Broward Partnership recently honored two longtime community supporters for their contributions to the organization and its efforts to address homelessness in Broward County.
The nonprofit recognized the Miniaci Family and Rick and Flo Celender during a reception at Seven on Seventh, Broward Partnership’s affordable housing community in Fort Lauderdale.
As part of the event, the organization unveiled two spaces named in recognition of the families’ support. The development’s Interactive Library now bears the Miniaci Family name, while its Fitness Center was named for Rick and Flo Celender.
The Miniaci Family’s involvement with Broward Partnership stretches back more than two decades. Twenty years ago, the family helped fund a computer lab at the organization’s Central Homeless Assistance Center, giving clients access to technology and other resources as they worked toward independence.
“Our family’s roots in Broward County run deep, and we’ve long believed in organizations like Broward Partnership because they don’t just address homelessness in the moment, they build the tools, dignity and independence people need for lasting change,” said Albert Miniaci.
Rick and Flo Celender became involved with Broward Partnership more recently and have supported the organization for the past two years.
“We were drawn to Broward Partnership because of the compassion behind its mission and the meaningful impact it has on the lives of individuals and families in our community,” the couple said in a statement.
Broward Partnership CEO Tom Ruthardt said the families’ contributions represent an investment in helping residents build more stable futures.
Seven on Seventh is Broward Partnership’s first affordable housing development and expands the nonprofit’s work beyond emergency homeless services to provide a pathway to permanent housing.
The Fort Lauderdale development combines affordable apartments with supportive services and resources intended to help residents achieve greater stability and independence.
