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Hello Neighbors,
Community kindness is on the move. We see our Neighbors In Action every day, as they reach out to help others. A house fire took material possessions from the Mitchell family, but not their spirit. When the story ran on CBSMiami, and social media, our generous neighbors responded with donations. Even The Miami Heat made a surprise visit, donating a check for $5,000 along with equipment and jerseys for the team.
It's Women's History Month and we have a link on our website to events being hosted by Miami Dade and Broward County Libraries all month long WWW.NEIGHBORS4NEIGHBORS.ORG
As we enter Spring, let's see how we can help make beautiful things grow through random acts of kindness.
Lynne Cameron
Executive Director
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CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH A WOMAN MAKING HER-STORY IN OUR COMMUNITY
Neighbors 4 Neighbors was honored to share in the joy as our Honorary Board Member and Director of Community Outreach, Program Services & Advocacy, for Habitat for Humanity, Marcia Barry-Smith, was presented with the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lifetime Achievement Award at the 211 Non-Profit Awards at the Signature Grand in Davie on February 22, 2019.
"Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award is a huge honor and I am grateful to 211 and its Leaders for this compliment of my work," said Barry-Smith. "But it would be foolhardy for anyone to think we can rest on our laurels. There is still so much work to be done in all areas of need within our community."
We admire her passion. She is a tireless advocate for the community and inspires others with such grace. Marcia, serves on many boards as well as our own. In 2012, she took her commitment for the community and started MBS Consulting Services Inc. MBSCS Inc. is consulting firm specializing in creative approaches to increasing resources and capacity for Community Based organizations as well as providing complex and innovative methods of delivery of housing, homeownership and qualified bankable buyers to Financial Institutions. As its core strategy, MBSCS Inc. deploys multi-level collaboration with organizations serving low and moderate income households, thus creating outcomes that defy traditional methods while being compliant with safe and sound practices and sustainability.
It's women like her honor our history and inspire us for the future.
Congratulations Marcia!
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HOUSE FIRE BURNS OUT A FAMILY WITH A PASSION
FOR KICKING OUT VIOLENCE
Neighbors 4 Neighbors is proud to be assisting the Mitchell Family after a fire caused by a brand new hoverboard, spread through their Florida City home.
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This special family can be found six days a week playing kickball with about twenty or more kids at a local park. They run a program called KICKS (Keeping Inner City Kids Safe). Their commitment to the community hasn't be doused, even though most of their belongings were lost in the fire.
The family was renting and did not have renters insurance, but Neighbors 4 Neighbors has stepped in to help.
Click the donate button and chose Mitchell Family Fire
in the designation section.
Special thanks to everyone who has already donated to help this very special family, including the Miami Heat who surprised the family right before their kick ball program the other day. The team from the Random Acts of Heat Program, snuck in to the community center at the park and set everything up before the family arrived. The gave the family a check for $5000, as well as a ton of stuff for the Kick ball program and even invited them to an upcoming game and gave them $1000 to spend at the Heat Store.
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
PROM DONATIONS NEEDED
 This months Partner Spotlight is
Miami-Dade County Schools Project UP-START program. This county wide program seeks to ensure a successful educational experience for children and youth living with unstable housing in Miami-Dade County by collaborating with parents, families, schools, and community through opening the doors to academic opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting a healthy sense of self with hope for a bright tomorrow.
They provide so many valuable resources to the students and their families, that many are not aware of. One of those things is helping deserving students get what they need for prom, including attire and accessories all the way down to the shoes.
Each year they open a boutique that rivals most stores, inviting these great students to come in an shop for the prom and even graduation attire.
They are currently looking for donations of new and gently worn (near new condition & must be dry cleaned) dresses for the ladies and even suits for the guys.
or call them at 305-995-7318
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, please call the
Homeless Help Line
1-877-994-HELP (4357)
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WE HOPE THE DONATIONS COME "POURING" IN
CLICK BELOW FOR TICKETS
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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHTER WITH OUR PARTNERS
The program my future (my future), is helping to change the lives of neglected and undocumented youth in Miami-Dade County thanks to the efforts of our partners at ConnectFamilias and The Children's Trust.
