Pierson Grant Public Relations

04/13/2026

We are proud to celebrate our client Broward Education Foundation on a $1.1M grant from Helios Education Foundation in partnership with Broward County Public Schools and Bridge2Life South Florida.

This investment will expand college and career pathways for nearly 24,000 students each year and help turn potential into possibility.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article315381598.html

Miami Herald WLRN Public Radio and Television

The $1.1M award funds career-readiness for Broward County high- and middle-schoolers, boosting AP/IB access, dual enrollment and one-on-one college-advising.

03/26/2026

We love helping nonprofits elevate the arts. Funding Arts Broward (FAB) recently highlighted its growing impact and future plans at its annual membership and networking luncheon at The Tower Club, bringing together a packed house of Broward County’s vibrant community of arts funders and supporters.

Through ongoing investment and collaboration with almost 40 local arts organizations FAB continues to serve as a catalyst for investment, advocacy and collective impact across Broward’s thriving arts sector.

03/03/2026

This past weekend, Business for the Arts of Broward hosted its inaugural Art Walls Mural Fest at History Fort Lauderdale. Twelve Florida artists were paired with twelve local nonprofits to create stunning, mission-driven murals inspired by the impactful work they do in our community.

The free festival shined a light on local nonprofits and their vital work, inviting the community to explore, learn, and connect with the causes that make Broward County thrive.

Explore the full story at: https://tinyurl.com/p5prm49t

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Local artists in Fort Lauderdale painted for a cause, with a series of murals to help make local artists known

02/19/2026

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01/23/2026

World Premiere! The Guy Harvey Documentary closes out the 40th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival as the Official Closing Night Film Gala.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time:
5:30pm – Red Carpet Arrivals and Reception
6:30pm – Screening
7:30pm – Q&A, Meet & Greet + Closing Night Party

Tickets: https://fliff.com/events/guyharveythedocumentary/

The Guy Harvey documentary, created by 24–time Emmy® Award-winning director and producer Nick Nanton, along with Astonish Entertainment and Abundance Studios, explores how one man transformed his artistic gift into a global movement for ocean awareness. From painting marlin and sharks in the Caribbean to launching the Guy Harvey Foundation, a non-profit that collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research, provide funding to affiliated researchers, and develop cutting-edge educational programs for educators, Dr. Harvey’s journey intertwines art, adventure, and environmental activism in a breathtaking exploration of passion and purpose. Filmed across the Cayman Islands, Panama, California and Florida, the documentary features stunning underwater cinematography, exclusive interviews, and unprecedented access to Dr. Harvey’s creative and scientific world.

Get your tickets here:
https://fliff.com/events/guyharveythedocumentary/

01/21/2026

This morning, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County honored the amazing 2026 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year at its annual Big Thank You Breakfast Presented by Bank of America.

At the breakfast, 2026 Big Brother of the Year Alexander Salow, Big Sister of the Year Selina Hightower, High School Big Brother of the Year Josiah Ferguson, High School Big Sister of the Year Juliana Pineda, Igniters of Big Futures Broward State Attorney's Office - 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida and Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor, Defender of Potential Michelle McNab-Hemans and Employee of the Year Monica Venegas were presented with awards.

12/22/2025

The Pierson Grant team wrapped up another incredible year at our annual holiday gathering at southpmp. This year, we switched things up with a Secret Santa exchange, surprising each other with their favorite finds and sharing lots of laughs along the way. It was the perfect way to end the year on a high note. Thank you to our amazing team members, clients and partners for making this year so special, we can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

12/17/2025

Dozens of Littles were accompanied by their Bigs and were treated to holiday gift shopping at four Macy's locations throughout Broward County as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County's holiday fundraising campaign, Share the Season. CBS Miami

12/12/2025

Yesterday, Leadership Broward Foundation Broward Class XLIV experienced a truly show-stopping Media Day which kicked off at the South Florida Sun Sentinel with an immersive Media Ecosystem & PR Crisis Exercise, where participants explored real-world crisis communication challenges alongside an outstanding panel of media and public affairs leaders:
Arlene Borenstein, Communications Manager, City of Hollywood, Florida Government
Cindy Goodman , Veteran Journalist, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Joy Oglesby, Public Information Officer, Port Everglades and our very
Maria Pierson, Co-Founder & CEO, Pierson Grant Public Relations

12/10/2025

The Pierson Grant team recently had a fantastic bonding experience at the Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland event at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, running now until December 30. We loved strolling through the beautifully lit botanical gardens and indulging in the holiday magic of South Florida. Guests can expect live music, appearances by Santa Claus, thousands of twinkling lights and a snowy surprise! ❄️ hoffmanschocolate Flamingo Gardens

12/10/2025

Inspiring morning at Broward Education Foundation’s 2025 Hall of Fame Awards Breakfast where we honored distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools. Congratulations to all of the incredible inductees and thank you to the many supporters Publix Charities, BrightStar Credit Union JM Family Enterprises Broward Teachers Union Broward Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL Cafe & Amazon.com