Happenings & Stories
HDS BRIDGES Student & U.S. Army JROTC Lightning Battalion Cadet, Katelyn Promoted to Cadet Sergeant
Katelyn is a Junior in our HDS Broward County Public High School B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program. She enlisted in the U.S. Army JROTC Lightning Battalion in her Freshman year to fulfill a PE required credit, but she soon came to appreciate the program's leadership and sense of...
It’s Movie Time!
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a fantastic time on their Community-Based Instruction (CBI) field trip to the local movie theater to enjoy the movie Stranger World. Since each student is given a gift card as part of our HDS Grant to use during their weekly CBIs,...
“Tis the Season to Give”
This past week, both of our Cypress Bay HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. programs celebrated the holiday season at Chili's Bar & Grill, enjoying friendship and a delicious lunch. They all ordered burgers, chicken nuggets, chicken fajitas, and more. But the one thing they all...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Bowl for the Lucky Strike
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students headed out for fun with their peers to practice their bowling skills; their motto was "Be bold and go for the strike!" When students arrived at the bowling alley, they first had to find their correct bowling shoe size and then change...
Our Chairman and President featured this week in Voyage MIA Magazine’s “Shout Out Miami” series
We were featured this week in Voyage MIA Magazine's “Shout Out Miami” series. Thank you to Voyage MIA for showcasing how our programs are preparing young people with Autism and related abilities to succeed. Read more at http://bit.ly/3HiSQTV.
Giving Is Better Than Receiving!
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students headed on a shopping trip to Walmart to purchase holiday gifts for their siblings. This Community Based Instruction is designed to help students practice their budgeting skills as students are given a specific budget. One of the...
Ice Cream Sundae Challenge!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class participated in an Ice Cream Sundae Challenge for their Community Based Instruction activity this week. The day before the event, students were put in teams of 3-4. They had to work together to decide what flavor ice cream and 3 toppings...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students take on the “Secret Elf”
This holiday season, the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took on the "Secret Elf" title for the morning as they headed out to Walmart to do some holiday shopping for their friends! The mission was: to stay under $25 (including tax) and purchase the items that were listed...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Carry Out Acts of Kindness
Today's Community Based Instruction (CBI) trip for the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students was fantastic. The goal of this CBI was to purchase gifts for the senior citizens receiving care at the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center as well as the children who would be spending the...
A heartfelt THANK YOU for your support on Give Miami Day.
A heartfelt THANK YOU for your support on Give Miami Day. Your generosity allows us to expand our programs at the local high schools and make a difference in the lives of students with autism spectrum disorder in gaining life skills in their journey to post-secondary...
Help us to thank our amazing Team at HDS Companies
Help us to thank our amazing Team at HDS Companies for their support through our Give Miami Day Kick-Off, Game Day, and Pep Rally. Let’s go, Team HDS! Remember your gifts to HDS Foundation during this philanthropic event makes a greater impact on all of our students....
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Host a Friendsgiving Luncheon
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students hosted a Friendsgiving Luncheon with special friends from another class, staff members, and administrators. Everyone was treated to a delicious smorgasbord of their favorite traditional Thanksgiving foods cooked by a personal...
#GiveMiamiDay is LIVE!
#GiveMiamiDay is LIVE! Please make your donation now at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation, and help us make a difference in the lives of High School students with Autism or related abilities!
A Taste of Home.
“A Taste of Home” is what the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a chance to experience at the Weston Diner. Before heading out on their Community Based Instruction field trip, students practiced various skills such as: ordering their meatheiexpected. In the end, the...
#GiveMiamiDay is 1 DAY AWAY!
#GiveMiamiDay is 1 DAY AWAY! Help make it the greatest and most impactful yet by supporting our programs today at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation.
Our HDS BRIDGES students participated in an Office Depot Team Building Challenge
Our HDS BRIDGES students participated in an Office Depot Team Building Challenge. Each team learned budgeting and independent life skills while shopping for supplies with their team members. Please support these programs, which significantly impact our students, by...
Donate during #GiveMiamiDay to support events such as students visit Bank of America and open up their first Bank Account
When you donate during #GiveMiamiDay, you are supporting our HDS BRIDGES programs. As part of our Community Based Instruction, students visit Bank of America and open up their first Bank Account. Your support is vital to helping us provide these experiences for our...
Feeling eager to participate in our community’s largest day of generosity?
Feeling eager to participate in our community’s largest day of generosity? Early Giving for Give Miami Day is open from 11.14 through 11.16 at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation. Please help us get an early start on making this the most significant and impactful...
Today we celebrate 14 years of supporting the ASD community!
Today we celebrate 14 years of supporting the ASD community! Thank you to all of the people that have helped make this happen and who support our vision each and every day! #autismawareness
A Message about #GiveMiamiDay from Cristina Miranda Gilson, CEO of the HDS Companies and Founder of the HDS Foundation
Early Giving is open for #GiveMiamiDay!
Early Giving is open for #GiveMiamiDay! Please support us by getting your gifts in early from 11.14 through 11.16 at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation. #givemiami #hdscontenders #donations #charity #donate #nonprofit #community #help #fundraising #support #donation...
HDS Companies is matching your donations between $25 and $10,000
Give Miami Day is now LIVE and continues through November 17. The HDS Companies is matching your donations between $25 and $10,000. This means your donation in support of our programs doubles! Please donate today at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation! #givemiami...
Miami Lakes businesses promoting our #GiveMiamiDay fundraising efforts
Join us in thanking all of the local Miami Lakes businesses promoting our #GiveMiamiDay fundraising efforts by displaying our poster on their storefronts! Please make your pledge today at https://myhds.co/3SbkLHb. Sergio's Cuban BankUnited Miami Lakes Jewelers...
We’re getting close. Only 4 Days To Go for #GiveMiamiDay
We’re getting close. Only 4 Days To Go for #GiveMiamiDay; please pledge today at https://myhds.co/3SbkLHb.
Anastasia describes how the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program is impacting her life now and for years to come
You empower students on their journey from High School to Post Secondary when you support us during #GiveMiamiDay. Check out this video as Anastasia describes how the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program is impacting her life now and for years to come. Make your pledge today at...