FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN'S SHELTER, INC.

Building, Learning, and Laughing at the Islamorada Library! ?? This past weekend, our camp kiddos had an absolute blast at the Islamorada Public Library Branch - Monroe County LEGO STEM class! A huge thank you to the amazing library staff and the Rotary Club for making this possible by providing LEGO STEM kits—our young engineers were completely engaged, building and problem-solving with so much excitement! We also introduced KiwiCo STEM kits, and they were a HUGE hit! The hands-on experiments sparked creativity, curiosity, and tons of fun. Seeing how much the kids loved them, we’d love to continue incorporating KiwiCo into our programs. If anyone would like to support us with a KiwiCo subscription, it would mean the world to our young learners and help us bring even more educational fun to our programs! ?? Reach out to our residential coordinator Maile Horn at [email protected] if you’d like to help! ??

Spring Break is here, and we want to make it an unforgettable experience for the amazing kids at the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter! We have some exciting activities planned, including the Youth Fair and a fun stop at the iconic Robert Is Here for delicious smoothies—but we need your help to make it happen! This camp gives kids a chance to just be kids—laughing, exploring, and making happy memories. Your donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward creating these joyful experiences during Spring Break! If you can contribute, please consider donating today. Together, we can make this Spring Break one they’ll never forget! https://lnkd.in/gtKdtsPX Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the power of childhood.

Thank you, Coke Florida!! Please join us in thanking all the marvelous folks at Coke Florida for their incredibly generous gift of an FKCS Computer Lab! Their efforts coincide with the celebration of Black History Month, and their support of our kiddos highlights Coke Florida’s mission of commitment to education in the communities where they live, work, and play. We would also like to thank Monroe County Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln for attending and speaking at yesterday’s Coke Florida visit to FKCS. Throughout her life, Lincoln’s passion has been the welfare of children. For years she was employed by the State of Florida as a Child Advocate Coordinator for the Guardian ad Litem Program.?She continues to volunteer in the program, acting on behalf of abused children in our community. Coke Florida is a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler with an exclusive sales and distribution territory covering over 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties. They proudly contribute to Florida’s economy through their best-in-class local business operations, providing value to their customers, community engagement, and a growing workforce of 5,000 associates. Please visit their website to learn more at: cokeflorida.com #cokeflorida #4ourkids #keyskids #thankyou #floridakeys

Please join us in thanking the Thrivent Action Team, for showing our kiddos an abundance of love this past Valentine's Day! You delivered amazing, individualized gift bags, homemade treats and goodies, $1,230 in gift funds, and many smiles today. Your generous "hearts" are so greatly appreciated!! #4ourkids #thrivent #valentines2025 #keyskids #floridakeys #keysshelter

Thank you for a great visit, Representative Mooney! And thank you to the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, who sponsors “Capitol Hill Day”, an annual advocacy event in Tallahassee that allows various agencies to meet with our Florida legislators who support our mission and commitment to Florida’s youth. We are exceptionally grateful to Representative Jim Mooney for making time in his schedule to meet with FKCS’s CEO, Ben Kemmer, and our COO, Alvin Bentley. The Florida Network provides a variety of state-wide programs and services to help youth and families who are in need. To learn more about their programs and services, you can visit https://lnkd.in/eKthsuEb #hillday #thenetworkworks #4ourkids #keyskids #keysshelter #empoweringyouth #floridayouthandfamilies

We could use your help. Most of our kiddos are involved in afterschool activities - sports, music, clubs. Funding for equipment, instruments, travel, and uniforms is extremely limited. FKCS offers all of our services for free, so any gift you could give will help make a daily difference in the lives of our Florida Keys kids. Please consider making a donation today by scanning the QR code. For more info, please text Lynda at 305.775.9920. Visit us at fkcs.org. #4ourkids #keyskids #help #thankyou #support #floridakeys #keysshelter #sports #music

We could use your help. Most of our kiddos are involved in afterschool activities - sports, music, clubs. Funding for equipment, instruments, travel, and uniforms is extremely limited. FKCS offers all of our services for free, so any gift you could give will help make a daily difference in the lives of our Florida Keys kids. Please consider making a donation today by scanning the QR code. For more info, please text Lynda at 305.775.9920. Visit us at fkcs.org. #4ourkids #keyskids #help #thankyou #support #floridakeys #keysshelter #sports #music

We could use your help. Most of our kiddos are involved in afterschool activities - sports, music, clubs. Funding for equipment, instruments, travel, and uniforms is extremely limited. FKCS offers all of our services for free, so any gift you could give will help make a daily difference in the lives of our Florida Keys kids. Please consider making a donation today by scanning the QR code. For more info, please text Lynda at 305.775.9920. Visit us at fkcs.org. #4ourkids #keyskids #help #thankyou #support #floridakeys #keysshelter #sports #music

We're sending out a big "Thank You!" to the Upper Keys League of Women Voters! The LWV allowed us some time to present at their "League & Libations" event last night at the Num Thai restaurant. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to share with this incredible group! Our community partners are so important to our work and the positive, daily impact we provide in the lives of our kiddos. Thank you! The LWV is a non-partisan organization focused on voter education and services for people from Marathon to Ocean Reef. If you'd like to learn more about this impressive organization, please visit their website https://upperkeyslwv.org. #4ourkids #upperkeyslwv #thankyou #keyskids #floridakeys #keysshelter

We could use your help. Most of our kiddos are involved in afterschool activities - sports, music, clubs. Funding for equipment, instruments, travel, and uniforms is extremely limited. FKCS offers all of our services for free, so any gift you could give will help make a daily difference in the lives of our Florida Keys kids. Please consider making a donation today by scanning the QR code. For more info, please text Lynda at 305.775.9920. Visit us at fkcs.org. #4ourkids #keyskids #help #thankyou #support #floridakeys #keysshelter #sports #music