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Free Screening & Discussion of Film "Phosfate"

Join us for a FREE screening of the film “Phosfate”, a documentary about phosphate mining in Florida and the link to cancer rates. A panel discussion after the film will include investigators and producers of the documentary.

Saturday, August 23rd

3:00 to 5:30 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)

North Broward Library, Coconut Creek, FL

FREE and open to the public. Register with this link:
https://broward.libnet.info/event/13292609

Margaret (Margie) Rohrbach

League of Women Voters of Broward County P. O. Box 15952, Plantation, Florida 33318

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society PO Box 22324, New York, New York 10087

In difficult times, we work and hold on to hope

We are living in a time that is testing all of us. Two recent reports: the State of the Florida Girl and the 2025 Status of Women in Broward County make it painfully clear that women and girls in our communities are facing mounting pressures and unacceptable gaps in support. The Girl Scouts’ new State of the Florida Girl report confirms what many families, educators, and advocates already know: our girls are under incredible pressure, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health, safety, and dreams.

That’s why the League of Women Voters of Broward County is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida for a free, in-person community workshop on Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at the North Regional/Broward College Library. You’ll hear from youth advocates and community leaders committed to change, including Elle Harrigan from the Girl Scouts and School Board Member Sarah Leonardi.Join us—and invite the young people in your life, and those who care about the future of this generation. This conversation is urgent, and your presence matters.

The urgency isn’t just local. The devastating floods in Texas, which claimed the lives of children at a summer camp, remind us just how vulnerable our communities are when prevention systems are ignored and science is underfunded. Climate change is happening. Delayed action and ignored warnings don’t just cost money, they cost lives. These tragedies demand more than sympathy; they require action, advocacy, and accountability.

In the face of so much loss and uncertainty, we also see hope rising. Jessica Lowe-Minor, recently elected as the youngest president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, is a living reminder that passion and purpose, not age or position, are what define meaningful leadership. Whether it’s advocating for youth, protecting our environment, or strengthening our democracy, one thing is clear: now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Now is the time to show up—and shape the future together!

With gratitude,

Ally and Suzette

Help plan an important workshop on affordable housing and homelessness

The Affordable Housing Committee has been hard at work organizing “Crisis: Homelessness and the Lack of Affordable Housing in South Florida.” This is a PUBLIC workshop scheduled for Saturday, September 6 from 12–3 PM at the West Regional Library.

This event is being co-hosted with our partners at the Coalition to End Homelessness, and will include a panel, breakout sessions, and opportunities for civic engagement. EVERYONE is welcome to attend and provide input.

We are currently seeking volunteers to support this event through flyer distribution, outreach to elected officials and potential sponsors, and social media promotion. Anyone interested can contact Agustina Sklar at agustina.sklar@gmail.com for more information.