City of Miami Beach

Participate Miami Beach – A Week of Service
September 11 – 17, 2003

Together, we can make a world of difference!

National Civic Participation Week, designated by the United States Senate last year to pay tribute to those lives lost on September 11, 2001, is intended to showcase American democracy and encourage civic participation nationwide. Participate Miami Beach is our city’s shared commitment with America honoring the courageous and enduring spirit of the American people; and our weeklong pledge to promoting civic participation.

Thanks for Participating Miami Beach!

Recipients of Certificates for Participate Miami Beach

  • BFI
  • Ben & Jerry’s
  • Boys Scouts of America
  • Big Brothers & Big Sisters
  • ECOMB (Environmental Clean-up of Miami Beach)
  • Hands on Miami
  • Iris Bolanos/Adopt-A-Park Team
  • Lori Freedline/PAL
  • Miami Beach Youth Directors Council
  • Miami Beach Police Explorers
  • Teen Job Corp, Inc

Staff Members:

  • Maria Ruiz
  • Sandy Bermudez
  • Julian Fernandez
  • Joanna Revelo
  • Lynn Bernstein
  • Caroline DeFreeze
  • Randi MacBride

Tatum Canal Environmental Clean-Up

A group of volunteers from the clean up on Saturday. There were 60 – 70 people working on the canal. The groups represented are:

  • Miami Beach Police Athletic League's Police Explorers
  • Miami Beach Police Athletic League's Youth Directors Council (Lori Freedline, Advisor)
  • Boy Scout Troop 65 (Ed Steinman, Scout Master)


Weeklong Celebrations, September 11 – 17, 2003
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Donate a new book to a local public school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Champions of Hope/Seasons of Hope Freedom Readers Book Drive benefiting Miami Beach public elementary schools Answer Center
First floor, City Hall
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Join our Toiletries Drive by donating new toothbrushes and an assortment of men’s and women’s hygiene items Office of Homeless Coordination
Third floor, City Hall
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Non-perishable food drive benefiting The Shelbourne House. Answer Center
First floor, City Hall
Thursday, September 11
12:00 p.m. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Luncheon Miami Beach Garden Center
1900 Convention Center Drive
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Voter Registration Drive Eckerd Drugs
14th Street and Alton Road
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Voter Registration drive Eckerd Drugs
7400 Collins Avenue
Friday, September 12
11:00 a.m. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Presentation Habitat for Humanity
Overtown Office
N.W. 19th Street and 2 Avenue
8:00 p.m. Remembrance Concert Outdoor Pavillion
Ocean Drive & 9th Street
Saturday, September 13
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Tatum Canal Environmental Clean-Up Dickens and 75th Street
Monday, September 15
12:00 noon Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Recruitment Employee Lounge
First floor, City Hall
6:30 p.m. Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Workshop First Floor Conference Room
City Hall
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Voter Registration Drive Miami Beach Sr. High School
2231 Prairie Avenue
Tuesday, September 16
12:00 noon Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Recruitment Miami Beach Police Dept.
1100 Washington Avenue
Wednesday, September 17
12:00 noon

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Recruitment

Employee Lounge
First floor, City Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Volunteer Network Anniversary Reception Lobby Area
4th Floor, City Hall

Participate Miami Beach Provides Opportunities to Volunteer and Assist Those in Need Press Release

Participate Miami Beach 2002 - Pictures

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