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On September 26th when most schools were closed for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, our Children’s Services Council of Broward (CSC)-funded...
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The 2022-2023 School Year started with a bang! Thanks to Children’s Services Council of Broward (CSC) funding, we were able...
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In April, Firewall Centers and its students had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a countywide movement. "The Broward AWARE! Protecting...
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Firewall students that attend our program housed in Davie’s Orange Park Community Center were ecstatic to return from their Spring...
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The week before Spring Break, our Bair Middle School Center hosted a ‘Spring Break Field Day.’ This purpose of this...
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Out of Firewall’s 9 centers, Bair Middle School is the largest. Serving over 80 students every day, our staff and...
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In October, we had the great opportunity to host two representatives from Broward College at our Lauderhill 6-12 and Coconut...
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Students at a few of our program sites were rewarded with Halloween parties last week. Students, staff, and AmeriCorps Firewall...
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Did you know that more than 10 of our former Firewall students have become AmerCorps mentors? Many of these students...
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Firewall Staff and AmeriCorps members were inspired at our September 16th Training. We had to split our training into two...
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At Firewall Centers, our students are not just assisted with their homework, but we create curriculum to help them better...
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On Saturday, April 24th, over 40 Firewall staff, AmeriCorps members, and high school students gathered at the Davie mobile home...
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This month we decided to take an inventory from our parents and students on how they've felt about Firewall during...
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March 5th is Employee Appreciation Day, but at Firewall we wanted to highlight our staff ALL MONTH! This all started...
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Firewall Centers, the after-school mentoring and tutoring program, located in Davie,FL has earned National Accreditation through Green Apple Accreditation of...
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This February, we are sharing some EXTRA love for our community. We had the amazing opportunity to not just work...
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Thank you for ALL of your help Firewall Family! Thanks to many generous donors, we were able to reach our...
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Program Directors, Lead Mentors, Success Coaches, and Mentors packed their cars this holiday season, ready to spread cheer to everyone...
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Firewall Explores has become a big hit with all of our students. Every other Monday they log on ready to...
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This month we went to our staff and asked them to finish one sentence: "I love Firewall Centers because..." Asking...
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More and more kids are signing online with us every afternoon. One of the many ways we are trying to...
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Firewall Centers' first week of virtual sessions was wrapped up so perfectly by, all of our staff coming together and...
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Our staff here at Firewall is working hard to ensure this year starts off well. As they diligently contact parents...
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On Saturday morning, the 15th of August, Firewall handed out hope as parents started lining up at Calvary Chapel Plantation...
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We would like to introduce you to one of the organizations in our Firewall Family today. You may have seen...
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On June 30th, we had the opportunity to host 15 high school graduate students at our Orange Park Center. Dividing...
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This is an exciting year for Firewall! We have the most seniors graduating of all Firewall history. This program has...
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Operations at Firewall are steamrolling straight into the summer. We are on an expedition looking for new Mentors to join...
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Firewall strives to help students achieve academic success and build character, but another priority is meeting the needs of their...
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From day one of COVID-19 shutting down daily activities, events, and socializing, we've been hard at work helping our community....
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COVID-19 has impacted us all. The world has been essentially shut down, but Firewall Centers wanted to create a sense...
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Transforming students into servant leaders is at the core of what we do here at Firewall Centers. A perfect way...
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On March 5th, Firewall Centers hosted an amazing breakfast at Community Christian Church where pastors and leaders from churches across...
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We've all at one point or another had difficulty learning something. Whether it was Chemistry in high school, Algebra...
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AmeriCorps Training We are happy that so many college and post college students want to be a part of what...
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Thanksgiving Has Been Served When you think of Thanksgiving most think of a relaxed, fulfilling time with family and friends....
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Mentoring Matters! Firewall Family, meet Nick. Nick is one of our Americorps mentors and has been working at Plantation High...
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year This year, one of our board members, Aaron McKee, and his wife Toni,...
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The AmeriCorps Firewall mentors who serve at our centers are so important and play a huge role in the lives...
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This year, Firewall Centers aims to focus and expand its already prevalent service footprint in Broward County. Students who are...
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All around the world different months of the year are given "month-long observances." April is Autism Awareness month, February is...
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When thinking about Christmas time, everyone pictures their own special traditions and the ways that make it feel like Christmas...
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Firewall Centers strives to deepen its impact on families by working collaboratively with other organizations. Firewall and Harvest Drive have...
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Every year we partner with Samaritan's Purse during the holiday season to make a difference. Operation Christmas Child, which is...
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When you think of Thanksgiving most think of a relaxed, fulfilling time with family and friends. Our biggest problems are...
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Giving Tuesday was a great success for Firewall Centers with generous donors offering to match dollar for dollar your end...
