At Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 4th Annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch on Sunday, May 3 at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, guests will be able to enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. The event will kick off with a cocktail reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by brunch at 12:30 p.m. All event proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s newly renovated South Beach location.
THE COLLECTION, a long-standing supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, including sponsorship of the annual Golf Classic since 2011, will be receiving the “From the Heart Award.” The award honors a person, family or organization that has shown overwhelming support and constant dedication to the children of the community and beyond. Ken Gorin, president & CEO of THE COLLECTION is scheduled to accept the award.
Joe’s will open up its restaurant for brunch on May 3 only for supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s “Claws for Kids.”
Menu items will include stone crabs, coleslaw, hash brown potatoes, creamed spinach and Key Lime pie. For those who don’t eat stone crabs, main course options will be available.
Frank Sinatra impersonator Jeff Grainger of Sinatra Sounds Entertainment will provide entertainment.
This year’s event is being co-chaired by Judy Kramer, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools executive, and Ruth Jimenez, vice president of Coconut Grove Bank and Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade board member. Kramer has chaired the event two prior times in the event’s four-year history.
“We are happy to present ‘Claws for Kids’ for the fourth consecutive year,” said Kramer. “The funds raised from this event will play a huge part in the future of the South Beach location, which will soon be a wonderful place for area youth to enjoy Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s life-changing programs.”
In addition to Kramer and Jimenez, “Claws for Kids” committee members include Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board of Directors members Jessica Goldberg and Willie Ho, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade former Board President Olga Guilarte, Connie Rebozo, Gian Traina, Lisa Kramer, Lisa Mendelson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Executive Board Member Mark Walker, M.D., Melissa Levitt, Rae Stein and Susan Geiger.
“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available. Table sponsorships range from $2,000 to $10,000. Underwriting opportunities are available, and individual tickets are priced at $250.
For more information about sponsorships, underwriting or tickets, please contact Kati Foley at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at kfoley@bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org.