On November 17th, 2021, Gwen Cherry Park held our annual “Thanksgiving Family Night!” It was an evening of fellowship, entertainment, and celebration. In an uncertain social climate, let us all reflect and find things to be thankful for. The Foundation is thankful for the families,...
"Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it!" - Aggie Cromwell, Halloweentown (1998) Our kids had a SPOOKTACULAR time at our drive-thru Halloween Candy Distribution! As we exit spooky season, stay tuned for our upcoming holiday...
In July, four participants engaged in Gwen Cherry Park's ABC Challenge. At Gwen Cherry Park, we are taking a great stance for literacy and creativity. The following participants; Jacoby Hopkins, Victoria Canto, Zariah Eaford, and X’zavier Williams helped capture their own creative way to bring the...
On June 9th, 2021 we celebrated all Gwen Cherry Park youth being promoted to the next grade. All educational milestones are worth celebrating, and we believe in showing children the value of education through positive reinforcement and support. All graduates were provided with certificates and...
On May 5th, 2021, a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held at Gwen Cherry Park for the Nature Park Playground and Zipline that is being built on the park. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava gave the keynote remarks celebrating this important infrastructure improvement to the park. Remarks were also given...
On May 1st, 2021, the Gwen Cherry Park youth participated in the Miami Marlins Pitch, Hit, and Run competition. It was a one-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14, and they competed in trials that tested their throwing accuracy, baserunning speed, and hitting capabilities....
On every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, the Gwen Cherry Park has held a drive-through food distribution for families in the surrounding communities. The food is provided by the Miami Marlins and Feeding South Florida. For the months of January, February, and March, over 500 families...
On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, WNBA star Erica Wheeler returned home to Gwen Cherry Park to donate basketball shoes to all of our Gwen Cherry Bulls for this season. Erica is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball...
Knowing the past opens the door for the future. From February 17th-25th, 2021, the Gwen Cherry Park's multi-purpose room was transformed into a museum showcasing the park's history, Liberty City's history, and Black culture. The attendees learned of the life of Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry, the...
On February 19th, 2021, the NFL YET Center held a reflection day to honor several pioneers in African American History. With 42 kids in attendance, the event had several performances by our youth and a sit-down conversation led by Misti Barber with youth participants. The...