Meet our new president and CEO Maria C. Alonso - Putting at-risk youth on the right track - Calling all volunteers
 
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  Get to know our new president and CEO, Maria C. Alonso

Just one month into her role as our president and CEO, Maria C. Alonso shared some insights into her new job, her passion for community service and her aspirations for a stronger Miami. Get an up close look.

 
 
 
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  Putting at-risk youth on the right track

According to a new Johns Hopkins University study, poor attendance, poor behavior and poor academic performance – the three p's – are all early indicators that a student is in danger of dropping out of school. Learn how we're using this breakthrough research to set at-risk middle and high school students on a path to graduation.

 
 
 
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  Calling all volunteers

Give children, individuals and families in Miami-Dade a pathway to a brighter future. Sign up to become a volunteer reader through our ReadingPals program or provide free tax assistance to your neighbors through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Discover more about how you can invest your time and talent into two of our most inspiring volunteer programs.

 
 
 
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  Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth elevates her community by investing her time, talent and resources into worthy causes she cares about. Discover the inspiration behind this LINC member and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteer and find out what motivates her to get involved.

 
 
 
 
 
Contributor Spotlight
 
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Mel Kirk
Chief Information Officer and Employee Campaign Manager, Ryder System

"It's an honor to work for a company that has been a part of the fabric of this community for so many years. As Ryder's employee campaign manager, I enjoy encouraging my colleagues to join me in giving back. When we all come together for the greater good of the community in which we live and work, we make a difference that we can all be proud of, and we have a great time in the process."
 
 
 
 
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