POMPANO BEACH, FL — For Mikelange “Mike” Olbel, a local nonprofit CEO and proud son of Haitian immigrants, launching a neighborhood health and resources center in Pompano – across the street from where he grew up – is a deeply personal mission. But it’s not just about the past — it’s about the future.
“As a father of two kids — a boy and a girl — I believe they deserve access to quality healthcare and supportive services,” said Olbel, founder of Community-Based Connections Inc. (CBCI). “But I don’t just want that for them — I want that for every child in this community.”
Working closely with Broward County Public Schools, and CBCI’s healthcare partners, Olbel’s non-profit organization is opening two full-service facilities, dubbed Community Health and Resource Centers – one at 1201 NW 6th Avenue in Pompano (on the periphery of the Blanche Ely High School campus), and a second at William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale. The centers are slated to officially open with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on September 3rd…
