Aiding-Aids, Inc.
We had a successful HUMANITY ART EXHIBITION funding event. The homeless population is very caring.
We thank everyone for coming,
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THANK YOU, MORNINGSTAR STORAGE!
Go to Morningstar Storage for all your storage needs! Call 954-982-8498!
Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in Pembroke Pines, also serving Miramar. Thanks to all the participants including our speakers, Rachel Anderson, Attorney Jamal Hinkson and Author, Jamel Davis.
Thanks to Commissioner Dr. Katherine Touchstone of the City of West Park for stopping by. We appreciate our awesome children who were confident and brave enough to read to us. We had fun whilst we learned!
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Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in Lauderdale Lakes. We motivate, inspire, engage and empower our children!
Thanks to Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams for nurturing our literacy program. Great job!
Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in North Lauderdale was truly beautiful as our kids were engaged and inspired. We had the pleasure of having the portrait of Harriet Tubman, which was painted by the phenomenal artist, Andy Ballentine. Also, the dancers from Love Thy Nation were amazing. Thanks to everyone who supported us in making this event such a success.
Our literacy program is alive and well! A huge THANK YOU to our kids in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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Black History Month Celebration with W. African kids joining us. Thanks to the collaboration of Mr. Shawn Walker.
Judge Jackie Powell blessed us with her encouraging words. There was so much fun in learning and sharing!
The kids showed up and showed out. It was an amazing event.
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Aiding-Aids, Inc collaborated with Feeding Hands and fed the homeless in Downtown Miami, we also provided toiletries and some clothing.
Our mission was to attend to the homeless by providing them with blankets, socks and warmers as it was so cold. Gratitude!
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2024 Christmas Children's Treat series in Trench Town. We had 3 in this year's series. All joyful!
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Reading is Fun in Lauderdale Lakes!
Thanks to Bethlehem Academy for always participating and all other participants.
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Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in North Lauderdale with these beautiful kids. Speakers Richard Thompson, Dr. Tondra Bailey Collins, Roxann Walsh and Vice-Mayor Dee Lewis-Ricketts
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Reading is Fun in Lauderhill!
Mayor Denise Grant connected with the kids!
Congratulations on being awarded the Humanitarian Award by I AM HOPE Foundation!
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Street feeding. We convoyed to the streets in Fort Lauderdale and handed out food to the homeless and underserved!
Queen Mode 2024 Honorees!
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QUEEN MODE 2024. It was EPIC!
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Reading is Fun in North Lauderdale!
Thanks to all our speakers, readers and volunteers.
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Reading is Fun in Lauderhill.
Thank you, Madam Mayor Denise Grant, and all who made it possible!
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One of our favorite projects is to feed the homeless at Hope South Florida. These recipients are always so grateful. Thanks to our volunteers.
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Reading is fun in Lauderdale Lakes,
Aiding-Aids Inc Thanks Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams for her support.
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Reading is Fun in North Lauderdale!
Senator Rosalind Osgood, Dr. Jeff Holness, Morfydd Woodbine, Catherine Malcolm, Vice-Mayor Ricketts, kids and parents had a wonderful time!
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Aiding-Aids, Inc was recognized for its dedication to community service!
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Aiding-Aids, Inc was awarded and recognized for excellent community service! Thanks JABA and the City of North Lauderdale.
Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in Pembroke Pines/Miramar.
State Representative Woodson at play.
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Literacy Day - Reading is fun in Lauderdale Lakes.
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Literacy Day - Reading is Fun in North Lauderdale,
Tons of fun, laughter and learning took place with kids , parents and educators.
Literacy Day, reading is fun in Lauderdale Lakes was held in the Multicultural Auditorium at the Lauderdale City Hall instead of the library. Our speakers were Attorneys Kaysia Earley and Tamar Hamilton. Thanks to Commissioner Karlene Maxwell Williams and the City of Lauderdale lakes for hosting and sponsoring us.
