to Improve Mental Health with Food
August 9th, 2021You’ve probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” Although you won’t turn into the candy bar you ate yesterday, research suggests there is some truth behind this saying. The food we eat throughout the day has a significant impact on many areas of our lives. The truth is the food we eat affects our physical health […]