The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation is a Florida 501c3 corporation registered with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. The foundation was created in honor of our son, Michael Joseph Brink who passed away in 2010 in a tragic drowning accident at the age of 19 years old. While Michael was alive we would discuss what he […]
Nancy continues to volunteer her time at the Drug Alcohol Treatment Association Kelly Residential Center. She provides powerful programs using books like Success for Teens by the Success Foundation, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D Wattles […]
On February 15, 2018 the Michael Joseph Brink Foundation presented a scholarship to Ambar Pena the winner of the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition Video Contest. Many students received recognition and awards for their entries in the poster and video contest. The theme was “Get Your Game on Alcohol Free”.
While most students are getting ready for a wonderful Christmas break, the students at the Kelly Center will only be going home for a short visit if they have achieved a certain level in their treatment plan. The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation brought the spirit of the holidays […]
On June 16, 2017 the Michael Joseph Brink Foundation provided two scholarships to Esperanza, Inc students going to college. For many at-risk students who excel in academics and want to go further with their education after high school graduation, the financial burdens of college can be a huge obstacle to their success. MJBF is committed to […]
The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation co-sponsored the TheatreSouth Atlanta, Inc Summer Theatre Arts Conservatory (Conservatory) at the brand new Pompano Beach Cultural Center during the summer of 2017. Per TheatreSouth, “Training and preparing youth for a successful and meaningful career in the theatre arts is at the core of our company’s existence. We believe that it […]
The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation is proud to be an active participant in Great Give 2017 which is taking place all day Wednesday, May 17, 2017. With the additional funds we received in last year’s Great Give campaign, we were able to expand our positive educational programs to our at-risk community of students at […]
We did it! Despite the fact that less than 12 hours into the Great Give 2016 campaign, we crashed the system, $3,069,724 was raised from 10,089 gifts for 504 non-profit organizations who participated. The generosity of the philanthropic community was tremendous. The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation personally broke many records. First, we decided to participate in this campaign […]
I was on my way to pick up my daughter at College in December 2014 when I saw a young man standing on the side of the road at the interstate exit with a sign asking for money. I often see individuals asking for money at this exit so it did not surprise me. He […]
Milsa and I met at a The Compassionate Friends Royal Palm Beach meeting in 2011. She lost her young son Frankie in a very tragic accident. Frankie left behind a 11 year old son, Eli. Through the Michael Joseph Brink Foundation, Eli received a Spalding basketball and a Lifetime basketball hoop to go with it. […]
