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Hello Neighbors, 

How is it possible that Memorial Day is around the corner?  Summer in South Florida can be beautiful, especially in and out on the water.  Did you know there are monthly, free boating safety classes taught by The Coast Guard Auxiliary, and sponsored by the Monica Burguera Foundation?  Just go to our website for details and class schedule.  Water safety, in general should be a conversation you have with your kids.  We also have information on free and low cost swim lessons.

We have a terrific lineup for our second Singing With The Stars event at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood.  All the information is below, and I hope you will join us.   It's a crazy, wild, laugh til you cry evening.  it's free to attend, but you have to pay to play with the stars.


Sincerely,
Lynne Cameron
Executive Director

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SINGING WITH THE STARS RETURNS!


Karaoke fans! Come join us for the event of the summer at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood on June 17th at 7pm.  

Presented by the Hard Rock Cafe and 104.3 The Shark

It's the 2nd Annual Singing with the Stars! 

We are thrilled to announce for the 2nd year in a row our host will be the very talented Cynthia Demos, joining her will be:
Rixys Alfonso, CEO, CauseMo Marketing, LLC
Jim Berry, Sports Anchor, CBS4 South Florida
Lissette Gonzalez, Meteorologist, CBS4 South Florida
Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO, Childrens Services Council of Broward
Ashley O. - 104.3 The Shark - The Big Mistake with Toast & Ashley
Toast - 104.3 The Shark - The Big Mistake with Toast & Ashley

Bid to sing with your favorite stars along with a live band!

Can't join us live? No problem, go online and vote for Rock Star of the Night! Your donation will be included with the ones raised on the night of the event-it's a win-win!

When you support Neighbors 4 Neighbors, you're helping kids go back to school with the tools they need, as well as distribute gently worn Halloween costumes to kids in need, provide gifts, food and friendship to families in need over the holidays, and assist families, teens and veterans in finding a home. 

VOTE NOW FOR YOUR FAVORITE STAR
 

A small donation from each of you will really add up! We appreciate each and every one of your contributions.

See you there!

CALLING ALL NON-PROFITS
Get The Volunteers You Need!


Are you a non-profit agency that is need of skilled volunteers?  
Could your clients use help, learning a language or an instrument?  
Maybe you need help with an event or around the office.  
What ever the project, we have the volunteers ready and waiting to help.  

Through our site, www.HelpingFeelsGood.org
 organizations like yours can add volunteer project of all shapes and sizes,  for free, any time day or night.  


Email Katy at [email protected] or call us at 305-597-4404 to find out to post your volunteer needs today.   

Calling All Non-Profits - Helping Feels Good - N4N - 2016
Calling All Non-Profits - Helping Feels Good
 

DO YOU KNOW THE ABC's OF SAFE SLEEP?

When putting a baby to sleep it is important to follow the ABCs of safe sleep.
Babies should be alone, on their backs and in an empty crib.
When we skip any of these steps, like letting them sleep in bed with us or with their favorite stuffed animal, we put our babies at risk. And on average, nearly one baby dies every other week in our community due to these unsafe sleep practices.
Protect your baby by following the ABCs of safe sleep.

ROCK YOUR PIN

Make sure you get our limited edition pin!  You can get yours exclusively at the Hard Rock Cafe in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. 
 

BOARD SPOTLIGHT

Neighbors 4 Neighbors would like to introduce Dominique F. Dorsainvil, 
one of newest additions our to Board of Directors.  

While Dominique is currently the Director of Business Operations, for Baptist Health South Florida she's held many roles at Baptist Health South Florida since her start in 2005.  During her tenure she's lead healthcare quality and compliance initiatives, developed and executed successful business and operational strategies.  Her strength is change management.

Dominique is originally a New Yorker. She is a proud mother of one, Nicholas and the eldest of 3 sisters. She enjoys cooking, dancing and working out.
 
In addition to her role as Board Member, she is the current Treasurer for Neighbors 4 Neighbors. 


BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK 
OUR AQUATIC TREASURE

Neighbors 4 Neighbors is working with one of our most cherished natural resources along with our partners at the  Herbert Hoover Foundation.  Learn more about this unique  treasure in our own backyard, Biscayne National Park.  





Did You Know?

