MIAMI (WSVN) – Lotus House has unveiled The Children’s Village, a new facility designed to provide several vital resources for children and families in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.
Located on Northeast 14th Terrace, directly across from Lotus House’s 500-bed shelter, The Children’s Village is home to a preschool, after-school care programs, intervention services, and healthcare support. This vibrant center brings together multiple local youth organizations under one roof, united in their mission to support kids and families in the community.
“During the pandemic, we realized that our kids needed more than what we were offering them, so we came up with the idea of building a playground. Shortly after, we realized that they needed more than that. So we invited all of the providers who offer amazing services in Overtown to join us in one roof,” said Lotus House Executive Director Isabella Dell’Oca.
Among the programs offered at The Children’s Village is Girl Power Rocks, which focuses on empowering young girls through educational support, confidence-building, and safety awareness.
“We provide them with different skills to avoid dangers. For instance, trafficking is a significant concern here in Miami, so we address these issues with the girls and provide them with tools like conflict resolution and guidance on how to be better citizens in the community,” explained Rashada Campbell, Director of Operations for Girl Power Rocks.
The Children’s Village is open and available to any youth residing in Overtown, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for the neighborhood’s children and families.
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