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One of the late Jim Moran's favorite sayings was, "The future belongs to those who
prepare for it." The many philanthropic works of Jim and his wife Jan in their 40 years
in Broward County reflect that philosophy. For those works address not only the recipient's
immediate needs, but also on how to help them - and the community as a whole - acquire the
tools for a better future. One of Jim Moran's pride and joys - the Youth Automotive Training
Center (YATC) is a good
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example. The training center in Deerfield Beach is supported entirely by community donors.
Founded by Jim Moran in 1984, the program offers GED academic preparation, basic automotive repair
training, and life-skills preparation to at-risk teens. There is no tuition, fees or cost to the
students, and the skills learned will enable them to enjoy fulfilled lives and successful
careers. "Jim felt strongly that everyone deserves a second chance and wanted this program
to become the family that many of these young people have missed in their lives," Jan Moran
said. "For some of these students, YATC is their only family." Jim and Jan Moran's philanthropic
benevolence is as legendary as their entrepreneurship. In their many years in Broward County, the
Morans have supported more than 100 charitable organizations, large
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and small. "Jim and Jan weren't afraid to
help organizations that nobody heard of, that were 'under the radar screen.'
If they could help that organization get to the next level, Jim and Jan were there," said Linda
Carter, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Broward. "When you look at Morans’
philanthropy, it is everywhere. It is children, it is the elderly, it is health and it is
cultural. Their philanthropy isn't singularly focused, but it isn't scattershot, either. It
is strategic." In recognition of their many contributions to South Florida, Jim and Jan Moran
have been named by the Broward chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals as recipients
of Lifetime Achievement Award. This marks only the sixth time in 20 years that his award has been
given.
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