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Home Spider Boost 2020-12-16T14:12:22-05:00 Temporary campus closure: In accordance to The City of Miami’s shelter in place order to fight the spread of COVID-19 our United Way campus is temporarily closed. You may contact us at (800) 226-3320 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm) or email caring@unitedwaymiami.org . For emergency assistance, call our 24-hour community Helpline at 2-1-1 . Who we are Changing lives is at the heart of what we do – from our beginnings in 1924 to now. We partner with hundreds of individuals and organizations that share a collective vision for what is possible. Through our work in education, financial stability and health, we are improving the odds for children and families, today and for generations to come. Celebrating a milestone for financial stability Spider Boost 2019-10-14T17:46:00-05:00 Financial Stability | Just 10 years ago, during one of the most uncertain financial times in the history of this country, the United Way Center for Financial Stability was created based on a community need. Launched in partnership with Branches in October of 2009, the Center has helped thousands of families find their way.   OLDER ADULT ADVOCACY TASKFORCE ELEVATING LEADERSHIP DISCOURSE ON AGING The Older Adult Advocacy Taskforce, a collaboration of more than 20 experts and thought leaders in Miami-Dade County’s aging sector, explores and promotes policy solutions for issues facing aging and older adults (age 60 and older), raises awareness about the growing level of unmet needs and serves as a resource for elected and community leaders.Turning curiosity into success Spider Boost 2019-04-01T10:19:48-05:00 Education | Career Connections, a joint initiative between the Beacon Council’s One Community One Goal, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and our United Way, host a series of engaging career exploration panels and Q&As with executives and entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade to inspire high school students.   CARES ACT TAX BREAK FOR GIVING IN 2020 The CARES Act, signed into law in March, provides additional incentives to give generously to qualifying charities like our United Way. Take advantage for your end-of-year-giving.Loaned Executives Spider Boost 2020-10-07T13:10:24-05:00 Impact | United Way’s giving communities are gearing up for the 2018 campaign. Meet their leaders and learn more about the different ways you can get involved with their work in the community.   2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT THE RESULTS OF YOUR GENEROSITY Within the pages of our 2019-2020 Annual Report, you will discover what we, as a community, have been able to achieve by working together this past year. We have many reasons for to be proud of and look forward to fighting for an even stronger Miami in the years to come.Feeding our families Spider Boost 2019-10-08T14:26:33-05:00 Community | For those of our neighbors who earn just above the Federal Poverty Level but can barely cover the basics, food insecurity can be a real issue. With your support, our United Way Community Cupboard has found a way to feed our community’s families when they have needed it most.   VERITAGEMIAMI VERITAGEMIAMI TURNS 25 Let’s celebrate 25 years of good food and good wineall for a good cause. You can join us for a virtual or in-person experience. Save the Dates – March 19, April 11 and May 13, 2021.Staying fresh in Miami’s ever-growing mental health landscape Spider Boost 2019-10-08T15:18:23-05:00 Health | Citrus Health Network, a United Way of Miami-Dade impact partner for over 25 years, started as a mental health center in 1979. Since then, its services have grown exponentially and continue to diversify. Two funded programs in particular are making major strides at serving our community’s most vulnerable.   HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST Giving back comes in many shapes and forms, and has an impact on our local families by supporting programs focused on elevating quality of life for all. Organizing a toy drive, shopping online or sending a holiday greeting helps make a difference.Celebrating a milestone for financial stability Spider Boost 2019-10-14T17:46:00-05:00 Financial Stability | Just 10 years ago, during one of the most uncertain financial times in the history of this country, the United Way Center for Financial Stability was created based on a community need. Launched in partnership with Branches in October of 2009, the Center has helped thousands of families find their way.   DEI OUR STRENGTH COMES FROM OUR DIVERSITY United Way of Miami-Dade looks forward to embracing our role of helping people come together to build a stronger community for all. We remain committed to mobilizing the caring power of communities to drive real, sustainable social changegrounded in diversity, equity and inclusion. Join us in our commitment to building and empowering all members of our community.Build your summer savings plan Spider Boost 2019-08-09T15:28:46-05:00 Financial Stability | Creating a summer savings plan is manageable with the right objectives in mind and can help alleviate financial stress. Whether you are aiming for short- or long-term goals (or both), a financial coach at our United Way Center for Financial Stability can provide you with tips on everything from paying off your debt to planning a vacation.   ReadingPals READINGPALS GOES VIRTUAL Calling all volunteers! Sign up to become a ReadingPal and instill a love of reading. Give 30 or 60 virtual” minutes a week from home and enhance literacy opportunities for young children in prekindergarten.What we do education Helping children and youth achieve their full potential Financial Stability Helping individuals and families pave a path to...