WHY THIS COUPLE IS INVESTING ARTISTIC RISK CAPITAL IN THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

Posted by Betty Cortina-Weiss on January 17, 2019 in Blog.

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.

GIVE MIAMI DAY DONORS HELP LOCAL KIDS REUNITE WITH FATHERS IN PRISON

Posted by Andrew Boryga on November 14, 2018 in Blog.

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

HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA: THE DONORS AND NONPROFITS REBUILDING FOR RESILIENCE

Posted by The Miami Foundation on September 21, 2018 in Blog.

Last hurricane season challenged this community in ways we hadn’t seen in decades – and not just during the storms. The aftermath was equally trying as the region faced an uncertain path toward long-term recovery. Yet, in the midst of such devastation, we saw inspiring signs of hope as people from all walks and regions stepped up, eager to take care of one another. More than 11,000 individuals, corporations and foundations from around the world helped us raise $6.4 million for relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout Greater Miami, Florida Keys and the Caribbean islands. Dollars fueled nonprofits’ efforts to distribute food and supplies, repair roofs and build resilience hubs. Now, in the midst of another active hurricane season and with our thoughts on our neighbors in the Carolinas, we reflect on the people who stepped up and collaborative efforts formed that continue to motivate and inspire.

BUILDING A RESILIENT MIAMI: ARMANDO CODINA’S STORY

Posted by Jessica Rodriguez on September 13, 2018 in Blog.

Armando Codina

Armando Codina arrived in the United States at age 14 from his native Cuba via Operation Peter Pan, a program that resettled thousands of children stateside during the Castro regime. Alone, and with no knowledge of English, he was sent to an orphanage and lived in and out of foster care until he was reunited with his mother. Despite these events, he would not allow his life to be defined by those experiences. He worked several jobs to support his mother when she arrived, he started and sold a number of businesses, and even facilitated restoration efforts after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. Still, he moved forward in a city that promised a future. Armando has helped transform Miami through his real estate development businesses while consistently standing up for and defending the city he loves. Armando and Miami have this in common: despite being knocked down they continuously get back up.

Today, Armando is executive chairman of the Coral Gables-based real estate investment and development company, Codina Partners, and is using philanthropy to build a more resilient Miami. He shared his Miami story with us.

THE MILLENNIAL WAY OF PHILANTHROPY: WHAT ADVISORS NEED TO KNOW

Posted by Julie Neitzel on July 30, 2018 in Blog.

Millennials using tech

Millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are changing the philanthropic landscape. These young adults are oriented toward the future, with a strong sense of familial and social responsibility. They have shown a strong drive to bring about social change. They are generous and community-driven. In fact, the Millennial Impact Report reported that 84 percent of millennials made a charitable … Read More