One of the most amazing things happening in Miami – and in the country – is The
Friendship Circle. This program involves teenagers in helping, mentoring, and
befriending children who have special needs. At a time of year when many
children are out of school and aren't getting as much socializing as they are
used to, this can turn in to a very lonely season. The Friendship Circle ensures that children
with Autism, developmental disabilities, debilitating injuries, or other
special needs get the friendship, activities, and care they need to succeed.
Each week, children who participate in The Friendship Circle
program get weekly visits from their new-found teenage friends. They’ll get to engage
in a variety of ways and attend all kinds of amazing events throughout the year
as well! Teens can visit children with special needs at home, for outings, or
at community events to make sure that every child gets as much attention as
possible.
The teens involved in The Friendship Circle program go
through extensive training to help them be compassionate, concerned, and
creative friends to the children they connect with. In addition, the teens get
access to lots of helpful resources that help them find activities and events
that are accessible to the kids for free or at low costs.
At a time when fewer and fewer resources are being given to
children with special needs, the unique services of The Friendship Circle are
more valuable than ever before. Who can put a price tag on the value of
friendship, and who knows how healing these relationships really are?
As an active participant in and sponsor of The Friendship
Circle, I ask you to share some of your energy and resources with us to ensure
that we can connect with as many amazing children as possible this summer.
If you’re in the Miami
area, volunteer! If not, a small donation of any amount will help this program
thrive!
Click the link below to visit The Friendship Circle online
to learn more about the program and to see how you can get involved!
Thank you!
~Tabelina
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