Celebrating Jesus’ Path to Employment
Huge congratulations to Jesus on landing a new job! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn’t be happier for you. Wishing you all the success in this new chapter—go shine bright!
A Day of Celebration, Unity, and Acceptance
Special thanks to the amazing HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. teachers at our Miami-Dade High School for hosting such a fantastic event in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month! Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students and their classmates enjoyed a day filled with sweet treats donated by Miami Dade Fire Rescue & Hispanic American Firefighters Association, hands-on CPR training, fun with temporary tattoos, visits from friendly service dogs, and a high-energy performance by the school band and cheerleaders!
It was a beautiful day full of inclusion, friendship, and fun, a perfect reminder of the power of community. 
A Day of Friendship, Inclusion, and Inspiration
Kate Gilson, HDS Foundation Educator & Program Facilitator, and Board Member, recently took part in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and what an unforgettable day it was! Following the walk, Kate was invited to an exclusive afternoon reception hosted by Best Buddies leadership, where she had the honor of meeting Anthony Shriver. The day continued with the launch celebration of I Am Maria, Maria Shriver’s new book. Kate was invited to share one of the poems from I Am Maria. That evening, at a special gathering at Books & Books, Kate was asked to close out the event by reading one of Maria’s poems. Her heartfelt performance left a lasting impression and earned her a well-deserved standing ovation. We are beyond proud of Kate and all that she continues to do to inspire, uplift, and advocate for inclusion and friendship.
On the Road to Independence
Huge congratulations to Zacharia on getting his learner’s permit! This is such an exciting milestone, and we’re so proud of you for taking this big step toward independence. Wishing you safe and happy driving adventures ahead!
An Unforgettable Night of Inclusion & Hockey
Special thanks to The Friendship Journey & Samantha Novick, for inviting us to Autism Acceptance Night with the Florida Panthers! It was an unforgettable evening filled with hockey, community, and inclusion. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an inclusive and memorable event!
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...
There are only 5 Days To Go for #GiveMiamiDay; please make your pledge today
There are only 5 Days To Go for #GiveMiamiDay; please make your pledge today at https://myhds.co/3SbkLHb #givemiami #hdscontenders #donations #charity #donate #nonprofit #community #help #fundraising #support #donation #giveback #fundraiser #volunteer #givingback...
Give Miami Day…10 days to go.
HDS Foundation goes out into the community to promote Give Miami Day! The HDS Foundation staff went out today to engage businesses in the Miami Lakes area. We shared our Foundation’s mission as well as the opportunity to participate in Give Miami Day. Miguel did a...
Give Miami Day 2022, Pledge today!
Give Miami Day 2022, is November 17, we would be grateful to count on your Pledge today! Please mark your calendars, and join us for Give Miami Day, an all-day virtual fundraising initiative. By pledging to support us on Give Miami Day, you will help our Foundation...
The Friendship Journey at their Annual Friendship Gala
Last night the HDS Foundation had the pleasure of supporting our friends at The Friendship Journey at their Annual Friendship Gala. Along with two of our BRIDGES teachers, previous students, colleagues, and friends, we celebrated the work that they, and their...
Thank you!
We want to thank The Miami Laker for featuring our organization in their piece on The Miami Foundation's Give Miami Day!Please read this great story https://miamilaker.com/Community/give-miami-day-is-nov-17 and consider making your pledge to our Foundation today in...
Pizza Pizza!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students practiced how to calculate leaving a tip and perfecting their signature, prior to heading out on their Community Based Instruction field trip this week. The students were so excited about going to Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza for lunch and...