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Support the Community's
Greatest Needs!
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Working with the Coral Gables Community Foundation is a great way to make the most of your year-end giving and take advantage of tax benefits.
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Location:
The Biltmore Hotel, Granada Ballroom
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Date:
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at noon.
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Willy Bermello, founding Board Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, is leading a campaign to recognize and support Law Enforcement and Firefighters Appreciation Day -- created by a resolution of the Coral Gables City Commission -- on Thursday, January 9, 2025. You are invited to help honor our men and women on the front lines in Coral Gables, the City Beautiful.
Sponsorships, table hosts and general admission may be purchased here:
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THE HOLIDAY TRADITION CONTINUES | |
Community Foundation Supports Families of Golden Gables with Christmas Trees, Healthy Food | |
It was our honor to deliver Christmas trees and holiday goodies to our neighbors in Golden Gate and MacFarlane. The Community Foundation thanks the Coral Gables Fire Department for partnering with us year after year to offer Christmas trees and with Baptist Health in providing healthy holiday food gifts. | |
RESOLVE TO EXPLORE CORAL GABLES IN 2025 | |
Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living
Presented by Mosaicist
Set for Saturday, February 8th
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Tickets for the Coral Gables Community Foundation's 16th Annual Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living make GREAT GIFTS!
Guests will be inspired as they visit Coral Gables’ most exquisite private residence kitchens, indulge in bites from the City’s top restaurants, spirits samples and shop curated home goods from local merchants.
Proceeds from the Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living benefit the Foundation’s pivotal outreach efforts including the Culinary Arts Program and its students at Coral Gables Senior High School.
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Save These Important Dates in 2025 | |
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Scholarship
Program
APPLY: MONDAY, JANUARY 6th
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th
AWARDS: TUESDAY, MAY 13th
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Community
Giving Program
APPLY: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 28th
AWARDS: FRIDAY, MAY 30th
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Annual Gala
at the Loews Hotel
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th
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Wine Auction
Fundraiser
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th
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HONORING NEWEST
ROCKS OF THE COMMUNITY
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In a lively reception on a balmy fall evening, the Community Foundation recently recognized the generosity of its Merrick Society donors and was honored to welcome and celebrate the 2024 Rocks of the Community: | |
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•Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
•Sally Baumgartner
•William A. Bonn & Ruben Ceballos
•Jack & Natasha Lowell
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•Matthew Meehan & Rod Hildebrandt
•Lee J. Osaison
•The Stamps Family
•Alirio & Dorys Torrealba
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The significant gifts made by our generous Rocks of the Community enhance the Community Foundation’s ability to meet the growing needs of the community. Our important work is powered by our Rocks of the Community, Merrick Society donors and the Charitable Funds we have the privilege to administer.
THANKS to partner La Terraza, Fiola Miami's private rooftop restaurant and lounge for providing the space for this event.
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Chifles Introduces Benefit for Its Employees:
Generous New K-12 Scholarship Program
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The Community Foundation is privileged to announce and administer the Beyond the Bag Scholarship Fund created by the family behind Chifles. Established in 2024 by the Rivas family, the Beyond the Bag scholarship honors the hard-working men and women at Chifles. The award aims to remove barriers and create new opportunities, helping students reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. The Beyond the Bag Scholarship Fund provides educational and tuition assistance to the children and minor dependents of Plantain Products Company (Chifles ®) employees.
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INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE OF CORAL GABLES | |
Please Welcome Our Newest Fund Holders | |
The Community Foundation is delighted to welcome new fund holders Rick Diaz, Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz and Jacob Diaz and announce their PV&J Diaz Family Fund. Miami natives, Rick and Vivian have been part of our Community Foundation family for many years now, giving of themselves and even hosting our first Rocks of the Community event in their home. In addition to their Coral Gables-based philanthropic contributions, they actively support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Gulliver Schools and the Florida State University Board of Trustees. | |
We are delighted to announce the Eric P. Gros-Dubois Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Eric looks forward to using his charitable fund to further his already generous charitable endeavors. Eric joined the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2022 and its Professional Advisors Council in 2023. He founded EPGD Business Law in 2013 and is the current head of the firm’s corporate, estate planning, and tax practice, and manages the firm’s Miami office. The Community Foundation is grateful for Eric’s continued support and partnership. | |
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Copyright © 2024 Miami Today News
Miami Today recently featured Community Foundation President & CEO Mary Snow in an interview on Donor Advised Funds. A Donor Advised Fund provides a central vehicle for your charitable giving allowing you to direct your giving and receive maximum tax advantages, while we provide the back office and administrative support, necessary due diligence and required filings.
With a Donor Advised Fund, you receive an immediate tax deduction upon each contribution to your Fund and are not required to distribute a minimum amount annually as with a private family foundation. Your Fund may be established in your name, or in the name of your family, organization, or anyone you wish to honor.
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COMMEMORATIVE BENCH PROGRAM | |
Bench Celebrates the Life of Edwin Brownell | |
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Coral Gables resident Blanche Brownell celebrated her 90th birthday with the dedication of a bench in memory of her beloved, late husband, Edwin R. Brownell, near their home at the butterfly garden on Alhambra Circle and Granada Blvd.
Ed Brownell was a respected surveyor, businessman, and community leader. He served as president of the Country Club of Coral Gables (1992–1995) and received Certificates of Appreciation for his contributions to the city's Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustments.
The Brownell family invites the community to enjoy the bench and welcomes others to honor loved ones through similar dedications in Coral Gables' parks.
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Your Unwanted Vehicle Could Light Up the Holiday! | |
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation Vehicle Donation Program accepts cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles and even boats as an alternative form of giving. We'll use the proceeds raised from your donation to support our grant and scholarship programs.
We handle all the heavy lifting so that you can focus on spending time with your loved ones this holidays season. It's easy!
You will be provided with the proper paperwork and tax receipts for your donation. Simply call or email us to get started! Call 305-446-9670 or email Mary@gablesfoundation.org
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We are grateful for the significant gifts these distinguished community philanthropists have made to propel the impactful work of the Community Foundation to meet the growing needs of the community. | |
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• Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
• Sally Baumgartner
• William A. Bonn & Ruben Ceballos
• Jack & Natasha Lowell
• Matthew Meehan & Rod Hildebrant
• Lee J. Osiason
• The Stamps Family
• Alirio & Dorys Torrealba
• Tim Anagnost, Esq.
• Trish & Dan Bell
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• Linda Lubitz Boone & Norman Boone
• Ray Corral & Alina Meledina
• Robert & Marian & Carole Fewell
• Jon & Anne Goldman
• Claudia Holliman
• Ernest & Anne Purcell
• The Slesnick Family
• Ana VeigaMilton & Cecil Milton,
Jose Milton Foundation
• The Williamson Family
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Engaging and improving our community, Merrick Society donors are a vital part of the Foundation’s mission. The annual donation made by Merrick Society donors enables the Foundation to award college scholarships to economically disadvantaged students from Coral Gables Senior High School and administer grants supporting charitable organizations among other worthwhile programs the Foundation supports. | |
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
The mission of the Coral Gables Community Foundation is to inspire impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise and trusted relationships.
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