Programs
Sports4Success
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Program Name:
AMIKids Miami-Dade
Wish List:
Football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, table tennis and street hockey
equipment
Contact info:
Alfred Williams
305-361-7934
1820 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
MiamiDadeSouth-DE@AMIKIDS.ORG
www.amikids.org
Hours of Operation:
8am to 4pm
Program description:
Since 1974, AMIkids Miami-Dade has been dedicated to helping kids discover the
potential within them, transform their lives and strengthen our community.
Located in Miami, Florida, AMIkids Miami-Dade empowers our kids through care
and guidance to reach that potential and, as a result, break the cycle of
failure and poverty. Serving 47 youth ages 13 to 18.
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Program Name:
Branches
Wish List:
The sports equipment we need is sport balls of all kinds, cleats, basketball
hoops, soccer goals, protective gear, etc.
Contact info:
Yessenia Hernandez
11500 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33168
305-442-8306 ext. 1010
yhernandez@branchesfl.org
www.branchesfl.org
Hours of Operation:
Office from 9am-5pm, youth programs from about 3:00pm-6:00pm
Program description: At Branches, we focus on serving low income families and help them
and their children become better educated and more financially stable in the
long term. Our kids come to us every day after school. Although we do help our
students with homework, tutoring and so much more, we also provide enrichment
activities and activities such as sports to allow our students to get away from
their daily struggles. Playing sports is
always a favorite among our students but sometimes they are not able to play
their favorite sport because we do not have the proper equipment or we do not
have enough for them. Serving 425 youth
ages 5 to 18, at several locations in Miami-Dade.
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Program Name:
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.
Wish List:
They are looking for all kinds of supplies and equipment to serve their kids,
from indoor to outdoor programs.
Contact info:
Meg Garza, Development Officer
1825 NW 167th St., Miami Gardens FL 33056
305-474-1737
mgarza@cfceinc.org
www.cfcecares.org
Hours of Operation:
Mon & Fri: 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.; Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.;
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Program description:
"Helping children and families live a better life and build a stronger
community." We have a large program for children in foster care (900+);
residential group homes and shelters for boys and girls; outpatient mental health
programs for kids, and programs for runaway, truant, and ungovernable youth. Serving 5000 youth ages 0 to 18.
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Program Name:
Crockett Foundation
Wish List:
Sports equipment of all kinds for youth afterschool program. Balls, nets, gloves, etc.
Contact info:
Eileen LaMarca
954-254-7535
401 SW 1st Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301
elamarca@crockettfoundation.org
www.crockettfoundation.org
Hours of Operation:
3:45pm to 6pm
Program description:
At the Crockett Foundation, we are constantly in our various programs promoting
physical and mental fitness. It is with your help that we will be able to carry
out on that mission to keep our kids healthy and physically fit.
3165 - (3000/Annual Health Fair, 85/Margate Middle, 30/Coding Program,
50/Learning Together Program) Youth ages 10 to 15.
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Program Name:
Eneida M. Hartner Elementary
Wish List:
Sports equipment of all kinds for youth afterschool program. Balls, nets, gloves, etc.
Contact info:
Emily Gamboa
Delivery Address Pending
786-660-1971
313188@dadeschools.net
www.eneidamhartner.org
Hours of Operation:
Mailed deliveries only, no drop offs.
Program description: Provides a safe
afterschool for parents. We focus in homework help, arts and crafts, iReady and
a computer lab, but we would love to have sports! Serves 90 youth ages 4 to 10.
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Program Name:
enFAMILIA, Inc.
Wish List:
Kick ball, soccer and other kids sports equipment
Contact info:
Carlos Salgado
305-245-7288
16090 SW 293rd Dr., Homestead, FL, 33033
carlos.salgado@enfamiliainc.org
www.enfamiliainc.org
Hours of Operation:
3:30pm to 6pm
Program description:
To promote healthy family relationships through education and the arts. Serving 120 youth ages 7 to 15.
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Program Name:
First Serve Miami
Wish List:
Tennis equipment, racquets, balls (various colors, orange, green and red), 36”
court nets, gloves, shoes, strings, grips, court line marker, hurdles, spot
marker, etc.
Contact info:
Christopher Champion
305-365-6346
6501 NW 36th St., Miami FL 33127
coachchris@firstservemiami.org
www.firstservemiami.org
Hours of Operation:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Program description:
To provide free or affordable programming to 630 underserved youth ages 5-18.
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Program Name:
The First Tee Miami
Wish List:
Golf Equipment
Contact info:
Joel Furnari
305-776-4138
1802 N.W. 37 Ave. Miami, FL
Jfurnari@thefirstteemiami.org
www.Thefirstteemiami.org
Hours of Operation:
Dawk to Dusk – 7 Days A Week
Program description:
To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that
build character, instill life enhancing values and promote healthy choices
through the game of golf, serving 8000 youth ages 6 to 17.
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Program Name:
The Greater Goulds Optimist Club
Wish List:
We are a member of Pop Warner Football League we have a need for helmets,
shoulder pads, and chin straps, tackling dummies, footballs, hip pads, knee pad
and thigh pads.
Contact info:
Enid W. Demps
11025 SW 223rd St., Miami FL 33170
786-333-4137
ggoc@att.net
greatergouldsoptimist.org
Hours of Operation:
6 pm to 9 pm
Program description:
Provide academic, recreational and cultural programs to economically
disadvantaged families at low cost or no cost.
