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We’re United Way Miami

Our mission is to improve quality of life for all by bringing together people and resources committed to building a better community.

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Our Impact

Education

8,296

Students received school-aged education resources needed for success

Financial Stability

1,680

Early connections with essential services and employment opportunities made for veterans and families

Health

23,778

Mental health counseling sessions provided

Source: 2021-22 United Way Miami Community Impact Report.

Our approach addresses today’s needs and builds a better tomorrow with two key focuses:

UpSkill Miami

Empowering Miami’s workforce with targeted training in high-demand industries, fostering financial resilience in the face of rising living costs.

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United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education

Elevating the quality of early care and education in Miami and beyond, setting the foundation for children’s lifelong success.

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Spotlighting Initiatives

SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES OR CRISIS HELP IN MIAMI

Are you or is someone you know looking for assistance with basic needs or crisis intervention? Dial 211 for social service resources and 988 for crisis counseling and suicide prevention services. 211 Miami, a program of Jewish Community Services, provides a free helpline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in multiple languages. Trained staff and volunteers provide confidential information, referral services and crisis counseling. You are not alone.

DID YOU KNOW? Last year alone, 211 staff answered 64,784 calls, connecting residents to critical resources.

If you or anyone you know needs mental health support during these challenging times, please call Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) 211 Miami by dialing 2-1-1.

2023 ALICE REPORT: New data reveals nearly half a million Miami-Dade County households are unable to afford the basics.

Our Impact in Their Words

Hear stories of growth and success from those uplifted by our work.

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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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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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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CLAUDIA

Facing financial hardships as a recently laid-off single mom, Claudia turned to United Way Miami for support. Their funded programs helped cover bills and provide for her family during unexpected unemployment and underemployment.

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ANNA

After retiring from the US Marine Corps, single mom Anna started a consulting business but faced financial instability. United Way Miami transformed her life through a financial coach and support, enabling her to expand her business, secure a stable income and save for her children's future.

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DEARRIE

Dearie, a military veteran and single mother, faced challenges balancing her family’s financial responsibilities while pursuing a nursing degree. United Way Miami stepped in, empowering her with resources like Early Head Start, MISSION UNITED and coaching at the United Way Center for Financial Stability.

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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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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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