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Career City 2022 at Dillard Elementary

May 25, 2022/0 Comments/in Events, Gallery, In The News, Recent, Success Stories, Thanking, Volunteers /by Victoria Ranger

WE – TOGETHER touched 1000 students’ lives on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Dillard Elementary School.

Career City 2022 at Dillard Elementary: More than 70 businesses and organizations came together with over 160 Volunteers to make Career City 2022 a great success for the local Fort Lauderdale elementary schools we support. This year, we also invited North Fork Elementary 5th grade students to join in on the extra special Career City. Students from Boyd Anderson Nursing program, Dillard High Robotics Program- Sigmac@ts, and Parkway Middle School World Ensemble joined as participants, as did students from the University of Miami and the University of Mississippi. These college students helped illustrate that step by step, grade by grade, success happens when you apply yourself and stay dedicated to learning.

Many thanks to Congresswoman Shelia Cherflius McCormick, Dr. Valarie Wanza, Chief Officer (Office of School Performance & Accountability), Debra Hixon, and Daniel P. Foganholi School Board Members, Bobby Dubose – Former member of the Florida House of Representatives, Former Mayor of Broward County, Dale Holness, Past Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Romney Rogers and Zoie Saunders, and Chief Education Officer for the City of Fort Lauderdale for spending extra time with 172 5th grade students from both Dillard and North Fork elementary schools!

Without the continued support for the past nine years from our Fort Lauderdale business community, Ranger Good Works’ success would be unobtainable. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Another special thank you to the following participants and volunteers for giving their time, talent and treasure:

Accounting Controller, Ann’s Florist, Backyard Bee Keeper, Bistro Mezzaluna, Boyd Anderson High School Nursing Program, Broward Sheriff’s Office, C&I Studios, Casa d’Angelo, City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, City of Ft. Lauderdale City Managers Office, Design2Form, Dillard High School SigmaC@t, Donna D Yoga, Florida House of Representatives, Francesca Guerrera Salon and Spa – Mehdi, GL Homes, GoldMynd Dance Co, Holland & Knight Law, Integrated Trainers Associates, Inc., JM Family, Joann’s Cakes, MN Holdings, Nova Southeastern Univeristy, Premier Estate Properties, Parkway Middle School, Phoenix Star Entertainment, Plant Proper, Purrr Charity, Rache Hot dogs, Ranger Technical Resources, Rogers Morris Ziegler, Bra’lon Brown Football-University of Mississippi, Susan Penrod PR, Southern Bells Kitchen, Time4Learning.com, US Army JROTC, US Marines, US Navy, US Air Force, University of Miami, Valentino USA, VENICE Magazine, Viral Branding, Yeager Companies, Broward County Public Schools Culinary Arts, Broward County Public Schools Applied Arts, Broward County Public Schools Department of Coaching and Induction, Ranger Good Works, Young At Art Museum, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Michale Pollisky Productions, Aventura Worldwide Transportation, City of Ft Lauderdale Mounted Police, City of Ft. Lauderdale, Ocean Rescue, City of Ft. Lauderdale Motorcycle Units, City of Ft Lauderdale SWAT Team, City of Ft Lauderdale K9, City of Ft Lauderdale Public Works Leaks Dept., Sports coach Lawrence Chappe, DJ DillardElem, Shelia Cherfilus McCormick, Bobby Dubose, Dale Holness, Zoie Saunders, Debra Hixon, Valarie Wanza, Daniel Foganholi, Angela Brown, Angela DeFerran, Libby Manus, Janet Jordan, Tiia Weckstrom, Katia Bates, Victoria Ranger, Broward County Public Schools Beacon TV.

Literacy Night 2018

October 25, 2018/0 Comments/in Events, Recent, Success Stories, Volunteers /by Victoria Ranger

Superhero Literacy Night in October 2018 at Dillard Elementary School with our Ranger Good Works volunteer team was a huge success! We donated more than 1000 books to help build Dillard family home libraries. In addition, the Superheroes handed out a fair amount of candy and masks to make the event a joyous blast! Our Dillard Elementary School students loved the evening. Their generous hugs and the special sparkle in thankful eyes assured all of us that we had made an impact on their lives.

