Happenings & Stories
Halloween Fun!
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed a walk around the school campus during their trick-or-treat activity! While students enjoyed the activity, they were also working on navigating around the school campus using a map. They used environmental texts, such as...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit We are super proud of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students who became first-time bank account users at Bank of America and made their first deposit today. What great life skills for our students to learn! Please...
Join us for Greater Miami’s biggest day of giving
Join us for Greater Miami's biggest day of giving; our community will come together on 11.17.22 for #GiveMiamiDay encouraging everyone to become philanthropists for 24 hours. Show your support for HDS Foundation by making your pledge today at https://myhds.co/3SbkLHb....
Do you want to help strengthen our community?
Do you want to help strengthen our community? Funds raised through Give Miami Day help support our local high school B.R.I.D.G.E.S. programs. Our programs cater to the needs of students on the Autism Spectrum by providing Social, Independence, Community, and Personal...
HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year
HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year Each year, The Miami Foundation hosts Give Miami Day to encourage individuals to become philanthropists for a 24-hour period. Give Miami Day has become...
37TH Annual Main Street Festival of Lights
37TH Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, Brought to you by The Graham Companies and the Main Street Merchants “Benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Giving Gators” Miami, Florida – The 37th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, brought to you by The...
Two of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students, Miguel and Kate, have thrived in their post-secondary journey!
When you support our Foundation through Give Miami Day, your donations will fund our programs and initiatives that help Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum achieve meaningful and independent lives. Please consider pledging your support at...
Congratulations Dr. Rowe Tara Rowe on this distinction
Congratulations Dr. Rowe Tara Rowe on this distinction. Your commitment and leadership has provided our community with great mentorship! Thank you for your passion!
HDS Foundation Highlights Students’ Post-Secondary Achievements
Miguel Sanchez and Kate Gilson-Miranda, former participants of the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program at Cypress Bay High School, understand the importance of developing social skills that will help them throughout their lifetime. Both students completed their High School...
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month HDS Companies shows their support by wearing pink every Friday. We would like to let all those going thru this challenging time that, you are all braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and...
We have been chosen to participate in Give Miami Day
We have been chosen for the second consecutive year by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day, an annual giving movement that brings together nonprofits of all sizes to celebrate and increase generosity in Greater Miami. Please join us on November 17th...
Official Bank Account Owners!
This past weekend was definitely a busy one for our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students. On Saturday morning, the students visited Bank of America with their parents as part of our Community Based Instruction (CBI) to open their first bank account. Funds from our Foundation’s...
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tara Rowe, Founder, and Director of UNF THRIVE
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tara Rowe, Founder, and Director of UNF THRIVE, on being named an honoree of the NBC First Coast News 12 Who Care Award, which recognizes local residents who make a difference in the lives of others. Cristina Miranda, our Chairman...
Homecoming Week
Students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program participated in various activities during Homecoming Week. The students deserve so much praise for participating in Tacky Tourist, PJ Day, Favorite Sports Team, Color Wars, and Homecoming. Homecoming was attended by every...
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Support the Local Harvest Drive
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students went to Publix to purchase items for the local Harvest Drive. The class was split up into 4 teams. Each team had to purchase six items from a list that was provided by the Student Council Club. Prior to going to Publix, students...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program Expands to Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School!
HDS Foundation had a chance to meet the students who were chosen to participate in the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class this year. We are so excited to begin our program at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School and look forward to the significant progress the students will...
Publix, Where Shopping is A Pleasure
As part of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program Community Based Instruction (CBI), students learn budgeting skills while they shop for goods and services. Part of the grant money our Foundation awards to the schools each year goes to purchasing gift cards. This week, our...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students participate in the Office Depot Challenge!
Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took on the Office Depot Challenge with their teams to purchase supplies within their specified budget. Each team had to work together, communicate, and decide which items would be the best choice to keep their project within budget....
We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program
We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program for the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a great year!
Patriot Day 2022
On this Patriot Day we remember the first responders and those who made difficult decisions to save lives. Flags are flown at half-mast on this day to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 AM.
IT’S ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK!
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students visited the park to participate in various team-building activities over the past two weeks. Together with their teammates, they overcame various obstacles to achieve their goal with a partner. Students were blindfolded as they were...
Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!
Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students! It was awesome seeing everyone, both old and new faces, and We're looking forward to a great year!
Join us for Resource Night for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Join us for Resource Night for Teens and Adults with Disabilities, hosted by Bridge Therapy and The Friendship Journey on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6 pm. Our Program Managers, Meagan Bouscher and Liz Falk will be sharing our Foundation's Resource webpage, which offers...
National Non-Profit Day 2022
Over the last 24 years, giving back has been at the heart of HDS and has always been a part of our company’s mission. As we celebrate #NationalNonProfitDay, we want to take this opportunity to thank our workforce volunteer group, the HDS Contenders and our community...
HDS Foundation Presents at Town of Miami Lakes of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board Meeting
Earlier this month, HDS Foundation Board Members and Staff met with Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and the Chair of the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board, Mario Pinera. The purpose of our meeting was to discuss the Foundation's vision of expanding the HDSF...