Joshua’s Heart returns to Gulfstream Middle School with Generation On

HALLANDALE, Fla. - Nov. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- In the year since Joshua’s Heart Foundation [JHF] distributed backpacks with groceries to the underserved students and their families at Gulfstream Middle School; they have been busy stepping up their efforts by continually making deliveries to children, families and the homeless in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For Thanksgiving they return to Gulfstream Middle to continue the tradition with help from Generation On and other supporters.

Who: Joshua’s Heart Foundation, Generation On, Disney & Friends for Change, Walmart, Embassy Suites, First Care Home Services and Health Foundation of South Florida.

What: Family Volunteer Day. JHF and friends will distribute a week’s worth of groceries to 100 pre-selected families from Gulfstream Middle School. Additionally, they will create and distribute 100 hope boxes for the homeless.

Why: Family Volunteer Day, a signature Points of Light day of service, demonstrating and celebrating the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world. For 22 years, Family Volunteer Day has been held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to "kick-off" the holiday season with giving and service. This year Family Volunteer Day is being powered by Generation On and sponsored by Disney & Friends For Change, a global initiative that inspires kids and families to take action to help people, communities and the planet.

When: This weekend on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Where: Gulfstream Middle School – Hallandale Beach, FL.

About Joshua’s Heart Foundation
Joshua’s Heart Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-for-profit organization, empowers, needy people to improve their quality of life. The foundation was founded by a five year old boy by the name of Joshua. His heart conceived a passion for assisting those who struggle daily to procure food for basic survival. The main focus of his vision is to “Stomp out Hunger” in indigent and underprivileged communities, as well as from among those who battle debilitating diseases that affect their ability to earn enough to feed themselves.For more information about Joshua’s Heart Foundation, our local events or how to get involved, please contact us at 305.788.8295. You can also send us an email at info@joshuasheart.org and visit our website at www.joshuasheart.org.