Walmart and The Miami Foundation announced $4.9 million in grants to Mercy Corps to support Puerto Rico relief and recovery efforts in the continued aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The funding includes a $3 million dollar grant from Walmart and a $1.9 million dollar grant from the Walmart Puerto Rico Relief Fund administered by The Miami Foundation.* Walmart and … 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
Grameen America Opens Branch in Miami
Grameen America, the fastest growing microfinance organization in the United States, opened its first branch in Miami. The branch, located at 1101 SW 8th Street in Little Havana, will enable women living below the poverty level in the area to access small loans to start or expand their businesses. More than 20 percent of women in Miami-Dade county are living … Read More
BRICKELL STAGE POP-UP: TEMPORARY ART & PERFORMANCE PAVILION
On December 8th and 9th, The Underline’s Brickell Backyard will introduce The Brickell Stage, a collaborative installation designed and built by University of Miami School of Architecture faculty and students. This temporary installation is a winner of the Public Space Challenge, The Miami Foundation’s ideas contest that invests in creating, activating, and enhancing local parks and public gathering places, together … Read More
The Miami Foundation Fuels the Continued Burst of Creative Energy in Miami’s Arts Community With $300k in Signature Grants
Greater Miami is booming with arts, culture offerings and creative people crafting their own, unique livelihoods through a wide spectrum of pursuits. As they shape Miami’s cultural, social and economic vitality, The Miami Foundation recognized that helping artists build community has become essential. As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, November 29, at the Adrienne Arsht Center, The … Read More
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION’S GIVE MIAMI DAY 2017 RAISES $10.1 MILLION, SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS
The Miami Foundation’s Give Miami Day set another annual fundraising record, solidifying it as one of the most active 24-hour charitable giving events in the U.S. On November 16, 20,413 donors invested $10.1 million into 695 local nonprofits participating in Give Miami Day 2017. Now in its sixth year, the event – held annually on the Thursday before Thanksgiving – … Read More
NOVEMBER NEWS – 24 HOURS OF GIVING STARTS AT MIDNIGHT!
Our city’s biggest giving event of the year, Give Miami Day, kicks off at midnight! You’ll have 24 hours to click, donate and invest in the causes you care about. Here’s how YOU can join the movement: – Donate to a cause: Explore nearly 700 local nonprofits at givemiamiday.org. – Open a Give Miami Day Fund: This makes it easier … Read More
Advisor News – Why Invest in a Resilient Great Miami
At our 50th anniversary Resiliency summit, Dr. Judith Rodin, president emeritus of Rockefeller Foundation, helped us understand how philanthropies and organizations can unite and invest in a city’s resilience. We saw this in action with a panel talk connecting strategies to post-Irma recovery and through Miami Marlins’ gift to the Miami Forever Fund. Also in this newsletter: Hurricane relief and … Read More
October News – Making Miami More Resilient After Irma
Recovery is an opportunity to rebuild more resiliently, Dr. Judith Rodin, president emerita of Rockefeller Foundation and Univ. of Pennsylvania, told a crowd of 150+ philanthropists, elected officials and local leaders at our 50th anniversary Resiliency summit. In her keynote, Dr. Rodin shared about cities that have adapted and bounced back stronger after adversity. Read more or watch the recorded … Read More
SEPTEMBER NEWS – AFTER IRMA: OUR COMMUNITY STARTS TO RECOVER
As Miami-Dade recovers post-Irma, we’ve been working with donors, partners and organizations to raise money for relief efforts here and throughout our region. The Hurricane Relief Fund at the Foundation supports nonprofits addressing food security, vulnerable populations, stable housing and other immediate to long-term needs for residents. “Many of our customers and communities across Florida are on the road to … Read More