The Miami Marlins front office Took part in the fourth annual Day of Civic Engagement

 Miami Marlins front office will Took part in the fourth annual Day of Civic Engagement on Friday, December 12, marking the second time this year the entire office closes for a full day of philanthropy and service in the South Florida community. The day begins at 9 a.m. at 2014 Marlins Charity Partner Young At Art Museum (751 SW 121 Ave., Davie, FL, 33325). The day will concluded at 4 p.m., tallying over $15,000 cash applied throughout the day in random acts of kindness.

“This tradition of closing down the entire front office for a full day of philanthropy, service and civic engagement is testimony of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” said Marlins President David Samson. “Marlins Blue Shirts have performed over 28,000 hours of service, and our Marlins Foundation has gifted over $5 million to charity. That’s impact.”

Following the visit to YAA, the Marlins’ front office will split into their Marlins Ayudan teams and disperse to 15 Broward County Public Schools. The teams will spend time with elementary school students and prepare holiday parties in select classrooms thanks to the partnership and generosity of Winn-Dixie, Inc. In addition, the teachers will receive gift cards to purchase supplies for the classroom, courtesy of the Marlins Foundation. Marlins Ayudan teams will also visit various Winn-Dixie store locations and perform random acts of kindness.

Civic engagement activities for the day are also extended to historically and culturally significant sites across Broward County. Marlins Ayudan teams will visit these locations identified via riddles and clues for this uniquely fun canvassing experience.  The objective is to spread holiday cheer and connect Marlins professionals to the rich history and diversity of South Florida.

President David Sampson At Winn Dixie Davie

President David Sampson At Winn Dixie Davie

About Marlins Ayudan

Marlins Ayudan (Spanish for “help”) is the signature outreach initiative of the Miami Marlins.  The purpose of Marlins Ayudan is to provide a sustainable corps of volunteers willing and ready to effectuate positive change in the South Florida community.  It is the fabric of the Club’s corporate culture and engages every front office employee with schools and charities throughout South Florida.  The goal of Marlins Ayudan is to leave a lasting legacy through impactful service activities that tackle the community’s most pressing needs.  The three-tier Ayudan methodology consists of organizational service days, team events and individual volunteer opportunities.  Since its inception in 2010, Marlins Ayudan has contributed over 28,000 hours of service and established partnerships and traditions of giving that inspire employees to pursue their passions and contribute their time and talents year-round. 

About Young At Art Museum (YAA):

The Gold-LEED® certified Young At Art Museum is the epicenter of cultural arts education for families and features four permanent galleries: GreenScapes, CultureScapes, WonderScapes and ArtScapes.  The Young At Art Institute houses a series of professionally equipped studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, photography and film, printmaking, mixed media, digital computer and 4D video design. YAA also houses 10,000 square-foot Broward County Library, a National Traveling Exhibition Gallery, Teen Center and Recording Studio, a preschool and early childhood learning center and a Museum Gift Shop.

Young At Art is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $14 per person; $12 for Broward County residents, seniors and children over age 1; and $11 for military members and their immediate families. For more Museum membership and other information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. The Museum is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the generous support of corporations, foundations, individuals and museum members.