Voices for Children Annual Golf Invitational

Voices for Children Foundation celebrated a milestone day of impact at the 20th Annual Golf Invitational, hosted by Board Chair and Two Roads Development Partner and President Brad Meltzer at La Gorce Country Club. The event brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and dedicated supporters to raise over $750,000, the highest amount in the event’s history, in support of children in foster care across Miami-Dade County.

 

Guests enjoyed a full day on the course followed by an evening program that highlighted the mission at the heart of the event: ensuring that every child in foster care has a voice and the resources they need to thrive.

“For the past 12 years, it’s been an honor to host this event in support of an organization that means so much to my family,” said Meltzer. “Most of us were lucky. We had parents who cared for us, protected us, and set us on the right path. But thousands of children right here in our own community do not have that. That’s why Voices for Children matters.”

 

Funds raised from the Invitational directly support Voices for Children’s programs, which provide essential services, advocacy, and life-changing opportunities to more than 1,500 youth navigating the foster care system in Miami-Dade County.

A powerful highlight of the evening came from guest speaker and volunteer mentor Isiah Griffin, a former foster youth who shared his personal journey and the transformative impact of consistent support.

 

“Sometimes the difference between a young person falling through the cracks and finding their future is just a few degrees of support,” Griffin said. “A mentor. A safe place to live. Someone who shows up consistently. That’s what Voices for Children does, it changes the trajectory.”

 

Griffin’s remarks underscored the importance of community involvement and the role supporters play in helping youth move from uncertainty to possibility.

 

The event’s success was made possible by the generosity of its sponsors, including top supporters Suffolk and Coastal Construction, along with numerous corporate partners, donors, and friends committed to improving the lives of children in foster care.

 

“Yes, today was about golf, fun, and fellowship — but most importantly, it’s about supporting a cause that gives a voice to the voiceless. Voices for Children stands on the frontlines for abused, neglected, and abandoned children right here in Miami-Dade County. Voices ensures that every child someone who cares and provides basic services when no one else has.”

 

While the tournament celebrates two decades of community impact, Voices for Children proudly marks 12 years as its charitable partner and remains committed to expanding its reach to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed.