NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Palace Gardens residents provide school supplies to 30 South-Dade students
Residents of The Palace Gardens assisted living and memory care community donated backpacks and school supplies, including tablets, to 30 students in South-Dade for the new school year. This event marked the facility's 5th annual back-to-school celebration.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
Thirty local students received essential school supplies and technology to support their academic preparation for the upcoming school year.
Key Facts
- The Palace Gardens hosted its 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration.
- 30 students from the South-Dade area received backpacks.
- The donated backpacks included essential school supplies.
- The donation packages included tablets for the students.
Who's Mentioned
personLarry Roth“Homestead Councilman and founder of This Is for the Kids, Inc.”locationSouth-Dade“The geographic area where the student recipients reside.”personJacob Shaham“Owner of The Palace Group.”other30“Number of students receiving supplies.”organizationThis Is for the Kids, Inc.“501(c)(3) nonprofit partner for the event.”organizationThe Palace Gardens“Assisted living and memory care community that hosted the event.”personKim Konsky“Homestead Councilwoman.”other501“Part of the nonprofit tax status designation.”organizationMiami's Community News“The publication that reported the event.”personSteve D. Losner“Mayor of the City of Homestead.”personTerrie Dawkins“Representative of Mud Puddle Ceramics & Supplies, LLC.”