Friends of Children's Harbor
BJ's Wholesale Club supports CH
Special thanks to the BJ's Charitable Foundation for supporting Children's Harbor through a grant for the residential programs. Jennifer Stewart receives a check from Andy Compres and a staff member from the Pembroke Pines store.
Children’s Harbor shows appreciation to volunteers at Village Tavern
 
On Thursday, April 19, 2012, Children’s Harbor’s volunteers, staff and board members gathered to together for an Appreciation Dinner at Village Tavern, in the Pembroke Gardens Promenade. The dinner was to honor all of the selfless individuals who devote a countless number of hours to Children’s Harbor. From helping the foster children with their homework to assisting the Family Strengthening Department with creating files, each volunteer plays a critical role in the success and achievements of Children’s Harbor. Last year volunteers provided more than $14,000 worth of services for the organization.
Village Tavern graciously hosted and sponsored the event by underwriting the entire dinner. The mission of Children’s Harbor touched the hearts of Village Tavern leaving no question in their minds about hosting the event for the volunteers. The venue served as the perfect location for the Appreciation Event, allowing for a small, intimate dinner environment. “We are truly grateful to the management and staff at Village Tavern for partnering with Children’s Harbor to honor this dedicated group of individuals. The generous support exemplifies their commitment to supporting our local community,” says Sue Glasscock, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor.
“I truly appreciated the opportunity to give something back to those that volunteer, and selflessly give themselves to build a better tomorrow for those children that need them,” says Edward Johnson, General Manager of Village Tavern. “We at Village Tavern like to be able to give back to the community and be involved in our community.”
This event not only served as a way to honor and appreciate the dedicated volunteers, it also allowed for the staff and volunteers to get to know each other on a more personal level, outside of the workplace. The night was filled with lively conversations, laughs and touching stories.
Whole Foods Market Opens its Doors in Pembroke Pines
Hosts Sneak-Preview Tours Benefiting “Children’s Harbor”
Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket and America’s first national certified organic grocer, opened its doors in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Wednesday, March 28th at 9 a.m. The opening included a free continental breakfast, entertainment from the Pembroke Pines Charter High School Marching Band and a Bread Breaking Ceremony, a Whole Foods Market twist on the traditional ribbon cutting.
To further celebrate the opening, Whole Foods Market hosted special Sneak Preview Tours complete with tastings and giveaways for the public on Monday, March 26th. The guided tours took place approximately every 15 minutes with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit Children’s Harbor. More than $2,500 was donated to the organization through the tours and a match from Whole Foods Market.
Whole Foods Market Pembroke Pines is located in the Cobblestone Plaza at 14956 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines, one quarter mile west of I-75.
 We are grateful to our current Child Abuse Prevention Month Supporters!
Thanks for taking a stand!
DHL Express
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Supreme Barbershop
Brickman Group
Weston Christian Academy
American Intercontinental University
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American Intercontinental University Hosts a Fun-Filled Day for CH Kids!
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY HOSTS A FUN-FILLED DAY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOSTER CHILDREN AT CHILDREN’S HARBOR.
On Saturday, February 4th, some of AIU’s Alumni volunteered their time at Children’s Harbor by hosting an activity, full of games, food and fun. They immediately fell in love with the foster children living on Children’s Harbor’s campus, which made for a meaningful and inspiring day for both the children and volunteers. AIU saw the need to spend time and mentor these children, in hopes of inspiring them to achieve greatness in their lives.
Through the coordination of Felicia Medina, AIU’s Career Services Advisor & Campus Alumni Champion, volunteers spent four hours with the children, participating in activities like egg and spoon races and sack races, in addition to a delicious BBQ and time to just get to know one another. The volunteers also collected and donated items for CH’s Wish List, which included toiletries, gift cards, baby food and housewares.
Needless to say everyone had a great time and Children’s Harbor is very grateful to have such amazing volunteers involved with the organization.
Annual Fundraiser presented by the GEO Group Foundation Raises more than $100,000!
 
Approximately 160 prominent business owners and community leaders joined Children’s Harbor on Saturday, December 10 at the Blue Moon Fish Company for a delicious dinner and a spectacular view of the 2011 Winterfest Boat Parade. The event was presented by the GEO Group Foundation and hosted by Mahoney & Associates.
The event included the 2011 Chairman’s Challenge, Lighting the Way for Foster Children. The Challenge raised more than $20,000 to support the electricity and utility expenses of the residences at Children’s Harbor.
The event also included raffle drawings for a Sandals and American Airlines Fly Away vacation package and a 7-day Celebrity Cruise.
The Founding Chair of Children’s Harbor, Bill Mahoney, and Mahoney & Associates served as the host of the event. The GEO Group Foundation, Inc. graciously supported the event as the Presenting Sponsors. Ultimate Software was the Admiral Sponsor and the Commander Sponsors were DHL, Comerica Bank, Citrix, MEDNAX and Delta Dental. Republic National Distributing was the beverage sponsor for the evening. Other sponsors included AutoNation, Holland & Knight, Mass Mutual, New York Life, Per-Olof and Asa Loof, Legal-eze Litigation Consulting and Graphics, Celebrity Cruises, NCCI, Verizon Wireless, Thornburg Investment Management and BankAtlantic.
Donations to support the Chairman's Challenge are still being accepted and can be made online or checks made payable to Children's Harbor can be mailed to Children's Harbor's Chairman's Challenge, 19425 SW 58th Manor, Pembroke Pines, FL 33332.
CrossFitting for the Kids
CrossFit ATP in Dania hosted the 1st annual 12 Wods of Christmas to benefit Children's Harbor on December 10th. Members came together to participate in a 12 Workouts of the Day (WODS) from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Each WOD had to be sponsored at a minimum of $5 in order to participate. In the end, they raised more than $3,000 to support Children's Harbor! Those who completed all 12 WODS received a special t-shirt to remember the day.
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Grateful Hearts and Grateful Hands-
Children's Harbor Open House & Appreciation Event
About 75 friends and community supporters visited the Children's Harbor campus on Thursday, November 17th, 2011. Delicious food and beverages was provided by S&J Catering, Kakes 4 Kids, Chick Fil A, Costco Wholesale and Select a Kup. The kids were treated with cotton candy from All About Entertainment and a visit from the Chick Fil A cow. Entertainment was provided by Pure State and Gino Reyes of Kakes 4 Kids! It was a beautiful evening to thank our supporters, and to welcome new friends to Children's Harbor! For pictures visit our Facebook page.
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Baptist Health Employees Make a Difference
Employees from Baptist Health South Florida spent Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 22nd, by helping Children's Harbor. With the support of Hands on Broward, approximately 100 Baptist Health employees painted, gardened, built picnic tables and trash receptacles, provided each home with first aid kits, entertained the kids with games and crafts among other campus improvements.
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Lending a Hand
Children's Harbor recently received a donation of furniture and office supplies from our generous partners at Mahoney&Associates. The donated items are replacing older furniture and helping to fill the offices of new program staff. Special thanks to our friends at Two Men and a Truck for helping us move the items from Mahoney&Associates to Children's Harbor. The helpful staff arrived on the job ready to go above and beyond the call of duty to make our move worry-free. Their donated services ensured a smooth and safe move of our new items!
We are truly grateful to Mahoney & Associates for their continued support and for the help received from Two Men and a Truck.
 
