MISSION
VISION
The Miami Shores Friendly Villagers are dedicated to enhancing our community by providing networking opportunities and engaging in charitable endeavors. We foster a welcoming environment of friendship, honesty, caring, sharing, and fun.
Our vision is to build a tightly-knit, inclusive community where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Through our efforts in networking, charitable initiatives, and fostering a culture of friendship and integrity, we aspire to make our community stronger.
"Our goal is to steadily grow in membership and continue to make significant impact with different non-profits and community programming in our neighborhood."
-Susanne Rice, President
The Focus of Our Efforts
The Miami Shores Friendly Villagers Club prides itself in giving back, "granting wishes" to non-profits that need it most. The monies raised at our Annual Fashion Show fundraiser are allocated to non-profits nominated by our members. Throughout the year, members are encouraged to invite speakers from different non-profit organzations to share their missions.
If you are a member, please download the Grant Nomination application and deliver in person or by email (msfriendlyvillagers@gmail.com),
no later than April 1, 2025.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
#1
ANNUAL FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
In 2024, we disbursed $9,000.00 in grants and scholarships to benefit nonprofit organizations and
local schools.
#2
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Our monthly luncheons feature nonprofit organizations, promote local businesses, and provide networking opportunities.
#3
BACK TO SCHOOL
BACKPACK DRIVE
This year, with the assistance of community partners, we collected 100 backpacks that were supplied to Safe Space DV Shelter, Horace Mann Middle School, Miami-Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association, and various schools in the Historic Overtown area.
#4
ANNUAL HEROES LUNCHEON
We celebrate our local heroes and provide them with a stage to present their nonprofit organization, further encouraging volunteer opportunities for our community. Check out our most recent Heroes grant recipients.
#5
WELCOME NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
Our organization hosts a quarterly
"Friendly Hour", at the Miami Shores Country Club, welcoming new residents to the community.
#6
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Our organization has an annual toy drive to benefit our local domestic violence shelter and other nonprofit organizations, gifting over 300 children.