Previous Events Photo Gallery

Holiday Toy Drive

On December 16th, we had about 25 volunteers come to FRC to help choose and wrap gifts for our 1300 children. Thank you to everyone who helped sponsor a child and organize toy drives this season.

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National Adoption Day

National adoption day was on November 17th. It was held at the Miami Children’s Museum this year. We had the privilege of celebrating 20 families that day.

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A Sweet Chance

We had our event called ‘A Sweet Chance’ held on August 8th. A Sweet Chance is an event that we gave our girls  to experience an unforgettable quinces or sweet sixteen. The girls were able to dress up in the perfect gowns, have their makeup done, their hair styled, everything they could dream up. The girls were able to have their nails done as well by creations beauty lounge and glamurs by dolly. They brought all the equipment to our office and set up shop for the day. They were photographed in a beautiful venue with many different poses. The photo shoot was at The Coral Gables Country Club. After the photography session, an  escalade limo, sponsored from The American Transportation Limo picked them up to bring them to The Miami Springs Country Club for an after party held by Enrique Santos (a well known radio DJ from Tu 94.9) and iHeart Media. The party took place between 6:00-9:00 PM with dinner and dance. Dinner was provided by Chez Joseito and decorations by divinelysocial.

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A Sweet Chance

We had our event called ‘A Sweet Chance’ held on August 8th. A Sweet Chance is an event that we gave our girls  to experience an unforgettable quinces or sweet sixteen. The girls were able to dress up in the perfect gowns, have their makeup done, their hair styled, everything they could dream up. The girls were able to have their nails done as well by creations beauty lounge and glamurs by dolly. They brought all the equipment to our office and set up shop for the day. They were photographed in a beautiful venue with many different poses. The photo shoot was at The Coral Gables Country Club. After the photography session, an  escalade limo, sponsored from The American Transportation Limo picked them up to bring them to The Miami Springs Country Club for an after party held by Enrique Santos (a well known radio DJ from Tu 94.9) and iHeart Media. The party took place between 6:00-9:00 PM with dinner and dance. Dinner was provided by Chez Joseito and decorations by divinelysocial.

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Back to School Backpack Drive & Volunteer Day

On Saturday, July 22, 2017, we had over 60 volunteers join  us here at Family Resource Center to stuff almost 800 backpacks together. Family Resource Center provides backpacks to children from kindergarten all the way up until high school.

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21st Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Charity Bowling Tournament

On Saturday June 10th, 2017, we had our 21st Annual Strike Against Child Abuse bowling tournament at Bird Bowl. Congratulations to City National Bank for coming in first place, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin for coming in second and 4IT for coming in third place. We also had Citrus Health Network, City National Bank, Gables Insurance Agency and PepsiCo Foundation sponsor our event. We had two Miami Heat Dancers attend as special guests, signing autographs and taking photos with everyone. Many people went home with great items they won. We all had a wonderful time.

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Art From The Heart Auction

On Saturday, April 29th, 2017 we hosted our Art From the Heart Auction in the Miami Design District at L’ARTE della Cucina. We had over 70 pieces of art donated to FRC from talented artists across Miami. There were over 300 people who attended our event. We had live art, hor d’oeuvres and drinks being served. We also had over 25 sponsors that helped FRC put this fantastic event together.

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19th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Charity Bowling Tournament

On Saturday June 6, 2015, more than 250 people came out to try their hand at taking home a tournament trophy all in support of kids in need.  We had some great sponsors including Marcum, LitPrints & SnapHappy Photos.  And our special one-of-a-kind bowling pin trophies were designed by Jessica Montoya.  Everyone had a great time, and important funds were raised for services and care for children who have suffered abuse.  Congrats to our winners!  Third place went to Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A., 2nd place to Miami-Dade Fire Department, and 1st place to USI Insurance.

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2014 Children’s Hero Award Gala

On Friday October 24th, close to 200 supporters gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Brickell to honor Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Sabadell CEO Mario Trueba & real estate developer and philanthropist Lawrence S. Hurwit.  Find out more about this special night here:  www.frcflorida.org/gala

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Back to School Backpack Drive & Volunteer Day

60 volunteers gave their time on Saturday, July 19, 2014 to help us sort supplies and stuff backpacks for school-aged children in foster care. 500 backpacks were put together for kids in kindergarten through Grade 12.

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18th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament

More than 300 supporters came out to Bird Bowl on June 7, 2014 to participate in FRC’s annual fundraising event. Participants competed for the coveted 1st through 3rd place trophies, and had the opportunity to win exciting raffle prizes and bid on local deals and delights at the silent auction. Several bowling lanes were also donated to be used by FRC clients and foster children.

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FRC Networking Night

Great conversations and many business connections created while networking for a great cause. On May 20, 2014, FRC had an amazing networking night with our friends at Merchant Processing Services and Americas Planned Giving.

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Foster Parent Appreciation Picnic

Family Resource Center hosted its annual Foster Parent Appreciation Day at Tropical Park on Mother’s Day Weekend (May 3, 2014) during National Foster Care Month.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Blessings Donation

On Sept. 24, 2013, BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hialeah Gardens donated 10 pallets of diapers to the babies and toddlers of FRC. This great donation was worth close to $8,000!