New York Life Sports Court Added to Children's Harbor Campus!
Children's Harbor was recently awarded a $20,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life Insurance Company to support a new sports court on the campus. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Monday, August 15. Refreshments were generously donated by Costco.
Guests included Greg Jensen, managing partner of New York Life's South Florida General Office, Bill Mahoney of Mahoney & Associates, Vice Mayor Iris Siple and Commissioner Jack McCluskey of Pembroke Pines, and Children's Harbor Board Chairman, Stephen V. Fuller of GEO Group, Inc., and board memberBarbara Bergevin of BankAtlantic. Also in attendance was Maggie Wiegandt of Memorial Hospital Miramar and Chair-Elect of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber.
"We are grateful for New York Life's investment in this program, which will have a lasting effect on the entire community," said Sue Glasscock, President and CEO. "New York Life's ongoing service has directly benefited many people in Broward County, Florida."
The addition of the court is the first step in the expansion of our campus field. Through the generosity of the Paul Palank Memorial Foundation, UPS, Luz Velez-Cardamone and the Cardamone family, families at the Sagemont School and other community friends, our center field will soon include a new shade pavilion, new sod and new parking spaces. All of this will help to make a healthier and happier environment for the children who live at Children's Harbor.
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Associated Builders & Contractors Support Children’s Harbor through the 15th Annual Gold Coast Fishing Classic
 
The Associated Builders & Contractors held the 15th Annual Gold Coast Fishing Classic, which benefits Children’s Harbor, on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Aquamarina Hidden Harbour in Pompano Beach, Florida. Seventeen boats took part in this year’s tournament and left their inlets at 6:30am. By 3:30, the Weigh In and Awards dinner was underway. Food for the dinner was generously donated by BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Top prize of $1,700 went to Frick & Frack, who weighed in at 57.2 pounds. Second place, with a weight of 45.6 pounds, was No Drama who won $510. Third place and a prize of $340 went to Rebound who weighed in at 45 pounds.
Since Children’s Harbor became the beneficiary of this tournament eleven years ago, ABC has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the general operating expenses of the organization. “Our long-standing relationship with the Associated Builders and Contractors is invaluable. We are overwhelmed by their unwavering support and generosity for our children and the serves we provide at Children’s Harbor, especially during these difficult economic times,” said Steve Fuller, Chairman of Children’s Harbor’s Board of Directors.
Special thanks to our sponsors: BJ&K Construction, Inc.; BrowardHealth; C Davis Electric; Coastal Masonry; Hypower, Inc.; Cemex USA; FSR, Inc.; GFA International; M&P Reynolds; BJ's Wholesale Club; Advanced Contractors of Florida; Allegiance Crane; American Trophy; Coastal Construction; Construction Connection; Elcon Electric; Grays Taxidermy; Horizon Tile; Island Glass & Trophy; Mino Communities; Pomeroy Electric, Inc.; Ready Windows; Safey Consulting & Training; Safey Guys; Scaleman; Thermal Concepts; United Hoist, and Woodland Construction.
Day of Fun with DHL
On Wednesday, June 22nd our children, house parents, and residential staff attended a fun-filled event at DHL's corporate office in Plantation. Each child was given an official DHL name badge, along with a DHL hat and other goodies. The day consisted of a short movie, a trivia game where all of the children walked away with prizes, a DHL delivery game, and the hokey pokey. DHL also provided our children with pizza, cake, and ice cream for lunch. DHL generously donated two 42" Flat Screen TV's, five strollers, baby supplies, and children's toys to Children's Harbor. Everyone involved with the event had a great time and we are grateful for the relationship we have with DHL.
CH is Ready for Hurricane Season. Thanks to SimplexGrinnell
Through the month of June, SimplexGrinnell held a hurricanedrive at their Miramar Offices, which benefited Children's Harbor. On July 8th,Nora Allen, the coordinator of the drive, along with a few other SimplexGrinnell employees loaded up a company truck and delivered an immense amount of Hurricane Supplies to CH. The donations consisted of water, food, batteries,canned goods-- the list goes on and on. THANK YOU SimplexGrinnell for your generosity and helping CH save a significant amount of money this hurricane season!
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