JHF Stories of Change
JAB Member Featured – Meet 10 Westport, Weston and Wilton Teens to Watch 2025
Bruce Matos is one of those students whose accomplishments would fit more comfortably into a book, not a page. The rising senior was awarded AP Scholar With Honors his junior year, when his course load included four APs. He is an Eagle Scout, a black belt in Kung Fu, founder/president of the HOSA Health Professionals
The Heart of the 305 (and 203) in Every Meal!
by Bruce M. Years of scouting taught me that service has always been about far more than the act of giving; it’s about connection, growth, and showing up for people the way they show up for you. My experience with Joshua’s Heart Foundation (JHF) over the past few years has been a powerful illustration of
From Doubt to Discovery: How an Outdoor Adventure Taught Me Leadership and Teamwork
by Natoya S. At first, I saw it as only a get away from the immense stacks of homework and teachers telling me what to do. Excitement rushed through my body as I told my best friend about the three-day trip and a smile danced across my lips as her mom said “Yes! “ to
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
An Unexpected Journey of Growth and Inspiration by Liz J. It started with an email. An email that detailed a leadership program, one which pertained to all things “nature-y” and “outdoorsy”, coated with Wisconsin’s leftover winter chill. It was everything I wasn’t; the definition of ‘so not my forte.’ I wasn’t really set on going
Daniela – Rising Sun at Sunset
Meet Daniela, our JAB Co-Vice Chair, Head of Operations and the founder of Rising Sun at Sunset. Rising Sun at Sunset is a project aimed at promoting social equity while reducing waste. The idea was born from her personal practice of recycling, reusing and repurposing goods at home. As such, Phase I of her project
December News and Updates
What an incredible year it has been serving families in need and helping our Youth with Leadership responsibilities with our Junior Advisory Board! We have so many individuals and organizations to thank and acknowledge who have provided food, personal items, donations, and distribution locations, as well as our wonderful volunteers. We are also grateful to
Krass Family Interview
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte and Julia Krass, two Junior Advisory Board members for the Joshua’s Heart Foundation Miami chapter. Since they joined nine years ago, JHF has had a large influence on their lives, as the organization has given them the opportunity to positively impact those in their community.
Volunteering during the Summer of 2020
By: Krystal Tome With the pandemic, summer break was hard to endure. In many places, pools were closed, playgrounds were closed, and internships got canceled. In addition to this, Americans were/are facing death, unemployment, food insecurity, and social unrest. Children, teenagers, and adults feel/felt puzzled alike. Back in March, with an urge to help essential
Lessons Learned
By Tobi Ash COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. There is hardly anyone who has not been deeply affected. There have been dramatic changes in employment, transportation, shopping, education, and healthcare. As of this writing, more than 3 millions individuals have tested positive for the disease and more than 133,000 people have died of
JAB End of Year Ceremony, By Krystal Tome
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, due to Covid-19, Joshua’s Heart Foundation hosted their first-ever virtual End of Year Awards Ceremony. This was the first time the ceremony celebrated both High School JAB member graduates and former JAB members graduating from college. JAB members accomplished so much during the 2019/2020 year. Every JAB member contributed to
A Joshua’s Heart Foundation Salute to its 2020 Graduates
MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 20, 2020 / Every year graduating students work hard to complete senior year requirements which culminates with a well anticipated pomp and circumstance for graduation. Accomplishments are shared with family, friends and fellow graduates who gather at a well-attended and celebrated graduation ceremony showered with love, endless photo opportunities and
Meet Maria
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Maria Olloqui, and I’m a current sophomore at New York University. I am pursuing a double major in Journalism and Language and Mind (a fancy name for an integrated degree in Psychology, Linguistics, and Philosophy), as well as a minor in the Chinese language.
Social Distancing By Sean Kim
We are currently living through a historic event in world history that future generations will remember. The COVID-19 disease is the first major pandemic of the 21st century, and due to a combination of our reluctance to address a looming threat and our overconfidence in modern medicine, the coronavirus has swept through nearly every nation
Advocacy is necessary by Chiara Kusmierek
I am the Director of Social Media for Joshua’s Heart Foundation. I began volunteering with this organization in my freshman year of high school and I can say that it has given me many opportunities and opened my eyes to the world. As the Director of Social Media, I was able to connect with Florence
Krystal An Ambassador for Broward Center
Krystal has been a lover of the arts ever since she could walk. She has been trained in dance, voice, and acting. Dance has always been a part of her life in many forms such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Musical Theatre dance. Recently, she has started singing as well as acting. Krystal has
