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Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth) proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new 40,000-square-foot headquarters located at 2101 N. Andrews Avenue in Wilton Manors. The milestone occasion was further marked by the announcement of a special $1 million grant from The Jim Moran Foundation in celebration of its 25th anniversary.
“This building isn’t just for today; it’s for the kid who walks through these doors 30 years from now,” said Kirk Brown, Handy CEO. “The Handy you knew last week is not the Handy we are today. We’re evolving, expanding, and building a future for Broward together.”
The ribbon cutting ceremony welcomed community leaders, partners, and supporters, who were treated to guided tours of the new state-of-the-art facility. The new space more than doubles Handy’s previous footprint and significantly increases its ability to provide comprehensive services in education, mental health, housing, life skills training and now, healthcare access.
The Jim Moran Foundation’s $1 million grant is a transformative investment in Handy. The funding supports Handy’s expanded operations and services, which include the implementation of the OnMed CareStation, a high-tech “Clinic-in-a-Box” that delivers virtual healthcare using advanced diagnostics and real-time scanning to connect youth with medical professionals and eliminate barriers to care.
“This grant from The Jim Moran Foundation is not just an investment in a building, it’s an investment in the future of Broward County,” added Brown. “This extraordinary gift supports our “Putting Our Heart in the Right Place” campaign to create supportive communities where youth and families achieve self-sufficiency in Broward County.”
Automotive pioneer Jim Moran established The Jim Moran Foundation in 2000 to ensure his compassionate philanthropy would continue for many generations to come. To recognize its 25th Anniversary, The Foundation has already committed more than $5.6 million in special grants – with more to be announced in the coming months – that reach beyond its traditional giving guidelines to support nonprofit partners in Broward, Duval and Palm Beach counties.
“We are excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Handy and its unwavering commitment to strengthening communities one person at a time,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president of The Jim Moran Foundation. “With integrity and compassion, Handy helps create solutions that empower children and families for today, tomorrow and well into the future.”
Speakers at the grand opening included Handy Board Chair Michael Wild, Chad Moss of the Moss Foundation, and board member Marsha Levy, who all reflected on the organization’s four decades of impact and its bold new chapter.
To learn more about Handy, visit www.handyinc.org.
About Handy:
Since 1985, Handy (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth) has helped over 50,000 at-promise youth and their families achieve self-sufficiency. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Handy provides customized programs that meet the individual needs of a child through four unique pillars: Handy Youth [Case Management], Handy Cares [Mental Health Services], Handy Futures [Education and Career Development], and Handy Homes [Housing Assistance]. Handy is led by CEO, Kirk Brown, and an action-driven Board under the direction of current Chairman, Michael Wild.
Handy’s mission is to create supportive communities where youth and families achieve self-sufficiency. For more information, visit https://handyinc.org or connect via social media at Facebook or Instagram.
About The Jim Moran Foundation:
Founded by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, the mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Since its inception in 2000, The Foundation has invested more than $290 million in education, elder care, family strengthening and transitional living initiatives. Additional funding has been committed through multi-year grants with efforts currently focused in Broward, Duval and Palm Beach counties. Through a long-term Grant Agreement, The Foundation’s significant funder is JM Family Enterprises, Inc. To learn more, visit www.jimmoranfoundation.org.