Visit our Photo Gallery to see photos of RGW’s events including all the photos from this year’s Literacy Night. https://rangergoodworks.org/gallery/

Women of Vision Luncheon ~ Young At Art ~ Diana Morrison Honoree 2018

January 14, 2018/0 Comments/in Events, In The News, Volunteers /by Victoria Ranger

Save the Date! Friday, February 14th ~ Young At Art Museum ~ 22nd Annual Women of Vision Luncheon ~ Passion Forward!

Honoring Ranger Good Works’ Board Member and our dedicated hands-on Volunteer Diana Morrison at YAA’s Valentines Day Luncheon.

Invitees include Florida’s most dedicated corporate, government and civic leaders. All contribute to Young At Arts’s programs for at-risk youth and families through its Women of Vision Luncheon. Each February Young At Art celebrates the contribution of this dedicated group of women and men with a luncheon honoring a prominent member of our community. Congratulations to Mindy Shrago, Maya Ezratti and the entire YAA team for your continued excellence in Arts Education! We thank you for recognizing the outstanding achievements of our Board Member and amazing community leader Diana Morrison.

Friends, please plan to come to the Luncheon, enjoy delicious food, watch a beautiful fashion show by Angel Sanchez and celebrate Diana Morrison’s great accomplishments in our community!

Contact Young At Art to RSVP.

Join us: Career City at Dillard Elementary is Wednesday, May 17, 2017

March 30, 2017/0 Comments/in Events, In The News /by Victoria Ranger

Please join Ranger Good Works in bringing the “city of Ft. Lauderdale” to the students of Dillard Elementary. Students will see firsthand what it feels like to take a walk through a safe and inviting city which has been created just for them. Students will learn about various professions and many of our local industries during their walk. They will engage with professionals and have the chance to ask questions in a comfortable environment. They will also step out of Career City with a road map to future possibilities.

With your help we will be able to motivate the youth and show them that through hard work and academic achievement, professional success is an option that can be attained right down the street!

Please participate by sharing your success story and representing your industry, field of work or organization.

{IMPORTANT FACTS }

98% of the students walk to school, are from single parent homes and get their food intake while they are attending school.
Most of the Dillard Elementary students have never traveled outside of a five-mile radius.
Many of the students have never had the opportunity to walk into a real grocery store, an office supply store, a bank, a flower shop or even a restaurant.
The students are sweet, friendly and well behaved. The students have a lack of exposure, they want and need a chance to learn and grow.

Please join us!

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 ~ 7:30am – 12:00pm

email: elle@rangergoodworks.org or CLICK HERE to sign up and start the registration process.

Questions? Call 954-527-0090 to speak with a Ranger Good Works volunteer.

See last years video: Career City 2016 Video

Hopeful Dillard Elementary Student

Literacy Changes Our World Initiative at Dillard Elementary

February 6, 2017/0 Comments/in Events, Recent, Success Stories, Volunteers /by Victoria Ranger

Dillard Elementary School participated in The Florida Department of Education’s 9^th annual Literacy Week in Florida from January 23-27^th, 2017.

15 Volunteers from our local Fort Lauderdale community joined Ranger Good Works in reading storybooks to Pre-K through 2nd-grade students at Dillard Elementary. Volunteers spent about 30-45 minutes reading to students in the classroom.

“The Cow That Went Oink!” and “I name is Yoon” were big hits!

Join us in our year-long literacy campaign at Dillard Elementary. Less than one hour a day, once a month, could help change a student’s world. Please click here to volunteer.

Thank you for your continued support!

