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It’s easy to become transfixed by the surface of South Florida. Beautiful ocean, beautiful homes, beautiful people. It’s a chic, glamorous, sexy part of the world. But there’s another side to greater Fort Lauderdale that few visitors see. This area is home to hundreds of non-profit groups, and thousands of volunteers and donors, working in a wide variety of ways to give something back to this lovely community. There is a humanitarian spirit, below the surface, that lends a depth and generosity to life in South Florida. Some owners of those massive Intracoastal mansions give millions to charities and some of those gorgeous folks sipping chardonnay at sidewalk cafés spend their days teaching handicapped kids to walk.
There are so many fundraisers and volunteers and financial donors that the major South Florida newspapers devote considerable space to covering these efforts. One of those recent fundraisers, held at a delightful Las Olas shop called Plush Couture, was to benefit a new non-profit called The Humanity Project. I am the founder and president of this group, which has a cutting-edge website at www.thehumanityproject.com.
The Humanity Project teaches that the ancient advice to “know thyself” may still be the best way to improve our day-to-day lives. Our website provides a kind of high-tech instruction manual, through compelling personal stories, so readers understand why it’s so important to know yourself, how to do that and why this can also improve society as a whole. An ambitious mission, for sure, but we’ve created some unique ways to connect with web-surfers, including a new multi-media storytelling form I call “a webtale.” Click through our website’s “A Human Drama” and you’ll see what I mean. So yes, we’re joining the many groups doing many positive things in South Florida, and like them, seeking members and donors. I feel sure we’ll find people who want to help us. Greater Fort Lauderdale is much more than jet skis, beach umbrellas and wine bars. There’s a genuine heart to this place, not obvious but beating all the time – just below the surface.
There are so many fundraisers and volunteers and financial donors that the major South Florida newspapers devote considerable space to covering these efforts. One of those recent fundraisers, held at a delightful Las Olas shop called Plush Couture, was to benefit a new non-profit called The Humanity Project. I am the founder and president of this group, which has a cutting-edge website at www.thehumanityproject.com.
The Humanity Project teaches that the ancient advice to “know thyself” may still be the best way to improve our day-to-day lives. Our website provides a kind of high-tech instruction manual, through compelling personal stories, so readers understand why it’s so important to know yourself, how to do that and why this can also improve society as a whole. An ambitious mission, for sure, but we’ve created some unique ways to connect with web-surfers, including a new multi-media storytelling form I call “a webtale.” Click through our website’s “A Human Drama” and you’ll see what I mean. So yes, we’re joining the many groups doing many positive things in South Florida, and like them, seeking members and donors. I feel sure we’ll find people who want to help us. Greater Fort Lauderdale is much more than jet skis, beach umbrellas and wine bars. There’s a genuine heart to this place, not obvious but beating all the time – just below the surface.
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