Coral Shores High School-Athletic Department Hardship Assistance Fund-$10,000
Cox Science Center & Aquarium (formerly South Florida Science Center & Aquarium)–Bringing the Science Passport educational program to Title 1 elementary schools in Homestead/Florida City and the Upper Keys-$25,000
DMF Employment Opportunities-Employment initiative for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities-$20,000
Domestic Abuse Shelter– Prevention programs for Upper Keys youth and training for key providers of youth services-$10,000
Family Central-Expansion of the Benefits Enrollment Program to support vulnerable families in Homestead and Florida City-$25,000
Feeding South Florida–Food delivery and distribution to six partner pantries in Homestead, Florida City and the Upper Keys-$120,000
Florida Keys Area Health Education Centers (Keys AHEC)
- In-school primary medical and dental services program in Upper Keys schools-$50,000
- One-time hardship grant due to unexpectedly being left out of State Budget-$50,000 (MATCH REQUIRED)
Florida Keys Children’s Shelter-Recreation, Life Skills and Education “Coaching” Programs-$50,000
Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Association–Unfunded needs for children in foster care in the Upper Keys-$15,000
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition-Upper Keys Child Safety Equipment and Early Childhood Education programs-$22,500
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition-Quick Assist program to prevent homelessness-$20,000
Genesis Hopeful Haven-Comprehensive life and career skills training and coaching program for youth aging out of foster care-$50,000
Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida-To bring evidence-based Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 18 underserved Homestead/Florida City neighborhoods-$10,000 (MATCH REQUIRED)
Greater Miami Youth for Christ– Teen Indigenous Leaders development and employment mentoring program at West Homestead KIX-$50,000
Greater Miami Youth Symphony– Expansion of music lessons program to additional Homestead/Florida City schools-$10,000
Guitars Over Guns Organization-Music instruction programs and mentors for at-risk Homestead/Florida City youth-$25,000
Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys-Towards building affordable housing units in two Upper Keys neighborhoods-$25,000
Health Information Project-Peer-to-peer, comprehensive Health Education Program at four Homestead High Schools and expansion to Monroe County schools-$25,000
Homestead Christian Academy-Two shade structures for playground replacement project for school serving low income, at-risk families including program for children in foster care-$39,500
ICU Baby–Comprehensive support for Upper Keys and Homestead/Florida City families with babies in NICU in Miami hospitals-$15,000
Jacobs Aquatic Center–Maintenance and safety projects at the Key Largo Community Pool-$12,000
Just Older Youth (JOY)-To expand program for senior citizens to incorporate after-school activities for teens-$10,000
Key Largo School
- AVID college readiness program, college trips and teacher training-$15,000
- Summer Recreation program for up to 300 pre-K through 5th grade students-$35,000
Kids 4 Kids USA – Red Cross Certified Water Safety Swim Program for youth with special needs-$15,000
Kids Come First in the Florida Keys – School supplies, basic and seasonal needs for disadvantaged Upper Keys youth-$7,500
Kristi House-Education and career programs for survivors of child trafficking-$26,000
Ladies Empowerment & Action Program (LEAP)-Expansion of the Incarcerated Women’s Chance for Change Initiative-$25,000
Mexican American Council– College & Career Readiness program for youth from families of farm workers at Homestead high schools-$30,000
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind– Children’s Vision Program for 800 in both service areas-$10,000
Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC House)–Healthy shopping, cooking and eating nutrition program for developmentally disabled adults-$10,000
MUJER – Workshops and therapy for 60+ abused children and non-offending parents-$46,976
Ocean Studies (Public) Charter School-Materials to implement Arts in Education curriculum-$6,000 (MATCH FOR TEACHER TRAINING REQUIRED)
PATCHES PPEC-Therapy equipment for rehabilitation at pediatric daycare for medically complex children-$8,535
Redlands Christian Migrants Association-Shade structure and fencing for playground at Homestead Redlands Child Development Center-$14,050
South Florida After-School All-Stars–After-school enrichment programs for 60 middle school students at two Homestead schools-$10,000
South Florida Council of Boy Scouts–Scouting expenses for disadvantaged youth in the Homestead area-$20,000
Special Olympics Florida Monroe County-Continued expansion of sports training and competitions for Upper Keys youth with intellectual disabilities-$18,000
South Dade Veterans Alliance-Towards SDVA Women’s Initiative case management and support groups for female veterans-$10,000
St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church Child Development Center-Replacement of 15-year-old main playground structure for safety-$34,370
Star of the Sea Outreach Mission–Upper Keys Hunger Relief Program-$36,000
Start Off Smart
- Homestead Community Policing Crime Prevention Campaign for Youth & Families-$25,000
- Two Police Academy Scholarships for locals committed to serving in the Homestead Police Department-$15,000
Take Stock in Children–College scholarships (matched by the Florida Pre-Paid College Foundation) for Upper Keys youth mentoring program-$75,000
The ARC of South Florida – Roof repair and new linoleum for Florida City school for special needs children-$36,000
The Children’s Voice Chorus-To open choral program at Branches Florida City to additional children-$5,000
The College of the Florida Keys-Towards equipping the new Upper Keys Center for welding programs-$25,000
The Motivational Edge –Transition to Adulthood Program to help prepare Homestead youth aging out of foster care for independence-$10,000
The Salvation Army –Pathway to Hope social services and financial assistance program for Upper Keys residents-$7,000
Three Virtues Organization – Towards Homestead summer camp enrichment activities-$6,500
TIPS– Florida Keys Youth Basketball League-$6,000
Touching Miami with Love (West Homestead Site)
- Youth development job training program-$25,000
- Adult Literacy Empowerment program-$12,029 (MATCH REQURED)
United Way of Collier and the Keys
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for Upper Keys pre-school students-$4,500
- Success by Six School Readiness program for Upper Keys pre-school students-$10,600
Upper Keys Baseball Development Foundation–Towards Steady Bats baseball program serving 75 youth-$5,000
VOICES for Florida Keys Children–Children’s Welfare Program to assist families through the 16th Judicial Court Guardian Ad Litem-$9,000
Volunteers of America of Florida–Renovation for temporary housing for case management services for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness-$27,500 (MATCH REQUIRED)
Wellspring Counseling-Homestead & Upper Keys Counseling Financial Aid Program-$20,000
YMCA of South Florida
- Homestead After-school Program scholarships-$10,000
- Key Largo Summer Camp and After-school Program scholarships-$55,000
Total 2022 Community Grants: $1,742,984
To learn more about the Community Grants program and 2022 Co-Investment Opportunities to match and complement partial grants, please email foundation@oceanreef.com.
