An Exchange for Change program participant takes the stage at the Miami Book Fair, embodying the transformative impact of the organization’s work in empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through advocacy and education.
HOW KNOCKING ON DOORS IS SAVING MIAMI-DADE WOMEN’S LIVES
After beating an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in 2004, Miami resident Andrea Ivory made it her mission to empower women across South Florida to overcome disease and achieve comprehensive wellness. One year after her diagnosis, Andrea founded the Florida Breast Health Initiative, now the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI), a nonprofit Community Grants recipient (2019) dedicated to changing and saving lives while providing women at greater risk for breast cancer and heart disease with access to early detection and proper treatment.
NEW INCLUSION FUND EXPANDS OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL MIAMIANS
At Stephanie Perez-Julio’s wedding, guests were all smiles during the brightly colored outdoor ceremony, especially Ana María’s. Stephanie first met her while teaching art at The WOW Center, a Give Miami Day participating nonprofit that serves more than 200 adults with developmental disabilities from across Miami-Dade County.
FROM DIAPERS TO JOB TRAINING, THE MIAMI FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY GRANTS INVEST MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION IN MIAMI-DADE NONPROFITS
The average child will use more than 2,700 diapers in the first year of life. At about $0.20 per disposable diaper, the cost of keeping a baby dry can become a breaking point for struggling families – and it’s an expense not covered by food stamps. That’s where the Miami Diaper Bank, a first-time Community Grants recipient, steps in to … Read More
SOUTH FLORIDA NONPROFITS AND VOLUNTEERS STEP UP FOR PARKS DURING SHUTDOWN
The government shutdown that began just before Christmas has become a gut-wrenching experience for citizens who love national parks, including the park rangers told to stay home while parks remain open. Images of uncollected garbage, human waste and butchered trees in Yosemite Valley and Joshua Tree National Park have sparked public outrage nationwide, as America’s national parks have become collateral … Read More
IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING: INSIDE SOUTH FLORIDA’S ONLY PUBLIC BOARDING SCHOOL
Founded in 2014, The SEED School Miami is the only public, college preparatory boarding school in South Florida. Their mission is a seemingly simple one: provide a rigorous education that empowers students to be academically and socially successful in college and life.
Beyond the rigorous academics, what helps students bloom is SEED’s Sparks program, says Tiffany Graver-Smith, director of development for The SEED School and a 2018-2019 Miami Leader. We chatted with Tiffany and visited the school to learn what makes SEED different and how they ignite a passion for learning, inside and outside the classroom.
MEET FOUR NONPROFITS EQUIPPING MIAMIANS TO USE THEIR VOICE
Last year, I had the opportunity to visit a local prison through Exchange for Change, a Miami-based nonprofit that teaches writing in prisons and runs letter exchanges between incarcerated students and classes at local high schools and universities. They hosted a talent showcase featuring more than two dozen incarcerated men celebrating their graduation from the program at Dade Correctional Institution. … Read More
December News – a $10.1 Million Movement!
On November 16th, 20,000+ donors worldwide united to raise a record $10.1 million for close to 700 local nonprofits during Give Miami Day 2017. Plus, thanks to the generosity of our partners, along with a $150,000 contribution from The Miami Foundation, organizations will receive $650,000+ in bonus dollars on donations between $25 and $10,000. Thanks to everyone who gave and … Read More
June News – How Can We Build a More Inclusive Miami?
Xavier de Souza Briggs’ personal experience growing up in Miami led him to take on social justice with the Ford Foundation. At our 50th anniversary Opportunity breakfast, 200 local changemakers listened as he shared how philanthropy and nonprofits can create a more just and inclusive Greater Miami. Read more>> Also in this newsletter: It’s time to make education access a … Read More
COMMUNITY GRANTS DRIVE 50 YEARS OF NONPROFIT INNOVATION
At The Miami Foundation, and specifically in my role, we get a bird’s eye view of the hundreds of nonprofits on the ground every day, making sure everyone who lives here as access to resources they need to thrive. This helps shape a unique perspective of how each nonprofit serves as a vital piece of a greater puzzle. It allows us to see what’s working, where opportunities for improvement exist and how people are coming together to make this work happen.
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