Did you know that Neighbors 4 Neighbors is funded solely by Corporate  Sponsorships  and donations from supporters like you? Without these funds we can't  continue our work  connecting those in need with those who can help. Consider making a donation today.  
  

  

Every donation you make is processed by our heros at Berkowitz Pollack Brant. We can't thank them enough for their support this year.  Together we are able to make a greater impact in the community.

 



Volunteer Opportunities


 

Looking to help out in the community but don't know where to start? Are you a non-profit who needs volunteers?  Learn more about where to volunteer locally here. And how to share your projects with the community.  HelpingFeelsGood.org.

 

 

 

Thank you again to Infrasol for the  kind donation of b rand new computers and top of line cloud storage system to our office. 

They are the leading IT consulting firm in South Florida providing IT Support to small and medium-sized businesses.


N4N Stories Are On The Shelves Now!

Have you picked a copy of the CBS 4 News magazine and newspaper?  Grab your free copy at Publix, Navarro and other stores across South Florida. New editions hit the store each month.   
Free & Reduced School Lunch
Your children may qualify for free or reduced price school lunch if you meet Federal Guidelines for eligibility. A new application must be filled out each year and now is the time to apply. 
 
It's easy to apply online. Click here to apply in Broward and here for Miami-Dade County. 


Adopt-A-Bear
When a child is caught up in a scary situation, a soft cuddly bear is a great way to calm their fears.

Learn more about Adopt a Bear their dedication to fighting child abuse - Just click here for details. 
The Bargain Corner
We want to share great deals with you!  

If you know of any great bargains that can help your Neighbors, please  email us  so we can share them with the community. 

The Wish List

 Neighbors 4 Neighbors is all about connecting those in need with those who can help and our list of organizations with wishes is constantly growing. Many organizations in our community are in need of specific items to help them operate to their fullest potential. Visit our Neighbors In Need page to see if you can help an organization on our wish list! If you make a connection, let us know - we'd love to share it with the community. 

 

Support N4N

 The Neighbors 4 Neighbors Family Fund helps families with anything from emergency food to making a dream come true.  Your support can change a family's life.

 

News 4 You

 Want to keep out of town friends and family members informed with the latest South Florida happenings?  Just go to CBS4 for all the latest. CBSMiami.com is always on.    


 

We're proud to partner with Black Tie South Florida - a wonderful resource for event management created to empower nonprofit by giving them access to online event planning and convenient, easy, one-stop web-based technology for heightening awareness, raising money, managing events, communicating with supporters and managing critical data. 

Helping Hands

Help is only a phone call away for a Neighbor in a crisis!

 

          Miami-Dade County 3-1-1                 Broward County Commission 954-831-4000    

Switchboard of Miami 305-358-HELP           2-1-1 First Call for Help of Broward

 

Both Switchboard of Miami & 2-1-1 Broward offer great services to make sure that seniors not only have the physical support that they need, but emotional support as well.   

 

  Neighbors 4 Neighbors 
c/o WFOR-TV CBS4
8900 NW 18th Terrace
Miami, FL  33172
Tel: (305) 597-4404 
Fax: (305) 592-2766   

Lynne Cameron
Executive Director

Katy Meagher
TV Producer & New Media

Monica De La Guardia
Executive Assistant

www.helpingfeelsgood.org

 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Michael Goodman , Goodman Public Relations, President
Vice President: Ronald Book, PA, Ron Book & Associates
Secretary: Russel Lazega, Esq., Florida Advocates, Private Law Firm
Treasurer: Dominque Dorsainvil, Dir. Business Op Baptist Outpatient Services
Amanda Gonzalez, AVP Marketing, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 
Melissa Gracey, Dir. of Marketing, Berkowitz Pollack Brant
Adam Levy, Vice President and General Manager, WFOR/WBFS Television
Terri Lynn, Superstars
Chuck Malkus , Chief Strategist, Starmark International


Neighbors 4 Neighbors is a non-profit organization 501 (c) 3 originally created by CBS4 in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. As South Florida recovered, CBS4 made a commitment to make Neighbors an integral part of its community service program.  Using the power of television to reach people who want to help and by forging relationships with important community and business leaders, Neighbors has evolved into a valuable resource for individuals and families in our community facing critical needs.  


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