“Claws For Kids” Returns To Joe’s Stone Crab As Boys & Girls Clubs Of Miami-Dade Marks 80 Years Of Serving Local Youth

The signature event is part of the organization’s year-long 80th Anniversary celebration, marking eight decades of providing mentorship, educational support, and enrichment opportunities to local youth. Proceeds from the luncheon will directly benefit programs including after-school care, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM education, arts and cultural programming, athletics, and summer initiatives across the organization’s six club locations.

Guests will enjoy Joe’s Stone Crab’s iconic menu during one of the final weeks of stone crab season, with registration and reception beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch and entertainment at noon.

Channel 7 News Anchor Belkys Nerey will return as master of ceremonies. The event is co-chaired by mother-daughter duo Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, with Olga Guilarte serving as Special Events Chair.

“Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, who helped create the event and chaired it from its inception until her passing in 2021. Her leadership helped establish the luncheon as one of the organization’s premier annual fundraisers supporting youth development in Miami-Dade County.

“We are proud to celebrate 15 years of ‘Claws for Kids’ during our 80th anniversary year,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “This event represents our community coming together to ensure local youth have access to the programs and resources they need to succeed and build great futures.”

Supporters unable to attend may still participate by purchasing sponsorship gift cards through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade website, allowing them to enjoy Joe’s Stone Crab at a later date while supporting the cause.

When:

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

11:00 a.m. — Registration & Reception

12:00 p.m. — Lunch & Program

Where:

Joe’s Stone Crab

11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Cost:

Sponsorships available from $500 to $30,000

Individual tickets: $375

For more information, for sponsorships or tickets, visit: www.bgcmia.org.

For more information about sponsorships, please contact Rhia Hunter: (305) 446-9910. Extension#: 108. Or: rhunter@bgcmia.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946 and is proudly celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2026. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream.

For more information, please call: (305) 446-9910. Or visit: www.bgcmia.org, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

About Joe’s Stone Crab:

Joe's Stone Crab, which celebrated its 107th Anniversary in 2020, was established when Joseph Weiss came to Miami for a change of climate to help his Asthma. Weiss opened a lunch stand, originally offering fish and fries, on Miami Beach, which eventually evolved into today's establishment. It is located at 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.

For more information, visit: www.joesstonecrab.com.