Community Involvement
BV Miami’s core programs and services are designed to address the unique needs of Miami’s underserved youth and families, combining compassionate support with tangible resources. Each program is tailored to create a lasting impact, focusing on empowerment, community, and resilience.
Back-to-School Drive
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Overview: An initiative that equips youth with essential school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, and learning tools, ensuring a confident and prepared start to the academic year. Beyond supplies, this program includes workshops on goal-setting, motivation, and resilience to help students feel supported as they enter school.
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Reach: Over 150 children are provided with supplies each year, empowering them to engage fully in their education and reduce any back-to-school anxiety.
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Impact: By alleviating the financial burden of school supplies, BV Miami enables families to focus on their children’s growth and well-being. This drive fosters excitement for learning, boosts student confidence, and strengthens family bonds as they prepare for the school year
Villain's Wish
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Overview: A heartfelt initiative granting wishes to children & families facing serious illnesses, such as cancer. Villain’s Wish seeks to bring moments of happiness and hope through personalized experiences, whether it’s a dream day out, meeting a beloved hero, or experiencing an unforgettable activity.
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Impact: By providing moments of joy and reprieve, Villain’s Wish offers children and their families unforgettable memories and moments of togetherness during difficult times. The program aims to alleviate stress, uplift spirits, and offer families experiences that foster hope and resilience, allowing them to focus on the positive and inspiring possibilities.
Thanksgiving Drive
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Overview: An annual Thanksgiving event providing families with nutritious holiday meal kits, helping alleviate food insecurity and fostering a sense of community during the holiday season. Each meal kit includes essential items to create a full, festive meal that allows families to celebrate together.
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Reach: Over 300 families receive meal kits each Thanksgiving, connecting them with resources that support their well-being and community belonging.
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Impact: This program reduces financial strain on families while promoting togetherness, gratitude, and joy during a traditionally challenging season. The drive has grown each year, thanks to community support, volunteers, and partnerships, making the holiday special for hundreds of families.
Holiday Toy Drive
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Overview: BV Miami’s annual Holiday Toy Drive collects toys and gifts to distribute to underserved youth, ensuring they experience the joy and magic of the holiday season. This festive event goes beyond toy distribution, featuring community gatherings and a celebration where youth and families come together to celebrate and connect.
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Reach: More than 500 youth receive toys and gifts each holiday season, creating festive cheer and providing a sense of belonging.
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Impact: The Toy Drive brings smiles to hundreds of young faces and reduces holiday stress for families. It builds a sense of unity and joy, with each gift reminding children that they are valued and supported. By bringing the community together, this program enhances the spirit of giving and builds connections that last well beyond the holiday season.
Testimonials & Success Stories
Sebastian Strong Foundation
"Over the past four years, the partnership between the SebastianStrong Foundation and BV Miami has been nothing short of extraordinary. United by a shared commitment to fighting childhood cancer, the members have been invaluable allies in raising awareness, creating special moments for childhood cancer families, and securing funds to fuel life-saving research. Their participation in our annual beard trimming event have become a cornerstone of our collaboration, blending their passion for community outreach with our mission to honor Sebastian and all children who have faced a cancer diagnosis like their very own Gaby. Together, we’ve inspired hope, rallied support, and made a lasting impact in the fight against childhood cancer. I am incredibly grateful for their partnership and most importantly their friendship.​"
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Oscar Ortiz, Founder, Sebastian Strong Foundation
Melrose Elementary
On behalf of the entire Melrose Elementary School community, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the vital work BV Miami does for our families. Year after year, your annual Thanksgiving Food Drive ensures that hundreds of local families enjoy complete holiday meals, easing worries and helping everyone celebrate with dignity and warmth. The School Supplies Drive is another remarkable effort that equips hundreds of children with the tools they need to begin each school year with confidence, ready to learn and grow. Beyond these essential programs, we see the larger impact of your ongoing commitment to creating equitable access, building community trust, and encouraging resilience. Your dedication to forging transformative connections, particularly for underserved youth and their families, aligns beautifully with our mission as educators. By nourishing both body and mind, you help students focus on their studies rather than their struggles, and that makes an immeasurable difference. We are proud to stand alongside BV Miami as you continue inspiring hope, empowering young people, and strengthening the bonds within our community. Your organization’s compassionate leadership truly helps pave the way for brighter futures in Miami.”
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Dania Garcia, Principal, Melrose Elementary School
The Motivational Edge
“The Motivational Edge wholeheartedly supports BV Miami’s wide range of community-focused initiatives. We are continually inspired by their unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized youth and families through equitable access to resources and community-wide initiatives. BV Miami’s support of The Edge’s mission exemplifies collaborative partnerships and a dedication to what it means to truly invest in the well-being and future of our young people. Their Annual Toy Drive held at our facility benefits hundreds of marginalized youth! BV Miami’s tireless work not only brings immediate joy and relief—especially during the holiday season—but also sets the stage for long-term positive change, resilience, and growth in our shared community. We commend BV Miami for their leadership and remain honored to support their vision of a brighter, more inclusive Miami for all."
Mr. Ian Welsch, Founder & CEO, The Motivational Edge
