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Girl Power, Giving, Kindness

Ava Claus & Friends Give Back to Kids in Need all Year Long

/ January 11, 2019

The holidays were very happy for the kids at Broward Children Center thanks to Ava Claus and her Elves. Ava is a 13 year old girl from Miami who started a charity at just 6 years old when she learned about the word “donation”. Ava’s mom and I have been friends for over 15 years and I am so proud…

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Kindness

Kids Helping Kids

/ December 5, 2015

Ava Claus and Friends was the first scheduled speaker that I booked when I initiated the Samaritans365 Club at our school. I knew their most active time of giving was during the holiday season, so we scheduled them for our December meeting. Ava is a 10-year-old girl from Miami, Florida. I had a chance to interview Ava before the school club meeting. Me: How…

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