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Miami Proud: Luther Campbell's Liberty City Optimist Club Recognized For Outstanding Commitment To Community

The program recently received national recognition and embodies the phrase "it takes a village to raise a child."

February 11, 2022

The Liberty City Optimist Club is widely known for some of the NFL players who started out there, and for its local celebrity co-founder Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell.

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For over thirty years it’s been a safe haven through its sports programs. But it’s also home to an after-school program, in partnership with The Children’s Trust. Kids get snacks, academics, tutoring, activities, field trips, and much more.

The program recently received national recognition and embodies the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child.”

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