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"Firewall has always provided a safe and comfortable learning environment. The mentors have guided me to where I am now....
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Firewall Family, meet Nick. Nick is one of our Americorps mentors and has been working at Plantation High School for...
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As an attorney who has worked within the philanthropic community assisting both charities and individual donors, one vehicle of giving...
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Hello from Firewall Centers! Some of you may have noticed that Firewall Centers is sporting a brand new logo. It's an exciting...
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Elementary Program Director Job Description Job Mission: The Firewall Program Director ensures that their assigned Firewall Center(s) operate effectively and...
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Our Firewall Mentors are the core of what we do to transform students into servant leaders. Some of our best...
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Firewall Opens Two Centers! We are so excited to announce that we have successfully opened two new centers at Horizon...
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Firewall Centers, will be submitting a proposal in response to the 21st Century Community Learning Center Request for Proposals. Through...
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Though school is officially out for summer, Firewall's work continues. This summer, we offered a six-week program in a mobile...
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Meet John, an AmeriCorps Firewall Mentor that worked daily with our Western High School students this past school year. John...
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Our Servant Leader Celebration hosted by Eric Yutzy was amazing! Our keynote speaker, Anita Fain Taylor, shared with the students...
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Meet De’Andre, a Firewall student. De'Andre didn't think he'd be able to graduate, but now he's graduating a year early!...
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Soroptimist International of Davie visited our Western High School Center and shared their 'Dream It, Be It' curriculum that provides career support...
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For the second year in a row, our students and mentors gave handmade Valentine’s Day cards to over 200 elderly...
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This Christmas, we gave each student at our Walker Elementary Center their own stuffed animal donated by Barry University students...
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To read more about Firewall Centers, visit firewallcenters.org/aboutus To view the entire January edition, visit https://digital.goodnewsfl.org/2019/January/30/#zoom=z
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Firewall was presented with a check from Church United for $28,073 to help fund our new Center this year, Walker...
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One of our Firewall Mentors, Malkia, cried when she was told she'd be packing a present for Operation Christmas Child...
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On Tuesday, October 9th we held our Student-to-Leader Luncheon! Abner Molina, a Firewall graduate, shared his story and talked about some of...
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Meet Caitlin, Firewall’s Curriculum Specialist! She recently completed her Master’s in Elementary Education at Nova Southeastern University. There she learned...
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Welcome our newest Firewall Center…Walker Elementary! The neighborhood surrounding Walker Elementary has a higher rate of childhood poverty than almost...
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Davie, Fla. (Aug. 2nd, 2018) – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank America's Most Convenient Bank™,...
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Our AmeriCorps Firewall Mentors and Lead Mentors attended our training to prepare for the school year! “I joined Firewall...because I...
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We hope you're having an amazing summer so far! We want to share an incredible story with you about Zack...
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We had an incredible 2017-2018 school year! To finish the year, we had our Servant Leader Celebration, where we honored...
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Our Fifth Annual Serve-A-Thon was a great success! Our students participated in seven service projects across Broward County, including feeding...
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Meet Nakita, a 9th grader who started at Firewall in 6th grade. This past year has been very difficult for Nakita...
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Our High School students are career ready! Retired businessman, Bob Jablonski, and Firewall’s Executive Director, Andy Fernandez, visited our 3...
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For Valentine’s Day, our students and mentors gave handmade cards to over 400 residents at three different elderly care centers...
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We Reached Our Matching Challenge Goal! We would like to thank everyone who made it possible for us to reach...
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It's almost 2018, and our high school seniors are busy preparing for the next steps in their lives. One of...
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This month, we would like to highlight two service projects that our students participated in as well as our successful...
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This month, we were recognized for a prestigious award and formed a new partnership in our community to provide the...
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School started back up this past week after a short break for Hurricane Irma. We are thankful to say that...
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The 2017 - 2018 school year is officially underway! This week, we welcomed returning and new students at our Centers...
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Summer 2017 has been a great one for Firewall. We successfully launched three summer programs, and we also won a...
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*** Firewall Centers sat down with Nirmel to learn about all his experience as a Mentor at Firewall. *** Q:...
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The school year is officially over and our summer programs have begun! Here are some end-of-year announcements and a recap...
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The school year is coming to a close, and it's hard to believe that Serve-A-Thon was almost one month ago!...
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400 At-Risk Students Complete a Countywide Day of Service Firewall Centers’ participants are given a hands-on opportunity to learn that...
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Our annual Serve-A-Thon is just 2 weeks away, and we wanted to share some success stories from our Blanche Ely...
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March is in full swing, and we wanted to give you an update on our speaker series, share an awesome...
