by Cristina Gilson | Jan 21, 2017 | Bridges at the Bay, Community, News & Events, Partners, Programs
The Dan Marino Walkabout Autism fundraiser is one of the best activities that this community puts on. Not only are the participants exposed to the many community celebrities, and provided different fun family activities, music and food; they do so with the backdrop of...
by Benny Elfont | Jun 5, 2016 | Achieving, Bridges at the Bay, Community, Education, HDS Cares, Journey to Destination, News & Events
Cypress Bay High School’s class of 2016 officially graduated on June 5at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. With a class of 1,100+ and a stunning graduation rate of 95%, it is no surprise that the social skills class seniors all received diplomas; some were...
by Benny Elfont | May 28, 2016 | Bridges at the Bay, Community, Education, HDS Cares, Mentoring, News & Events
The night of May 28th, 2016, is one Cypress Bay High School’s BRIDGES’ graduating class will not soon forget. The whole gang suited up in their finest attire to attend their senior prom. After a pre-prom party of refreshments and picture-taking at Foundation...
by Benny Elfont | May 5, 2016 | Achieving, Bridges at the Bay, Community, Journey to Destination, Mentoring, News & Events
On May 5th, 2016, the Cypress Bay High School BRIDGES class closed out the year with an HDS-sponsored party at Midtown Athletics. Although the main event of the day happened to be the party, the students also concluded their Social Skills curriculum with a tour of the...
by Benny Elfont | Apr 24, 2016 | Achieving, Community, HDS Cares, Journey to Destination, Mentoring, News & Events, Partners, Programs
On April 24th, 2016, The First Tee of Broward program concluded for the year at the end-of-program luncheon. Officially, the mission of this organization is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill...
by Benny Elfont | Apr 18, 2016 | Achieving, Community, Education, HDS Cares, Mentoring, News & Events
The HDS Foundation, which is known to have strong ties to the special-needs community, was asked by the College Living Experience (CLE) to assist in giving mock job interviews at the CLE Fort Lauderdale location to individuals with disabilities looking to soon become...