Fresh Produce Delivered to Veterans
United Way Mission United has partnered with Farmbox Direct – FarmboxRX to address the growing problem of food insecurity faced by our Miami-Dade veterans ...
Meet Kyle
After moving to Miami with his wife in 2019, Kyle, an Air Force veteran, connected with our United Way’s Mission United for help preparing his taxes. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle and his growing family faced hardships no one saw coming. They were struggling to build the life of their dreams—but our Miami Pandemic Response Fund was able to help.
Meet Iris
For many older adults in our community, getting a new pair of sneakers, seeing a long-lost relative again or transitioning to a smaller bed is ...
Meet Apolonia
Starting from scratch was daunting but necessary for Apolonia. With two young children in a new country, the stakes were that much higher. That’s where our United Way Center for Financial Stability came in.
Meet Dearrie
Dearrie joined the military in 2001. And after serving for 12 years, every day as a civilian was difficult for her – and still is. She struggled juggling her five children, pursuing a nursing degree and making ends meet – until she learned about our United Way.
Meet Kimika and Theresa
National accreditation programs offered by United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education equip early childhood professionals with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality early care and education. For teachers like Kimika and Theresa, the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ was a unique opportunity to open the door to a field they had long admired.
Meet 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 them. But life has not always been easy for Marcella and her daughter Lila.
Meet Alexis
Alexis served active duty in the United States Army Reserve for four years before he was transferred to a reserve unit in South Florida. Facing possible eviction from his home, he was referred to United Way Mission United. They helped him with the free services he needed to feel empowered and change his financial status to turn his life around.
Meet Filiberto
Filiberto has had a couple of unfortunate surprises. With the passing of time, life has gotten just a little more difficult for him. When he stepped in to help raise his grandchildren, he quickly realized that he started to need some support of his own. Thanks to United Way and United HomeCare, he is able to stay at home with his family while getting the assistance he needs to live his best life.
Meet Sandrell and Rachel
Sandrell, a single mother, enrolled her daughter Rachel at a young age in one of United Way’s partner agencies, the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. Rachel’s involvement has helped her prepare for the real world — even before she was able to understand what the real world was.