Hollywood, FL – The United Way of Broward County held its renowned Mayors’ Gala this past Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, drawing together community leaders and philanthropists dedicated to making a difference in South Florida.

Highlights from the Evening

The gala served as a platform to honor the organization’s extensive impact across various sectors within the community. Kathleen Cannon, President and CEO of United Way of Broward County, emphasized their comprehensive mission: “So, United Way, we don’t work on just one mission, one population, one demographic or one zip code. We work on the entire community — affordable housing, homelessness, the opioid crisis, literacy, seniors, Alzheimer’s. You name it, we’re working on it.”

Supporting the Cause

Notable attendees included Dan Chait, CEO of JM Family Enterprises, who reflected on his long-term commitment to the cause, stating, “We’ve been supporting the United Way for decades. I’m really happy to be continuing to support them when there’s so much need that continues in the community.”

Additionally, Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, expressed her pride in supporting the United Way, mentioning, “I’m so proud to be a part of the United Way, to sponsor, and also, they support many of the organizations that I’m so fond of, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and many organizations here in Broward County, that I help and they help.”

Event Emcee

The evening was hosted by Lynn Martinez, an anchor and the host of Deco Drive, who added to the significance of the occasion.