Miami, FL., July 6, 2023 – The Children’s Trust proudly announces the return of Family Expo with a cool and refreshing twist as the community’s largest, free family resource event. For three consecutive Saturdays including July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2023, the Family Expos will take place at indoor venues across central, southwest and northern Miami-Dade County. Not only will these venues provide shelter from the summer heat, but this year, The Trust has also partnered with Uber to make it even easier for families to attend.
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Broward County, June 30, 2023 — Broward County's Natural Resources Division, in collaboration with the Broward Water Partnership (BWP) Partners, is pleased to announce significant updates to the ConservationPay$ toilet rebate program. These modifications aim to boost program participation, adapt to inflation, and provide increased financial support to residents and businesses seeking water-saving solutions.
Miami, FL – The Children's Trust announced during its Board of Directors meeting on June 12,2023, the release of its latest grant awards benefiting 45 service providers across Miami-Dade County. This substantial annual investment, totaling more than $116 million for the next five years, subject to yearly renewals, aims to create a supportive environment that empowers families and significantly enriches the lives of children across diverse communities. The grant awards support parenting and family strengthening programs now expanded to encompass prenatal to adolescence stages, fatherhood initiatives, and vital mental health services.
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Food for the Poor, Inc., Mr. Ed Raine, on Saturday night called on a wide cross-section of the Jamaican community in South Florida to join the organization in its efforts to address crime and violence on the island of Jamaica.
Plantation, Florida - Paying homage to a group that represents half the population yet is still considered a disadvantaged and underserved community, Mother's Day and Women's History Month only scratch the surface in recognizing the contributions of women. To acknowledge the unique needs of women, and build upon the Women Warriors series the museum presented earlier in 2023, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and the Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) are teaming up to present an afternoon experience Honoring Exceptionally Regal Sisters – HERS.
MAHO, St. Maarten – The Maho Group, the leading Caribbean leisure, real estate, gaming and resort company, has launched a new computer donation program to support continued education for staff families. The initiative has seen a donation of 80 personal computers in total provided to current employees of the St. Maarten-based hospitality group since the beginning of May.
Plantation, Florida - For a fun-filled finale to Caribbean American Heritage Month this June, families across South Florida are invited to enjoy a day of Caribbean cultural activities, storytelling, mischief and laughter as the annual Anancy Festival returns. On Saturday, June 24, 2023, in celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum at the Broward Mall, in association with Jamaicans.com, will host festivities from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Miami, FL – The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is currently registering students for its 2023 Summer Arts Conservatory. This year’s Summer Arts Conservatory presents something old and something new in opportunities for multi-arts learning. AHCAC continues to teach and nurture the next generation of accomplished artists in writing, acting, dancing, music, singing, stage management, and visual arts. Children ages 5-16 can choose from any of these traditional art forms.
Miramar FL, - The City of Miramar is set to be electrified by the unveiling of a statue in the likeness of the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Hailing from Trelawny, Jamaica, the 6’5” athlete, Usain St. Leo Bolt took the world by storm and currently holds the world record in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 × 100 meters relay, making him the most decorated sprint runners of all time.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – The Broward Health Foundation raised more than $1.3 million at the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation Broward Health Ball presented by Amazon.
Miami, FL— The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County urging all residents and visitors to protect against mosquito bites as weather gets hotter and wetter. Preventing bites reduces the risk of a person getting infected with a mosquito-borne disease, known as an arbovirus.
Miami, FL – The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is currently registering students for its 2023 Summer Arts Conservatory. This year’s Summer Arts Conservatory presents something old and something new in opportunities for multi-arts learning. AHCAC continues to teach and nurture the next generation of accomplished artists in writing, acting, dancing, music, singing, stage management, and visual arts. Children ages 5-16 can choose from any of these traditional art forms.
In 2017, when Carlos Vazquez was starting up EdTech, this brand-new workforce technology training company, he needed young hard-working talent, willing to conduct research and create virtual toolkits. This hard-working talent also needed to be computer savvy and have great social media skills. Unfortunately, because this was a startup, it needed to be cost effective.
- The City of Homestead and FIU Raise Awareness About the Importance of Mammogram Breast Screenings
- Wyclef Jean to be Honored at Chefs of the Caribbean Celebrity Brunch Haitian Heritage Month Edition
- Friends of Good Shepherd International, Inc Fundraising Gala
- U.S. and West Indies Emancipation Experience for Panel Discussion at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
