Annual Back to School Program at Pérez Museum by LLF
On Tuesday, July 30th, The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF), will distribute school supplies from 12PM to 2PM at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for their Back To School specialty program, which provides essential school supplies to the children from LLF’s Partner Facilities. LLF raised more than $35,000 for the program through their fundraising initiatives at Miami Swim Week Shows.
Enriching the lives of over 3000 underserved children and their families, providing them with essential school supplies for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year
Children and families from LLF’s Partner Facilities will be transported to the event by LLF, where volunteers will assist in distributing school supplies. With exclusive access to PAMM, the children will also have the opportunity to explore the museum’s current exhibitions, participate in arts & crafts activities in collaboration with The Kindest Kid, and enjoy other engaging activities provided by LLF.
In partnership with Pérez Art Museum Miami, this year’s Back To School program will include food donations from Subway and Joe’s Pizza, along with complimentary water from Icelandic Water and LaCroix Sparkling Water. Additional sponsors include Blacklane, 1 Hotel South Beach, Glass for Life, and Raising Cane’s. LLF’s Back To School program is dedicated to raising funds to provide essential supplies for underserved children, equipping them with the tools necessary for academic success.
"We eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year with LLF's Back To School program at Pérez Art Museum Miami. LLF not only equips the children we support year-round with backpacks and school supplies, but also ignites their enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year," remarks Jonathan Babicka, CEO of The Little Lighthouse Foundation. "Our goal is to create a meaningful impact in South Florida's underserved communities, fostering lasting change for years to come."
Participating facilities include Chapman Partnership, Lotus House, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, Breakthrough Miami, Educate Tomorrow, Overtown Youth Center, Holtz Children’s Hospital, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The Motivational Edge, Touch Miami With Love, Communities In School Miami, Miami Bridge, Citrus Grove, Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, Miami Children’s Initiative, His House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Silent Victims of Crime, Big Dreams for Her, Kristi House, Miami Beach, and more.
“We are delighted to be working with our friends at The Little Lighthouse Foundation to usher in the new academic school year. It is a privilege for us at Pérez Art Museum Miami to continue our partnership with a vital local organization," remarks Franklin Sirmans, Director of PAMM. “Supporting underserved children and their families is essential to our mission, allowing us to foster creativity and emphasize the value of education in their lives.”
LLF’s Back To School program is only open to the youth from invited LLF Partner Facilities. Volunteering opportunities are available from 11AM to 3PM on Tuesday, July 30th. For more information on how to support LLF’s Back To School specialty program, please visit TheLittleLighthouse.org.