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Highlights
New United Way MISSION UNITED
United Way MISSION UNITED is a single entry point for veterans to access the help they need at no cost, connecting them to a coordinated network of community partners, resources and 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 need you’re 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.
New SingleCare Savings on Prescriptions
United Way Miami partners with SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize) to help the community save on prescription medicines. Nearly 700 local pharmacies accept the free SingleCare Prescription Drug Discount Card, offering an average savings of 40%. The card has no age or income restrictions. It can be used by people who do not have health insurance or for medicines that are not covered by insurance plans. To download the free discount prescription card, click here.
New Zero Drownings Miami-Dade Initiative
Zero Drownings Miami-Dade is a new innovative water safety program that will transform drowning prevention education throughout the county by investing in year-round, continuous swim lessons for those who need it the most. Key community partners and swim safety practitioners are working collaboratively to develop, operate and fund a long-term, large-scale safety net for children by coordinating essential learn-to-swim lessons during the school day to reach 20,000 children within three years and continue at that level for future generations. For more information, click here.
Community Announcements & Events
New Miami-Dade County Community Needs Survey
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan
The Community Needs Survey can help guide federal funding for community initiatives across our county. These grants provide tangible community benefits, such as meal services for the elderly, neighborhood improvements and more. Take the survey! To complete this survey, click here.
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 Strategic Messaging for Leaders & Teams
Date: Tuesday, 2/11/25
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 AM to 9:00 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, 3/11/25
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 AM to 9:00 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, 4/8/25
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Networking & light breakfast is from 8:30 AM to 9:00 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 RFP 2025-04 HealthConnect in Our Schools
Deadline Dates: Pre-Application – 11/26/24, Application – 12/17/24
Child health, development and well-being affect educational achievements, behavior and future life success. The Children’s Trust, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH – Miami-Dade), will continue to fund a comprehensive school-based health initiative that increases access to health and wellness services for children and families. The approach involves nursing and mental health professional services and community referrals that promote a healthy school environment intended to identify, prevent and/or remedy student health problems. In addition, telehealth services will be integrated to expand the reach of services to students. This is a competitive solicitation open to current school health providers and other community health providers qualified to perform school-based health services. To apply, 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: Monday, 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 National Community Care Corps Expanding and Refining Models for Volunteer Programs to Support Older Adults, People with Disabilities and their Family Caregivers
Deadline Date: Wednesday, 12/11/24
The purpose of this program is to foster the development, expansion and refinement of innovative volunteer non-medical assistance models which support older adults, people with disabilities age 18 and older, and their family caregivers. Eligibility is limited to domestic public or private non-profit entities; local communities; state, county and local governments; Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American); faith-based organizations; community-based organizations; hospitals and health care systems; institutions of higher education; local aging services organizations as defined in 102(5) of the Older Americans Act of 1965; centers for independent living as defined in section 702 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; AmeriCorps; time-banking or volunteer agencies with expertise in the delivery of home and community-based services to older adults and persons with disabilities age 18 and older; and entities with expertise in the delivery of services and support to older adults, persons with disabilities age 18 and older, and family caregivers. For more information, click here.
New Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant
Deadline Date: Tuesday, 12/31/24
The purpose of this program is to address the unique needs of the communities where Walmart operates. Eligibility is limited to:
- An organization holding a current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States, classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (Types I or II); and Deed verified.
- A recognized government entity: state, county or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for public purposes and Deed verified.
- A K-12 public or nonprofit private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university; or a church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets and Deed verified.
For more information, click here.
New Classics for Kids Foundation (CFKF) Matching Grant Program
Deadline Date: Tuesday, 12/31/24
The purpose of this program is to support the incorporation of fine instruments in education programs. Eligibility is limited to schools (with nonprofit status) or nonprofit 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: Friday, 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: Friday, 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 infant toddler teacher (P/T), Miami Gardens; development associate; vice president, Major Gifts; senior coordinator, Mission United.
New Learn more about open positions at Breakthrough Miami
Visit Breakthrough Miami to view all of their current openings, including director of high school programs, site director, assistant site director.
New Learn more about open positions at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Visit Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami to view all of their current openings, including case manager bachelor, Unaccompanied Minors Program; social worker bachelor, Unaccompanied Refugee Min.
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, administrative assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, certified dependency case manager, clinical therapist.
New Learn more about open positions at Chapman Partnership
Visit Chapman Partnership to view all of their current openings, including major gifts officer, client care specialist, staff accountant, case manager, VP of finance.
New Learn more about open positions at Goodwill Industries
Visit Goodwill Industries to view all of their current openings, including IT service desk engineer I, application support & integration analyst, warehouse facilitator, production control scheduler.
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 rapid response network coordinator, senior services case coordinator, helpline care coordinator, director of resource development and engagement, licensed clinician for crisis response team, Miami; senior services manager, North Miami.
New Learn more about open positions at Miami Dade County
Visit Miami Dade County to view all of their current openings, including adult day care aide, Homestead ADC; home care aide, West Dade, ESD Home Care Program; administrative officer 3, Administration.
New Learn more about open positions at Overtown Youth Center
Visit Overtown Youth Center to view all of their current openings, including receptionist, program coordinator (P/T).
New Learn more about open positions at The Children’s Trust
Visit The Children’s Trust to view all of their current openings, including program manager.
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, director of capacity building, Press Forward – grantee engagement and support manager.
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.
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.
