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
WHY THIS COUPLE IS INVESTING ARTISTIC RISK CAPITAL IN THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
Bob and Dede Moss love Miami. As New Yorkers, when they found themselves looking for a second home they picked Miami. Nearly two decades later, the two continue to find inspiration in the place they call home and invest in the city’s growing arts scene to help others feel as welcome here as they did. More recently, as longtime supporters of the arts, Bob and Dede established a the Fund for New Ventures at The Miami Foundation that will provide New World Symphony with artistic risk capital for innovative, new programs.
We sat down for a chat with Bob about why he and Dede chose to live in Miami, the causes they care about and the unique way they’ve chosen to champion homegrown creativity.
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.
HOW THE FELLOWS TAUGHT ME TO BUILD COMMUNITY IN MIAMI GARDENS
I was born in Little Haiti and raised in North Miami. I attended nearby Catholic schools, including St. Mary’s, St. James and Archbishop Curley Notre Dame. And while I currently work for the city of North Miami, when I made the decision to purchase a home in 2017, one place came to mind – Miami Gardens. Some asked, “Why?” I asked, “Why not?”
HERE’S YOUR CHALLENGE, MIAMI – RAUL MOAS’ STORY
I am a son of Miami—the good, the bad and the loud. Miami is and will always be home. This city holds the stories of family histories filled with struggle and eventual success. Having been raised in a Cuban-American household, family and faith are central pillars in my life. I have witnessed firsthand the pain of exile, the importance of a quality education, and the rewards of hard work and determination.
YOU VOTED ON NOVEMBER 6TH … NOW WHAT?
For those of you who voted and are following the election, it’s been a heck of a week. Tensions are high following the midterms, but when all the recounts are said and done (and done again), no matter whether your pick for senator, governor or commissioner of agriculture ends up in the seat, you made sure your voice was heard. … Read More
GIVE MIAMI DAY DONORS HELP LOCAL KIDS REUNITE WITH FATHERS IN PRISON
Editorial note: Give Miami Day returns on Thursday, November 15th. Explore organizations working on the causes you care about at GiveMiamiDay.org. This coming holiday, dozens of families will reunite in an unlikely place, the Everglades Correctional Institution. Kids and caregivers will hop on a bus for the visit organized by Children of Inmates (COI), a local nonprofit that provides inmates … Read More
WHY A MY MIAMI STORY SURVEY, AND WAYS TO ADD YOUR VOICE
On October 23rd, thousands of Miamians gathered at My Miami Story conversations to talk about our city’s future and, more importantly, what we can all do to make Greater Miami better. It was another incredible day of community reflection with residents deciding to take action around issues they care about, whether it’s making transit more accessible for residents, creating safer, more affordable neighborhoods or making sure kids are reading at an early age.
BREAKING DOWN THE BALLOT: A LOOK AT THE MIAMI-DADE REFERENDUMS
Editorial Note: 2018 is a big election year, with important local contests and November midterms. This is the final post of a three-part series by Dawn Shirreffs, director of public affairs, helping voters better-understand the issues and how to make your voice heard. With the midterm elections less than a month away, you’ve likely already done your homework on the … Read More
WHY I’M HOSTING A MY MIAMI STORY CONVERSATION – AND YOU CAN, TOO!
On October 23rd, thousands of Miami-Dade residents will get together at coffee shops, parks and office breakrooms to talk about life in Greater Miami and how to make it better over My Miami Story conversations. Hundreds of hosts have signed up. We checked in with a few of them about plans for their gatherings and why they decided to participate.
There’s still time to host your own conversation or attend one that’s open to all residents. Sign up at MyMiamiStory.org.
Evan S. Benn, Editor-in-Chief, Indulge
“I signed up to host a My Miami Story conversation because I’m passionate about Miami’s food community and fostering the next generation of inclusive and diverse restaurant leaders. I’m grateful to The Miami Foundation for providing a platform where we can exchange ideas, discuss challenges and offer solutions.
“For my conversation, the idea is to gather local chefs and restaurateurs—industry veterans and up-and-coming talent—to talk about how we can work together to lift Miami’s food culture to the next level and do so in a way that prominently includes women and people of color.”