3 Values I Learned In My Valley of Despair By Michelle Shirley
3 Values I Learned In My Valley of Despair By Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer at Be Strong International From Feb 2020 to late 2021, it felt like the heavens said, “Let’s kick it up a notch and give Michelle an extra dose of hardship and emotional pain.” From dealing with the worst possible […]
Be Strong International selected as a SafeSpace for the children of District 8.
The SafeSpaces program supports the Be Strong After School Club, extending its schedule to Fridays. Be Strong International has been selected to join SafeSpaces program to provide after-school programming to South Dade’s youth. SafeSpaces is a District 8 initiative started by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, that will directly address the rise of violence among youth […]
Be Strong International receives $200,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation
Funding supports Project H.O.P.E., empowering young people in healthy relationships, character development, and other skills. Be Strong International has received a $200,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to support its youth empowerment program, Project H.O.P.E (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education). Offered throughout the school day, Project H.O.P.E. consists of interactive activities, guided group discussions, and […]
Be Strong International Hosted Their Annual Winter Charity Gala To Support South Florida’s Communities
Be Strong International hosted its Winter Charity Gala on Tuesday, November 30th at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. As part of their ongoing fundraising efforts, the Winter Charity Gala is the biggest event of the year, where Miami’s philanthropists met to celebrate the tremendous impact of their donations among the most vulnerable populations living […]
Project PEACE Donates 1,300 Backpacks with School Supplies
Miami, FL – Lines of local residents formed early on Saturday morning for Project P.E.A.C.E. Back-to-School Block Party where they would receive new backpacks filled with school supplies while enjoying festivities like live music, free food, and a classic car show. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County, Project P.E.A.C.E. is administered through Be Strong International. Through Be Strong’s […]
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to The Students of Goulds Community
Miami, FL – Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book bag and supplies giveaway was held across the street […]
Monitor the Time Your Child Spends in Front of Screens
Children love electronic devices. A lot of adults do, too. Smartphones, tablets, computers and TV bring us music and video games and connect us with people and events close by and around the world. But children need guidance in electronic use, just as they do with other aspects of life. Parents must monitor children’s screen […]
Teach Your Child to Be a Good Friend
It’s essential to have friends in our lives. Some of us wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our friends. They can be a source of support in times of need, making it a little easier to overcome life’s problems. Take a moment and think about your relationship with your best friend. How long did […]
Project P.E.A.C.E. Community Fun Day Attracts Notable Support
Miami, FL – The combination of sunny weather, live music, and free food moved the residents of Goulds to gather at Project P.E.A.C.E.’s Community Fun Day, hosted by Be Strong International (BSI) on Saturday, July 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Goulds Park. In partnership with Miami-Dade County, Project P.E.A.C.E. (People Engaged and Advocating […]
Child Independence Will Reduce Stress in Parents
One of the primary goals for any parent should be to create a self-sufficient adult who can live independently with no supervision from their mom or dad. But independence is not a skill you can start teaching children in their last few years of adolescence; you can’t do everything for them until they become teenagers […]