A Message from the CEO

Dear friends,

Our lives have drastically changed in the last week as we all try to keep ourselves and loved ones safe from Coronavirus. While we have transitioned to remote working at Unicorn Children’s Foundation, we are still busy at work preparing for a swift bounce back to support cradle to career pathways for individuals with special needs as soon as our lives return to normal. In the meantime, we are exploring alternate ways to remain connected with our generous supporters and are exploring innovative ways to engage our most vulnerable members of society. Over the course of this, what we hope to be short, interruption in our routines, we will be providing you with frequent updates on our progress and strategic direction. In the meantime, here are a few things you should know…

Should you need to reach any member of our team, you can call the office at (561) 620-9377 and leave a voice mail. Our system is set up to generate an email recording of the message to the intended recipient in real time and we will get back to you during normal business hours.

You can email any member of the team and we will respond during normal business hours.

Please forgive any delay in getting receipts or other correspondence. We are working on a solution.
Until next time, be well and stay safe as your continued support will be very much needed!

With sincere gratitude,
Sharon Alexander, M.H.Sc.*
CEO

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NSU Fellows Society Induction Ceremony

Our CEO Sharon Alexander attended the Nova Southeastern University’s Fellows Society Induction Ceremony representing Unicorn Children’s Foundation last night!

Florida Association for People Supporting Employment First Board Meeting

Our CEO, Sharon Alexander, attended the Florida Association for People Supporting Employment First Board Meeting today at the Els for Autism Center of Excellence in Jupiter!

Collaboration v. Competition

Our CEO, Sharon Alexander, presented on Collaboration v. Competition with the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy National Leadership Institute today!

Collaboration vs. Competition: Unlocking Powerful Partnerships

Join our CEO Sharon Alexander on Tuesday, September 4th to explore the many aspects to finding, creating, and delivering a collaborative effort successfully!

No Registration Needed

Palm Beach County Collective Impact Behavioral Health Summit

Our CEO, Sharon Alexander, is representing the Special Needs community at the Palm Beach County Collective Impact Behavioral Health Summit #BeWellPBC

Congratulations Sharon!

Congratulations to our CEO, Sharon Alexander who won the Special Needs Succeed Award at the United Way of Palm Beach County Simply the Best Awards tonight!!! We are so proud to have the BEST CEO!!!!

View all pics: https://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/stbawards52418.html

Ready by 21 Conference

It was an absolute honor for our CEO, Sharon Alexander, to represent Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures and the Special Needs community on a national stage at the Ready by 21 Conference. A great couple of days of awareness, exposure, sharing and learning! Moving ideas to impact!

Sharon Wins the United Way of Palm Beach County Simply the Best Award

We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Sharon Alexander, has won a prestigious United Way of Palm Beach County Simply the Best award this year.

If you are interested in coming to the event to show your support for Sharon, tickets are $65 each, and can be purchased here:
http://UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/2018stb

We are so proud of you, Sharon!!

Happy Birthday Sharon!!

Happy Birthday to our CEO, Sharon Alexander!!!

Unicorn Children’s Foundation CEO appointed to NANOE’s 2018 Board of Governors

Washington D.C. – 02/15/2018 – The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Alexander, CEO of The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc., to NANOE’s prestigious 2018 Board of Governors. Alexander has been called upon to refine, improve, and strengthen New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit (Second Edition) a new set of governing guidelines that supercharge nonprofit capacity-building.
NANOE National Director, Tracy Ebarb, shared, “Sharon has joined a working group that will peer-review a new set of capacity-building guidelines rooted in principles of moral agency, stewardship, freedom of speech, freedom of peaceful assembly, ethical practice, and transparency that supercharge charity. Sharon is one of society’s guardians who use their expertise to ensure everyone experiences a life worth living.”
“I am truly honored to have been nominated to such a prestigious position. In the current climate, we cannot continue operating as we have in the past.  The nonprofit sector must be innovative and collaborative to make an impact in our communities and for our constituents” stated Alexander. Unicorn Children’s Foundation is creating cradle to career pathways that help kids and young adults with special needs excel in their communities.
NANOE’s Nominations Committee was co-chaired by Bishop Redfern II, Charlotte Berry, Kathleen Robinson & Tracy Ebarb. Nominees were suggested by members of AFP, CFRE, AHP, ASAE, CASE, United Way, National Development Institute, Nonprofit Associations, Industry Associations, and other local and national leaders.
Alexander will be honored alongside fellow Governors March 26-27, 2019 in Charleston, SC at NANOE’s Annual Board of Governors Convention & Expo.
NANOE is our Nation’s only unifying legislative body comprised of Governors nominated from all 50 United States who oversee the codification of guidelines that govern sound charitable practice.
To learn more about NANOE please visit https://NANOE.org

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About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation

Unicorn Children's Foundation is a non-profit organization providing education, awareness and funding opportunities to organizations for special needs children in an effort to help kids excel in the community.  For millions of special needs children with developmental, communication and learning challenges, finding a cure is like chasing a rainbow in that a cure remains elusive. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is expanding the collective special needs community to help acknowledge, celebrate and integrate the special qualities possessed by neurodiverse children with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Asperger’s, Dyslexia and other learning disorders.  

211 Broward VIP Announcement Party

Our CEO, Sharon Alexander, is honored to be a judge for her 5th time at the 211 Broward Non-Profit Awards! Check out her interview with Eye on South Florida from the VIP Announcement Party at Dave & Buster's.

Palm Beach County Commissioners Zoning Meeting 1/4/18

Our CEO, Sharon Alexander, attended the Palm Beach County Commissioners Zoning Meeting on January 4, 2018 to advocate for set aside units in increased density in supportive senior congregate living facilities on behalf of the Special Needs Advisory Coalition of Palm Beach.

Flashback Friday - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

#FlashbackFriday to when our CEO Sharon Alexander received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at Nova Southeastern University on 11/9/17!!

Sharon has guided the growth of Unicorn Children’s Foundation over the last 11 years. One of her first tasks with the foundation was to raise $1 million to establish an Endowed Chair in Developmental and Communications Disorders at Nova Southeastern University to advance research encompassing the entire lifespan and create clinical programs for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under her leadership, she has transformed the organization from being simply a grant-making organization to being recognized as leaders in the field who are encouraging collaborative and strategic alliances that leverage resources and expand impact in building communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children, adults and families living with special needs.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Unicorn Children's Foundation congratulates our amazing CEO, Sharon Alexander on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at Nova Southeastern University today!! We are beyond proud of you!!!