By a Single Mother

Being a single parent is hard in ways no one can fully prepare you for. I found myself alone with my two young children, and the world felt heavy. I was trying to hold everything together for my children while helping them navigate a world that suddenly felt so uncertain. But sometimes, in the middle of life’s hardest moments, a caring community can change everything — and that’s exactly what The FUN Club of South Florida did for us.

From the very first visit, I felt welcomed. The staff greeted us with warmth, kindness, and genuine care. They invited us into their programs, and little by little, my children began to thrive again. My child, who had been shy and withdrawn, started running to The FUN Club with a smile on his face, something I never imagined seeing again.

The FUN Club is more than just activities; it’s a community. They provide children from Jewish single-parent families in South Florida with a safe, joyful space to laugh, play, and just be kids. While the children are making memories, parents get a chance to breathe, recharge, and know their kids are in loving, capable hands.

Their programs are thoughtfully designed to nurture growth and connection. The after-school program gives children a chance to enjoy supper, play games, and build confidence through meaningful interactions with mentors. Twice a month, the Sunday Program brings children together for sports, creative projects, and hands-on fun — all while helping friendships bloom. During holidays, they host celebrations and family trips, ensuring every child has happy, meaningful memories tied to their holidays and community.

The care they offer goes far beyond fun and games. When I shared that my children were struggling at school, the staff immediately arranged for therapeutic support. That is the kind of love and dedication The FUN Club gives to every family — guidance, encouragement, and support for both children and parents navigating challenging times.

In just one year, The FUN Club has brought us more joy, laughter, and community than I could have imagined. Each program, each smile, and each friendship has reminded my children and me that we belong, that we are not alone, and that love and kindness truly exist in this world.

To Rabbi Dovi and Pessi Levy – from the bottom of my heart, thank you for every hug, every laugh, and every bit of light you bring into our lives. Your work changes families, heals hearts, and spreads hope wherever you go.

No child from a single-parent family should ever feel forgotten or alone. Please consider partnering with The FUN Club — through volunteering, donating, sponsoring, or simply spreading the word. Your support helps keep the fun, the warmth, and the hope alive — one child, one family, and one heart at a time. For more information, visit funclubfl.org and instagram.com/funclubfl. To donate visit funclubfl.org/donate.