There have certainly been major gains in Greater Miami’s quality of life: our economy is healthier than at any time in the past five years, the unemployment rate has dropped, and in 2015 our fourth graders performed above the national average on reading and math...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As violence against youth makes headlines in Greater Miami, local communities continue pushing solutions that create safe spaces for the more than half-a-million young people living here. Studies connecting parks to reduced crime rates have led major metro areas across the country, including Philadelphia, Providence and...
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...
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...
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...