As we welcome the summer months, it’s important to remember those in our community who are facing financial insecurity and will struggle to provide their children with necessary supplies in the upcoming school year.

United Way Miami is organizing our annual Back-to-School Drive to ensure that students in need in Miami-Dade have the tools they require to thrive academically. Join us to help create a brighter future for our community’s children!

Your support, whether in the form of supplies or monetary contributions, will benefit low-income children and families of the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, United Way Center for Financial Stability, MISSION UNITED, Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership and various partners throughout Miami-Dade County.

Here are the various ways you can get involved:

Event Time:

Registration: 11 am
Awards program and lunch: 11:30 am

Join United Way Miami’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards!

Each year, United Way Miami welcomes supporters to join our President and CEO, alongside the Board of Directors Chair, to recognize volunteers who have made an incredible impact on our community.

Guests include United Way’s corporate partners, non-profit partners, community leaders, awards nominees/recipients and members of United Way’s Giving Communities.

We are thrilled to announce this year’s awardees and celebrate their incredible leadership during the awards program:

PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Florida State Representative Vicki L. Lopez
Florida State Representative, District 113

MONSIGNOR WALSH OUTSTANDING HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL AWARD
T. Willard Fair
President and Chief Executive Officer
Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc.

ESSIE SILVA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
Thelma Gibson
Founding Sponsor, Board Member and Namesake
Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc.

DOROTHY SHULA OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM AWARD
Robert E. Sanchez
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ryder System, Inc.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD
Milana Lamdan
8th Grade, Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8
Zahra Marie Ronizi
12th Grade, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Sr. High

Sponsorship and ticket information:
Sponsorships are available from $5,000 – $100,000.

Tickets for seats and tables are available:

$150 per person
$1,500 for a table of 10

For sponsorship or registration information, please contact events@unitedwaymiami.org or 305-646-7007.

Event Time:

12 – 1 pm

On Thursday, May 16, an enlightening luncheon dedicated to understanding the sunsetting of the estate tax exemption will take place. We will review strategies for effective estate planning solutions while mitigating potential missteps. Gain valuable insights and information that will assist in identifying tailored solutions that align with a family’s planned giving goals and needs.

Networking opportunities will be available 15 minutes before the seminar and 15 minutes after the seminar concludes.

Event Time:

6:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Join “Downtown Miami’s Largest Office Party” and visit United Way Miami’s team tent for our Centennial Kickoff!

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Lexus Corporate Run for its continued support in bringing impactful, lasting change to our community.

This year’s race is more than just a celebration of health and fitness in the workplace – it’s also the first of United Way Miami’s 100th-anniversary year-long celebrations!

As the Charity Partner of the race, we invite you to register and support our work in strengthening the education, financial stability and health of individuals and families in Miami.

We look forward to seeing you at this great race night experience as we build a #StrongerMiami, together.

Event Time:

7 pm – 11:30 pm

JOIN MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA FOR THE 23RD ANNUAL MAYOR’S BALL

An evening featuring Miami’s most influential leaders from business, government and philanthropy. Leading with a Roaring Twenties theme, the festivity will be part of United Way Miami’s year-long 100th-anniversary celebration!

A gathering in the spirit of community and goodwill to benefit the vital work of United Way Miami – to create a thriving and equitable community where all people have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. Toast the night away while helping to make Miami an evolving, prosperous and healthy community.

Attire: 1920’s Speakeasy