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Past projects 17

• See Something Say Something, Violence Prevention is Key

  Funded Feb 26, 2023

  Empowered and proud is what this project gave my Peer Counselors. Within two school days all five hundred and twenty 6th graders were trained on Say Something which is a violence prevention initiative. The students were trained on three simple yet important steps. One: Look for warning signs, signals & threats. Two: ACT immediately. Take it seriously. Three: Say something to a trusted adult. we will get better at reducing violence, threats & tragic consequences creating a safer healthier schools and communities.

  The supplies provided gave my students the opportunity to bond together as they designed, personalized, and created their shirts in my office the week prior to the presentations. They wore them proudly on the days of the presentations and our now able to use them as part of their school uniform shirts which is a wonderful reminder to all our students about the important safety message See Something Say Something.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

• Basic Supplies Aren't Always Basic

  Funded Jan 6, 2023

  The donations received will go a long way with our students that are in our Up-Start program. This program is for students that are in transition which means they are living in a shelter, cars or with others due to financial reasons.

  Many students take school supplies for granted but not these. Having our boutique stocked with everything they need is a blessing for their academics and personal well being. The students have already been alerted about our new stock and have began coming by and picking up supplies.

  Some of our newest students in the programs are new to our country and have nothing. For these new comers we are preparing book bags and filling them with all of these supplies including toiletries.

  This is only possible thanks to your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.

• Healing Through Journaling & Painting

  Funded Aug 3, 2019

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our painting supplies and the journals needed for our grieving youth. My students were amazed and are grateful. 

  Thanks to your donation we are up and running. This year they participated in a painting project where Be The Light was the theme. Students spent the day learning about each other and how to help others.

  They each designed and painted their canvas to their liking. After a few minutes of drying their projects they attached the vinyl and fairy lights to complete their reminder that they too can be the light for themselves and others.

  Every single year my students continue to amaze me as their kindness shine through in everything we do. 

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our youth.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Neukom Family Foundation and 6 other donors.

• Empowering Or Most Vulnerable Youth

  Funded Nov 15, 2018

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our fishing supplies for our Castaway Club and the school supplies needed for our needy youth. My students were amazed and are grateful.

  Thanks to your donation we are up and running. This year they have participated in several trips including shark tagging, fishing off of Anglin pier and are getting ready for our camping trip. Many students have had the ability to come through the boutique to get the supplies they need t succeed in school.

  Every single year my students continue to amaze me as their kindness shine through in everything we do. You will be happy to know that this Middle School will continue to thrive and provide outdoor opportunities to those who need it most.

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our Castaway Club & our needy youth.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Home Shows Coalition and 6 other donors.

• A Day in the Life of a Trust Counselor

  Funded Nov 15, 2018

  Your donations completed some much needed essentials for The Gardens Boutique. Last school year 10 young ladies and 4 young men have been outfitted for Prom because of donors like you.

  The Gardens Boutique was a mere vision two years ago and now it is a place that my needy students visit to get school supplies, personal hygiene items, and their dream dress, shoes, purse and jewelry for prom. The young men can also get personal hygiene items as well with school supplies, regular day to day clothing and a tux for prom. I am beyond grateful of the donations I have received which will be used yearly by many students.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

• Fish On...

  Funded Dec 13, 2018

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our fishing supplies for our Castaway Club. My students were amazed and are grateful.

  Every single year my students continue to amaze me as their kindness shine through in everything we do. You will be happy to know that this Middle School will continue to thrive and provide outdoor opportunities to those who need it most.

  Thanks to your generosity our Castaway Club was able to go on our fishing trip with some much-needed supplies. All members were able to receive a face mask to protect their face, neck, and head from the sun. They were able to share the pliers and help each other out as they caught fish.

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our Castaway Club.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

• We've Gone Fishing Now We Want To Be Camping Crusaders

  Funded Apr 10, 2018

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our camping supplies for our Castaway Club. My students were amazed and are grateful. Words can not express what an amazing experience I shared with my students and other chaperone's because of your donation.

  Thanks to your donation we were able to end our first year as a club with a camping trip. Our camping trip was to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Our campers enjoyed, fishing, hiking, biking, swimming and the good old outdoors and each other. We also participated in a pier clean-up and a fishing class done by one of the rangers.

  Every single year my students continue to amaze me as their kindness shine through in everything we do. You will be happy to know that this Middle School will continue to thrive and provide outdoor opportunities to those who need it most. I am now in the planning phase of our 2nd Annual Camping trip thanks to you.

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our Castaway Club.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

• Making Fairy Tales Come True One Student at a Time

  Funded Mar 27, 2018

  Your donations completed some much needed essentials for The Gardens Boutique. This school year 10 young ladies and 4 young men have been outfitted for Prom because of donors like you.

  The Gardens Boutique was a mere vision last school year and now it is a place that my needy students visit to get school supplies, personal hygiene items, and their dream dress, shoes, purse and jewelry for prom. The young men can also get personal hygiene items as well with school supplies, regular day to day clothing and a tux for prom.I am beyond grateful of the donations I have received which will be used yearly by many students.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.

• Hurricane Who? No one will Stop the Jaguar Sports Program!

  Funded Nov 27, 2017

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our equipment for our physical education classes. My students were amazed and are grateful.

  Thanks to your donation we are up and running. The volleyball net full of holes is gone and our brand new one is up and being used before school and during PE classes. The flag football flags and footballs are already making our games more enjoyable throughout all of the classes. It's a great thing having new nets on our hoops and basketballs that retain their air. The soccer balls are also being kicked around by our soccer fans. The kids are beyond thrilled.

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our Castaway Club.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia

• Rise & Shine It's Fishing Time!

  Funded Oct 23, 2017

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for funding our fishing supplies for our Castaway Club. My students were amazed and are grateful.

  Thanks to your donation we are up and running. Our first trip was to Juno Beach in December. We participated in a beach clean up, a tour of Loggerhead Marine Life (where we brought donations) and fished off of Juno Pier.

  Every single year my students continue to amaze me as their kindness shine through in everything we do. You will be happy to know that this Middle School will continue to thrive and provide outdoor opportunities to those who need it most.

  Once again thank you. Rest assured you have made a huge impact on our Castaway Club.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. J. Garcia