Be Strong International selected as a SafeSpace for the children of District 8.
The SafeSpaces program supports the Be Strong After School Club, extending its schedule to Fridays. Be Strong International has been selected to join SafeSpaces program to provide after-school programming to South Dade’s youth. SafeSpaces is a District 8 initiative started by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, that will directly address the rise of violence among youth […]
Be Strong International receives $200,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation
Funding supports Project H.O.P.E., empowering young people in healthy relationships, character development, and other skills. Be Strong International has received a $200,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to support its youth empowerment program, Project H.O.P.E (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education). Offered throughout the school day, Project H.O.P.E. consists of interactive activities, guided group discussions, and […]
Be Strong International Hosted Their Annual Winter Charity Gala To Support South Florida’s Communities
Be Strong International hosted its Winter Charity Gala on Tuesday, November 30th at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. As part of their ongoing fundraising efforts, the Winter Charity Gala is the biggest event of the year, where Miami’s philanthropists met to celebrate the tremendous impact of their donations among the most vulnerable populations living […]
Project PEACE Donates 1,300 Backpacks with School Supplies
Miami, FL – Lines of local residents formed early on Saturday morning for Project P.E.A.C.E. Back-to-School Block Party where they would receive new backpacks filled with school supplies while enjoying festivities like live music, free food, and a classic car show. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County, Project P.E.A.C.E. is administered through Be Strong International. Through Be Strong’s […]
Kids Find Fun and Learning at the Be Strong Intl. After School Club
Is your middle schooler looking for something fun to do after school? Are you looking for an activity to help them learn valuable skills and build positive relationships with other kids? Then, sign them up for the Be Strong Intl. After School Club – they’ll get both benefits! The Be Strong Intl. After School Club […]
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to The Students of Goulds Community
Miami, FL – Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book bag and supplies giveaway was held across the street […]
Project P.E.A.C.E. Community Fun Day Attracts Notable Support
Miami, FL – The combination of sunny weather, live music, and free food moved the residents of Goulds to gather at Project P.E.A.C.E.’s Community Fun Day, hosted by Be Strong International (BSI) on Saturday, July 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Goulds Park. In partnership with Miami-Dade County, Project P.E.A.C.E. (People Engaged and Advocating […]
Miami Radio Station “99 Jamz” Talks Project PEACE with Be Strong’s CEO, Michelle Shirley
On Sunday, July 11th, residents of South Florida were able to tune their radios in to 99 Jamz, as host Supa Cindy interviewed Be Strong International’s CEO, Michelle Shirley. Watch the video below! You can also read the entire interview below! Supa Cindy Good morning everybody. Welcome back to part two of Community Matters right […]
Be Strong’s After School Club Awards Students During End of Year Field Trip
Miami, FL – Be Strong’s After School Club (BSASC) hosted their end-of-year field trip on May 28th at Paradise Ranch in Miami, Florida. Their students finally met one another for the first time outside of a virtual environment since the pandemic began. During this event, students were able to participate in a cooking activity, receive […]
Raising the B.A.R. Program Receives Grant from the Cutler Bay Community Fund
Miami, FL – Be Strong International’s (BSI) Raising the B.A.R. (Budding Adult-Child Relationship) program has been awarded a grant of $2,475 from the Cutler Bay Community Fund at The Miami Foundation. “The Cutler Bay Community Fund aims to establish partnerships that help improve the quality of life of residents in our community, and support local nonprofit […]
