Discussion on TPS Legislation for Haitians in Miami

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Together, The Miami Foundation, Stichiz, and Island TV hosted a live webinar on the impact of the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) legislation on our Haitian community in Miami. Miami is home to over 100,000 Haitians, the largest diaspora community in the U.S. On the heels of Haitian Heritage month, we are grateful to uplift the voices and expertise of community ... Read More

The Fire in Our Belly: For Ruth

Collage of photos of Ruth Shack and several local community leaders.
There is a room at The Miami Foundation that bears Ruth Shack’s name. We meet in it multiple times every week. Its walls shape our conversations to make Miami more just and more alive, bear witness to our challenges, and house our celebrations. We want to tell you about Ruth Shack, the leader. Not the résumé, but rather, her fire ... Read More

6 Nonprofits. 6 Matches. $11K Each. Give Today

Photo of an energized crowd at the 2023 State of Black Philanthropy
Join our 2026 State of Philanthropy Fundraiser Please join us in supporting the six amazing nonprofits below, whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen and serve the Black diaspora in Miami. All donations will be matched for up to $11,000 per organization. You have until May 29 to donate! 2026/05/29 23:59:59 Why are we doing this? The Miami Foundation has hosted an ... Read More

Introducing the South Florida News Database

Press Forward
Have you checked the news today? Where did you turn to – a century-old newspaper, a fledgling podcast, or perhaps a popular social media page? No matter your preference, your access to that information is thanks to your local media. Today, communities across the country celebrate Local News Day to honor and lift up the vital role that local media ... Read More

2025 at The Miami Foundation: A Year in Review

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We all know the end of the year is a time for reflection: a look back on the highs and lows of the last 365 days, contemplating what it means for the year ahead. As we count down to 2026, we’re celebrating a different kind of reflection: the one you see in a mirror. Look at what you made possible, Miami.  Below, we offer some highlights from 2025 and our gratitude for the many thousands of you who showed ... Read More

We will not let our neighbors go hungry

Feeding South Florida food distribution event in 2018.
Join us in supporting food access efforts In times of need, Miami always steps forward as a city fueled by generosity. This week as the availability of food stamps continues to be negotiated, 600,000+ Miamians are on the edge of their seats. Nearly 1 in 4 households in our community, including older adults, working families, and veterans, have been impacted ... Read More

The Miami Fellows: Investing in Leaders Who Move Miami Forward

After a brief pause, The Miami Foundation is once again continuing its deepest investment in leaders — one that not only transforms people but entire communities.  At the heart of a thriving Miami are the individuals who choose to lead with purpose — those who turn vision into action, who see challenges as opportunities, and who bring people together to ... Read More

Take a Peek Behind the Curtain of the Give Miami Day Registration Form

Give Miami Day

Nonprofits across Miami are gearing up to participate in the biggest fundraising week of the year – Give Miami Day. But before you can begin planning for this annual fundraising campaign, you first must register to participate. We regularly get questions about why nonprofits must re-register every year, and curiosity about why the registration form gets longer each year. We … Read More

Do you know your neighborhood’s nonprofits? South Dade

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The vibrant community of Overtown — the site of our 10th annual State of Black Philanthropy — has hundreds of community builders and shapers working together on a daily basis for a flourishing neighborhood.

Five years fueled by an obsession with partnerships

Rebecca Fishman Lipsey and team

Five years ago, in the early moments of the greatest health and socio-economic crisis of our lifetimes, I got the privilege of a lifetime to follow in Ruth Shack and Javier Soto’s footsteps as CEO of The Miami Foundation.   Whatever dreams I had about doing a thoughtful listening tour or starting my tenure with a series of cocktail parties … Read More