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When you make a gift to a cause you care about, you make a difference. Imagine the impact of your generosity if all your friends gave with you. That is what Give Miami Day is all about: building an even greater Miami, together. See what your donation can do >> Thanks to the support of partners like Health Foundation of … Read More

On October 4, Hurricane Matthew made landfall on the Caribbean, bringing widespread devastation in Haiti, Cuba, the Bahamas and throughout the region. The Foundation family’s thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the storm. Below are organizations helping to lead the relief effort in the Caribbean. We encourage you to consider supporting groups like these as they work on … Read More

The Greater Miami community was saddened by the tragic loss of José Fernández, beloved Miami Marlins star pitcher, in a boating accident on September 25. José was an inspiration both on and off the field, who brought much joy to the game and those who knew him. The Foundation family’s thoughts and prayers continue to be with his loved ones during this … Read More

Every Miamian has a story: how they got here, why they stay here and what they want for their future. My Miami Story adds your voice to the countywide conversation about how we can, together, make this an even better place for all of us to live. On October 18, we invite 100 Miami-Dade County residents to kick off My … Read More

Shakira “Shak” Martin, former Miss Universe Jamaica 2011, was passionate about helping people who, like her, were living with sickle cell anemia. Before her passing, she and her mother, Andrea Hall, wanted to create a foundation to raise awareness and provide services to families. Attorney Marlon Hill, with Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, referred them to The Miami Foundation. We helped … Read More

Mientras la violencia contra los jóvenes ocupa los titulares en el Gran Miami, las comunidades locales siguen impulsando soluciones que creen espacios seguros para los más de medio millón de jóvenes que viven aquí.

Los estudios que relacionan los parques con la reducción de los índices de delincuencia han llevado a importantes áreas metropolitanas de todo el país, como Filadelfia, Providence y Austin, a utilizar los espacios verdes como una oportunidad para crear lugares de reunión seguros para la comunidad. El grupo Vecinos de Riverside Park, con sede en Miami, quiere hacer lo mismo en su barrio de la Pequeña Habana haciendo participar a los vecinos en la creación de una serie de actividades acuáticas para el parque.

Pictured above: Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho speaks at the Miami-Dade Children’s Court House, where “Together for Children,” a coalition that includes law enforcement, Miami-Dade Schools, nonprofit groups, local politicians, businesses and other stakeholders, announced the compiling of data that would identify 2,000 children that are at-risk of gun violence on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. Photo courtesy of The Miami Herald. More … Read More

As executive director of grantee Bridge to Hope, Vanessa Tinsley helps provide residents with access to critical food, home and health programs. She is one of six nonprofit leaders joining the Foundation’s Miami Leaders 2016-2017 class, receiving $20,000 in grants to attend premier executive education programs locally and around the country. Meet the class >> Read more about Miami Leaders … Read More

Our Miami Fellows signature leadership program has produced remarkable alumni tackling Greater Miami’s most pressing civic issues. Take a look at the outstanding work our current and former Fellows are doing: — In June, Class IX took a tour of the Miami Herald and met with President and Publisher Alexandra Villoch to learn about their social responsibility strategy. Class member … Read More

Since the June 12th tragedy at Pulse nightclub, local and national organizations have united to support the Orlando community through philanthropic giving and volunteer service.  If you would like to help, several opportunities are listed below: – Central Florida Foundation established the Better Together Fund. – OneOrlando Fund will benefit the families of victims. – Equality Florida created a GoFundMe campaign for victims’ … Read More