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Feeding our homeless brothers and sisters continues to be one of our goals so on Saturday 4.25.2024 we executed a street feeding alongside community partners JWOF, Jamaica Women of Florida, Jerk Machine Restaurant, Portabella, Feeding Hands, JABA. Advanced America and Derache Juices. It was a true ministry as we convoyed 10 vehicles strong and hit the roads to Ft. Lauderdale Transportation terminal. We served with compassion, humility and love!
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We launched Literacy Day, reading is fun in Miramar/Pembroke Pines. Thanks to all our readers and sponsors. Our speakers were Commissioner Maxwell Chambers, Attorney Kaysia Earley and Saran Earle-Cunningham. Special guest Mr. Woodson who represented State Representative Marie Woodson addressed the children and parents.
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HUMANITY art exhibition!
This amazing event was held as a fundraiser to support our programs.
A huge THANK you to the artist, Andy Ballentine who contributed his art pieces for this event.
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Launch of Literacy Day, reading is fun in North Lauderdale.
We had an amazing group of participants and attendees.
Thanks to our speakers, State representative Lisa Dunkley, Attorney and President of JABA, Sherri-Ann Grant-Clarke, Esq. and Educator, Audrey Nelson.
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Big Title
Congratulations to our Founder, Winsome Robertson Green for being one of Broward County's Honorees who was awarded the County's Proclamation for "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" during Women's History Month, 2024.
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Launch of Oakland Park Community Health Fair.
Aiding-Aids as community partner. We served hot meals and gave out toiletries.
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Together, we can make a difference.
We went to Tallahassee as homeless advocates and voices for the voiceless!
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Literacy Day, reading is fun in Lauderdale Lakes!
Speakers: Dr. Jeff Holness and TV and Radio host, Millissa Jayne.
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Birthday celebration for the homeless and general feeding at Hope!
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Our literacy program is alive and well. Miami boys sharing reading books.
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QUEEN MODE 2023 was Lit! 20 Awards were given with the first King Man Award given to the Consul General of Jamaica, Mr. Oliver Mair.
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Supporting each other to accomplish the goal of feeding, educating and empowering our communities! Podcast with Maxine Buntam.
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Feeding with our out of town volunteers
Feeding the homeless at Hope
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Sept. 30th, 2023. Launch of our toy drive for local and international distribution.
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Sept. 10, 2023. We celebrated my birthday and all virgos present. This was so festive and warm hearted. We served cupcakes with candles. 150 meals were served.
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Night feeding on Sept. 7th. We had 2 night feedings in this week, we fed over 120 folks to ensure that a few folks would not go to bed hungry.
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Literacy Day, reading is fun in Lauderdale Lakes. Speakers were State Representative Marie Woodson and Broward County School Board rep Dr. Jeff Holness. Our kids showed up and showed out.
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We had a homeless street feeding on August 29, 2023. Thanks to Commissioner Mark Spence for coming out on a last minute appeal for volunteers.
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Sometimes we are challenged with multiple tasks. We visited the Lippman Center to hand out book bags, 08.19.2023. Then we had a night street feeding, served 70 homeless. 08.22.2023. Next, we shared items for shipment. All serving the underserved!
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Prepping for Street Feeding on July 30th. 120 served. August 5th, fed 300 at Hope.
On July 17th, we joined forces with Helping Hands Ministry to provide hot meals, water; pastries and juices to over 100 of our homeless brothers and sisters.
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We fed over 100 homeless folks on 4th of July holiday..
They felt the love and respect we have for them.
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We fed over 300 homeless folks.
These folks had the choice of dining in our take out.
They felt the love and respect we have for them.
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City of Lauderhill Literacy Day
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Prayers for our county in celebration of
who we are as a people.
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City of Lauderdale Lakes Literacy Day
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City of Lauderhill Literacy Day
It was an honor to Present our Literacy Day....Reading is fun to the Mayor,
Vice Mayor and commissioners for the City of Lauderhill
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HOMELESS FEEDING - Saturday, 4.15.2023 . We provided food for 326 people. Thanks to Jerk Machine and all the volunteers who came out to support this event.