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We hope you’ll come out and join us at one of our annual events!
MONTH EVENT
April 28 Family Resource Center Presents ‘Art From the Heart’ Auction
June Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament
July Back to School Backpack & School Supply Drive
August A Sweet Chance
November Give Miami Day
November National Adoption Day
November Thanksgiving Food Drive
December Holiday Gift Drive for Children in Foster Care
Previous Events Photo Gallery

Holiday Toy Drive

On December 16th, we had about 25 volunteers come to FRC to help choose and wrap gifts for our 1300 children. Thank you to everyone who helped sponsor a child and organize toy drives this season.

[nggallery id=66]

National Adoption Day

National adoption day was on November 17th. It was held at the Miami Children’s Museum this year. We had the privilege of celebrating 20 families that day.

[nggallery id=67]

A Sweet Chance

We had our event called ‘A Sweet Chance’ held on August 8th. A Sweet Chance is an event that we gave our girls  to experience an unforgettable quinces or sweet sixteen. The girls were able to dress up in the perfect gowns, have their makeup done, their hair styled, everything they could dream up. The girls were able to have their nails done as well by creations beauty lounge and glamurs by dolly. They brought all the equipment to our office and set up shop for the day. They were photographed in a beautiful venue with many different poses. The photo shoot was at The Coral Gables Country Club. After the photography session, an  escalade limo, sponsored from The American Transportation Limo picked them up to bring them to The Miami Springs Country Club for an after party held by Enrique Santos (a well known radio DJ from Tu 94.9) and iHeart Media. The party took place between 6:00-9:00 PM with dinner and dance. Dinner was provided by Chez Joseito and decorations by divinelysocial.

[nggallery id=65]

Back to School Backpack Drive & Volunteer Day

On Saturday, July 22, 2017, we had over 60 volunteers join  us here at Family Resource Center to stuff almost 800 backpacks together. Family Resource Center provides backpacks to children from kindergarten all the way up until high school.

[nggallery id=64]

21st Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Charity Bowling Tournament

On Saturday June 10th, 2017, we had our 21st Annual Strike Against Child Abuse bowling tournament at Bird Bowl. Congratulations to City National Bank for coming in first place, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin for coming in second and 4IT for coming in third place. We also had Citrus Health Network, City National Bank, Gables Insurance Agency and PepsiCo Foundation sponsor our event. We had two Miami Heat Dancers attend as special guests, signing autographs and taking photos with everyone. Many people went home with great items they won. We all had a wonderful time.

[nggallery id=62]

Art From The Heart Auction

On Saturday, April 29th, 2017 we hosted our Art From the Heart Auction in the Miami Design District at L’ARTE della Cucina. We had over 70 pieces of art donated to FRC from talented artists across Miami. There were over 300 people who attended our event. We had live art, hor d’oeuvres and drinks being served. We also had over 25 sponsors that helped FRC put this fantastic event together.

[nggallery id=63]

19th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Charity Bowling Tournament
On Saturday June 6, 2015, more than 250 people came out to try their hand at taking home a tournament trophy all in support of kids in need.  We had some great sponsors including Marcum, LitPrints & SnapHappy Photos.  And our special one-of-a-kind bowling pin trophies were designed by Jessica Montoya.  Everyone had a great time, and important funds were raised for services and care for children who have suffered abuse.  Congrats to our winners!  Third place went to Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A., 2nd place to Miami-Dade Fire Department, and 1st place to USI Insurance.

[nggallery id=61]

2014 Children’s Hero Award Gala
On Friday October 24th, close to 200 supporters gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Brickell to honor Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Sabadell CEO Mario Trueba & real estate developer and philanthropist Lawrence S. Hurwit.  Find out more about this special night here:  www.frcflorida.org/gala

[nggallery id=60]

Back to School Backpack Drive & Volunteer Day
60 volunteers gave their time on Saturday, July 19, 2014 to help us sort supplies and stuff backpacks for school-aged children in foster care. 500 backpacks were put together for kids in kindergarten through Grade 12.

[nggallery id=58]

18th Annual Strike Against Child Abuse Bowling Tournament
More than 300 supporters came out to Bird Bowl on June 7, 2014 to participate in FRC’s annual fundraising event. Participants competed for the coveted 1st through 3rd place trophies, and had the opportunity to win exciting raffle prizes and bid on local deals and delights at the silent auction. Several bowling lanes were also donated to be used by FRC clients and foster children.

[nggallery id=56]

FRC Networking Night
Great conversations and many business connections created while networking for a great cause. On May 20, 2014, FRC had an amazing networking night with our friends at Merchant Processing Services and Americas Planned Giving.

[nggallery id=57]

Foster Parent Appreciation Picnic
Family Resource Center hosted its annual Foster Parent Appreciation Day at Tropical Park on Mother’s Day Weekend (May 3, 2014) during National Foster Care Month.

[nggallery id=55]

BJ’s Wholesale Club Blessings Donation
On Sept. 24, 2013, BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hialeah Gardens donated 10 pallets of diapers to the babies and toddlers of FRC. This great donation was worth close to $8,000!

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English:
Family Resource Center’s Parenting Program is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated
source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families
in Miami-Dade County.

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El Parenting Program está financiado por The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust es una
fuente de financiación, creada por los votantes en referéndum para mejorar la vida de los niños
y las familias en Miami-Dade.

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Miyami-Dade te kreye nan yon referandòm. Finansman sa a dedye pou pwogram k’ap amelyore
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