Hands on Miami has been an amazing discovery for me…read more I have been a regular volunteer since January- giving me plenty opportunities to get involved with the community. But while i have always had a desire to volunteer and get involved, i also had a fear of the commitment entailed and the complications that might arise out of my already busy schedule. What is so perfect about Hands On is that it's a flexible volunteering model with no long term commitments, no background checks, no frills or complicated processes. I simply went on the site, found an activity of interest, which to me was working with teens and/or kids and signed up for a specific date. I've been hooked ever since- volunteering my time every month at Miami Bridge- an emergency youth shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned teens ages 10 to 17 and I love it. Every activity is assigned a project leader who takes responsibility for the group and can be a resource on that day for help with directions, etc... I can honestly say it's been a wonderful resource for me in finding ways to get involved and make a difference. Definitely check them out at handsonmiami.org and sign up for an event.

If you have been telling yourself you need to get involved and do something in the community but…read morehave no idea how to start, Hands On Miami is the place you need to check out. They are a great central source of various community initiatives and projects in the Dade County area. It does not matter how old your are or what you like to do, there is something for everyone @ HOM that wants to give back to their community. There are projects just on the weekend, weekday days and evenings, just for kids, just for adults, for the whole family to join too. So really time can't be an excuse! There is an hour orientation that you participate is that gives you all the info you need to get started. You can check out their website(http://www.handsonmiami.org) for the next one. The people @ HOM are top notch too. Really friendly and go out of their way to help you every step of the way. Definitely worth checking if you want to get involved in your community!!!

Came here for 5 hour workshop. The staff is very helpful and friendly, And everything is…read moreimpeccable. The children that arrived later in the afternoon seemed very happy with the center/after school care.

I have a lot of experience with this organization as I work with them year long during the school…read moreyear and I believe it's a great program. The mentoring that these volunteers do is so monumental in children's lives and means so much to them and their families. I have seen this program in practice when the Bigs come to the school to talk to their Littles and I have always seen professional, caring individuals come through my office! I will continue to push this priceless program in my school for as long as I am there.

Mi hijo ama esta escuela!!! SFACS es la mejor escuela,tiene…read moremagníficos maestros,todos son muy amables y cariñosos con nuestros hijos

**I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL.**…read more Our experience was deeply negative. As parents, we felt that our concerns and our voice were not heard or respected. In our experience, there is a dynamic between the Board and the administration that makes it difficult for parents to freely express concerns or question certain decisions. The way I was treated by the principal was, in my experience, completely unacceptable and lacking the level of respect that any parent deserves when communicating with the institution responsible for educating their child. There came a point when, for the well-being of my child and after carefully evaluating the situation, I made the decision to withdraw him from the school. Fortunately, we found support and alternatives through Miami-Dade Public Schools, which allowed us to continue his education in an environment that we consider more appropriate. I am not making these statements lightly. **I have documentation and supporting evidence regarding the situations I am describing.** If any parent is considering this sch

This weekend was my first time actually being inside of a Ronald McDonald House. I came here with…read moremy volunteer group. Children and their families are very blessed to have a facility like this that allows their family members to be close to them during a difficult time. Everything in the facility is pretty much donated by various organizations. From the food to the rooms these families are provided for. The facility is kept clean and for the most part looks very comfortable. If I had the funds I would pour into these facilities as well because insurance only covers so much.

Love to work as volunteer at RMHSF, I can write a lot, but in few words I falling in love to work…read morehere. Be here give you the opportunity to understand that you are a lucky person Vs all parents that has to be fighting every day with the differents sicknees of their kids. Help people is the best part to be here, all kind of work is important. Thanks so much to Soraya, Giselle and Veronica, they gave me the opportunity to be part of this beautiful house God bless RMHSF

Community Centers are the heart of their community. They offer classes, exercise, can be rented out…read morefor events, and they can even give a helping hand through their many programs staffed by city employees. A good community center offers varied opportunities for its residents of all ages. A shining example of a great community center is the Pinecrest Community Center across from Pine Crest Library. I was able to check out the Pinecrest Community center during the Pinecrest Farmers Market. Overflow parking for the market is behind the community center and library. The Pinecrest Community Center offers many free and low cost programs for all residents. These include personal enrichment programs, social activities, creative activities, active recreation, STEAM, arts, health, camps, and fitness programs. The community center gym is a popular destination for fitness enthusiasts. There is cardio and strength training equipment, stretch zone, locker rooms with showers, and personal trainers and fitness classes. The community center also has an indoor play zone for children and families and spaces that can be rented for private events. Outside the center is a shade covered playground and paved walkways for exercise. There is also a cafe called Elia Pinecrest that anyone can visit for dine in and take out. You can register for classes and upcoming events online and follow the community center on social media for event news. There are volunteer opportunities too. If you want to be active, make friends, and learn new things, the Pinecrest Community Center has just the right program for all ages. It kind of makes me wish I lived in Pinecrest.

