Community Service
"Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop." -Dr. Dorothy I. Height

   The Southwest Miami High school chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America is dedicated to serving its community. Members volunteer at numerous events through the year such as Aids Walk, Diabetes Walk, Coastal Cleanup, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Feeding the Homeless, Food Baskets for the needy, and the Adopt-an-Angel Program.



Salvation Army “Adopt-an-Angel” Project.   In the  essence of giving during the Christmas season, our school volunteered to cooperate in the “Adopt-and-Angel” project. The Southwest FBLA chapter adopted two angels, two girls.  In hope of brightening their Christmas, money was collected to purchase  presents for the two angels. A walkman for each girl, a bag with hair accessories, and a cassette tape was purchased with the money  collected.

New York Relief Fund.  To show support for the September 11th incident the Future Business Leaders of America joined forces with the Southwest Dance Department to unite our members. Red, white, and blue ribbons were sold as a symbol of national pride.  Students were able to demonstrate patriotism by raising funds for those that sacrificed their lives to save others. A total of $1200 was raised with the joint effort of members, students, faculty, and staff.

March of Dimes Metrozoo “SuperWalk.”     On Saturday, January 27, 2002 several of our members walked to raise funds for the March of Dimes Birth       Defects Foundation.  Members collected donations from family and friends in order to participate in the walk.  FBLA'ers collected over $100 in donations.

The Palace. The Palace is a nursing home that allows FBLA members to do community service in their facility.  Many of our members attend on a weekly basis due to the satisfaction they receive every time they help an elder.  The members are so well liked among the elders that they consider them their grandchildren.