Happenings & Stories
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Host a Friendsgiving Luncheon
Nov 18, 2022 | Bridges at the Bay, HDS Foundation
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students hosted a Friendsgiving Luncheon with special friends from another class, staff members, and administrators. Everyone was treated to a delicious smorgasbord of their favorite traditional Thanksgiving foods cooked by a personal...
A Taste of Home.
Nov 16, 2022 | HDS Foundation
“A Taste of Home” is what the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a chance to experience at the Weston Diner. Before heading out on their Community Based Instruction field trip, students practiced various skills such as: ordering their meatheiexpected. In the end, the...
Thank you!
Nov 4, 2022 | HDS Foundation
We want to thank The Miami Laker for featuring our organization in their piece on The Miami Foundation's Give Miami Day!Please read this great story https://miamilaker.com/Community/give-miami-day-is-nov-17 and consider making your pledge to our Foundation today in...
Pizza Pizza!
Nov 3, 2022 | HDS Foundation
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students practiced how to calculate leaving a tip and perfecting their signature, prior to heading out on their Community Based Instruction field trip this week. The students were so excited about going to Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza for lunch and...
Latin Business Today!
Nov 2, 2022 | HDS Foundation
We want to thank Latin Business Today for supporting our Foundation by promoting our fundraising efforts! Please consider making your pledge today in support of our Give Miami Day event at https://myhds.co/3SbkLHb https://www.latinbusinesstoday.com/hds-foundation
Make Your Pledge Today!
Nov 1, 2022 | HDS Foundation
Please mark your calendars for 11.17.22, and join us for #GiveMiamiDay, an all-day virtual fundraising initiative. By pledging to support us on Give Miami Day, you will help our Foundation continue to fulfill its mission. 100% of your donation will directly support...
Halloween Fun!
Oct 31, 2022 | HDS Foundation
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed a walk around the school campus during their trick-or-treat activity! While students enjoyed the activity, they were also working on navigating around the school campus using a map. They used environmental texts, such as...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit
Oct 27, 2022 | HDS Foundation
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit We are super proud of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students who became first-time bank account users at Bank of America and made their first deposit today. What great life skills for our students to learn! Please...
Do you want to help strengthen our community?
Oct 24, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares
Do you want to help strengthen our community? Funds raised through Give Miami Day help support our local high school B.R.I.D.G.E.S. programs. Our programs cater to the needs of students on the Autism Spectrum by providing Social, Independence, Community, and Personal...
HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year
Oct 24, 2022 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year Each year, The Miami Foundation hosts Give Miami Day to encourage individuals to become philanthropists for a 24-hour period. Give Miami Day has become...
Two of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students, Miguel and Kate, have thrived in their post-secondary journey!
Oct 19, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
When you support our Foundation through Give Miami Day, your donations will fund our programs and initiatives that help Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum achieve meaningful and independent lives. Please consider pledging your support at...
HDS Foundation Highlights Students’ Post-Secondary Achievements
Oct 18, 2022 | HDS Foundation
Miguel Sanchez and Kate Gilson-Miranda, former participants of the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program at Cypress Bay High School, understand the importance of developing social skills that will help them throughout their lifetime. Both students completed their High School...
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 14, 2022 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month HDS Companies shows their support by wearing pink every Friday. We would like to let all those going thru this challenging time that, you are all braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and...
We have been chosen to participate in Give Miami Day
Oct 12, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares
We have been chosen for the second consecutive year by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day, an annual giving movement that brings together nonprofits of all sizes to celebrate and increase generosity in Greater Miami. Please join us on November 17th...
Official Bank Account Owners!
Oct 12, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares
This past weekend was definitely a busy one for our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students. On Saturday morning, the students visited Bank of America with their parents as part of our Community Based Instruction (CBI) to open their first bank account. Funds from our Foundation’s...
Homecoming Week
Oct 11, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
Students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program participated in various activities during Homecoming Week. The students deserve so much praise for participating in Tacky Tourist, PJ Day, Favorite Sports Team, Color Wars, and Homecoming. Homecoming was attended by every...
Happy Columbus Day 2022
Oct 10, 2022 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Columbus Day commemorates the 1942 landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World, specifically the Americas. Hope you enjoy your day off!
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Support the Local Harvest Drive
Oct 6, 2022 | HDS Foundation
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students went to Publix to purchase items for the local Harvest Drive. The class was split up into 4 teams. Each team had to purchase six items from a list that was provided by the Student Council Club. Prior to going to Publix, students...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program Expands to Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School!
Sep 23, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
HDS Foundation had a chance to meet the students who were chosen to participate in the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class this year. We are so excited to begin our program at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School and look forward to the significant progress the students will...
Publix, Where Shopping is A Pleasure
Sep 22, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
As part of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program Community Based Instruction (CBI), students learn budgeting skills while they shop for goods and services. Part of the grant money our Foundation awards to the schools each year goes to purchasing gift cards. This week, our...
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students participate in the Office Depot Challenge!
Sep 14, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took on the Office Depot Challenge with their teams to purchase supplies within their specified budget. Each team had to work together, communicate, and decide which items would be the best choice to keep their project within budget....
We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program
Sep 13, 2022 | HDS Foundation
We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program for the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a great year!
Patriot Day 2022
Sep 11, 2022 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
On this Patriot Day we remember the first responders and those who made difficult decisions to save lives. Flags are flown at half-mast on this day to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 AM.
IT’S ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK!
Sep 8, 2022 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students visited the park to participate in various team-building activities over the past two weeks. Together with their teammates, they overcame various obstacles to achieve their goal with a partner. Students were blindfolded as they were...
Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!
Aug 30, 2022 | HDS Foundation
Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students! It was awesome seeing everyone, both old and new faces, and We're looking forward to a great year!