Operation Pedro Pan Group, Inc.

2012 Highlights

  • Organizational Excellence Award for Historic Preservation, Advocacy and Education- Awarded to OPPG by Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Board.
  • Florida Heritage Landmark Dedication Ceremony.
  • Pedro Pan Place Unveiling -former Florida City Camp
  • Toy Distribution at Centro Hispano Catolico and Children’s Village.
  • Desayuno Martiano-Felix Varela Hall.
  • Annual Picnic at Indian Hammocks Kendall Park
  • Donation to Bishop Agustin Roman Memorial Fund
  • Swearing Inn Ceremony 2012-2013 Board of Directors
  • Sponsored YMCA Summer Camp for children at Children's Village.
  • Lunch with Pedro Pan in Puerto Rico
  • Dr. Victor A. Triay's Talk on Ave Maria, Fl
  • OPPG Presentation at Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
  • 2011 Highlights

    2010 Highlights

    • Toy distribution to 400+ children at Centro Hispano Católico Day Care Center for Reyes Magos.
    • Desayuno Martiano to remember Jose Marti at Felix Varela Hall, Miami.
    • Conducted a Family Picnic at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne.
    • Held annual election meeting/breakfast to select new OPPG Board members.
    • Conducted a Book Drive for disabled children at Matecumbe Park.
    • Organized/funded summer activities, such as bowling, for minors at Children’s Village.
    • Granted scholarships to three college-bound high school seniors.
    • Funded purchase of items every 3 months for the small store at Children’s Village.
    • Conducted presentations about Operation Pedro Pan at colleges and universities.
    • Organized and conducted an emotional tour of Pedro Pan camps in South Florida.
    • Celebrated 50th Anniversary Weekend and Thanksgiving dinner-dance.
    • Held reunions in Central Florida, Puerto Rico, Washington DC for our 50th Anniversary.
    • Memorial Mass in memory of Monsignor Walsh and Departed Pedro Pan celebrated at several locations throughout the country.
    • Distributed Christmas presents to every child at the Children’s Village.