Very nice community center especially for kids. You can park for free at Pinecrest Gardens. There…read moreis a nice playground, big soccer field, and track. You can actually see the peacocks at Pinecrest Gardens from there. The community center also has a gym, the Pinecrest public library, and a restaurant called Elia. We always have a nice outing when we come here.

"The SaludArte Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been playing an important role…read moresupporting the arts by providing a platform to promote the development of educational and social integration programs through the visual and performing arts, serving the U.S and Latin America since its beginning in 2003." SaludArte aims to integrate and empower individuals with disabilities through artistic expression. They invited our Art Class from The WOW Center Miami, along with 20 of our students, to experience a two day workshop with amazing dancers from Spain. Our students all have different disabilities, from autism to Down syndrome, and every single one left feeling inspired and free. SaludArte brings different artists to every workshop they host and it's beyond incredible for every participant! They learned how to improvise and make art with their bodies based on what they hear and feel! Our next workshop will be with a sculpture artist! We can not wait! Besides hosting these workshops, SaludArte hosts a whole Art Gallery showing for different people - whether it be someone not trained professionally or someone with a disability. They have kindly asked us to fill their space this upcoming August and we are ecstatic to show off our students work in such a beautiful space with kind hearted people! This nonprofit does such a beautiful job supporting those often overlooked and they are beyond worth checking out! Check their website for a Calendar of events and don't miss out!

I wanted to write this because, while they are a business and a school, this place has become more…read morelike a family. My daughter has been attending for about three years now, and they have truly become her second family. There is a lot of parent involvement, including having us as parent ambassadors. They listen to our concerns and treat each child and parent with care. We are not just numbers; we are a family. The cleanliness of the school is remarkable; sometimes you don't even realize children are in the room. My child is African American, yet she is learning Spanish, which has left me speechless. From the front desk to the cafeteria staff, everyone has been nothing but great and positive. As my daughter enters preschool, I am excited to see even more growth than she has already achieved. Sending her to this school was the best decision of my life.

The school is great my cousin was in the program for 5 years and he maid tremendous improvements…read morewhile here. He received all of his services here at school. The support given was awesome would definitely recommend.

I really love Alper JCC…read more Both my kids have been coming here for years and the quality of education and the love they give here to all students is palpable. JCC is truly a great institution and the facilities are excellent. Pools, gym, theater, tennis... etc all very good. I'm actually sad that the kids have to move on from here but their foundation is strong from JCC teaching and their values.

As a gym, Alper JCC's Fitness Center is a treasure for several reasons. First of all when you come…read morehere, there tends to be plenty of parking outside. The price per month is affordable (for me, it is about $35 per month), the location itself is big, and it is a community center. While I haven't participated in any of the local events, I really appreciate that this place is meant to be inclusive to the entire community. This means that as a community center, they have special things offered for children and for senior citizens as well. I was considering taking my daughter here for their theater program which I know is excellent and provides great training for this. Moving onto the gym itself -- they offer Hot Yoga, Vinyasa, and all kinds of other Yoga. There are many kinds of in-person classes that tend to be offered here. Even during CoronaVirus, they have been offering classes from their teachers on Facebook just so that people can still exercise without endangering themselves. There is a massive pool in the back and the bathroom has both a steam room and a massage chair that can be used. This place always serves coffee and free / clean towels for gym members to wash their faces. At a premium price, they offer pilates for those that are interested in this. There is a weight room for lifting weights, exercise machines, a Peloton machine and a room for spinning bikes in the back (not the quality that I'm accustomed to, but still, I found this kind of cool). Overall, I really appreciate the hospitality that this gym shows in terms of its customer service and what is literally offered to its members. There is also a daycare center here if this is needed. I like that this gym makes an effort towards inclusion which means that they encourage older people to stay in good and healthy shape. While I might be working out next to someone that is 60 years old, I really appreciate that this gym and the atmosphere here is inclusive to its entire community which also means its elders and children within the community too. This place is a hidden treasure and it would be hard to find other places that can match how welcoming and caring this place is.