Serving 450 youth ages 4 to 18
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Program Name:
Juvenile Justice Center School
Wish List:
We'd love more and better equipment to serve the youth indoors and outdoors.
Contact info:
Sean Pascale
3300 NW 27th Ave #1116B, Miami FL 33142
786-205-0187
seanpascale@dadeschools.net
Hours of Operation:
7:30am to 3:30pm
Program description:
We are a residential facility for juveniles in trouble. Their mission is to ensure that each child
has a successful transition back to a conventional educational setting. Serving 110 youth ages 12 to 18.
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Program Name:
Liberty City Optimist Club Little League
Wish List:
Baseball equipment - batting helmets, gloves
(both right handed and left handed), catchers gear, uniforms, break away bases,
and bats.
Contact info:
Kelley Lamb
305-905-3416
1350 NW 50th St Miami, FL 33142
kelley.lamb@att.net
Hours of Operation:
6pm to 8pm
Program description:
Teaching the game of baseball to the youth in the community, serving 150 youth
ages 4 to 14.
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Program Name:
Miami Bridge
Wish List:
Volleyballs and
basketballs (they have nets), soccer equipment (nets needed)
Contact info:
Lertricia Anderson
305-635-8953
2810 NW S River Dr., Miami, FL 33125
LAnderson@MiamiBridge.Org
www.MiamiBridge.org
Hours of Operation:
24 hours a day
Program description:
Miami Bridge is utilized by the community as the axis point of all
Miami-Dade County efforts in dealing with kids in crisis who are runaways,
truant, homeless or having issues at home. In Miami-Dade County, we are the only
emergency home serving kids ages 10 to 17. At the Bridge, we provide a full
range of services including in-shelter counseling, field trips, in-home
counseling and reunification with family.
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Program Name:
Miami-Dade County Parks - Youth Sports Championship Series
Wish List:
All types of sports equipment is needed.
Contact info:
Chris Evans
Delivery Address pending
305-755-7885
Chris.Evans@MiamiDade.gov
www.PlayMiami.org
Hours of Operation:
8am to 6pm
Program description: We have 30 parks/sites that we draw from to
fill teams for different sports. These sports include flag football,
basketball, SNAG golf, track & field, swimming, and soccer. We currently
have a small selection of equipment that we have to spread out between our
sites. They serve over 6000 youth ages
6 to 14.
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Program Name:
The Motivational Edge
Wish List:
Soccer balls, Soccer goals, Footballs, Football Flags, Pennies, Cones, Yoga
mats, Baseball Bats, Balls, batting gloves, Helmets, Pitching machine,
Frisbees, Kickballs, Volleyballs, Volleyball nets, Baseball/Kickball Bases, Towels,
Eye block, First aid kits
Contact info:
Ramis Mercado
1-800-641-2201 Ext 3
2103 Coral Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL
33145
ramis@themotivationaledge.org
www.themotivationaledge.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Thursday 9am-2pm
(please call before bringing anything by)
Program description:
The Motivational Edge's Health & Wellness Initiative empowers youth to participate in a wide range of physical and mindful activities that are fun, engaging, challenging, and rewarding. Through dance, martial arts, yoga, and team sports, youth in this program will develop an enthusiasm for health and fitness that will last a lifetime, equipping them to succeed both in the classroom and in their communities. The Initiative includes a nutrition education component, providing mindfulness training and guidance on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, choosing healthy foods, and preparing healthy snacks. Youth learn critical and foundational movement skills, which are the building blocks for physical and mental activity, as well as develop skills needed to be successful in life through Social Skills, Discipline, Teamwork, Leadership, Respect, and a sense of Self-Worth. Serving ages 6-23, about 500 youth in total.
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Program Name:
Overtown Youth Center
Wish List:
Sports equipment of all kinds.
Contact info:
Yance Torres
450 NW 14th St., Miami FL 33136
305-349-1204
yance.torres@overtownyouth.org
http://overtownyouth.org/
Hours of Operation:
8:00am-8:00pm
Program description: To inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services. Our program has expanded to serve an additional 100 students. We have agreements with coaches to work with youth with a focus on fitness, and need sporting equipment to meet the student population growth. Their programs offer physical fitness, nutrition, education and advocacy serving 500 youth ages 7 to 25.
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Program Name:
Plantation High School Softball
Wish List:
Softball equipment - fielding gloves, tees and a pitching protection
screen.
Contact info:
Bethany Williams
954-297-1209
6901 NW 16Th St, Plantation, FL 33313
Bethywill522@gmail.com
https://www.browardschools1.com/plantationhigh
Hours of Operation:
Mailed deliveries only, no drop offs.
Program description:
High School Ladies Softball team, serving 25 youth, ages 14 to 18.
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Program Name:
Teen Up-Ward Bound, Inc.
Wish List:
Equipment needed: basketballs, jump
ropes, obstacle course equipment, shoves, wheel barrels, gloves.
Contact info:
Jannie Russell
Delivery Address Pending
305-953-3397
Jrussell@teenupwardbound.com
Hours of Operation:
2 to 7pm
Program description:
Mentoring, Literacy, homework help, Social skills, Healthy living, physical
fitness, sports camps, field trips, and STEM programming. We create a safe
place for youth, teens, and their families by promoting self-worthiness and
high self-esteem and by instilling positive, productive, healthy morals and
values of life. Serving 100 youth ages 5 to 18.
