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Highlights
New UpSkill Miami
UpSkill Miami fosters strategic collaborations, bringing together underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County. This workforce development initiative serves to upskill and reskill the local workforce, offering them training, support and employment opportunities in high-demand industries. By creating a pathway to jobs that provide economic mobility and avenues for career growth, we can profoundly transform the lives of many in our local community. To get involved and learn more, visit UpSkill Miami.
New United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education
United Way’s Center for Excellence in Early Education (CFE) has been elevating early education in Miami-Dade since 2007. The Center’s mission is to ensure all children receive quality education, providing a strong foundation for success in life.
The Center’s Demonstration School fosters creativity, independence and critical thinking by engaging children in meaningful learning experiences. Interested families are invited to schedule a tour to learn more. Contact Iselda Rodriguez at 305-631-7639 or [email protected].
New Deep Dive: Build Donor Loyalty Through the Practice of Gratitude
Date: Tuesday, 11/12/24
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 to 9 am.
Location: 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129, United Way Miami, Ansin Building
Join PhilanthropyMiami for their next Deep Dive: Build Donor Loyalty Through the Practice of Gratitude. Build lasting donor relationships through gratitude. Learn simple, cost-effective donor appreciation strategies that increase retention and foster long-term loyalty for your nonprofit. To register, click here.
Community Announcements & Events
New Miami-Dade County Elections Department: Poll Workers Recruitment
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department is recruiting Poll Workers to work in the Presidential Election in November. We need you! Poll workers are our greatest resource for ensuring elections that are fair, accurate, transparent, and accessible for all voters of Miami-Dade County. If you are already a Poll Worker, please refer a friend, family member, or co-worker. They are reaching out to voters who reside in areas of greatest Poll Worker need. Joining the team is easy! You must be a registered or pre-registered voter (ages 16-17) in Miami-Dade County, be able to read and write the English language, complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form (new poll workers only), attend mandatory training, have excellent customer service skills, represent the County in a professional manner, and remain nonpartisan while at the polls. The best part is that you get paid for your time, and community service hours are also available to students. Click the link to see our pay chart. If you are interested in becoming a Poll Worker, please click here. Once completed, Elections Department staff will contact you with available training dates and times. We appreciate your interest in serving as a poll worker. For additional assistance, please contact the Poll Worker Scheduling Section at (305) 499-8448 or via email at [email protected].
New Ask-A-Lawyer: Live Medicaid Q&A Session
Date: Wednesday, 10/23/2024
Time: 6:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Via Zoom
Florida Health Justice Project (FHJP) is hosting a Virtual Ask-A-Lawyer event on October 23, 2024, from 6-8 PM via Zoom, and we need your help! Please share this event with your network and encourage those who may benefit to pre-register. Participants will have a chance to speak with pro bono attorneys on Medicaid, health access, and more in one-on-one breakout rooms. To register and share, click here.
New Tree of Life Parenting Center South Pop-up Diaper Distribution
Date: Thursday, 10/24/2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: 9552 SW 160th Street, Miami, FL 33157
Join the Tree of Life Parenting Center for their Diaper Distribution South Pop-up. They will be registering pregnant mothers in need and have essential items to distribute. Other resources will be available. All items will be first come, first served.
New MUJER and Kristi House Unite to Open The Healing Sanctuary
Date: Friday, 11/1/2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Healing Sanctuary, 240-250 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL
Celebrate the opening of The Healing Sanctuary, a $5.1 million facility that will gather supportive services for families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking under one roof through a powerful partnership, making support for vulnerable families and children easier to access. Tours of the 25,000 square feet of office/classroom space in two connected buildings sitting on two acres of land, as well as the signature building, a 7,000-square foot church building, “The Sanctuary,” are available along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and welcome statements.
New Steps for Healing Remembrance Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, 11/23/2024
Time: 8:00 AM EST – 11:00 AM EST
Location: Zoo Miami
Join us for a fun day at Zoo Miami to run in person or virtually for the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) and support grieving families across South Florida. Steps for Healing is a 5K Run/Walk and attendees may choose whether to go to Zoo Miami or “Run Where You Are.” CBC supporters and group participants are based across the nation, so for those who cannot attend in person, the opportunity to register as a virtual attendee is an added benefit! To register, click here.
Trainings & Conferences
New Digital Storytelling for Social Impact
Course Date: Wednesdays, 10/16/2024 – 11/20/2024
Explore the foundational aspects of digital marketing, including effective social media strategies, impactful email campaigns, compelling content creation, and website optimization. Learn how to utilize these tools efficiently to enhance your visibility, stimulate engagement, inspire donations, and narrate your nonprofit’s story in a meaningful way. This course offers practical lessons, real-world examples, and actionable insights, leaving you well-equipped with the knowledge and confidence required to elevate your nonprofit’s digital marketing strategy and magnify your impact. For more information, click here.
New Deep Dive: Build Donor Loyalty Through the Practice of Gratitude
Date: Tuesday, 11/12/2024
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 am to 9 am
Location: United Way Miami, Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Join PhilanthropyMiami for their next Deep Dive: Build Donor Loyalty Through the Practice of Gratitude. Build lasting donor relationships through gratitude. Learn simple, cost-effective donor appreciation strategies that increase retention and foster long-term loyalty for your nonprofit. To register, click here.
