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
Noticias de agosto - Siete líderes locales sin ánimo de lucro a tener en cuenta
As director of development, major gifts, for Zoo Miami Foundation, Sara Greene ramps up support for their conservation and climate change efforts. She’s one of seven local nonprofit directors receiving $25,000 in Miami Leaders grants to attend top U.S. nonprofit executive education programs. Meet the 2017-2018 class. Also in this newsletter: CAP, Inc. invests $226,000 in Miami’s college-bound students Social … Read More
Social Innovator, Policy Maker, Changemaker: Rebecca Fishman Lipsey’s Story
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey is founder of Radical Partners. She is a Miami Fellows Class VI alum and the 2017 Ruth Shack Leadership Award honoree, and serves on the Florida State Board of Education. She shared how her Fellows experience shaped her Miami story, and the opportunities she seeks to help create in the city we all love. When I moved … Read More
Noticias de junio - ¿Cómo podemos construir un Miami más integrador?
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
We Should Make Education Access a Priority for Greater Miami
Miami is at an inflection point.
With more than 5.8 million residents and an economic output of more than $300 billion, our regional economy is one of the largest in the world. We now number among the world’s 25 most important cities. We have diversified our economy and become more creative and idea-based. But our region is also suffering from the same divides that are vexing other big cities around the world.
The gap between rich and poor has widened and the ability of residents to achieve the American Dream has declined. As highlighted in the Our Miami Report, access to quality education is critical for preparing our children and young adults to be successful contributors to society and, in turn, is integral for our region’s prosperity and growth.
¿Cómo construir un Miami más inclusivo? La Fundación Ford ofrece soluciones
Xavier de Souza Briggs creció siendo hijo de una madre soltera, con ascendencia brasileña, europea y bahameña. Se trasladó a Miami muy joven y aterrizó entre la comunidad cubanoamericana en la Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. Xavier y su madre vivían en un modesto apartamento, a pocas manzanas de una biblioteca pública, un lugar que le abrió el mundo. La educación académica rigurosa y basada en valores que recibió en Belén, donde estaba implícito el compromiso con el servicio, le llevó finalmente a ocupar puestos docentes en el MIT y a servir en la administración Obama, antes de incorporarse a la Fundación Ford como vicepresidente de oportunidades económicas y mercados. Briggs pasaría a formar parte de un cambio trascendental en la fundación, que hace dos años anunció que dedicaría todas sus subvenciones a combatir la desigualdad y recientemente se comprometió a destinar 1.000 millones de dólares de su dotación a inversiones relacionadas con su misión.
NOTICIAS DE MAYO - TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY COMPARTE SU HISTORIA EN MIAMI
Tarell is a native son of the city we all love. The award-winning playwright shared his Miami story with us: the journey from stage to screen, the “spirit of generosity” that got him there and coming home to make sure students today have the same opportunities he had. Read more Also in this newsletter: Meet the 50 individuals leading our … Read More
TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY: HOW HE GOT FROM MIAMI TO “MOONLIGHT”
Tarell Alvin McCraney is a native son of Miami. He’s an artist, a creator and an advocate for the city we all love. The award-winning playwright shared his Miami story with us: the journey from stage to screen, the “spirit of generosity” that got him there and coming home to make sure students today have the same opportunities he did.