MIAMI, October 3, 2006
Adults and
Youth who are
Under-served
Deserve
Attention
a nonprofit organization dedicated to help the lives of children and families who are underserved and/ or at risk in Miami-Dade County through education, life skills training, and programs that support self sufficiency, received a $2,500 mini-grant from Rotary Club for a PRIDE! gardening project in Overtown.
This grant will support AYUDAs effort to plant a community garden by Happy Children of Overtown Center located at 2101 NW 3rd Avenue, Overtown, FL 33127. "The garden would not only make the center more appealing, but it will greatly increase children's awareness and appreciation of nature, beautify in the neighborhood and develop PRIDE. AYUDA is an umbrella organization helping the Happy Children of Overtown Center and providing Family Empowerment and Parents Now! groups."
expressed AYUDA's President Diana Susi.
By sponsoring this project, the Rotary Club is helping to accomplish AYUDA's mission of helping the lives of children and families who are underserved and/ or at risk in Miami-Dade County. Since its opening in 1977, AYUDA has helped over 40,000 families by providing resources, referrals, child care, social work, and psychological assistance.
"It is enlightening to see the passion in the counselor's eyes when they brainstorm with each other and help with suggestions on how to enhance their clients' lives. I am very proud to be part of AYUDA's team; I am proud to be guiding AYUDA into building a better and safer society. We are thankful to the Rotary Club for their support in Overtown." said AYUDA's CEO Luis DeJesus.
About Ayuda Inc
AYUDA (Adults and Young Children with Unmet needs Deserve Attention) is a non profit organization founded in 1977. AYUDA's mission is dedicated to help the lives of children and families who are underserved and/ or at risk in Miami-Dade County through education, life skills training, and programs that support self sufficiency. These programs are designed for children, parents, teenagers and the elderly. AYUDA was founded by Diana Susi, a licensed family therapist educator, rehabilitation service provider, addictions counselor and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. CEO Luis DeJesus has over 25 years of experience in Administration, Budgeting, and Marketing, possesses strong strategies to quickly effect change and improvement. AYUDA is partially funded by: The Alliance for Aging, The Alliance for Human Services, The City of Miami Beach, The Childrens Trust, Dade Community Foundation, The Department of Health, The Department of Housing Authority, The Department of Juvenile Justice, The Miami Beach Police Department, Miami Dade Department of Human Services, North Beach Development Corporation, The Green Family Foundation, The Womens Fund, Hispanics in Philanthropy, individual and corporate donations, private foundations, and diverse grants.
| Ayuda Contacts: |
Mariana Runha, Public Relations Director
E -mail: marianar@ayudamiami.org
Tel: (305).864-6885
Fax:(305).864.1020 |
Luis DeJesus, CEO/ Executive Director
E-mail: ldejesus@ayudamiami.org
Tel:(305)864-6885
Fax:(305)866-5690 |
Website: www.ayudamiami.org
7118 Byron Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141 |
Traducido por: María E. Anaya, ESOL Teacher & Tutor
E-mail: marua@ayudamiami.org
Tel:(305)864-6885, ext. 210
Fax:(305)864-1020 | |
