For over 30 years, Be Strong International has helped children and families break cycles of pain and build hope through its Heart Skills framework, teaching how to create and sustain healthy, healing relationships.
At the heart of this mission is the Be Strong After School Club (BSASC) a lifeline for children who need a safe, welcoming place to learn and grow.
At no cost to families, BSASC offers homework help, engaging activities and learning, nd most importantly a place for genuine connection. Every experience helps kids discover their strengths, express themselves, and build confidence for the future.
This Give Miami Day, let’s empower more children, expand these programs, and keep them free of charge. Together, we’re building stronger kids, stronger families, and a stronger Miami.
Join our team at The Give Miami 5K and support the kids at our After-School Club!
When you join us at the Give Miami 5K Race + Festival, you’re doing more than running. You’re helping us expand the Be Strong After-School Club, giving kids a safe, welcoming space to learn, grow, and thrive. 💜 100% of your race registration fee directly supports this program.
Whether you run, walk, skip, or dance your way through the race, every step counts toward building a stronger future for Miami’s children.
Since 1992, Be Strong International, founded by Ms. Althea McMillan, has served the youth and families of our beloved Miami.
Our Mission: Be Strong International’s (BSI) mission is to strengthen relationships and foster meaningful connections among family members, friends, co-workers, and community members. We do this by offering educational workshops and resources grounded in our Heart Skills® framework.
Our Vision is to transform communities by enriching individuals and families with effective relationship tools. To date, we have served over 240,000 individuals through specialized programs.
One Day of Enrichment and Growth in After-School Care
Provides one day of an enrichment activity in after-school care, giving a child a safe space to learn and grow.
Sponsor a Student's Field Trip
Your support gives a student the opportunity to join a field trip—opening doors to new experiences, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories.rive, ensuring families are nourished and supported.
A Full Week of After-School Care and Support for Families
Covers a full week of after-school care, lifting a huge weight off working parents and giving children consistency and care.
And because of you, we will be able to expand our community programs and help heal and mend families with heart skills and education, helping them move from brokenness to wholeness!
This past year we have served:
Give Miami Day is the largest online fundraising event, organized by The Miami Foundation, dedicated to generosity and building communities throughout Miami-Dade.
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