Tiia Weckstrom – Reading Volunteer – Is helping to change the world for Dillard students. 2017 Literacy Initiative – Ranger Good Works

Ranger Good Works & Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale Kick-Off Month-Long Love To Give’ Collection Fundraiser

December 18, 2016/0 Comments/in Events, In The News, Success Stories /by Victoria Ranger

Ranger Good Works hosted the Love to Give fundraiser kick-off on November 15th in partnership with Neiman Marcus at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.

More than 150 attendees came out for the affair, which marked the start of a month-long fundraising initiative presented by Ranger Good Works in partnership with Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale. From November 15th through December 24, 2016, ten percent of all sales generated by the retailer’s exclusive Love to Give collection benefited Ranger Good Works in support of funding youth arts education and programs at Dillard Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale.

Guests of the event were treated to an exclusive preview of the luxury items featured in this year’s Neiman Marcus Love to Give collection, in addition to outstanding performances by the Dillard Drum Line, Dance Academy, and Choir. Attendees were also able to peruse an array of unique self-portraits of the students on display, created in collaboration with artists at the Young At Art Museum (YAA) who volunteered their time and expertise to work hand-in-hand with the students on the project.

Visit our photo gallery to see photos from the evening.

See more about The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation and why Ranger Good Works Partners with them: Neiman Marcus Love to Give Collection 2016 Video

#LoveToGive #Neiman Marcus #RangerGoodWorks #YoungAtArt

Dr. Seuss Literacy Night at Dillard Elementary

November 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Events, In The News, Recent, Success Stories, Volunteers /by Victoria Ranger

For the 4th year in a row, Ranger Good Works supported the “Build Your Home Library” initiative during the Dr. Seuss themed Literacy Night at Dillard Elementary School. The Dillard Dance Academy and the Dillard Drumline entertained the entire crowd with their exceptional talents. 11 volunteers dressed up as characters from the famous Dr. Seuss story books. Every family who attended went to their child’s classroom to hear about what is being taught to their children, and 1000 books were given out to these participating families. Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers for helping make this night magical!

Visit our Photo Gallery to see more pictures from Dr. Seuss Literacy Night 2016

Victoria Ranger and Angela Brown “Life Work Leadership Compassion Tour 2016”

January 9, 2016/0 Comments/in Events, In The News, Recent, Success Stories /by Victoria Ranger

Compassion Tour – Victoria Ranger and Angela Brown presented to the Life Work Leadership Class of 2016

Ranger Technical Resources and Dillard Elementary School were selected by the City of Ft. Lauderdale’s City Manager, Lee Feldman, as the city’s choice for an influential Case Study within their Compassion Tour for the Lifework Leadership of South Florida. On January 8, 2016 Ms. Ranger and Ms. Brown presented the Ranger Good Works program to over 122 business leaders and city officials, describing how the partnership between the public and private sector has made a positive change by altering the direction of the school. Dillard Elementary is a Broward County Public School – part of the largest school district in the United States.

District 5 School Board Member Dr. Rosalind Osgood shared with attendees the fact that Ms. Brown had received the Prestigious Caliber Award as “Principal of the Year” for Broward County in April 2015. Ms. Brown acknowledged Ms. Ranger’s contribution and together, they received a standing ovation for their work in the community.

“The Compassion Tour was intended to engage people’s hearts, provide them with a window to become aware of actual needs within the community and inspire them to become involved!” Amanda Forman, Program Director said. “Our mission was accomplished. The Ranger-Dillard story and what the team is doing is truly inspiring.”

Ms. Ranger and Ms. Brown’s shared goals are to raise awareness of the “reality of life” for a number of school children in Fort Lauderdale. They continue to encourage those within the community to realize that any act of kindness by one individual to another, especially to children, can make a difference in the world of a child. They asked those in attendance to be generous and have the courage to lead others by helping any school with their students. There is great opportunity throughout the city of Ft. Lauderdale and everywhere in the United States to provide students with a better educational experience.

Our words of the day…..Compassion, Love and Give… To be continued!

Compassion Tour

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