Calling All Miami-Dade Residents,
United Way is kicking off the Holiday season this November by challenging the community to part-take in acts of kindness leading up to World Kindness Day on November 13. Although our world has changed, the community needs your help now more than ever. Each day of November leading up to November 13, we ask the community to engage, give, advocate or volunteer for a stronger Miami in the following ways:
Nov 1: Share about the 12 Days of Kindness Challenge
Commit to the kindness challenge by sharing this page with others. Whether you’re buying a cup of coffee for someone in the Starbucks line or challenging your friends, we want you to perform one act of kindness today for others.
Share on social media by tagging @UnitedWayMiami and hash-tagging #UWKindnessChallenge for a chance to be featured!
Nov 2: United Way fights for Older Adults
As a community convener, United Way of Miami-Dade has facilitated the Older Adult Advocacy Taskforce since 2016. Learn more about our work with seniors and what you and other leaders in our community can do to advocate for the largest population in our community.
Nov 3: Election Day- Go Vote
Your vote and your voice help impact the future of our country and our city. On Election Day, we encourage you to exercise both your right and responsibility as a citizen. Check out wait times and gather more information before you hit the polls with our resource center.
Nov 4: Participate in our VolunteerMiami Holiday Drives
This giving season, join VolunteerMiami with our Holiday Drives. By sponsoring a family for $35 or hosting a Thanksgiving Drive, you can help prepare meal kits for over 600 low-income families in 20 early care and education programs throughout Miami-Dade County.
Our annual Holiday Toy Drive benefits families and children who may not be able to prioritize gifts for their loved ones – and that’s where you step in. Bring Holiday cheer to all by hosting a toy drive individually or within a group.
Nov 5: Did You Know Your Donations may be eligible for Tax Advantages
The CARES Act temporarily waives the 60% of adjusted gross income limit for contributions to qualifying charities in 2020. For those that itemize their deductions, this means you can deduct your charitable contributions up to 100% of your adjusted gross income for this tax year.
Nov 6: VolunteerMiami Partners: Goya Community Cupboard Segment
VolunteerMiami is partnering with Goya Foods from October to the end of 2020 to fight food insecurity in our city by donating 1500 pounds of food each month for our education center food cupboards.
Nov 7: Corporate Partners Making A Difference: Virtual Assurant 5K
Every year, thousands of employees at approximately 250 companies in Miami-Dade County get involved in workplace fundraising campaigns to support United Way. But workplace campaigns are more than raising money for local causes; they also strengthen connections between employees and their community while also enhancing companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.
Although this year may be different, that hasn’t stopped Assurant employees from participating in the annual Assurant 5K. Within the last five years, the 5k has raised over $800,000 for Miami-Dade residents struggling to make ends meet via donations, sponsorships and employee matches from the Assurant Foundation. From contests to games, Assurant fights for a stronger Miami by taking their efforts virtual! Join organizations like Assurant investing in the future of our community.
Nov 8: Volunteer with Reading Pals
45% of children in Florida are not ready for Kindergarten. United Way’s ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) to 3rd grade who may need extra help building literacy skills.
Nov 9: Share your favorite act of kindness with United Way on social media
Our United Way giving communities connect you with like-minded individuals, through networking opportunities. Celebrate World Kindness Day with us by sharing your favorite United Way memory on social media and tag @UnitedWayMiami or join an ongoing event.
Nov 10: Giving Tuesday- Make a Pledge
1 in 3 American families cannot afford to provide diapers and formula for their babies. You can make a difference on this global day of giving. On December 1, help us provide 520 families from our Early Head Start Childcare Partner sites with essential newborn and toddler care kits filled with food and diapering supplies for our growing EHS families this holiday season.
Nov 11: On Veterans Day we thank those who’ve served our country.
Our country’s heroes shouldn’t have to struggle for jobs, homes or healthcare. Mission United helps ease the transition to civilian life and address the unique needs of veterans. You can help Veterans in your community today by donating to Mission United Miami:
Nov 12: Volunteer with VolunteerMiami
Volunteer your time and skills to improve someone’s life. Take part in creating long-lasting positive change via our digitally and in-person volunteer opportunities. Sign up to become a volunteer.
Nov 13: World Kindness Day
Your kindness throughout the year does not go unnoticed. On World Kindness Day and every day, United Way encourages you to Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
Take a look at our 2019-20 results to see what we’ve done during times of crisis and how you can become a part of the United Way impact in Miami-Dade.