Foundation News | October 2018
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Thousands shared their Miami stories yesterday - what happens next?
On Tuesday, a record 4,000+ residents got together in small groups to talk about life here and ways to make Miami greater during the 2018
My Miami Story conversations. There were tons of ideas and solutions discussed throughout the day. The only way to capture it all is to
complete the follow-up survey so we can share your thoughts with leaders who can help.
Make sure your voice is heard! Read more about
why the survey matters.
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Read before you vote: What residents need to know about the local referendums
The U.S. senate and Florida governor races may top the general election ballot, but depending on where you live, voters will also decide on several local referendums, in addition to the 12 proposed state
constitutional amendments. In her final blog of a three-part election series,
Dawn Shirreffs, Foundation director of public affairs, breaks down three key measures and what they mean for voters.
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Pictured: Voters at a polling station set up in Government Center; credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images via NBC 6.
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Is a new park coming to your neighborhood? Explore the Public Space Challenge winners
Whether it's transforming a stark space into a lush
urban forest
, turning a little-used plaza into a
performance area
or creating colorful, mini
pop-up libraries
, Miamians have creative ideas for their outdoor neighborhood spots, and are using the
Public Space Challenge
to make them happen. These are among the
22 winners
from 500+ entries who will share more than $300,000 to create or improve Miami-Dade parks and outdoor spaces.
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Pictured: South Florida Center for Percussive Arts will create an
arts plaza
at Kendale Lakes Library.
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Twenty-five nonprofits share $225,000 to serve Miami-Dade's LGBTQ community
The
LGBTQ Community Fund (formerly GLBT Community Projects Fund), in partnership with the
National LGBTQ Task Force, supports programs and advocacy work to improve quality of life for Greater Miami's LGBTQ residents. This year, 25 local nonprofits will share $225,000 to advance their work, many serving the most vulnerable populations. To date, the Fund has granted $2.5 million to more than 260 projects.
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On 11.15.18, why will you give? Tell us and get featured in the Give Miami Day video
Our city's biggest giving event,
Give Miami Day, returns on November 15th. That's when you'll have 24 hours to click, donate and support more than 700 organizations working on the causes you care about. But even before then, you can join the movement by
submitting a short video about why you give. It's fun and easy to do, plus you'll have a chance to get featured in our annual Give Miami Day promotional video and campaign.
Here's how to submit your "Why I Give" video.
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Pictured:
Pilar Guzman
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Half Moon Empandas CEO and a Miami Fellow, with her daughter, shares why she gives.
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Help communities affected by Hurricane Michael
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We're always looking for people and organizations that do great work in our community. If you have a story or know one we should highlight, email
Ana Mantica
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