MIAMI, FL, (NAMC) - The Prestwick Group, a new real estate developer in Miami Lakes, Florida, announced today their commitment to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami in its life-changing mission to serve South Florida’s youth by pairing children with adult mentors to help guide them. To initiate this support, The Prestwick Group will host a silent auction at its grand opening holiday event to be held, Thursday, December 8th, 2005 at their headquarters.
“We are proud to make a contribution to an organization that shares our commitment to quality of life in the community” said Michael Cosculluela, managing director at The Prestwick Group. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami has done outstanding work in South Florida and we gladly take up their cause as our own.”
In supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, The Prestwick Group joins other notable organizations like Carnival Cruise Lines, the University of Miami and The Miami Heat.
”We have over 700 kids making important life decisions right now without a Big Brother or Big Sister. The proceeds from this event will help us locate caring volunteers for our kids. We are very grateful for the Prestwick Group’s support”, said Lydia Muñiz, CEO of the organization who will accept the donation on their behalf.
The Prestwick Group’s grand opening event will consist of an art unveiling, a dedication ceremony, a holiday cocktail party and a silent auction. Guests include elected officials, local celebrities, clients, and investors. Silent auction donors include the Miami City Ballet, the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, Dwayne Johnson – The Rock, among others.
To make a donation, please contact The Prestwick Group at (305) 828-1909 or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami at (305) 644-0066 or
www.wementor.org.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States is now celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The national organization consists of more than 500 agencies serving a population of 250,000. BBBS of Miami, founded in 1958, is one of the largest local agencies in the country, serving more than 6,000 local children, volunteers and families through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. Studies show that children paired with a “big” for at least a year are less likely to skip school, use drugs and alcohol and initiate fights. For information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, visit www.wementor.org or call (305) 644-0066.
ABOUT THE PRESTWICK GROUP
The Prestwick Group is a real estate developer headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. Its affiliated companies -- American Bancshares Mortgage Corporation, Victory Title Services, Inc. and Centurion Partners have been serving the Florida market for over 25 years. By employing top professionals in the industry, their product offering includes affordable housing, condo conversions and commercial properties. For more information about The Prestwick Group, visit
www.theprestwickgroup.com or call (305) 828-1909.
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