Hear from Your Miami-Dade County Commission Candidates

Posted by The Miami Foundation on August 14, 2026 in Blog.

Vote Miami logo on a laptop
Many people don’t realize the impact of their vote in a local election. In the 2024 primaries, only 21.6% of eligible Florida voters cast a ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections. This means that only a few votes can directly affect election outcomes for influential positions in our community. Voters in three County Commission districts will cast ballots ... Read More

The Power of Earned Revenue

Posted by Lindsey Linzer on August 10, 2026 in Blog.

20 Degrees RevUp SoFlo
“Organizations don’t need you to save them, they need you to bet on them.” Nonprofit partners are frequently guiding us on ways to collectively support them throughout the year, not solely on Give Miami Day. The truth is that many of our nonprofits in Miami operate with precarious financial stability while continuing to show up daily for our community. More ... Read More

South Florida’s News Landscape Needs Investment. Here’s What We’re Doing About It.

Posted by The Miami Foundation on June 22, 2026 in Blog.

South Florida's News Landscape Needs Investment. Here's What We're Doing About It.
By Tere Figueras Negrete Have you thought lately about where you get your local news? Not just the headline you caught while scrolling, but the information that shapes how you show up in your families and neighborhoods. We have. For the past year, Press Forward South Florida has been listening — surveying residents, sitting with community leaders, and tracking how ... Read More

Discussion on TPS Legislation for Haitians in Miami

Posted by The Miami Foundation on June 4, 2026 in Blog.

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Together, The Miami Foundation, Stichiz, and Island TV hosted a live webinar on the impact of the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) legislation on our Haitian community in Miami. Miami is home to over 100,000 Haitians, the largest diaspora community in the U.S. On the heels of Haitian Heritage month, we are grateful to uplift the voices and expertise of community ... Read More

The Fire in Our Belly: For Ruth

Posted by The Miami Foundation on May 27, 2026 in Blog.

Collage of photos of Ruth Shack and several local community leaders.
There is a room at The Miami Foundation that bears Ruth Shack’s name. We meet in it multiple times every week. Its walls shape our conversations to make Miami more just and more alive, bear witness to our challenges, and house our celebrations. We want to tell you about Ruth Shack, the leader. Not the résumé, but rather, her fire ... Read More

6 Nonprofits. 6 Matches. $11K Each. Give Today

Posted by The Miami Foundation on May 6, 2026 in Blog.

Photo of an energized crowd at the 2023 State of Black Philanthropy
Join our 2026 State of Philanthropy Fundraiser Please join us in supporting the six amazing nonprofits below, whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen and serve the Black diaspora in Miami. All donations will be matched for up to $11,000 per organization. You have until May 29 to donate! 2026/05/29 23:59:59 Why are we doing this? The Miami Foundation has hosted an ... Read More

Introducing the South Florida News Database

Posted by The Miami Foundation on April 8, 2026 in Blog.

Press Forward
Have you checked the news today? Where did you turn to – a century-old newspaper, a fledgling podcast, or perhaps a popular social media page? No matter your preference, your access to that information is thanks to your local media. Today, communities across the country celebrate Local News Day to honor and lift up the vital role that local media ... Read More

2025 at The Miami Foundation: A Year in Review

Posted by Grace DeWitt on December 16, 2025 in Blog.

Purple skyline
We all know the end of the year is a time for reflection: a look back on the highs and lows of the last 365 days, contemplating what it means for the year ahead. As we count down to 2026, we’re celebrating a different kind of reflection: the one you see in a mirror. Look at what you made possible, Miami.  Below, we offer some highlights from 2025 and our gratitude for the many thousands of you who showed ... Read More

We will not let our neighbors go hungry

Posted by Lindsey Linzer on November 3, 2025 in Blog.

Feeding South Florida food distribution event in 2018.
Join us in supporting food access efforts In times of need, Miami always steps forward as a city fueled by generosity. This week as the availability of food stamps continues to be negotiated, 600,000+ Miamians are on the edge of their seats. Nearly 1 in 4 households in our community, including older adults, working families, and veterans, have been impacted ... Read More

The Miami Fellows: Investing in Leaders Who Move Miami Forward

Posted by Grace DeWitt on October 13, 2025 in Blog.

After a brief pause, The Miami Foundation is once again continuing its deepest investment in leaders — one that not only transforms people but entire communities.  At the heart of a thriving Miami are the individuals who choose to lead with purpose — those who turn vision into action, who see challenges as opportunities, and who bring people together to ... Read More