Stories

Inspire305’s 2018 Grand Innovator grant winner takes Miami by storm

2019-04-16T09:09:20-04:00 April 2nd, 2019|

Code/Art, the winner of Inspire305’s first Grand Innovator award grant, is continuing to inspire girls to code. The Miami-based nonprofit is on a mission to increase the number of girls studying computer science by motivating them with the creative possibilities of computer programming.

Meet Karie and her family

2019-03-18T09:55:35-04:00 February 4th, 2019|

Karie, her husband and their five children have encountered many struggles along the way. But thanks to some of our programs, like the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, Karie and her husband Jason are staying positive as they welcome their new baby.

Meet Derek

2020-02-21T11:43:56-04:00 October 31st, 2018|

Finances are just one of the many struggles veterans face upon their 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.

Meet Carmen

2018-06-06T11:49:43-04:00 June 1st, 2018|

Carmen’s brush with poverty led her down a road of self-discovery and self-assurance, empowering her to get on a fast track to financial stability.

Meet Rocio

2018-04-02T14:58:23-04:00 March 28th, 2018|

Since the young age of 15, Rocio was well aware of her calling. Taking on every babysitting job she could find, she was already in ...

Meet Adriana

2018-03-31T14:39:09-04:00 January 8th, 2018|

Eighteen months ago, as a mother of four without a GED or full citizenship, Adriana struggled to care for her young family. She spoke very ...

Meet Elizabeth

2017-08-28T16:00:06-04:00 August 28th, 2017|

From volunteering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) to donating time at Miami’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, Elizabeth’s passion for giving back to her ...