Branches

Thank you, The Miami Foundation Investment Team, for spending your retreat day at Branches South Miami!

The team learned more about our mission, heard from Reverend Anderson and community leader Michelle Readon about South Miami's history and the challenges and joys that shaped the community, and spent time connecting with our students. 📚✨

From a phonics scavenger hunt 🔎 to serving ice cream at a fun sundae bar 🍦😋, it was a day full of learning, connection, and smiles.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and invest in our community! 💚

What an incredible day of innovation, collaboration, and learning at our Micro-Business GenAI Workshop at Barry University 🚀✨

Entrepreneurs and small business owners came together to explore how AI can transform lead generation, marketing automation, and real-world business solutions through hands-on learning and a live innovation challenge 💡🤖📈.

Participants spent the day building their AI skills through hands-on training before teaming up with Barry University students for an exciting Hackathon challenge. Guests also enjoyed a delicious meal from one of our micro-businesses, El Paellero Gozón, and refreshments by Sir Vin Delights!

A huge thank you to Barry University and the Barry University AI Center for partnering with us and helping make this impactful event possible. Your support and commitment to advancing innovation in our community created an inspiring experience for all who attended 🙌🏾.

🍎 Pack a Snack. Make an Impact. 💚

Help support Branches’ students and families by creating snack packs filled with nonperishable pantry items 🥨🥜🧃 Snack packs can be assembled anytime, at home 🏠, with friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, or as a fun team activity at your office 🏢.

We’re also in need of sandwiches 🥪 for our Summer Shade Camp field trips to help keep campers fueled and ready for a fun-filled day ☀️🚌.

Every snack pack and sandwich helps provide comfort, encouragement, and nourishment to families and children in our community ✨.

Interested in participating? Contact Alison Loases
📞 305-442-8306 x1010
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about Branches at branchesfl.org

A meaningful evening filled with purpose💛. Thank you to Sibila Law - Real Estate Solutions and Estrellita S. Sibila for supporting our Summer Shade Camp and helping create memorable experiences for local students!

From decorating frisbees with encouraging messages 🎨💌 to learning more about the impact of Branches, every moment reflected the power of community and generosity.

Because of incredible partners like Sibila Law, more children will have access to a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and fun 🚌📚🎉.

Want to support Summer Shade Camp or partner with Branches? Visit branchesfl.org and help us create brighter futures🌻💚!

What a wonderful way to close out the school year! 🎶Our Branches Family Night & Choir Concert featuring the Tiny Trebles at Branches Florida City gave families the chance to enjoy an incredible performance by our students and celebrate all they have accomplished this year through Vocal Youth Miami.

We are so proud of their growth, dedication, and the confidence they displayed on stage. Congratulations to our Tiny Trebles on receiving a Certificate of Recognition from Vocal Youth Miami! 🏆🎵

A special thank you to Junior League of Miami for supporting family meals at Branches Florida City and helping make evenings like this possible. 🍽️💚

We had a very special visit at Branches South Miami last week from the MasTec team, and we can confidently say that both our students and guests had an amazing time! 💚✨

Thank you, MasTec Communications Group, for taking the time to visit our South Miami site and learn more about the work Branches is doing to support families in our community. Your partnership and support of our mission help us continue building brighter futures for families across South Florida 🌟.

We are so grateful for your support and for spending the afternoon with our Branches family! 😊

to a truly special moment at Branches Florida City ✨.

Earlier this year, we hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony ✂️🎀 for the brand-new playground shade system at our Florida City site ☀️😊.

This incredible addition was made possible through a generous $45,000 donation from first-year class alumnus Miguel Ferniza 🙌🏽. It was such a meaningful day as our students got to meet Miguel, hear his story as a former Branches student, and witness firsthand what it looks like to give back to your community 🌟.

The excitement and joy on our students’ faces made the day unforgettable. Moments like these inspire our students to dream big and remind them that they, too, can make a lasting impact one day 💭⭐.

Thank you, Miguel, for your incredible generosity and for creating a gift that will positively impact our students for many years to come! 👏🏽😊

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness, and every young person deserves support, encouragement, and safe spaces to grow🧠✨.

This year, Branches launched a new initiative through our Oasis Spring Break Camp for Climb students, creating opportunities for youth to prioritize their emotional well-being while building confidence, connection, and community🌞🎨🤝🏾.

We’re especially grateful to Aetna | CVS Health for helping Branches provide mental health support and resources to our students, families, and community. Your partnership helps make care and wellness more accessible for all!

A special thank you to licensed Mental Health Therapist and former AmeriCorps Member at Branches, Shenicah Tulloch, who supported students throughout Oasis Spring Break Camp, trained staff on wellness practices, and created a safe space where youth felt seen, heard, and supported. Because strong communities start with healthy minds🌎💬💛.

Community support looks different in every form 💚 This month, we are grateful for the partner organizations that support Branches to create meaningful opportunities for our children and youth 🌟.

Through their generous support of Bank On Miami and the Branches Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala, Horizon Bank is helping expand opportunities for the children, youth, and families we serve 🏦🤝🏽.

BB Americas brought service and compassion to life during Bring Your Child to Work Day by creating sports kits for our students ⚽🎒 and teaching the next generation the importance of giving back 💙🙌🏽.

At Branches Lakeview, Ebenezer United Methodist Church (UMC) hosted a special book fair 📚✨ that encouraged the love for reading and gave students the opportunity to choose books of their own 🌈📖.

Jill Mallory Studio of Dance also stepped up for our community 💃🏽👕 by hosting a clothing drive to support the children and youth at Branches Florida City!

Thank you to each of these incredible partners for supporting Branches students and families💚.