As we enter into Spring, we have only 3 months to make a difference at COPE. They are still in need of diapers and wipes. Also, they will take any of your gently used clothing and baby toys and books.
Please remember that we accept donations throughout the year and you can bring in diapers, wipes, and baby essentials to our General Meetings or call me at 305-279-6122. Thank you.
Janet Moorhead
Jabea65@yahoo.com
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If you have a desire to make a difference in our community but don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place! The Community Service branch of the South Florida Preschool PTA has many wonderful opportunities for you to take advantage of, even if you have only a limited amount of time to give.
The SFPPTA has a long history of community service in the South Florida area. For the past two years, we have been working with the Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center, an alternative educational facility for pregnant girls or young mothers who want to continue their education. The facility, which is located in Coral Reef, 10225 SW 147 Terrace, includes a nursery for the children of their students. We will be focusing on providing as much support as we can for the 150 young mothers/mothers-to-be and their children through Donation Drives for their Stork’s Nest Sale, and any other way possible. By working with COPE, we will be helping countless of young mothers in the rewarding task or raising their children.
To help with any of the Community Service areas contact Janet Moorhead at (786) 205-1895 or jabea65@netzero.net.
Current Community Service CommitteesFollowing are the current community service committees. Please read about these committees on the following pages to learn more about them.
COPE Center
Helping young mother’s stay in school and continue their education is an important way to help our community. The
Each year we meet with Ms. Andrea Loring, Vice Principal to discuss where the South Florida Preschool PTA can best serve the needs of the young mothers and their children.
We will be looking for volunteers to help out at the Stork’s Nest Sales held 2-3 times a year. We will also need donations of diapers, clothing, and baby essentials.
I look forward to finding new and exciting ways to fulfill our community service agenda and bring some joy and happiness to these girls that are facing the most important task in their lives: raising their children. For more information, please contact Janet Moorhead at (305) 279-6122 or jabea65@netzero.net.
Each year the SFPPTA has conducted a holiday gift drive for needy children.
This year we have plans to collect toys for the children at the
Scholarships
Education is the key that unlocks the doors to a brighter future for women and their families. That is why, each year, the SFPPTA awards scholarships to deserving women with preschool age children so that they may begin or continue their college education. Funds for our scholarships are raised through a variety of means such as door prize raffles and vendors' donations at our
For more information, contact Angie Hernandez at (305) 271-2429 or hernandez6060@bellsouth.net.