Branches Partners with Peacock Foundation, Inc. to Provide Youth Employment and Emergency Assistance
Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 29, 2017 -- Branches, Inc. has been partnering with Peacock Foundation, Inc. for over 10 years, and has received more than $200,000 in grant funding. The majority of these dollars have also been matched by Trish and Dan Bell, more than doubling the investment that the Foundation has made.
Branches was recently awarded $30,000 by Peacock Foundation, Inc. $15,000 helped to support Branches’ Summer Shade Camp and trained, equipped and employed 23 Branches youth from low-income families as Summer Shade Guides at Branches Florida City and Branches Lakeview. Summer Shade Guides serve as camp counselors and help lead all activities of summer programming. Branches’ staff provided support, but this employment offered our youth guides a chance to build their resume, learn employable skills, practice leadership and earn some money. Peacock Foundation Inc.’s grant also helped to cover the cost of field trips for the young campers at both locations, enriching their summer even further. Peacock Foundation Inc. also provided Branches with a $15,000 grant to support emergency assistance that is being provided to Branches families and community members in South Dade due to Hurricane Irma. Services include providing food and baby care packages and more.
“We are grateful for Peacock Foundation Inc.’s long-term commitment to the community. As a valuable partner of Branches, their support is not only making investments in our mission but also listening to the needs of the community and challenging us to be as responsive and impactful as possible,” said Brent McLaughlin, Executive Director of Branches.
Branches is a local non-profit organization based in Miami and primarily focuses on student services and financial stability. Its Grow Program serves elementary students, preparing them for lifelong success through enrichment of their minds, bodies and hearts. The Climb Program serves middle and high school students, focusing on the development of their individual assets in order to maximize opportunities to become better students and better people. Branches’ Achieve Programs target the well-being of the entire community through services fostering financial stability and long term success. Services include the ASSETS Small Business Solutions program, Ways to Work car loan program, VITA free tax preparation and hunger relief. Branches is also proud to house and operate the United Way Center for Financial Stability.
About Branches
For over 40 years, Branches has made a positive impact in the community by delivering on its mission to serve, educate and inspire people through student, family and financial stability services. Branches provides long-term, holistic services for motivated individuals and families. We help people grow deeper and climb higher in life by building a foundation through education so they can achieve their goals and fulfill their potential. For additional information about Branches, please call 305.442.8306 or visit http://www.branchesfl.org
About Peacock Foundation, Inc.
Throughout its distinguished history, Peacock Foundation, Inc. has assisted hundreds of non-profit organizations in their missions to improve the lives of South Floridians. Founded in 1947, Peacock Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to enhance and promote the good health and well-being of children and families through contributions, gifts, and grants to eligible nonprofit organizations primarily in Miami-Dade County. The Foundation’s grant making reflects Mr. Peacock’s philosophies regarding the importance of strong values and moral character, of achieving self-sufficiency and in turn helping others, and of being fiscally responsible stewards of philanthropic funds. Learn more at http://www.peacockfoundationinc.org
Isabelle Pike, Branches, http://www.branchesfl.org, +1 (305) 442-8306 Ext: 1002, [email protected]
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