Community Services/Non-Profits near Doral, FL

“Love the Doral Chamber! My law firm is a trustee member with the Doral Chamber, and we attend their networking luncheon all the time. It is such a great networking opportunity! Manny and Carmen are always available to help with our marketing, promotion and visibility within the community. Can't recommend the Doral Chamber enough!”

“Went to the Garden during the Night at the Garden event and it was magical! The way they transform the already beautiful gardens to an other world experience at night with lights is something not to miss out.”

“The Greatest Weekend at the Historic Hampton House was a huge success. The first act of the play by Keith Wade was previewed.Look for The Last Sun of the Hampton House in May.”

“Latinos salud has been such a great experience. It is a warm welcoming place with staff that actually cares. You never have to worry about your sexual health here. Noel is the best technician as well! The experience has changed my holistic well-being.”

“I attended a Veteran's event yesterday (sierra1veteranoutreach) An amazing place where you felt loved and supported...great way for connection and healing through their programs and the beautiful waters. For the friendly faces, great attention, and beautiful sites...this place is a recommendation ?.”

“We thank God for this house because it has served as our home for the last 5 months, it is a place where you feel peace and the staff is very friendly and dedicated to all the families who are there.”

“What a spectacular experience our Alper JCC campers had this summer at Whispering Manes! Our special needs campers loved grooming the horses and the staff made it such a special day for them. The pictures we brought home tell beautiful stories, and our staff absolutely loved being hands-on, supporting this experience through their campers' eyes. Camp J Miami Tikvah campers would love to come back summer after summer!”

“The non profit Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) has its origins as the Coconut Grove Audubon Society (CGAS), founded April 16, 1915, as Dade County's first Audubon organization. CGAS members met in homes and worked to advocated for bird and wildlife protection, protection of birds hunted for their plumes with the hiring of game wardens, ornithological education for school children and the public, and they also collaborated in the movement to establish Everglades National Park. WWII led to the CGAS becoming inactive in 1942. Led by Charles Brookfield, then employed by National Audubon Society, a new chapter of the National Audubon Society was established in 1947. The Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) has been on the frontlines of conservation and environmental protection issues in South Florida. The mission of the Tropical Audubon Society is to "conserve and restore South Florida ecosystems, focusing on birds, wildlife, and their habitats. The Tropical Audubon Society has been headquartered at the 1932 Doc Thomas House since 1976. It has been designated a Miami-Dade County Historic Site, a Florida Heritage Site, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Arden Hayes Thomas, Jr. was a pharmacist from Indiana who moved to South Miami in 1925, and opened the O. K. Drug Store just months before the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926. His business grew to managing two stores on Sunset Drive and Thomas invested in a 2.5 acres of property on the south side of Sunset Drive in the subdivision of High Pines. He commissioned Robert Fitch Smith, one of the first six graduates of the University of Miami architecture program, to create a home that would look like part of the piney landscape. He created a rustic house in the Florida wood-frame vernacular style of architecture that exemplified the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement. Created out of cypress, oak, pine mahogany, and local limestone, the home has detailed woodwork, a limestone fireplace, and built in features. Fitch went on to a storied career as an architect, taught at the University of Miami, and served on the first City of Miami Planning Board. In the 1950's Doc Thomas retired and traveled the world. A life long conservationist and bachelor, Doc Thomas decided to leave his home and the surrounding 2 acres of woodlands to the TAS. He deeded the property to them in December of 1974 and he passed away exactly one year later. Since 1976 the house has functioned as the home of Tropical Audubon Society while the surrounding acreage now serves as the Steinberg Nature Center.I discovered this delightful nature oasis and historic home in the middle of South Miami while eating lunch in the area. The gate is open so you can walk around what feels like a a secret garden. On Saturday, January 7, 1-2pm or 3-4pm the Tropical Audubon Society will host a public tour of the historic Doc Thomas House headquarters which has recently undergone structural repair and restoration. The tour is free although donations are welcome and lasts for 1 hour guided by a Tropical Audubon docent. The tour focuses on Arden Hayes "Doc" Thomas and Robert Fitch Smith and explores the near-native Steinberg Nature Center campus. The Steinberg Nature Center contains Pine Rockland, a globally endangered ecosystem. It is only located in south Miami, the Keys, and parts of the Bahamas. Pine Rockland once covered 180,000 acres or 12 percent of Miami but by the time Miami turned 100 in 1996, less than 2 percent remained. Today only fragments of the Pineland remain. It is a critical refuge for endangered plants and animals, some not found anywhere else in the world. Come out and learn about this important ecosystem and the pioneers who lived here and built South Miami.”

