HandsOn South Florida

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, 95 HandsOn Learning youth volunteers came together to assemble and collect 180 Mental Health Awareness Totes in support of

Thank you to all the volunteers who stepped up to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families in our community with thoughtful, encouraging and essential care items.

HandsOn South Florida was proud to partner with for an inspiring day of service as 20 dedicated volunteers came together to create more than 55 Birthday in a Box kits for children facing medical challenges 🎉🎁

Each box was thoughtfully decorated, filled with fun birthday surprises, and designed to bring joy, celebration, and special moments to children and families who need it most. Through creativity, teamwork, and compassion, these volunteers helped make birthdays brighter for dozens of deserving children!

Thank you to for your generosity and commitment to giving back. Together, we’re creating meaningful impact and spreading smiles—one birthday celebration at a time!

Celebrating a remarkable honor for HandsOn South Florida! 🎉

We are proud to share that HandsOn South Florida, alongside Rock Island Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 School-Based Partner of the Year at the Elementary School Level by Broward County Public Schools during the Community Involvement Awards.

A special congratulations to our HandsOn At Work Manager, Dwayne Brown, for accepting this award and for his outstanding leadership in transforming campus spaces and creating hands-on learning environments through the power of volunteerism.

Special thanks to Principal Priester and the incredible staff at Rock Island Elementary for their partnership, dedication, and shared commitment to student success.

As an added honor, Dwayne also received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

Together, this recognition reflects the incredible impact that strong school-community partnerships can have in shaping brighter futures for Broward’s students.

Spots are almost gone!

HandsOn South Florida’s service-learning summer program for teens is your chance to build leadership skills, explore community issues, and take meaningful action—while earning 40 service hours.

Session 1: Only 5 spots left
Session 2: Only 1 spot left

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful experience.

Sign up today: www.handsonsouthflorida.org/summerservicecamp

Join Mobile School Pantry (MSP) this Thursday at West Hollywood Elementary and help provide nutritious food to children and families in our community. Volunteers will assist with unloading trucks, setting up the pantry, restocking produce, guiding families as they shop, and ensuring a smooth cleanup.
Your support makes a real difference—be a Hunger Hero!

Interested in Volunteering? For more information: www.tinyurl.com/MSP-5-7-2026

They’re usually focused on logistics real estate, but today showed up in a big way at North Twin Lakes Elementary in Miami, Fl!

31 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to paint murals, build benches, refresh the outdoor space and create book bundles for students. A powerful day of service creating a brighter, more welcoming environment for this school community.

A huge thank you to Thomas, Isabella, and Martha Livingston for your incredible hard work and dedication to the community! Your willingness to always lend a helping hand, give it your all, and go the extra mile truly makes a difference. We are so grateful to have you volunteering with us at HandsOn South Florida—your impact does not go unnoticed!

HandsOn Learning youth volunteers showed up and showed out this past Saturday for a beach cleanup in honor of Earth Day and Global Volunteer Week! 🌎

With 199 volunteers at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, we came together to care for our planet—removing debris, protecting wildlife, and making our beaches shine a little brighter.

Every piece picked up makes a difference. Let’s keep showing up for the Earth, one beach at a time.

Our youth volunteers are more than just participants—they are leaders, changemakers, and champions for their community. Through their dedication, compassion, and hard work, they are making a real and lasting impact across South Florida.

Ready to make an impact? Visit www.handsonsouthflorida.org/YouthPrograms and help create a positive impact in the community!

Another successful Food Distribution with the City of Oakland Park and Farmshare where we packed and delivered to 249 meal kits to local residents. With the support of 43 volunteers, 13 drivers, and City of Oakland Park Fire Rescue, we were able to ensure families across the community received the food they needed!