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DAVIE, Fla. (Feb. 13th, 2017) – Firewall Centers received a generous $10,000 grant from the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a McCormick...
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DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 4th, 2017) – The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale North Beach generously donated $10,000 to Firewall Centers...
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On November 4th, Firewall hosted its first family dinner with over 150 in attendance at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Guests...
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (August 31, 2016) – Firewall Centers, a non-profit organization that offers free after-school tutoring, mentoring, and leadership...
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AmeriCorps Firewall is chosen as one of ten Florida-based AmeriCorps programs to be welcomed into the Corporation for National and...
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Our very first summer program at Lauderhill 6-12! "I didn't know how to solve equations and I learned it here....
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Firewall partnered with Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED Magnet School, where we just finished our first program school year, to launch...
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We won! Andres and Alison Avayu (Piccolo Ristorante, Jennifer Kovach (Jim Moran Institute), Andy Fernandez (Firewall Centers) We won the Greater...
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Participants in the Firewall Centers’ After-School Program learn firsthand what it means to serve others at the 3rd annual Serve-A-Thon DAVIE,...
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Meet Victoria. Her story of transformation did not happen overnight. She has been part of Firewall since sixth grade and...
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Keep Giving Back at Serve-A-Thon Our third annual Serve-A-Thon is right around the corner! Our 400 students and their mentors...
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We are a FINALIST! Our founder, Andy Fernandez, was nominated as one of the three finalists for the Non-Profit Leader of...
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Our motivation for the year Right before Thanksgiving, the mom of one of our students called and shared some terrible...
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MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (Dec. 22nd, 2015) – Bank United awarded Firewall Centers a generous $7,500 grant to further the organization’s vision...
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As the holidays draw closer, we are reminded that this season is truly about "Giving Back," which is a principle...
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POMPANO, Fla. (Dec. 14th, 2015) – The Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation provided Firewall Centers with a generous $5,000 grant to expand...
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DAVIE, Fla. (Nov. 12th, 2015) – Nine Firewall students were awarded a two year Florida pre-paid scholarship from the Take Stock...
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we have a lot of new developments to be thankful for. In the last couple...
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Firewall Centers hosted its annual Student-to-Leader Luncheon on Wednesday, October 28. The luncheon gave Firewall the opportunity to share its...
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DAVIE, Fla. – Firewall Centers was selected as the top finalist for StrikeForce 421’s annual Giving Circle fund. As a...
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With the changes that come with the fall season, we are also seeing incredible changes in our students. As the...
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DAVIE, Fla. (September 29, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded a generous $50,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation to...
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DAVIE, Fla. (Sept. 16th, 2015) – The local Walmart Stores in Broward County along with the Walmart Foundation granted Firewall...
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The 2015-2016 school year is officially in full swing, and we are off to a great start! Our mentors have...
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (August 24, 2015) – Firewall Centers receives $50,000 from the Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) and $50,000...
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DAVIE, Fla. – In June of 2015, Firewall Centers was awarded a $10,000 grant by the PNC Foundation to impact...
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With August winding down, we hope that you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful summer together. We are eagerly...
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We hope you had an amazing Fourth of July weekend with your family and friends! This year, Firewall will be in eight...
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Everyone from our firewall family, mentors, volunteers and donors made this year a successful one! One of our volunteers expressed...
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DAVIE, Fla. (June 4th, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded a generous $25,000.00 grant from AT&T to expand its T.H.I.N.K. Leadership...
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Lots of exciting things have been taking place within Firewall and this community we serve! Our students were able to...
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DAVIE, Fla. (May 3rd, 2015) –On Saturday, May 2nd, over 315 Firewall students, their mentors, staff, and volunteers engaged in service...
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We are honored to announce that we are the recipients of the Doyle Award for Nonprofit Excellence, an award that spotlights 1...
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Meet Christopher, A sixth grader from the Crystal Lake Middle School center. The transformation he has experienced is the reason...
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DAVIE, Fla. (April 2nd, 2015) – On Saturday, May 2nd, Firewall Centers’ students, together with their mentors and volunteers will participate...
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With Spring Break just around the corner, students are already making plans to hit up the beach, sleep in, and hang...
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 13th, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded ‘Collective Impact for Youth’ at the Fifth Annual South Florida...
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Firewall wins Children's Services Council Collective Impact for Youth Award at Academy Awards! On Friday, February 13th, our founder, Andy...
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 2nd, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded $10,000 through the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a McCormick Foundation...
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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Jan. 21st, 2015) – Firewall Centers was nominated as a finalist for the fifth annual South Florida Community Care...
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DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 20th, 2015) – On Monday, Jan. 19th, Firewall Centers’ new modular was renovated thanks to the generous $3,377.04...
