Chairman Diaz meets with our Advocacy Boards |
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Chairman Diaz with members and staff of the Asian American Advisory Board. |
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Chairman Diaz with members and staff of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board. |
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Chairman Diaz with members and staff of the Social and Economic Development Council. |
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On April 28, County Commission Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz met with representatives from the Asian American Advisory Board, Commission for Women, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Social & Economic Development Council, and the LGBTQ Advisory Board to exchange ideas and discuss plans for the future. |
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Miami-Dade CRB discusses Derek Chauvin's Verdict and the Anti-Riot Law |
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At its recent meeting of April 21, the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board discussed the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd and the potential community reaction to the new Florida anti-riot law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 19. Among other things, the law increases penalties for arrests made during riots, allows people to sue local governments for injuries or property damage sustained during these incidents, and prevents local governments from reducing the budgets of law enforcement agencies. |
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AAAB Anti-Asian Racism, Incidents, and Hate Crimes Round Table Discussion |
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On April 27, the Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board held a virtual Roundtable Discussion with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to discuss prevention and response to anti-Asian racism, biased incidents, and hate crimes. At the roundtable, community members and organizations had the opportunity to ask, address and share their perspectives and experiences with bias or hate crimes so that the community can work together to find a possible solution.
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SEDC First Quarter Report |
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The Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) has completed and submitted their First Quarter Report for 2021. As part of its duties, the SEDC prepares these reports on a bi-annual basis which are submitted with recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The quarterly report captures the most pressing social and economic issues and key elements in the South Florida regions that make Miami-Dade County a dynamic and resilient place to live, raise families and works. This report’s socio-economic indicators focus on the critical statistics that depict a slowdown and comeback generated by the Global Pandemic of COVID-19. |
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CFW Plants Resilience in the
Lives of Women Veterans
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The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women co-hosted, with the South Dade Veteran’s Alliance and Community Health of South Florida, the “Planting Resilience in the Lives of Women Veterans” event on April 14 to raise awareness about the assault and abuse women face during and after military service. This event also brought resources to women veterans to help them overcome their trauma. Both Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Kionne McGhee spoke during the event, along with several women veterans who shared their stories. |
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Commission for Women's Connection Directory is now available. |
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The Miami-Dade Commission for Women's Connection Directory is now available on our website. Learn more by visiting the link below. |
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The latest Biscayne Bay Report Card is now available |
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Biscayne Bay is a precious natural resource and a mainstay of Miami-Dade County’s economy. How is Biscayne Bay doing? Find out here. |
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Miami-Dade Goodwill Ambassadors
distributing food to our community
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District 11 Mom and Pop Small Business Grants |
Mom and Pop small business grants are now available for small businesses located in Miami-Dade’s District 11 (West Kendall area). Applications are available until May 10 and completed applications will be accepted from May 11 to May 17. For details and instructions, click here. |
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Miami-Dade County monitoring COVID-19 |
Miami-Dade County officials continue to work with local, state and federal agencies in monitoring COVID-19, part of the coronavirus family. The State of Florida has declared a Public Health Emergency. |
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For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit the following sites:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
or call (305) 614 -2014
Miami-Dade County Updates Regarding Coronavirus:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Testing Locations and Information:
Miami-Dade County #WeCanWeWill public education campaign:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Relief and Assistance:
United Way of Miami-Dade COVID-19 Resource Center:
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Updates:
CDC COVID-19 Information:
Get help paying your light bill:
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1504204216164378
The Florida Division of Emergency Management COVID-19 information
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COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
BOARD MEETINGS UPDATES
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**There are several vacancies on the following Advisory Boards. If you are interested in serving on one of our boards, contact the respective board Program Director listed below. |
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Chairperson: Sharon Fine
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location: Westchester Regional Library,
9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
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Chairperson: Stephen Johnson, Esq.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center, County Commission Chambers
111 NW 1st Street, Second Floor, Miami, FL 33128
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Chairperson: Monica Interian
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: John Quick, Esq.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Location: Miami-Dade County Main Library
101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
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Chairperson: Miguel A. De Grandy, Esq.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center | The County Commission Chambers
111 NW 1st Street, Second Floor, Miami, FL 33128
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Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1 (800) 500-1119 |
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Chairperson: Paul Hunt
Thursday,May 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Main Library Auditorium
101 W Flagler Street, Florida 33130
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Miami-Dade County has the largest population in the State of Florida of individuals 60+ years old. With a County population that totals 2.7 million, more than 435,000 of the total population is made up of those 62+. On May 1, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 18-49 creating the Miami-Dade County Elder Affairs Advisory Board. |
Report elder abuse at 1-800-962-2873 |
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Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) |
Chairperson: Dr. Raul Moncarz
Friday, May 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Room 18-3, Miami, FL 33128
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Chairperson: Jose Diaz
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Aiyana Angeni Gonzalez
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center, County Commission Chambers, 111 NW 1st Street, Second Floor, Miami, FL 33128
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Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street Suite 1034
Miami, Florida 33128
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Sincerely,
Laura Morilla, Executive Director
Office of Community Advocacy
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Office of Community Advocacy
| 305.375.5730 | laura.morilla@miamidade.gov | www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/home.asp
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