🎉
#UnitedWayMiami
turns 100! 🎈For a century, we've been a pillar in our community, changing lives. As we kick off our yearlong centennial celebration, we're thrilled to keep making a lasting impact for generations to come.
🔗 🎂
#100YearsUnited
#WomenUnitedMiami
hosted the 21st annual Women United Breakfast feat.
@RealLyndaCarter
at the
@watscocenter
. The event brought together an inspiring group of business, civic & philanthropic female leaders passionate about making a difference. More pics 📸:
Our South Florida community is saddened by the news of the devastating 7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti. We’ve partnered with
@MiamiHerald
/
@elnuevoherald
to launch Haiti Relief Fund through Operations Helping Hands. To donate visit
#HaitiRelief
#OHHMiami
#WeAreMiami
and when we are down, we get up and continue to fight💪. For 96 years,
@UnitedWayMiami
helps our community's most vulnerable families... and today is no different.
#Miami
needs you. Donate now to join in the fight for a
#StrongerMiami
:
🚨
@UnitedWayMiami
and
@MiamiHerald
have launched Operation Helping Hands to assist the victims and families of the Surfside building collapse. Give now via or via link in bio.
Today we celebrate 95 years of empowering, convening and building a
#StrongerMiami
. We will be celebrating with our six original Impact Partners across
#Miami
today through volunteerism. Learn more about how
@UnitedWayMiami
is
#95YearsStrong
:
We have exciting news!
@Citi
Foundation announced that United Way of Miami-Dade was selected as the recipient of a $500,000 grant as part of the 2018 Community
#ProgressMakers
Fund!
United Way Miami mourns the loss of our friend & board member,
@jasonljenkins
, a true champion of service in our community. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Jenkins family & will honor his legacy by continuing to build a thriving community for all. 🤍
Special shout-out from our board chair, CEO of
@JacksonHealth
, Carlos Migoya to The
@Citi
Foundation. UW
@WORK
with Jackson is helping his employees meet their financial goals. Watch to learn how together we are
#ProgressMakers
for a more Financially stable,
#StrongerMiami
.💪
A4: Who are we without our volunteers? 500 volunteers clocked in 972 hours during last year's disaster relief. They did everything from distribute ice and deliver food to sort donations and clean rivers and parks.
#UnitedWayChat
#StrongerMiami
“It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation.” -Nelson Mandela
#UWEDENPlace
#95YearsStrong
Our friends and fellow
@Citi
Foundation
#ProgressMakers
from the
@MiamiFoundation
and
@RadicalPartners
discuss their quest to build "new power" - seeking to build a current that grows by everyone sharing it, not just focused on the strength of a few.
.
@rflipsey
: empower and support the people who are at the forefront of social impact. There are some issues we have to all care about, like sea level rise. Make it ok for leaders to try new things and sometimes fail. Failure is am important part of innovation.
#Inspire305
Glad to join the
@ClintonFdn
today at the Post-Disaster Recovery Action Network, exploring solutions for long-term recovery in the Caribbean. Tune in:
#IdeasIntoAction
We're behind the scenes at the 17th Annual
#WomenUnitedMiami
Breakfast
@univmiami
Watsco Center! This couldn't be possible without Presenting Sponsors: Leslie Miller Saiontz and Family, and The Lennar Foundation Medical Center
@UHealth
.
A1: Our volunteer roles are tied to our work in education, financial stability and health. We provide opportunities for volunteers to be part of our impact councils and make decision of where the funds will be allocated, as well as getting their hands dirty!
#UnitedWayChat
Congratulations to
@rinrose13
for winning the Model Star Award and Isabelle Pike for winning the non-profit Executive Star Award at the
@gableschamber
2018 Rising Star Awards!
#StrongerMiami
Sight, circumstances and obstacles can’t stop him. Meet Silvio, a 15-year-old who lost his eye-sight, but not his vision.
#StrongerMiami
@ARCSouthFlorida
Nonprofits generate 10% of the U.S. GDP.
@UnitedWay
alone helps 60M people every year providing support for health 🍎, education 📚, & financial stability 💰. That's why we support
#Relief4Charities
. Ask Congress to do the same:
The 22nd Annual
#UWMayorsBall
with
@MayorDaniella
, celebrated
#Miami
-Dade’s spirit of unity. Your generosity helped us raise nearly $1 million to continue our work in education, financial stability, and health.
#StrongerMiami
💙
This past week Tony Argiz, a longtime
@UnitedWayMiami
donor and advocate for a
#StrongerMiami
, was honored with the Sand in My Shoes award by the
@MiamiChamber
for his work and dedication to our community. Congratulations Tony & well deserved win!🥳
.
@apenelas
on building a path to advance important agendas: just as we did 20 years ago with
#earlyed
, we must have vision, build true public/private partnerships, gather input & buy-in from community, and have bold leaders to move the needle.
#StrongerMiami
In partnership with the
@MiamiHerald
/
@elNuevoHerald
,
@UnitedWayMiami
has launched Operation Helping Hands (OHH) to establish the Miami Pandemic Response Fund in response to the current unprecedented
#COVID
-19 pandemic. Learn more:
A2a: Through the United Way Center for
#EarlyEd
, we've directly influenced the lives of more than 15,000 young children. We've provided nearly 40,000 hours of professional learning & helped improve the skills of more than 34,000 early care & education professionals
#UnitedWayChat
“We are here to celebrate YOU and your commitment to changing lives, making a difference, and setting an example of generosity.” -
@belkysnerey
, Emmy award winning TV Anchor
@wsvn
#MDCPSLivesUnited
We are celebrating our CEO
@mcalonso305
and influential women in the
#Miami
community at the
@PlazaHealth
9th Annual Women of Distinction & Caring Luncheon🌸
United Way Miami mourns the loss of President & CEO of Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Michael A. Finney, at true leader and visionary. We will honor his legacy by continuing to build a thriving community for all. We extend our deepest condolences to the Finney family.
A4: Jorge is a foster child who was placed in seven homes and in seven different daycare centers before his new dads enrolled him in the United Way Center for Excellence in
#EarlyEd
. Get to know his story at
#UnitedWayChat
#StrongerMiami
.
@MiamiSup
: our youngest and oldest citizens have similar needs and are the most vulnerable to food insecurity and housing issues. We must be a city with systems in place to improve their quality of life.
#StrongerMiami
#OlderAdults
“52% of women headed households are under the poverty line. This means we need to empower women & work together to be better.
@mcalonso305
#WomenUnitedMiami