Please share if you know someone who would benefit from these services. References and people without an appointment are welcome!
Let's help these children find free legal defense and community services they need to thrive!
El Programa Mi Futuro (My Future), esta ayudando a cambiar las vidas de los jóvenes desatendidos y indocumentados en el Condado de Miami-Dade gracias a los esfuerzos de CABA Pro Bono Legal Services, ConnectFamilias y The Children's Trust. Comparte si conoce a alguien que se beneficiaría de estos servicios. Referencias y personas sin cita son bienvenidas!
¡Ayudemos a estos niños a encontrar la defensa legal gratuita y los servicios comunitarios que necesitan para prosperar!
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A HAVEN RISES ONE YEAR LATER
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GET TAX PREP HELP FROM IRS EXPERTS
Tax Season can be tough. Luckily, the VITAtax program is available to provide FREE tax prep assistance to qualifying taxpayers! Our Partners at the Children's Services Council of Broward county and others are able to help. Learn more and find a community site near you, including our friends and partners at Jack and Jill Children's Center, Branches, Hispanic Unity, and more:
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PROTECTING THE REEF THAT PROTECTS OUR SHORELINE
Inside Biscayne National Park lies a very important, yet fragile area know as the Coral Reef. Biscayne National Park is known for its beautiful coral reefs that provide habitat for fish, invertebrates, and other organisms; protect the coastline of South Florida and attract thousands of visitors each year.
While reefs may look "hard as a rock", the calcium carbonate material that reefs are made of is actually very fragile. Unfortunately, when vessels run aground on shallow coral reefs, the reefs can be seriously damaged or destroyed.
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Vessel groundings cause different types of injuries to coral reefs. The reef itself may be cracked, broken, or pulverized. Loss of structure reduces the reef's habitat quality, and increases the risk of further damage from erosion.
Reef organisms that grow on the reef such as stony corals, octocorals, and sponges may be detached or broken by the grounded vessel. Because most corals grow extremely slowly, only an inch or two per year, loss of living coral is of great concern.
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Every donation you make is processed by our heroes at Berkowitz Pollack Brant. We can't thank them enough for their support throughout the year. Together we are able to make a greater impact in the community.
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Connect Familias Corner
Are you an advocate for your child's education and community?
ConnectFamilias: strives to create a path towards building better communities and motivating others to take action. They do this by providing resources, similar to this training, to those in need or those looking to better their community.
305-854-2973
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Volunteer Opportunities & Help for your non-profit
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. |
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Looking for Health and Safety tips for your family? Want to see what day care near you offers VPK? Need to find swim lessons for your little ones?
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Shop for all your everyday needs, gifts and just because items and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
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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
Katy@neighbors4neighbors.org
Keni Garcia
Executive Assistant
Keni@neighbors4neighbors.org
Chairman: Michael Goodman
, Goodman Public Relations, President
Vice Chairman: Ronald Book, PA, Ron Book & Associates
Secretary: Russel Lazega, Esq., Florida Advocates, Private Law Firm
Treasurer: Ian Welsh, Founder and CEO, The Motivational Edge
Cynthia Demos, CEO/Owner, Cynthia Demos Communications
Justin Nepola, Esq., Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Law
Stefan Pastor, Financial Planner
HONORARY BOARD
Marcia Barry-Smith, MBS Consulting Services Inc.
Susan Bleemer, Executive Chef & Owner Catering The Event
Jen Klaassens, President Jen Klaassens Consulting
Nelly Rubio, Founder Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Muriel Sommers, Marketing Communications Manager,
Amanda Gonzalez
, Interim Associate Vice President
Marketing & Communications, University of Miami Health System
Adam Levy
, Vice President and General Manager, WFOR/WBFS Television
Baptist Health South Florida
Dennis Weddington, Founding Member of Neighbors 4 Neighbors
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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