Dear JABBERS:

This week was excruciating and life-changing for our neighbors to the east. Watching Dorian’s devastation as it sat idle over the islands of The Bahamas for several days straight made us all feel anxious, hopeless and heartbroken.

Now that the storm has finally passed, it’s nothing short of miraculous to see our community band together as it did in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew — this time not to help each other, but to help our Bahamian neighbors.

St. Francis of Assisi said, “a single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” Our support and relief efforts cannot restore the loss of life, businesses, basic necessities, property, electricity and more. But we can certainly do our best to act as a sunbeam for those who need us most.

Below are some vetted, safe and easy ways you can help with Hurricane Dorian relief. Thank you as always.

Happy JABBING,
-Boo

ArtsLaunch is the biggest community event in Miami that celebrates the performing arts and it’s FREE! This open house is the annual kick-off to Miami’s art season. Enjoy a full day of over 50 activities including free mini performances, interactive workshops, a kid’s zone sponsored by Miami Dade County Fair, Hamiltunes, and an indoor street fair where more than 100 of Miami’s cultural organizations will showcase their arts offerings for the upcoming season and more! RSVP now HERE.

SO MUCH MORE THAN THE CAMERA…

Photography is about so much more than the camera, the smiles or even the sunset. True photography is the art of capturing a moment before it is gone. Of looking with a discerning eye at the world around us and knowing how to frame that moment in a manner that will forever remind us of that day, that child, that grandparent, or perhaps  that first home. Whatever your subject, the composition means so much. I would love to help you capture that. Together, with a little history from your perspective, we can create a lasting image. I believe in the art of storytelling. Let’s talk and start a conversation about your story and the image that you would like to hold on to forever. Learn more and contact me HERE.* –Aubrie Andrea

Join us for an informal and fun evening to kick off Friends of Gables High‘s second year in support of Coral Gables Senior High School. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning about what Friends of Gables High has planned for the coming season, why your support is needed, and what you can do to help. Members, friends and guests are all welcome! Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Red Koi (317 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables). Minimum donation of $25 is requested. All proceeds go to Friends of Gables High. Click HERE to RSVP.*

DOCTORS: IS YOUR INSTAGRAM STRATEGY BRINGING YOU NEW PATIENTS?

As you’ve seen in the past several issues of JustAskBoo, I recently teamed up with my friend Meredith Kallaher to create a new company called Meredith & Boo. We work with busy doctors who want to grow their practices through marketing, but don’t have a targeted strategy in place.

We’re working with private practice physicians of all types, including dental, cosmetic, veterinary, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc., to help them drive new patient appointments using our super targeted, step-by-step plan. We’re starting with Instagram because that’s what you’re asking us for. You are right – Instagram can be a gold mine. But only if you have just the right strategy in place! We’re here to teach it to you.

We will soon be offering an online course where doctors will develop a detailed plan that will save your practice a fortune, will be implemented and managed in-house (no outsourcing!), and will . Best of all, the plan will enable the doctors to spend their valuable time tending to patients.

If you’re a doctor, or you work closely with a private medical practice or clinic, we hope you’ll join our free Facebook Group. Just click HERE! If you’re not a doctor, we hope you’ll share this exciting news with your friends in medicine!

Thank you and Happy JABBING!

-Boo & Meredith

DONATION LOCATIONS

All Fire Departments in Miami-Dade County

All Police Departments in Miami-Dade County

City of Coral Gables

City of Miami

City of Miami Beach

City of North Miami

Christ Episcopal Church (3680 Thomas Avenue, and 3481 Hibiscus Street, Coconut Grove)

Dadeland Station

Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida

Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church (3680 Thomas Avenue, Coconut Grove)

Key Biscayne Community Foundation Emergency Disaster Fund

National Association of the Bahamas (NAB)

The Smile Trust Hurricane Relief Fund

The Square Shopping Center (260 Crandon Blvd, Suite 38, Key Biscayne)

Third Wave Volunteers

Town of Cutler Bay

Yacht Aid Global

United Way Operation Helping Hands

Village of Palmetto Bay

Village of Pinecrest

World Central Kitchen Relief

• Cash!
• Water
• Canned food (NOT expired)
• Non-perishable food (power bars, peanut butter crackers, etc)
• Manual can openers
• Baby food and formula
• Baby diapers
• Hand sanitizer
• Clorox wipes
• Body wipes
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Towels
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Air mattresses and pumps
• Candles
• Matches
• Utensils
• Paper plates, cups, napkins
• Trash bags
• Tylenol, Advil, etc.
• Bandages and first-aid kits
• Antibiotic ointment
• Bleach
• Paper towels, toilet paper, similar items
• Feminine hygiene items
• Heavy duty work gloves
• Small generators
• Tarps
• Nails
• Hammers
• Wrenches
• Solar lights
• Camp stoves
• Butane cans
• Small BBQ grills

HOW TO HELP PETS

For all those who have asked how you can help the pets in the Bahamas, our friends at Miami Pet Concierge have teamed up with our friends at:

• Best in Show Pet Spa
• Cadence K-9
• Applause Your Paws
• Equipaws Pet Services
• Animal Crackers

…to collect the much-needed pet supplies for the pets in the Bahamas. Supplies needed include:

• Dog and Puppy Food
• Cat and Kitten Food
• Cat Litter
• Cat Disposable Litter Boxes
• Wee Wee Pads
• Leashes & Collars
• Bowls
• Water

To make a donation you can purchase supplies off the list and drop them off at one of the two drop locations or you can make a monetary donation to:

• Grand Bahama Humane Society – www.thekohnfoundation.org
• The Abaco Shelter – www.abacoshelter.org
• North Abaco Potcake Rescue – https://bit.ly/2lvQlG3
• Baark – www.baarkbahamas.com
• The Bahamas Humane Society – www.bahamashumanesociety.com
• Veterinarian Medical Association of the Bahamas – www.vmabahamas.com
• Bank account info is First Caribbean CIBC
• Palmdale Branch ac # 201705185
• Caribbean Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) – www.caribbeananimalrescueeffort.org
• Eleuthera Animal Rescue Society (EARS) – www.earseleuthera.org
• Briland Animal Rescue – www.facebook.com/BrilandAnimalRescue
• Cat Island Humane Society – www.catislandhumanesociety.org

Thank you for your consideration.