New Leadership Academy 2025
The Children’s Trust will be launching a new cohort of the Leadership Academy to start in January 2025, called . The academy is a 9-month program, tailored to program managers and supervisors. The program includes subject matter experts’ developed sessions on topics such as Leadership Skills, Time Management, HR Fundamentals, and Financial Planning. Participants will have an opportunity to work in peer groups and participate in a presentation by an accomplished community leader. Participants must work in the Children’s Trust-funded position and supervise direct care staff to qualify for the program. Applications are open through November 15. The program is an excellent fit for rising leaders who may have been recently promoted to program management positions. Here is a short video that includes highlights from the program alumni. To submit an application, click here.
New Strategic Messaging for Leaders & Teams
Date: Tuesday, 2/11/2025
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 am to 9 am
Location: United Way Miami, Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Explore a powerful messaging framework that engages and inspires! Leaders will learn how to craft clear, aligned messages that drive action, while also experiencing a hands-on mini messaging session. To enhance communication skills, 1-2 Step into Your Moxie® activities will be woven in, empowering participants to lead with confidence and authenticity. To register, click here.
New Maximizing Board Engagement: Strategies for Success
Date: Tuesday, 3/11/2025
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 am to 9 am
Location: United Way Miami, Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Learn how to boost active participation and strengthen relationships with your board of directors in this focused session. Participants will explore strategies to motivate action, foster meaningful involvement, and align board members with organizational goals. Leave with practical tools to enhance board dynamics and drive greater impact. To register, click here.
New Building High-Performing Teams: Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration
Date: Tuesday, 4/8/2025
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 am to 9 am
Location: United Way Miami, Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within your team. Learn strategies for effective team building, communication, and trust-building to enhance performance and drive impact. To register, click here.
Funding & In-Kind Resources
New The Alliance for Aging, Inc. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Older Americans Act Funded Services
Deadline Date: 9/25/24
The purpose of this program is to support organizations interested in providing services to the 60+ population of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. All services must be client-centered and delivered with the goal of providing elderly consumers with the support and assistance they need so that they may remain in the community and lead independent lives in the least restrictive environment. Eligibility is limited to qualified public or private agencies and organizations. For more information, click here.
New Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) The Allstate Foundation 2024-2025 College Service Grants
Deadline Date: 9/27/24
The purpose of this program is to support youth-led, youth-driven community service at community colleges, HBCUs, and other vital higher education institutions across the United States. For more information, click here.
New The Children’s Trust Community Engagement and Outreach Grants
Deadline Date: 10/22/24
The purpose of this program is to provide community partners with an opportunity to seek funding for existing programs, advocacy efforts or events that support children and families in Miami-Dade County. We are committed to upholding the mission and values of The Children’s Trust, and we invite you to join us in this important work. During the 2024-25 fiscal year, a single grant application window will open from October 1-31, 2024.
Pre-application deadline: October 24, 2024. Attend the grant application training on September 25, 2024, 9-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. To join, click here.
Attend the open lab sessions every Tuesday in October, 9-10 a.m. To join, click here.
New U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Deadline Date: 11/13/24
The purpose of this program is to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or immediate family members of such workers) to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma and subsequently gain improved employment, enter military service, or be placed in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training. Eligibility is limited to An IHE or a private nonprofit organization. If a private nonprofit organization other than an IHE applies, that organization must plan the project in cooperation with an IHE and must propose to operate some aspects of the project with the facilities of that IHE. For more information, click here.
New U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury
Deadline Date: 12/2/24
The purpose of this program is to support investigator-initiated research to support the evaluation of innovative programs, practices, or policies to address risk for violence and inequities in risk for violence among groups experiencing a high burden of community violence. Eligibility is limited to city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; independent school districts; private, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; small businesses; public/Indian housing authorities; unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above); faith-based or community-based organizations; and regional organizations. For more information, click here.
New Ben & Jerry’s Foundation National Grassroots Organizing Program (NGO)
Deadline Date: Wednesday, 5/14/25
This program supports groups carrying out activities that build support and collective action to address the impacts of inequity and injustice in their communities. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based and U.S.-focused non-profits with 501(c)3 status (or have a fiscal agent with this status) that have an annual operating budget under $350,000 and use grassroots, collective-action organizing campaigns as the primary strategy for creating social change. For more information, click here.
New PenFed Foundation Military Heroes Program Individual Grant
Deadline Date: 9/5/25
The purpose of this program is to support veterans and active military or military spouses for community leadership and successful employment expenses that they are unable to afford on their own. Examples include participation in training, certifications, and transportation expenses. Individual grants do not cover monthly bills, legal fees, medical bills, or home or auto repairs. Eligibility is limited to active military, current military spouse or a veteran meeting the below requirements: separated from the service within five years of application; received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; and served a minimum of 2 years Active Duty, this includes service in: Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, or Reserves or National Guard on Title 10 Call-ups, or Active Guard/Reserves. For more information, click here.
