Friends of Children's Harbor
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!
Kids Helping Kids
For the second year the 5th graders from The Sagemont School spent their community service day at Children's Harbor. On Monday, May 23, approximately 60 students, teachers and parents, under the leadership of Ms. Janelle Kenney, arrived bearing gifts and ready to work. The group brought hundreds of dollars worth of donations for our homes along with gift cards for future needs. In total they dedicated more than 180 volunteer hours cooking dinner for the children and families, sorting through donations and organizing our clothing and supply closets. Thank you Sagemont!
Mitzvah Project Helps Stock Supplies and Pantries.
Joshua Rosenzwieg was determined to make a big impact on the organization he chose for his Mitzvah project. Joshua elected to help Children's Harbor stock up on much needed items through a community donation drive. He enlisted the help of his family and friends who also began collecting on his behalf. The result was an SUV load of supplies delivered to Children's Harbor, with more to follow. Joshua's friends and neighbors are still calling with donations for the organization!
Not only did Joshua help Children's Harbor reduce expenses by providing day to day supplies like paper towels, diapers and cleaning products, but he made others aware of the organization located in their community.
Thank you Joshua!
Mitzvah Project to Brighten the Homes
Families from Temple Dor Dorim spent a Sunday morning freshening up the baseboards and doors in one of our homes with new coats of paint, Thanks to all who came out and volunteered their time.
RED Day at Children's Harbor
Our friends at Keller Williams Realty Partners SW once again chose Children's Harbor as the beneficiary of their Annual RED Day on Thursday, May 12, 2011. RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving local communities. Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which they serve.
Agents, friends and family members spent the day brightening up the newly tiled Residential Maternity home with a fresh coat of paint. They also provided a barbecue and bounce house fun for our kids!
Children's Harbor truly appreciates the continued support of Keller Williams Realty Partners SW!
Levi's Volunteers Organize our Clothing Closets
Levi's volunteers spent an afternoon organizing new clothing closets for the children at Children's Harbor. The result was two newly organized closets for the boys and girls. Thanks Levi's!
UPS Employees Help Out!
UPS staff helped visited the campus last month to help us clean out our garages. Team members conquered the task in record time. Special thanks to our new friends for your hard work!
Fabulous Birthday Parties!
The children and teenagers continue to enjoy fun-filled birthday parties each month through our partnership with Kakes4Kids. Thanks for all you do to make each birthday a special celebration at Children's Harbor. The volunteers make delicious personalized cakes for each birthday child and house parent and bring on the fun with themed birthday parties. If you are celebrating an occasion soon, consider ordering a cake from Kakes4Kids.
Edible Landscaping Arrives at Children's Harbor
 
Our friends at the Sheinberg YMCA of Weston brought some excitement to Children's Harbor with a new project. On Saturday, April 9th, more than 20 volunteers dedicated their day to planting edible landscaping on the 13 acre Children’s Harbor campus. Volunteers were from the Outreach committee and Teen leadership club from the Sheinberg Family YMCA and from an organization called Teen Challenge. The project was organized by Joanna Sheinberg and planted under the guidance of Organic Green Solutions. Children’s Harbor is now adorned with approximately 30 new fruit trees including banana, cherry and mango trees and two and raised bed gardens.
Edible landscaping can be used for food as well as ornamental beauty, and brings a wide variety of rewards. Edible landscaping is generally low maintenance, offers a therapeutic activity for the children as they care for the fruit and vegetables and watch them grow, and provides food for the families, helping to save money on groceries. Photos
The project was funded by Ultimate Sports Institute and South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine.
Thank you!
 
Special thanks additional supporters of the project:
   
Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston Teen Challenge Garden of Delights Organic Green Solutions
 
Somerset Soil SW Ranches Farmers Market
G.I.V.E & Sea What a Difference You Made!
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises stepped up to make a big difference for Children's Harbor in the month of April.
On Friday, April 1st, Celebrity Cruises presented and hosted Children’s Harbor’s Sea What a Difference You Make Luncheon aboard the Celebrity Equinox. Through the event, Celebrity helped Children’s Harbor thank approximately 150 supporters and volunteers.
Guests were treated to a cocktail reception in the Equinox Theater, the live performance venue aboard the ship. The reception included hors’devours and cocktails, a brief program and an impressive show from Celebrity entertainers. Guests were then treated to a delicious gourmet lunch in the main dining room. The spectacular venue is adorned with a two-story glass wine tower and dazzling chandeliers.
Kristi Krueger, of Local 10, volunteered her time as the event emcee. Kristi became involved with Children’s Harbor through a Servant Sunday volunteer day hosted by her Church. Kristi and Children’s Harbor Chairman of the Board, Stephen V. Fuller, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for The GEO Group, Inc., thanked the guests for their support and asked for their continued involvement. Guests included donors, sponsors, volunteers and new friends.
Then, on Saturday, April 9, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara Club Cruises’ employees and their families gave their time to Children’s Harbor through Royal Caribbean’s G.I.V.E. Day. More than 150 volunteers dedicated their time to painting the homes and beautifying the grounds at Children’s Harbor.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine Visits CH!
CH Board Chair, Steve Fuller, Pembroke Pines Commissioner Iris Siple, Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, CH President and CEO, Sue Glasscock
On Friday, April 1, her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden hosted a visit to Children's Harbor for a small group of selct guests associated with the World Childhood Foundation. World Childhood was founded by Her Majesty Queen Silvia in 1999. Their work is aimed at the most marginalized childre, the ones most often ignored and forgotten. Children's Harbor receives funding fromt the Foundation for our Residential Maternity Program.
The children were excited to meet Princess Madeleine and perform a special song and dance for the guests. Photos
New York Life Supports Children's Harbor with a $20,000 Community Impact Grant
New York Life Insurance Company’s Community Impact Grant program, which began in 2008, awards grants of up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations which are supported by New York Life agents, field managers and employees and address the needs of the community. One hundred and twenty-eight grants totaling over $1.4 million have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Managing Partner, Greg Jensen of New York Life’s South Florida General Office, congratulates Sue Glasscock from Children’s Harbor, an organization that provides therapeutic services to children and families in crisis, on receiving a $20,000 Community Impact Grant to support the new sports court used by children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect that live at Children's Harbor.
Pictured left to right: Bill Mahoney, President and founder of Mahoney & Associates; Christina Gold, New York Life board member; Ann Jensen, consultant, New York Life; Greg Jensen, managing partner, New York Life; Karla Nickell, COO and Senior Consultant, Mahoney & Associates; Sue Glasscock, President and CEO, Children’s Harbor; Doreen Mahoney, Director of Sales and Marketing, Mahoney & Associates; and Kate Goldman, Director of Community Relations/Corporate Communications, Mahoney & Associates.
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