To kick off the holiday season, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will host a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov.\u00a024, at 4 p.m. Miami dignitaries, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade board members,\u00a0representatives from Thoma Bravo,\u00a0youth members and Santa Claus himself will attend to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n
All Fraser fir trees are hand-selected by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade\u2019s President Alex Rodriguez-Roig in North Carolina and stand 5-feet to 14-feet tall with\u00a0a starting price of $65. Poinsettias will also be available starting at $15. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to Sponsor-A-Child to help make a positive impact in the life of a Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade youth member.<\/p>\n
The Thoma Bravo Christmas Tree Lot will be open on Thanksgiving Day as well as Black Friday. Every Black Friday, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade sells a tree every 63 seconds.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from tree sales and Sponsor-A-Child will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade\u2019s life-changing academic, creative, and athletic programs for local children and teens. From one-on-one mentoring and STEM education to tutoring, sports, and the arts, proceeds help fund the Clubs\u2019 mission to help every child reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.<\/p>\n
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm with a history and passion for investing in and growing software and technology businesses. Since opening its Miami office in 2021, Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner, and Chip Virnig, partner of the Miami office, along with the Thoma Bravo Miami team, have been committed to giving back to the community they serve.<\/p>\n
Thoma Bravo has been a dedicated supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade through its involvement in the Clubs\u2019 annual fundraisers, including the Christmas Tree Lot, the annual \u201cWild About Kids\u201d Gala and \u201cClaws for Kids\u201d at Joe\u2019s Stone Crab.<\/p>\n
Media is invited to attend and cover the ribbon-cutting ceremony or at any other time throughout the season and may do so by emailing bgc@dureeandcompany.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n When:<\/p>\n The Thoma Bravo Christmas Tree Lot is open seven days a week, starting Monday, Nov. 24, until trees are sold out.<\/p>\n Hours: 9 a.m.\u20139 p.m.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony: Monday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27<\/p>\n Hours: 9 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Black Friday, Friday, Nov. 28<\/p>\n Hours: 9 a.m.\u20139 p.m.<\/p>\n Where:<\/p>\n Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade<\/p>\n Hank Kline Club<\/p>\n 2805 SW 32nd Ave<\/p>\n Miami, Florida 33133<\/p>\n How:\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/bgcmia.org\/<\/a>\u00a0or contact Rachel Fernandez at\u00a0rfernandez@bgcmia.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade<\/p>\n Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since\u00a01946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites\u00a0combined serving thousands of\u00a0boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership\u00a0development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs\u00a0are designed to inspire and enable\u00a0area youth\u00a0and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit\u00a0www.bgcmia.org<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Thoma Bravo<\/p>\n Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software-focused investors in the world, with approximately US$160 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024. Through its private equity, growth equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging Thoma Bravo\u2019s deep sector knowledge and strategic and operational expertise, the firm collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices and drive growth initiatives. Over the past 20+ years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 490 companies representing approximately US$265 billion in enterprise value (including control and non-control investments). The firm has offices in Chicago, London, Miami, New York and San Francisco. For more information, visit Thoma Bravo\u2019s website at\u00a0thomabravo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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