Temporary campus closure: In accordance to The City of Miami’s shelter in place order to fight the spread of COVID-19 our United Way campus is temporarily closed. You may contact us at (800) 226-3320 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm) or email caring@unitedwaymiami.org. For emergency assistance, call our 24-hour community Helpline at 2-1-1.
Who we are
Changing lives is at the heart of what we do – from our beginnings in 1924 to now. We partner with hundreds of individuals and organizations that share a collective vision for what is possible. Through our work in education, financial stability and health, we are improving the odds for children and families, today and for generations to come.
Celebrating a milestone for financial stability
Spider Boost 2019-10-14T17:46:00-05:00 Financial Stability|
Just 10 years ago, during one of the most uncertain financial times in the history of this country, the United Way Center for Financial Stability was created based on a community need. Launched in partnership with Branches in October of 2009, the Center has helped thousands of families find their way.
Preparing for Florida’s 2021 Legislative Session
Florida’s 28 United Ways adopt 10th Consensus Legislative Agenda to collectively address public policy priorities in the areas of education, financial stability and health of all Floridians.
Turning curiosity into success
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Career Connections, a joint initiative between the Beacon Council’s One Community One Goal, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and our United Way, host a series of engaging career exploration panels and Q&As with executives and entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade to inspire high school students.
Relief efforts continue for families affected by COVID
From galvanizing volunteers to assemble care kits for children and families to distributing much-needed funds to struggling families to cover basic needs, United Way continues to ensure our neighbors receive the help they needed to remain healthy and safe.
Loaned Executives
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United Way’s giving communities are gearing up for the 2018 campaign. Meet their leaders and learn more about the different ways you can get involved with their work in the community.
OLDER ADULTS ADVOCACY TASKFORCE
ELEVATING LEADERSHIP DISCOURSE ON AGING
The Older Adult Advocacy Taskforce, a collaboration of more than 20 experts and thought leaders in Miami-Dade County’s aging sector, explores and promotes policy solutions for issues facing aging and older adults (aged 60 and older), raises awareness about the growing level of unmet needs and serves as a resource for elected and community leaders.
Feeding our families
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For those of our neighbors who earn just above the Federal Poverty Level but can barely cover the basics, food insecurity can be a real issue. With your support, our United Way Community Cupboard has found a way to feed our community’s families when they have needed it most.
VERITAGEMIAMI TURNS 25
Let’s celebrate 25 years of good food and good wine -- all for a good cause. You can join us for a virtual or in-person experience. Save the Dates – March 19, April 11 and May 13, 2021.
Staying fresh in Miami’s ever-growing mental health landscape
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Citrus Health Network, a United Way of Miami-Dade impact partner for over 25 years, started as a mental health center in 1979. Since then, its services have grown exponentially and continue to diversify. Two funded programs in particular are making major strides at serving our community’s most vulnerable.
SBU Spotlight- Dux Communications
BRANDING UNIQUENESS
Dux Communications, founded by Small Business United member Ann Keil Dux, helps high-profile business professionals and companies develop and showcase brand identities that honor their uniqueness. Clients receive quality multimedia content and results-driven communications training, coaching and consulting that gives businesses and industry leaders the ability to uniquely, effectively and strategically inspire markets, employees, partners, constituents and stakeholders.
Celebrating a milestone for financial stability
Spider Boost 2019-10-14T17:46:00-05:00 Financial Stability|
Just 10 years ago, during one of the most uncertain financial times in the history of this country, the United Way Center for Financial Stability was created based on a community need. Launched in partnership with Branches in October of 2009, the Center has helped thousands of families find their way.
UNITED WAY RECEIVES TRANSFORMATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC GIFT
Centered on a message of hope, United Way of Miami-Dade is the beneficiary of a major donation from philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott, to advance its work in building a stronger and equitable Miami.
Build your summer savings plan
Spider Boost 2019-08-09T15:28:46-05:00 Financial Stability|
Creating a summer savings plan is manageable with the right objectives in mind and can help alleviate financial stress. Whether you are aiming for short- or long-term goals (or both), a financial coach at our United Way Center for Financial Stability can provide you with tips on everything from paying off your debt to planning a vacation.
READINGPALS GOES VIRTUAL
Calling all volunteers! Sign up to become a ReadingPal and instill a love of reading. Give 30 or 60 “virtual” minutes a week from home and enhance literacy opportunities for young children in prekindergarten.
What we do
Success stories
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Marcella
It is easy to see the joy in Lila’s eyes. “She is my little piece of sunshine,” Marcella will say to anyone who meets her and her daughter – but life has not always been easy for them.
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Jessica
She has achieved personal triumph. Despite spending the majority of her childhood homeless, Jessica found a way to avoid temptation and pave a new path to a secure future—thanks to Publix and support from her neighbors.
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Filiberto
A husband, father and grandfather, Filiberto found himself helping his son Rey raise his two boys. But with the passing of time and this newly added responsibility, Filiberto began to need some help of his own.
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Derek
Finances are just one of the many struggles veterans face upon return to civilian life. Discover how Derek overcame his challenges with the help of United Way Mission United, a program dedicated to serving veterans and their families.
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Mary
At 91 years old, Mary refuses to “feel invisible”. Mary is determined to live a fulfilling, independent life and age with a little dignity… and a lot of fun!
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Damien
In the midst of a heated dispute with his landlord, United Way Mission United helped former U.S. Navy sailor receive legal services, getting his family of five out of a bad situation.
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Jorge
As the child of a single mom who struggled to make ends meet, the Hialeah High School student with a passion for music, spent many of his formative years moving from home to home.
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Nicole
With no relatives in Florida, United Way programs act as extended family for Nicole and her children.
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Sharron and Dillon
Sharron doesn't mentor young people like Dillon to escape distressed neighborhoods. She teaches them to come back and help.
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Silvio
Being diagnosed with retinoblastoma and losing his vision as a toddler has not stopped Silvio from thriving into an optimistic 8th grader with a passion for learning and love of music and singing.
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Juana
At 102 years of age, still dancing, making friends and having a great time. See how.
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Alex
“There’s so many stories of folks overcoming hardship, that I think that’s the thing that sticks with me the most.” — Alexandra Hernández, United Way Center for Financial Stability.
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Tina
In one of Miami’s toughest neighborhoods to grow up in, Tina helps youngsters overcome some of the very same obstacles she was fortunate enough to conquer.
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