Akerman is a sponsor of HANDY's 11th Annual Scholars Breakfast. HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) is an award-winning 501(c) non-profit organization founded in 1985 to meet the critical needs of Broward County's foster care children. HANDY's services include: life skills training, academic tutoring, mentoring, emergency food, rent, and clothing assistance, as well as academic scholarships.