We collaborated with Vice Mayor Karlene Maxwell-Williams to make Easter special for the kids at Lippman. These kids were super appreciative. We thank them for allowing us to add value. Thanks to the children and staff. Special shout out to Alexa from FLIC.
We collaborated with Vice Mayor Karlene Maxwell-Williams to make Easter special for the kids at Lippman. These kids were super appreciative. We thank them for allowing us to add value. Thanks to the children and staff. Special shout out to Alexa from FLIC.
Thank you with the utmost gratitude. We successfully fed the homeless on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Thanks to all our volunteers a special applaud to Catherine Malcolm of Jerk Machine for providing the yummy meal. Our homeless ate well and was most appreciative. Shout out to Sister Shirley of Helping Hands Ministry for their partnership, Marsha Mullings, Dr. Andrea Shepherd, Laurel Montique and all our team members and volunteers.
Literacy Day. Reading is fun.
We will be celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH on 2.25.2023.
* Live painting of MLK!
*Story telling by Author.
*Highlights of the life and journey of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
*Reading by our children
*Free books for all the kids.
*Refreshments will be served.
Thanks to Vice Mayor Karlene Maxwell-Williams for having us provide Christmas meal from Jerk Machine Restaurant for
the kids at Lippman Youth Shelter.
Giving back on Christmas morning.
To God be the glory!
Aiding-Aids gifted kids at Boyd Anderson High School gift cards for Christmas. Thanks to Vice Mayor Karlene Maxwell-Williams for collaborating with us to make this event possible.
Aiding-Aids gifted kids at Boyd Anderson High School gift cards for Christmas. Thanks to Vice Mayor Karlene Maxwell-Williams for collaborating with us to make this event possible.
Aiding-Aids contributed books to FLITE for their center. Thank you for what you do in the communities.
Hurricane Relief in Fort Myers
Hurricane Relief in Fort Myers
This team of dedicated volunteers served the folks of Ft. Myers in the wake of hurricane Ian.
This team of dedicated volunteers served the folks of Ft. Myers in the wake of hurricane Ian.
Aiding-Aids Awarded a Proclamation From the City of Lauderdale Lakes
Aiding-Aids Awarded a Proclamation From the City of Lauderdale Lakes
We are proud to announce that The City of Lauderdale has awarded an official declaration in recognition of Aiding-Aids' contribution to the homeless population.
We are proud to announce that The City of Lauderdale has awarded an official declaration in recognition of Aiding-Aids' contribution to the homeless population.
Aiding-Aids In Collaboration With Hope Church Feeding the Homeless
Aiding-Aids In Collaboration With Hope Church Feeding the Homeless
This is what love and teamwork looks like!
This is what love and teamwork looks like!
Fort. Lauderdale Feeding Featuring Jerk Machine and Family Ting
Fort. Lauderdale Feeding Featuring Jerk Machine and Family Ting
Aiding-Aids alongside Jerk Machine seamlessly collaborate with Family Ting volunteers to feed 100 homeless folks in Fort Lauderdale.
Aiding-Aids alongside Jerk Machine seamlessly collaborate with Family Ting volunteers to feed 100 homeless folks in Fort Lauderdale.
Hope Church Meal Distribution
Hope Church Meal Distribution
Jerk Machine, the Portabella Foundation, Hope Church, and Aiding Aids assemble and distribute delicious meals of brown stew chicken, rice and peas, vegetable salad, and sweet treats to the community.
Jerk Machine, the Portabella Foundation, Hope Church, and Aiding Aids assemble and distribute delicious meals of brown stew chicken, rice and peas, vegetable salad, and sweet treats to the community.
QUEEN MODE: A Women's Empowerment Gala
QUEEN MODE: A Women's Empowerment Gala
Jamming with LOVE NATION in Dania Beach
Jamming with LOVE NATION in Dania Beach
Aiding Aids had a blast spending quality time with the children of LOVE NATION learning the history and significance of African drums.