“Yesterday I met with Ms Empris from Kristi house. She was professional, helpful and very caring concerning the issues regarding the reason for our appointment. She did a great job representing the Kristi house team. This is not the first time talking with their staff and everytime they have been exceptional to work with. Thank you all. JOEL”

“This is a very special place. You have to stop by and learn about what is going on in this building. You will be surprised it just might change your life for the betterment of all kinds!”

“I love this school for the simple thing: my kids love this school. They go happy every morning, they leave happy every day. Staff and teachers are super nice, super friendly. I feel safe to have my autistic kids in this school. It’s so sad now for kindergarten they did not get a spot there. Even thought I give 5 stars! And keep up the great work, team!”

“Very clean, great welcoming experience! People friendly and helpful, full bar and bar food available. Must visit for all visitors- interested in doing good for community, seniors and children.”

“The place is a warehouse. It isn't an air conditioned one, expect some sweating in hot months as the place swelters. The supplies part is massive, they keep small stores stocked to the gills.The prices are good and they give discounts for botanical owners, which is always good for those who buy in bulk.They are vertically integrated, most products made for them in Dominican Republic.For practitioners, this is the go to place, they also deal with general public.The parking is a nightmare, maybe 8 spots right off 74th Ave. Staff is friendly and helpful. Non Spanish speakers will have a rough time.”

“I love Gigis! The people are so amazing, so inclusive. The second I walked in there , I knew this was for me! I’m a passionate volunteer who gives literacy tutoring, and it is so rewarding. The care for the special needs community is unmatched . 5 stars is not even enough to describe the atmosphere and people here . This place is even for people like myself who don’t have Down syndrome, but have a disability and want to feel included. Forever greatful. ?”

“It is a graete organization in which if you want to help children or young people up to the age of 17, you can mentor them and it is very comforting when you help the new generations and give them good examples more than they can see at home.”

“The foundation really cares, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy when I was 8 years old. Karen helped my dad navigate through my diagnosis and provided him the best doctor to help me.”

“This is the biggest LIVE Event in the state of Florida. We enjoy coming to this festival every year because of the great variety of LATIN INTERNATIONAL GROUPS & SINGERS. It is a 10 hours marathon of LIVE SALSA, MERENGE, CUMBIA, REGETON, POP & BACHATA LIVE MUSIC, in a 10 blocks streets and multiple SOUND STAGES. If you don't have fear of VERY LOUD LIVE MUSIC, this is the place to be. This is why I love coming to this FESTIVAL every year. YESSSSSSSSSSS, I LOVE IT ? ? ♥”

“I being with the Salvation Army for over 17 years now, they have being my corner stone, im thankful for everything they do for the entire community, and then some !”

“I would like to thank “Shawn” for helping me to find this center & her “Excellent “ & outstanding customer service skills . “Shawn” helps serve the food there to the elderly community she is such a caring person with a meek spirit she & goes out of her way to help others she has a very humble character which makes her the beautiful person she is. I went there with my 3 grand children everyone was so kind to them from entering the premises to leaving. The lady who takes your number & served the meals was so sweet. However, unfortunately & sorry I can’t remember her name or the 2 wonderful & kind ladies names that were at the front desk on Tuesday 1/3/23. These 2 ladies they went out of their way to help me as well. Those 2 ladies should be recognized highly for their outstanding customer service & going the extra mile they were wonderful. I also want to recognize the young lady that signed me up for the food program “Keyla” such a beautiful personality the meal coordinator excellent customer service also. In addition the young lady “Acia” she was not in at my initial visit she was the one needed to meet for help. However, I met her yesterday she was very helpful & kind as well . All I know is that in this life we may never know when we may find ourselves needing help no matter how minimal. But I thank “God” he placed all these special individuals in my path. I feel It was just meeting them & their reception that made the difference. To all that may read this review their are programs out their to help don’t hesitate to reach out especially to this office they will welcome you without judgement.”

“A great space to decorate for a nice party. However. No ice machine nor a cooler (broken) should have provided that in lieu of the broken appliances. The rest rooms were clean.”

“I went to this place from Kindergarten all the way to the end of my 8th grade year. I am in 12th grade now and looking back I can say that this Boys & Girls club was an amazing experience I wont ever forget.”