Girls from Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s teen centers and Overtown Youth Center’s Honey Shine mentoring program had fun shopping!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 12, 2026) – More than 300 girls in Broward County and Miami had a unique shopping experience thanks to Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, and the Soles4Souls 4Relief program.
Girls from Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s teen centers and elementary, middle and high school “honey bugs” from Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center’s all-girls mentoring program, Honey Shine, went shopping for a brand-new luxury purse, choosing from a wide assortment of styles. More than 300 luxury purses were distributed.
"The girls were so excited to have this chance to choose a new purse that reflects her personality," said Case. "But it’s so much more than that. It’s also about choice, confidence and self-esteem. A purse not only adds the finishing, polished touch to an outfit, it’s also a tool for organization and mobility. The girls really enjoyed the experience.”
When facing crisis or hardship, access to necessities can make a meaningful difference. Through 4Relief, Soles4Souls provides new shoes and clothing to people experiencing homelessness, natural disasters, domestic violence, displacement and other urgent needs. Working through trusted nonprofits, NGOs, school districts and community organizations, 4Relief helps get essential product where it’s needed most to restore dignity, ease financial burdens and help people take their next step forward.
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts. Celebrating more than 60 years in business, the Rick Case Automotive Group has 12 dealerships in South Florida and Georgia. The South Florida dealerships are known for holding national sales records, consistently ranking among the top performers in markets they serve. Rick Case Automotive Group is headquartered at 14500 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, Florida. For more information, visit www.RickCase.com.
About Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls creates opportunity for people through shoes and clothing. Through four key programs—4Opportunity, 4Relief, 4EveryKid, and Solutions4Good—the organization drives measurable impact across economic development, education, health, and sustainability. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 121 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing in 139 countries. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the nonprofit operates Regional Donation Centers and warehouses worldwide. For more information, visit soles4souls.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025, is a dynamic, youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for young people in Broward County, Florida. Since 1965, we have been at the forefront of youth development, working to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our 18 Broward County Club facilities serve over 2,000 youth ages 6-18, daily, via our programs, personal growth roadmaps and career development initiatives. BGCBC offers a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of our local youth.
About Honey Shine, Inc. Mentoring Program
Founded in 2002 as the Honey Shine Mentoring Program by Tracy Wilson Mourning, Honey Shine, Inc. has grown substantially beyond its initial goal. This gender-specific, curriculum-based program enlightens girls by exposing them to new and enriching experiences. Through its mission to encourage the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and young women, Honey Shine, Inc. provides girls with an enlightening path that empowers their future. In 2010, Honey Shine received its 501(c)(3) status as Honey Shine, Inc., establishing itself as a nonprofit organization. Honey Shine, Inc. provides a plethora of enrichment activities. In addition to the six-week summer camp, girls participate in exposure field trips, webinars, journaling, mentoring, and workshops. These enrichment activities are aimed at enhancing life skills and educational experiences in health, nutrition, academics, and career mapping.