Aiding Aids had a blast spending quality time with the children of LOVE NATION learning the history and significance of African drums.
Serving the Fort Lauderdale Boys & Girls Club
Serving the Fort Lauderdale Boys & Girls Club
Kiwanis Club, The Marjorie Forest Foundation, and Aiding Aids came together to support the children of the Boys & Girls Club with wisdom and goodie bags filled with treats.
Kiwanis Club, The Marjorie Forest Foundation, and Aiding Aids came together to support the children of the Boys & Girls Club with wisdom and goodie bags filled with treats.
Kid's Fun Day
Kid's Fun Day
Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Family Ting, Kiwanis, and Aiding-Aids came together to make Lippman Youth Shelter Kid's Fun Day a success! We all pride ourselves in making a difference in our community, one child at a time.
Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Family Ting, Kiwanis, and Aiding-Aids came together to make Lippman Youth Shelter Kid's Fun Day a success! We all pride ourselves in making a difference in our community, one child at a time.
Jerk Machine Easter Extravaganza!
Jerk Machine Easter Extravaganza!
Aiding-Aids, Inc. and volunteers gathered together to celebrate this festive time with families in Lauderhill. Live music, games, prizes, face-painting, and free bun and cheese were available to all at this joyous event.
Aiding-Aids, Inc. and volunteers gathered together to celebrate this festive time with families in Lauderhill. Live music, games, prizes, face-painting, and free bun and cheese were available to all at this joyous event.
Food Drive in Miami Gardens
Food Drive in Miami Gardens
Aiding Aids and Pentecostal Tabernacle Church volunteers work together to ensure that folks in the community have food on their tables.
Aiding Aids and Pentecostal Tabernacle Church volunteers work together to ensure that folks in the community have food on their tables.
Christmas Treat at Jerk Machine
Christmas Treat at Jerk Machine
Miramar Christmas Toy Drive
Miramar Christmas Toy Drive
Jamaica Christmas Treat
Jamaica Christmas Treat
Kiwanis Halloween Homeless Meal Distribution
Kiwanis Halloween Homeless Meal Distribution
100 meals for Overtown
100 meals for Overtown
Aiding-Aids, Jerk Machine, and C.A.R.E work together to prepare 100 delicious meals for individuals in need.
Aiding-Aids, Jerk Machine, and C.A.R.E work together to prepare 100 delicious meals for individuals in need.
150 Meal Vouchers for Parkway Middle School
150 Meal Vouchers for Parkway Middle School
In response to COVID-19, Aiding-Aids and Parkway Middle School sought to provide support to food-insecure households by providing 150 Jerk Rescue meal vouchers to families in need.
In response to COVID-19, Aiding-Aids and Parkway Middle School sought to provide support to food-insecure households by providing 150 Jerk Rescue meal vouchers to families in need.
Packing Meals With Kiwanis
Packing Meals With Kiwanis
Kiwanis, one of North America's most popular non-profit organizations, collaborated with Jerk Machine and Aiding Aids Inc. to provide hot meals to the local community.
Kiwanis, one of North America's most popular non-profit organizations, collaborated with Jerk Machine and Aiding Aids Inc. to provide hot meals to the local community.
Feeding The Homeless With Family Ting
Feeding The Homeless With Family Ting
Aiding Aids Inc., Jerk Machine, and Family Ting work together to portion and serve meals to the homeless.
Aiding Aids Inc., Jerk Machine, and Family Ting work together to portion and serve meals to the homeless.
Haiti Earthquake Relief
Haiti Earthquake Relief
With the help of some of South Florida's finest Non-Profit Organizations; Homeless Hearts, CARE Inc., Hope South Florida, Portabella, and Family Ting, Aiding Aids Inc. initiated this effort to collect, pack, and ship hundreds of relief items to those suffering from the catastrophic 7.2 magnitude earthquake that took place on August 14th, 2021.
