Amazing real life stories that are happening in the South Florida community about changed lives (homeless to successful). Positive Stories about people, both individual and organizations, doing good in the community.
Patricia McPhoy - TCP team & Katelyn Whitehurst, owner of Red Hot Vintage
Patricia McPhoy, a member of the TCP team, talks about the Thanksgiving event that took place in Broward. — Katelyn Whitehurst, owner of Red Hot Vintage. Since opening her vintage clothing store, Katelyn has been receiving donations of clothing and was looking for a local organization to donate to. A relative who collaborates with TCP told her that Broward Outreach Centers does great work with the homeless, so Katelyn contacted BOC and has been taking donations there ever since.
Dr. Yamilca Gomez from Florida Virtual School & Roxanne Rowles - A House with Heart.
Dr. Yamilca Gomez from Florida Virtual School (Flvs.net). She brought resources to the families in our Broward centers. It is a fully accredited statewide public school district that offers 193 courses. They also offer a full-time school for those students who need to earn a high school diploma. — Roxanne Rowles from A house with heart. They provide affordable, safe, and clean shared housing for people with credit problems, evictions, criminal records, or low incomes to secure safe housing
Rob Collins of HOPE, Inc. & Lavaeda Bell - Voluteer
Rob Collins of HOPE, Inc. We fight housing discrimination to ensure your civil rights. Our agency is the only full-service non-profit fair housing agency servicing Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. We tell people about their rights. And this help is free. — Lavaeda Bell, a long-time volunteer and supporter of The Caring Place. She is a former victim of domestic violence who made a commitment to help others in her situation.
Gabriela Otero - American Heritage in Broward & Edeline Severe - The SEED School of Miami
Gabriela Otero, co-president of the National Junior Honor Society chapter at American Heritage in Broward. They were looking for service opportunities as "community service" is one of their pillars. They came across The Caring Place, saw the Mission Hope Hygiene Drive and decided to get involved by collecting items at various locations. — Edeline Severe, The SEED School of Miami. It’s a tuition-free school. Their students live at the school from Sunday through Friday. SEED reaches beyond the traditional school day and teaches students to thrive in a rigorous academic environment, to be ready for college, and to develop character for lifelong success.
Dr Demetrice Morrison - non-profit founder & Jose Soto from State Farm
Dr Demetrice Morrison, founder of a non-profit organization that was set up in the aftermath of a hurricane. She learned that her neighbor had no food, so they started collecting food in different areas. They set up temporary shelters for children, and on Friday afternoons, before the children left school, they began to discreetly pack healthy, non-perishable food in a backpack so that they would have enough to eat over the weekend. — Jose Soto from State Farm talks about the toy and clothing drive they organize to give back to the community. At the same time, they encourage not only employees, but also customers and the general public to organizing various drives or collecting monetary donations.
Jose Soto from State Farm & Joe Pinto of Rethink Food
Jose Soto from State Farm talks about the toy and clothing drive they organize to give back to the community. At the same time, they encourage not only employees, but also customers and the general public to give back to the community by organizing various drives or collecting monetary donations. — Joe Pinto of Rethink Food, gets food from restaurants, eliminating food waste and providing quality food for our residents and homeless guests.
Jocelyn Noya Quintana from the Miami Foundation & Edward William of New Beginning Community Outreach
Jocelyn Noya Quintana from the Miami Foundation. Their goal is to create a community where everyone can thrive, where people feel empowered and want to make a difference. Whatever problem the community faces, they want to be part of the solution, working with leaders, non-profits, businesses and governments in our cities to collaborate. — Edward William of New Beginning Community Outreach a non-profit organization geared to help feed the homeless and needy and help veterans find homes.
Jennifer Wescott from Meals on Wheels & Michael Pozo, Graduate
Jennifer Wescott from Meals on Wheels. They serve elderly neighbors by providing nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks right in their homes, delivered by more than 300 volunteers. — Michael Pozo, a graduate of The Caring Place. He was homeless and ill for three years. He found the Mission where his life was saved. He had been involved in drugs since the age of 16. After joining the program, he went back to school to relearn how to read and write. He also learnt computer skills. After graduating, he got his life back on track. He is now a volunteer and donor.
Luis Riano of MER_LLC & Nelson Ferron - ELS Home Services
Luis Riano of MER_LLC In operation since 2020. They serve various companies and businesses in the city (www.mertechnology.com). He met Lian Navarro at a meeting at Amazon where she presented The Caring Place's work for the community. After that meeting, he spoke with several business owners to organize a monthly hygiene donation drive. — Nelson Ferron ELS Home Services, supporters to the events and daily activities of The Caring Place. As a company, they provided non-specialized home health services to the elderly and disabled.
Jocelyn Noya Quintana from the Miami Foundation & Tico and Matthew Casamayor of AC Graphic
Jocelyn Noya Quintana from the Miami Foundation. Their goal is to create a community where everyone can thrive, where people feel empowered and want to make a difference. Whatever problem the community faces, they want to be part of the solution, working with leaders, non-profits, businesses and governments in our cities to collaborate. — Tico Casamayor & Matthew Casamayor of AC Graphic have been our print providers for many years. They decided to add digital marketing & website design to their classic print service.