Community Services/Non-Profits near Pinecrest, FL

“Very nice community center especially for kids. You can park for free at Pinecrest Gardens. There is a nice playground, big soccer field, and track. You can actually see the peacocks at Pinecrest Gardens from there. The community center also has a gym, the Pinecrest public library, and a restaurant called Elia. We always have a nice outing when we come here.”

“The "JEB Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust" located in Ararat,VA has made 16 orders to date with Bricks R Us. Always receive top quality and everything as ordered. We highly reccommend to everyone to do their business with this top-notch company! We are well pleased! Thank you ... Bricks R Us !”

“From the very start, their welcoming staff and the chamber's commitment to fostering a thriving business community were evident. Their networking events are well-organized, providing a great platform to connect with other local businesses and potential clients. The educational workshops and seminars they offer are top-notch, full of valuable insights that are directly applicable to growing a business in today's competitive environment.Their support has truly made a difference for us, and I believe they will do the same for any business that joins their community.”

“Probably the best botanical garden in South Florida. It’s beautiful, peaceful and the enormous.They always have events or exhibitions going on. Around Christmas and new year it’s the “light garden” which starts when it gets dark.”

“Great staff , and great service in the community. Let's not take places like this for granted. If anything their staff deserves more recognition for what they do....”

“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!”

“Style Saves is the most amazing organization that helps thousands of children every year. I just completed my summer internship with Style Saves, and I could not feel more lucky and rewarded to have been a part of such a wonderful team and mission. My internship allowed me to learn new things, develop important career skills, and help our community all at once. Thank you to Rachael, Isabela, Laura and Gaby! You all are incredible women and I’m so lucky to have been able to work with you!”

“One of my granddaughters passed away at Miami Holtz Children’s Hospital in the Jackson complex. We turned down accommodations at the Ronald McDonald House because we lived in Miami. I have been collecting can flip tops to help with Fundraising ever since.”

“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 ?.”

“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.”

“Enjoy going to lunch on Tuesday for a hot dog and beer and most importantly the great company. I tried the Thursday night NY strip steak, baked potato, and corn. Great tasting I love it and will do this again. Lynn and Charlie thanks for the recommendation. Rick and Tom see you on Tuesday.”

“Great space to experiment clay. From utilitarian wheel thrown to slab sculptures and more ... I'm not in Dade and perhaps what I most miss is the ceramics workshop there. Sculpture out of slabs or glazed lumps of clay finished Rakú is my Eureka/Alas! pleasure.Who knows I may pop by for some smoked crackled pieces yet.Best wishes”

“Love the half marathon training program! I'm a slow runner (around 15 min miles) and they have a pace group that I can actually be a part of! Everyone is so nice and helpful. Highly recommend”

“FilmGate provides a collaborative environment for independent filmmakers in South Miami. Through the FilmGate Newsletter, I was able to post a request for a film crew on my current project. The response was overwhelming! I could not have made those connections without FilmGate!”

“The Moss Cultural Art Center, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra was an unforgettable experience! ? Immersed in the mesmerizing melodies, I was reminded of my passion for playing the violin. Its enchanting sound filled the hall, captivating everyone present. Truly, mastering the violin is an art, but the beauty it brings to music is incomparable. ? Thank you, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, for a magical evening that touched hearts and stirred emotions.”

“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.”

“(Translated by Google) My Church pastor Carlos Valenzuela are beautiful his words excellent motivator captivates you with the word.It is very kind.with everyone.Great is the pastor has the Lord in his espiiriru.No all pastors convince you and tell you about the Lord Pastor Carlos Valenzuela has a unique Charism endowed with the Holy Spirit. (All mentors treat you with love and affection are very patient with everyone.) (Pastor Clara Valenzuela your words are beautiful melodies come into your mind and fill you with immense inexhaustible river of sweetness and tenderness. Beautiful is your Grace and your Presence.”

“Great programming for adolescent girls. They have excellent programming all year round; after-school programs offer homework help and structured activities such as art, dance, and yoga. They also have summer camp, winter camp, ad spring break camp available for girls.”

“Excellent space to start a nonprofit. Their expertise and helpfulness are unparalleled and have helped so much with our growth as a nonprofit.The rates for space are extremely reasonable and provide for smaller nonprofits to get started.I cannot recommend the center enough.”

“The Trinity Empowerment Consortium first time home buyer education workshop was very informative, and I personally learned a lot of valuable information as a first-time home buyer applicant. I will highly recommend Trinity Empowerment home buyer education program, and service to my friends and extended families.”

“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 ? ? ♥”

“Great center for the So Flo community to learn how to drum! Brandon, the owner, and all the staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Modern and nice location, with great equipment. This is a great place for anyone in the community to learn a percussion instrument”

“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!”

“(Translated by Google) An exceptional Foundation, I support the community constantly.They offer food donations every week, you just have to register on their website and they will be notifying you when your benefit would correspond to them.In addition to supporting the community in food, they have other areas of support for people in need(Original)Una Fundación excepcional, apoyo a la comunidad constantemente.Ofrecen donaciones de comida todas las semanas, solo se debe registrar en su página web y ellos les estarán notificando cuando les correspondería su beneficio.Además del apoyo a la comunidad en alimentos, tienen otras áreas de apoyo a las personas necesitadas”

“Great Times, Good Friends. A place to hang out and forget your worries. Everyone is so hospitable and accommodating. I really have not been to another place like this. And they help the children and the elderly. Never seen it before. But it exist. Thank You?”

“Incredible technique taught by an incredible duo, Kiki and Marc. I cannot thank them enough. Their kind spirit and love for the practice of Transcendental Meditation (and its effects) really shines. And although I'm new to TM, I already have noticed changes in my perception and attitude -- and other have too. My advice is to go to a free introduction class and see for yourself. Don't put it off any longer.”

“As a parent I’m blessed to have my child as part of this KMYG for over 2 years. This is the highlight to end the week. God bless the mentors who weekly come to teach the Kadets of Mercy’s songs of worship and Praise, about the life of the Saints,etc. You are all in my prayers. ❤️❤️❤️”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 !”