Mental Health Advocacy & Public Policy Service
John J. Giordano
Giving Back To The Community Through Public Service
Giving back to his community has always been a core principle of Mr. Giordano’s.
His efforts to better his community have also been recognized.
Recipient of the MLK Award
He invited President Reagan to attend the Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A. with James Brown. The White House sent Carey Meeks the State Representative. Who worked with the Martin Luther King Foundation and together they decided to award Mr. Giordano with the distinguished “Martin Luther King Award” for his work in the community and for helping to revitalize the Liberty City and Overtown areas after the riots.
Mr. Giordano brought the African American community together by teaching people how to run a business and receive help from the small business association. Including getting assistance from the religious community.
Mr. Giordano received a letter from the White House regarding the Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A.
The Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A. culminated with the free James Brown concert produced and organized by John Giordano. Drawing an audience of approximately 60,000 attendees and bringing together the Hispanic, African American and Caucasian communities at the concert. Showing the community to be safe and helping to pave the way for the revitalization of Liberty City and Overtown after the riots.
He was also awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Homeless Community of Dade County and the Humanitarian Award from South Florida Public Television Station, Cable Tap.
In addition to his daily responsibilities; John has provided counseling and trauma recovery services to law enforcement officers and Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. He is a state and federal expert witness and the Chaplain of the North Miami Police Department. As a 10th-degree black belt and National Karate Champion, he trains law enforcement officers and Green Berets in self-defense and negotiation techniques.