Embrace Girls Foundation Celebrates 25 Years With “Ahh… Nostalgia Embraced!” Holiday Event

For 25 years, the Embrace Girls Foundation has worked to empower girls through education, leadership development, and community outreach. This December, the Florida based nonprofit will celebrate the milestone with “Ahh… Nostalgia Embraced!,” an intimate holiday evening bringing together music, entertainment, and a celebration of the organization’s longstanding community impact.

Scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026, the event will take place at Casino at Dania Beach in Florida. The evening will feature performances by The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Legacy, Rose Royce, and Howard Hewett, offering guests a night of nostalgic music and entertainment as the foundation commemorates a quarter century of service.

Doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through the venue’s website at casinodaniabeach.com.

Founded in 2000, the Embrace Girls Foundation is a Florida based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting girls from underserved communities, low income households, and schools facing educational challenges. Its work centers on creating opportunities for young people to develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building the confidence and practical skills needed to pursue their ambitions.

The foundation’s programs include academic tutoring, after school learning sessions, early childhood literacy initiatives, leadership training, entrepreneur clubs, and life skills education. It also provides family support, parent workshops, cultural enrichment opportunities, and community resources designed to strengthen the support systems surrounding children.

Through its focus on education and personal development, the organization aims to help girls become confident, curious, and ambitious young women who value academic achievement and service to their communities.

Its commitment extends beyond educational programming. The foundation also participates in community initiatives addressing food insecurity, disaster relief, and the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Its projects have included community food giveaways, care and comfort kits, holiday meals for first responders, and assistance for families affected by fires.

The organization’s work has received recognition from educational institutions and community leaders. According to the foundation, its recent honors include the 2026 Miami Dade Public Schools District Partner of the Year Award, proclamations recognizing December 17, 2025, as Embrace Girls Foundation Day in Miami Dade County and Dania Beach, and the Cox Media Group Miami Outstanding Community Partner Award.

The foundation also cites a service award associated with Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, recognizing its contributions to the community.

The 25th anniversary celebration brings this history of service into a festive setting, with an evening built around familiar music and performances from established names in R&B and soul. The lineup includes The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Legacy, Rose Royce, known for its celebrated contributions to soul and funk, and Howard Hewett, whose career includes a prominent role as the lead vocalist of Shalamar.

Beyond the entertainment, the anniversary offers an opportunity to recognize the foundation’s continuing commitment to educational opportunity, mentorship, and community engagement. For an organization that has spent decades working with children and families, the milestone represents both a celebration of its history and a moment to highlight the mission that continues to guide its work.

As the Embrace Girls Foundation looks toward its next chapter, its message remains centered on the importance of giving young people the resources, encouragement, and confidence to shape their own futures.

The organization’s motto captures that vision: “Together, we empower girls to thrive today and lead tomorrow.”