North Broward News

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who represents Florida's 20th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of updates on her social media platform. Her posts covered various events and initiatives she is involved in, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and support for local organizations.

On November 16, 2024, Cherfilus-McCormick invited the public to participate in a Tele-Town Hall focused on Alzheimer's disease. She announced that the event would feature insights from the Alzheimer's Association regarding the impact of the disease and ways to support those affected. The session was scheduled for Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 PM. "Join us for a Tele-Town Hall about Alzheimer’s. We’ll hear from @alzassociation about the impact of Alzheimer's and how we can support those affected."

On November 18, 2024, she expressed her honor at speaking during Jack and Jill of America's 60th anniversary celebration in Fort Lauderdale. The organization is dedicated to empowering African American youth by fostering leadership skills. Cherfilus-McCormick thanked Jack and Jill of America for their contributions to South Florida communities. "I was honored to speak at Jack and Jill of America’s 60th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale."

Later that day, Cherfilus-McCormick shared news about delivering a $500,000 check alongside colleague Lois Frankel to the Urban League of Palm Beach County for replacing their building. She acknowledged the Urban League's significant role in assisting African American residents with accessing resources necessary for achieving their aspirations. "Alongside my colleague, @reploisfrankel, I was thrilled to deliver @urbanleaguepbc a $500,000 check."