With the help of some of South Florida's finest Non-Profit Organizations; Homeless Hearts, CARE Inc., Hope South Florida, Portabella, and Family Ting, Aiding Aids Inc. initiated this effort to collect, pack, and ship hundreds of relief items to those suffering from the catastrophic 7.2 magnitude earthquake that took place on August 14th, 2021.
Handing Out Free Meal Vouchers To People In Need
Honor The Homeless Holiday Event In Overtown Miami
Honor The Homeless Holiday Event In Overtown Miami
Although Overtown is located just northwest of Downtown Miami, it has been deemed both the worst and the most underserved city in South Florida. In the Midst of this Global Pandemic, Homeless individuals line the streets of Overtown lacking proper PPE and social distancing procedures. Aiding-Aids, In collaboration with Jahnet's Jamaican Cusine, C.A.R.E, and volunteers from Daveon L. Hall Scholarship Fund Inc. took to the streets of Overtown Miami to feed, equip, and care for the homeless.
Free Meal Vouchers from Jahnet's Jamaican Cuisine
Free Meal Vouchers from Jahnet's Jamaican Cuisine
Aiding-Aids dedicated the day to serving individuals who received a free meal voucher to Jahnet's Jamaican Cuisine.
Holidays In Haiti Donation Drive
Holidays In Haiti Donation Drive
As a generous Christmas gift, Aiding-Aids bought 100 toys for children in Haiti!
Jerk Rescue Meal Voucher Distribution
Jerk Rescue Meal Voucher Distribution
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, these meals were sponsored by the Plating Change Restaurant Initiative and prepared by Jerk Machine. Distribution was coordinated by Aiding-Aids, Inc. Aiding-Aids, Inc administers and coordinates all efforts to ensure distribution while collaborating with other local nonprofit organizations.
Collaborating With Kawnis Members and Jerk Machine
Collaborating With Kawnis Members and Jerk Machine
Kiwanis, an organization dedicated to helping families across the globe, met with Jerk Machine and Aiding-Aids to discuss action plans to fight food insecurity in the community.
100 Meals For Kiwanis
100 Meals For Kiwanis
Kiwanis, Jerk Machine, and Aiding-Aids volunteers worked like a well-oilded machine to get 100 hot meals packed and ready for distribution in less than 2 hours.
Honor The Homeless Holiday Event In Sunrise
Honor The Homeless Holiday Event In Sunrise
This pandemic has taken much away from many people this year, but on December 14th, 2020 Aiding-Aids, in collaboration with Jerk Machine, Portabella, Homeless Hearts Food, and Hope South Florida gave back to the homeless population of the local community at the Honor the Homeless event. Many homeless individuals were given a full plate of authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by the Jerk Machine restaurant!
500 Meals at Hope Church
500 Meals at Hope Church
COVID-19 has influenced higher rates of food insecurity in the community, Therefore, feeding the Homeless has never been more important than it is right now. That's why Aiding-Aids and Hope South Florida came together to serve 500 meals prepared by Jerk Machine to the homeless.
More Meals For Folks in Overtown
More Meals For Folks in Overtown
These touching images depict the real crisis of homelessness in our community. Jerk Machine, the Plating Change Initiative, the Daveon Hall Foundation, CARE, Inc, and Aiding-Aids, Inc volunteers banded together to tackle this ongoing crisis in Overtown Miami.
Hot Grab and Go Lunches For Folks in Miramar
Hot Grab and Go Lunches For Folks in Miramar
Thanks to Jerk Machine, their sponsor the Plating Change Restaurant Initiative, IMUNEEK, and Lixon Nelson, Aiding-Aids, Inc was able to administer over 100 meals to the community of Miramar Florida.
Providing Meals For the Boys Girls Club
Providing Meals For the Boys Girls Club
Commissioner of Lauderhill Melissa Dunn, Aiding- Aids, Jerk Machine, and volunteers spent a Saturday Morning preparing free rescue meals for families at the Boys & Girls Club.
50 Meals for The Family Ting Organization
50 Meals for The Family Ting Organization
Aiding-Aids Inc., Jerk Machine, and Family Ting working together to feed the community one meal at a time.
