July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating our beautiful beaches and ensuring they remain safe and clean for generations to come.

Founded in 2003, this special week has, today, drawn major public support: over 150 coastal governors, mayors and county commissions have now issued proclamations in support of the week.

We at DRB Capital recognize and embrace the importance of clean beaches. We strongly urge our team and the public to leave no trace of litter and only footprints at our beautiful beaches.

If you are interested in getting involved with helping clean up our local beaches, here are some volunteer links to check out:

https://cleanmiamibeach.org/

Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers, honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds and the role fathers play in society. This celebration was first introduced in 1909 to complement Mother’s Day celebrations. Today, Father’s Day is more than a day for Dads to get presents, it is a day to honor the contribution that father figures make to the lives of their children.

We, at DRB Capital, want this opportunity to express our love and gratitude to these people by sharing what our team members who are Fathers will be doing this Sunday June 17^th. Here are some of the fun filled days our team members will be having this weekend:

“This Father’s Day, I will be spending a much needed outdoors day with my three kids. We plan on spending the morning by the beach, enjoying a delicious lunch and spending the evening at my favorite restaurant by the water.”

“I will be relaxing at home, my daughter makes me a giant cookie filled with ice cream every single year and we watch our favorite movies on Disney Plus.”

“My family and I plan on going to the movies, eating at my favorite restaurant and relaxing by the pool.”

“I will be going golfing with my son in the morning and then spending the rest of the day with other Father friends at a sports bar.”

We hope everyone has an amazing and safe weekend.

National Pet Month celebrates the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives and vice versa. During the month of May, this celebration aims to promote the benefits of pet ownership, support pet adoption, bring awareness of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets and bring knowledge of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals.

Our team members are known to LOVE their furry pals. We celebrated National Pet Month virtually by sharing pictures of our pets and showing them off over Zoom calls.

If you are interested in adopting a pet in South Florida, make sure to stop by the following:

Animal Rescue Force of South Florida- https://www.animalrescueforce.org/

Tri-County Animal Rescue- https://tricountyanimalrescue.com/

Humane Society of Broward- https://humanebroward.com/

Kit Kat’s Rescue- https://www.kitkatsrescue.com/

Besides year-round, May is the month for raising awareness for those living with mental health issues to help diminish the stigma, help others and learn more. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Founded in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place from May 1^st to May 31^st, was created to bring awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with such conditions, and strategies to cope for attaining wellness.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Today, more than ever before, it is essential to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles. It is crucial to let our communities and close ones know that behavioral health and medical care services are available if needed.

We at DRB Capital understand that mental health issues can impact how one thinks, manages to feel, and works with others. We believe in helping those in need find the resources and ongoing support to attain good mental health and well-being.

Our insurance plan with Cigna includes mental health and substance use coverage. We encourage our team to reach out to a mental health specialist at the following: https://hcpdirectory.cigna.com/web/public/consumer/directory/search

Some self-care favorites include; getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, practicing good hygiene, interacting with loved ones, enjoying hobbies, practicing meditation, and much more.

Helping others and providing support can make a huge difference for someone experiencing mental health issues. Find out more about self-care techniques below:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself

https://ibpf.org/articles/50-ways-to-start-practicing-self-care/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/20-selfcare-practices-for_b_10314820

On April 22 of every year, people worldwide gather to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Whether it’s taking a simple stroll by the beach to enjoy the views our planet has to offer, cleaning up plastics in our neighborhoods, switching our harmful household products for biodegradable ones or planting a tree, there are plenty of ways to show our appreciation for our beautiful Earth.

To celebrate Earth Day’s 51^st anniversary, TeamDRB members were excited to show our planet their admiration and appreciation by cleaning up litter in our neighborhoods. Although it is just a small step in getting rid of the tons litter that has accumulated around the world, it felt great to take care of our planet and give back.

We are always seeking to learn more on how we and others can make a positive impact on our planet. We were extremely impressed and excited to discover the company, 4Ocean. Founded in our neighboring Boca Raton, 4Ocean sells bracelets and apparel made mostly from recycled materials. This awesome company uses a portion of their profits to remove one pound of trash from ocean and coastlines with each bracelet that is sold.

We are extremely inspired and look forward to making more positive changes to strive to protect our planet, not only on Earth Day but everyday.

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the accomplishments of women in history and society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, UK and Australia. Although figures such as Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart or Margaret Thatcher are often associated with this particular month, there are countless extraordinary women who have earned and continue to earn their place at the table.

In honor of this monumental month and our admiration for not only our women team members but women all around the world, we at DRB Capital wanted to do something special. We decided to partner up with Palm’s Birth House, a practice in Delray Beach which offers assistance in natural birth with the help of midwives.

We provided the passionate, hardworking and caring midwifes a delicious lunch from their favorite spot, PureGreens. The ladies got to indulge in an assortment of wraps and acai bowls. In exchange, we got the opportunity to learn more about the beautiful process of natural birth, the long and hard dedication of midwives and the extended comprehensive care that goes into this process. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand our knowledge and look forward to giving back to women, not only this month, but for the rest of the year.