Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arrotola of Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs (left) and Judy Byrd of Miami Dade College’s Hialeah Campus hand out backpacks at Miami Dade College’s Hialeah Campus. (Photo by Yeny Jones)
At loanDepot Park, (l-r) Caroline O’Connor, President of Business Operations for the Miami Marlins, and Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, are seen helping with laptops and backpacks from AT&T and Compudopt. The initiative was part of the Marlins Foundation’s mission to have a positive impact on South Florida’s youth that extends beyond the field.
It’s time for students and teachers to go back to school. In addition to the charitable activities that provide students in need with teaching materials and backpacks, our focus is now on studies and extracurricular activities.
A Safe Haven for Newborns (ASHFN), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing infant abandonment and supporting mothers in need, has developed a groundbreaking community service mobile app specifically designed for students.
Students may choose to complete one or more of the following actions: Create a Safe Haven awareness video and earn up to six hours of community service; Create a Safe Haven article and earn up to three hours of community service; and/or Create a Safe Haven poster and earn up to three hours of community service.
This is a great way to fulfill community service requirements. Students will receive a certificate of completion and a certificate of recognition for their portfolios while also being able to raise awareness about saving the lives of innocent newborns.
Note that this commitment extends to the digital realm, providing students with the opportunity to contribute to this noble cause from anywhere in Florida or elsewhere.
A Safe Haven for Newborns was founded by Nick Silverio, who works around the clock without pay.
ASHFN has been a leader in saving lives for over 23 years, partnering with hospitals, fire stations and emergency medical services to provide vital services to expectant mothers at no cost while protecting their privacy.
To date, 407 babies have been saved and 6,000 mothers have been supported. This year alone, 18 babies have been saved from possible abandonment or death. Save the date for the organization’s fundraising gala on October 19. For ticket and sponsorship information, visit www.asafehavenfornewborns.com.
In other youth news, the Coral Gables Woman’s Club is donating proceeds from their August Gringo Bingo to Tucker Elementary, ACE Academy and Voices for Children. This party will be held on August 13th at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen and is always a party with the always entertaining Steven Bradley as emcee and DJ Germain providing music and lots of great prizes.
Next month, on September 10, CGWC will share proceeds with the National Areata Alopecia Foundation, whose advocate, immigration attorney Deirdre Nero, is a great speaker and fundraiser.
These monthly CGWC Gringo Bingo fundraisers began in 2019 and have raised over $100,000 to go to local charities. This is thanks to the work of our own Gringo Steven Bradley, who works with this writer, and major support from Miami’s Community Newspapers, Kings Bowl, and ongoing support from Lynn Bauer, Dr. Hal Wanless, Tom and Kim Davison, Jerry Kavulich, Coral Gables Dental Arts-Dr. Jose Chaviano, Carlos and Mayra Rossi, and many others. For more information or to reserve spots for CGWC’s Gringo Bingo, email [email protected].
In the lead-up to school reopening, numerous service organizations and businesses have stepped up to ensure students are prepared. Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus and Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, along with other community partners, came together at MDC’s Hialeah Campus to distribute back-to-school gifts. Larkin’s CNO, Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arritola, was one of many volunteers on Saturday, August 3, where 600 backpacks were distributed thanks to widespread support from the community.
Another big event took place on August 5th at loanDepot Park, where the Miami Marlins and AT&T, in partnership with Compudopt, distributed 250 laptops and backpacks to students in need as the Miami Marlins took on the Cincinnati Reds. Families even received free tickets and a meal voucher to stay and enjoy the game.
Families from the Marlins Youth Academy, Marlins Nike RBI, Marlins Nike Jr. RBI and their Slugger Schoolhouses were invited to apply for the laptops. Compudopt was then used to identify the most needy families who did not have a computer or tablet in their home.
Until next time, share your time and talents, be grateful for what you have, and make a difference.
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