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From award nominations to community events, Firewall Centers is starting 2015 with a bang! Firewall Centers was nominated as one of...
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As 2014 comes to a close, we first want to express our thankfulness for your support and for the dedication...
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Our Annual Luncheon took place on Thursday, November 6th at the Signature Grand. We have witnessed first-hand our student’s...
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Thank You All! This Thanksgiving, we will sit down to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but first pause to think...
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Thank You Gap! Last month, Firewall’s Pompano Beach Middle School Center was pleased to host a group of Gap clothing...
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September 30th, 2014 On Tuesday, Firewall’s Pompano Beach Middle School Center was pleased to host a group of Gap clothing...
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FIREWALL IS AT FULL SPEED! It’s our biggest year yet with 7 centers up and running and serving almost 400...
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MEET THE FIREWALL TEAM! We want to take a second to welcome backall of our returning staff and give a...
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Kathy has been a part of the Firewall program since she was in the 6th grade. Janeth Fernandez says “I...
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Firewall’s First Annual Servant Leader Scholarship! PRESENTED TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ANNALYSE DEFRANK AND KATHIA CARRANZA Kathy...
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Annalyse also came to Firewall in the 6th grade, but we have known her since she was in 4th grade...
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Firewall Celebrates Another Successful Year! 2013/14 Awards Ceremony Wow, what a year! It was incredible to see all of our...
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There’s a lot of talk about HAPPINESS these days… How to find happiness, the benefits of happiness, and what does...
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Serv A Thon 2014 On Saturday, May 3rd, Firewall Students along with their Firewall mentors, Regent Bank volunteers, and other community...
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Congratulations to our faithful founders Andy and Janeth Fernandez who on behalf of Firewall Centers were recognized “for outstanding commitment...
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THIS SPRING, A MOVEMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER WILL TAKE PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITY AS FIREWALL HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL SERVE-A-THON!...
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FIREWALL WINS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR – RISING STAR! NONPROFIT ACADEMY AWARDS On Friday, February 28th, Firewall Centers walked the red carpet...
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Firewall Centers was awarded Nonprofit Rising Star at the 4th Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards hosted by Seminole Hard...
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FIREWALL WINS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR – RISING STAR! NONPROFIT ACADEMY AWARDS On Friday, February 28th, Firewall Centers walked the red carpet...
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FIREWALL BLAZES INTO 2014 We are so excited for what this year has in store for us and all of...
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We hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season so far; filled with friends, family, and good times! Good...
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This Thanksgiving, we are most grateful for you and your support! Student -to- Leader Luncheon We were honored and humbled...
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Exciting News at Firewall Did you see us in the Sun-Sentinel? Yes, that’s right! On Sunday, the Sun-Sentinel featured Firewall...
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We’re on FIRE! Davie Middle School CenterSchool is officially back in session! With three brand new Firewall Centers up and...
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Join us in welcoming our new Firewall family! This past month, we have been working diligently to prepare for the...
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Firewall Gets a Facelift Everything is new at Firewall! New curriculum, new paint, new carpet, new staff, and in the...
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“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” – William James On Tuesday,...
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“Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them, and if you...
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This month at Firewall we would like to share with you, our family, some of the heartfelt and encouraging messages...
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There’s an old, amusing proverb that goes something like: “If you see a turtle on a fencepost, you know it...
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As our partners and supporters know, the vision of Firewall Centers is to transform students into servant leaders. As the...
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In just three years, Firewall has more than tripled its numbers. But Firewall is much more than measurable data. It...
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It’s that time of the year again: the most Wonderful time! For most, the holidays are a time to give....
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What an unbelievable crowd we had for our annual Student-to-Leader Luncheon! There was literally standing room ONLY as Firewall’s friends,...
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It really is a beautiful thing to see how much students love to be a part of the “Firewall Family.”...
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Why is Firewall Centers growing? Because it works! Each day, more and more people are grabbing a hold of the Firewall...
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Words cannot express how truly blessed we are this year! With our expansion, it has become absolutely essential to have...
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Firewall Kicks Off A Brand New Center! We feel blessed to be able to announce the opening of yet another Firewall...
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This month, we want to recognize and thank all of our dedicated staff members and volunteers who week after week,...
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On May 22, over 140 students, their parents, volunteers, friends, and staff gathered at Calvary Chapel Plantation to participate in...
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As Firewall continues to expand its reach to more students throughout South Florida, more individuals, foundations, and businesses get excited...
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“He is turning in work for the first time this year!” six grader Jimmy’s math teacher told us at a...
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This month, we are highlighting some more of our Servant Leaders and their stories: Servant Leader: Abner Abner is a...
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We are blessed! Our high school students have been counting down the days until they have their own place, and...
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