Author: Dorron Blumberg

 

July 20 2020 – The top nine executives at the National Arthritis Foundation make more than $200,000 a year each, including $592,831 for the CEO, according to the organization’s 2018 IRS FORM 990.  Yet, the organization claims it doesn’t have the less than $50,000 a year to continue a program in Palm Beach and Martin Counties that has provided free care for more than 700 patients who suffer from severe arthritic symptoms. 
 

July 20, 2020— The Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association recently welcomed Tracey Wekar-Paige of Pompano Beach as its new executive director. Wekar-Paige brings extensive nonprofit experience to the role.

 

“I am thrilled to join the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association,” Wekar-Paige said. “The collective work and passion of the volunteers and staff is inspiring. Together, we will continue to work as hard as we can each and every day to fulfill the vision of the organization – a world without Alzheimer’s disease.” 
 

July 20, 2020 – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade continues to serve its community by providing an alternative method of therapy during the global pandemic. The added stress and fear caused by the pandemic has had negative mental health impacts in our community. According to a recent survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 19% of people are facing "major negative impacts" on their mental health due to the COVID-19 Crisis. Close to 40% of respondents said that the crisis is having a "negative impact" on their mental health. In response, with the use of technology (Zoom), NAMI Miami-Dade will be extending its Wellness Support Groups on Zoom and by phone until the end of summer and possibly beyond.