New PenFed Foundation Military Heroes Program High Impact Community Grant
Deadline Date: 9/5/25
The purpose of this program is to provide high-impact grants that celebrate the leadership and selfless service of military members and support the transition from service to civilian life. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. For more information, click here.
Nonprofit Careers
New Learn more about open positions at United Way Miami
Visit United Way Miami to view all of our current openings, including development officer, Employee Giving-Hybrid; senior director, New Business-Hybrid.
New Learn more about open positions at Branches
Visit Branches to view all of their current openings, including human resource manager, financial coaching manager, community initiatives manager, associate manager of marketing & events.
New Learn more about open positions at Breakthrough Miami
Visit Breakthrough Miami to view all of their current openings, including development coordinator, director of high school programs, site director, assistant site director, academic success coach.
New Learn more about open positions at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Visit Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Miami to view all of their current openings, including finance clerk, program coordinator.
New Learn more about open positions at Center for Family and Child Enrichment
Visit Center for Family and Child Enrichment to view all of their current openings, including chief executive officer; case manager, SNAP for Youth; community health outreach worker; court liaison; Miami Gardens.
New Learn more about open positions at Chapman Partnership
Visit Chapman Partnership to view all of their current openings, including accounting manager, administrative service manager, staff accountant, Miami.
New Learn more about open positions at The Education Fund
Visit The Education Foundation to view all of their current openings, Including deputy director, director of development.
New Learn more about open positions at Goodwill Industries
Visit Goodwill Industries to view all of their current openings, including sewing operator I, lead landscaper, administrative support, growth & digital marketing director, Miami.
New Learn more about open positions at Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Visit Jewish Community Services of South Florida to view all of their current openings, including bus driver, development specialist, case managers, donor database specialist.
New Learn more about open positions at Miami Dade County
Visit Miami Dade County to view all of their current openings, including administrative officer 2, administrative officer 3, employee recognition coordinator.
New Learn more about open positions at Overtown Youth Center
Visit Overtown Youth Center to view all of their current openings, including data compliance and quality improvement specialist, licensed mental health specialist, teacher.
New Learn more about open positions at The Children’s Trust
Visit The Children’s Trust to view all of their current openings, research & evaluation analyst, data analyst, program manager, communications and community engagement coordinator.
New Learn more about open positions at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Visit Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida to view all of their current openings, including director of community partnerships, community troops aide, North Dade & South Dade; bilingual community engagement specialist.
New Learn more about open positions at The Miami Foundation
Visit The Miami Foundation to view all of their current openings, including vice president of philanthropy, marketing director, executive assistant, President/CEO, philanthropy assistant, grants administration senior associate.
Special Programs & Ongoing Initiatives
UpSkill Miami
UpSkill Miami fosters strategic collaborations, bringing together underserved populations, training providers, and employers in Miami-Dade County. This workforce development initiative serves to upskill and reskill the local workforce, offering them training, support, and employment opportunities in high-demand industries.
By creating a pathway to jobs that provide economic mobility and avenues for career growth, we can profoundly transform the lives of many in our local community. For more information, visit UpSkill Miami.
211 MIAMI – 24 HOUR 358-HELPLINE
Trained volunteers and professional staff offer 24-hour confidential telephone crisis counseling for suicide prevention, substance abuse, parent/child difficulties, personal, emotional, or financial difficulties. Services: congregate meals/nutrition sites, covid-19 control, crisis intervention volunteer opportunities, disaster claims information, disaster related goods donations management, extended child care, food banks/food distribution warehouses, food vouchers, free school supplies, general counseling services, general dentistry, general physical examinations, health fairs, helpline volunteer opportunities, hurricane preparedness information, individual advocacy, information and referral, information and referral volunteer opportunities, job fairs, sports participation physical examinations.
United Way MISSION UNITED
United Way MISSION UNITED is a single point of entry for veterans to access the help they need at no cost. Connecting them to a coordinated network of community partners that resources, financial services. MISSION UNITED is dedicated to empowering veterans and their families to lead productive lives in the community. If you’re one of the thousands of veterans who call Miami home, and you’re in need of a network of free support services to help you get re-acclimated to civilian life, contact Mission United. For more information, visit United Way MISSION UNITED or call (305) 646-7130.
VolunteerMiami: United Way Miami
Volunteer your time and talent. Take part in creating long-lasting change in our community through a wide range of volunteer opportunities with United Way and our community partners. For more information or to volunteer, visit VolunteerMiami.
United Way MISSION UNITED
United Way MISSION UNITED is a single point of entry for veterans to access the help they need at no cost. Connecting them to a coordinated network of community partners that resources, financial services. MISSION UNITED is dedicated to empowering veterans and their families to lead productive lives in the community. If you’re one of the thousands of veterans who call Miami home, and you’re in need of a network of free support services to help you get re-acclimated to civilian life, contact Mission United. For more information, visit United Way MISSION UNITED or call (305) 646-7130.
Grant Opportunities
If you’re an organization in Miami-Dade looking for funding, we’re here to help. Click here to learn about the current grant opportunities we have available.