When you donate on Give Miami Day, the nonprofits you choose to support receive flexible dollars, meaning they can use the money in whatever way will have the most impact on their mission.
Want to see your dollars at work? Below, read stories about how Give Miami Day enables our nonprofits to more nimbly respond to Miami’s needs.
When you donate on Give Miami Day, the nonprofits you choose to support receive flexible dollars, meaning they can use the money in whatever way will have the most impact on their mission.
Want to see your dollars at work? Below, read stories about how Give Miami Day enables our nonprofits to more nimbly respond to Miami’s needs.
Using Give Miami Day Funds to Gain Staff
Using Give Miami Day Funds to Gain Staff
Hued Songs
“Give Miami Day funds all the things that are unsexy that other people don’t want to fund,” says Kunya Rowley, the founder of Hued Songs, a performance series that celebrates and explores Black culture through music, artists, and history. Unsexy, but no less significant: thanks to funds raised on Give Miami Day, Rowley was able to transition into the nonprofit’s first full-time employee last year.
Hued Songs
“Give Miami Day funds all the things that are unsexy that other people don’t want to fund,” says Kunya Rowley, the founder of Hued Songs, a performance series that celebrates and explores Black culture through music, artists, and history. Unsexy, but no less significant: thanks to funds raised on Give Miami Day, Rowley was able to transition into the nonprofit’s first full-time employee last year.
The de Moya Foundation
Jorge de Moya, The de Moya Foundation’s marketing director, noted that there are an additional 40 eager job seekers on the organization’s waiting list in Miami-Dade. He says hiring another employment specialist is the foundation’s “biggest need.” According to de Moya, each specialist can serve 20 young adults, which would allow the foundation to cut its waiting list in half.
The de Moya Foundation
Jorge de Moya, The de Moya Foundation’s marketing director, noted that there are an additional 40 eager job seekers on the organization’s waiting list in Miami-Dade. He says hiring another employment specialist is the foundation’s “biggest need.” According to de Moya, each specialist can serve 20 young adults, which would allow the foundation to cut its waiting list in half.
Exchange for Change
Dollars raised on Give Miami Day help pay the salaries of their two-member staff, a team that the nonprofit is eager to expand. “We would be able to expand the program exponentially if we hire more staff because we’re so lean,” said Kathie Klarreich, Executive Director of Exchange for Change.
Exchange for Change
Dollars raised on Give Miami Day help pay the salaries of their two-member staff, a team that the nonprofit is eager to expand. “We would be able to expand the program exponentially if we hire more staff because we’re so lean,” said Kathie Klarreich, Executive Director of Exchange for Change.
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Using Give Miami Day Funds to Expand Services
Using Give Miami Day Funds to Expand Services
The Humane Society of Greater Miami
Give Miami Day dollars are directed to Humane Society of Greater Miami’s operating fund, where they help cover the costs of getting animals “as healthy as possible” ahead of a hopeful adoption. Deworming, vaccinating, spaying or neutering, and microchipping amounts to hundreds of dollars in care for each pet.
The Humane Society of Greater Miami
Give Miami Day dollars are directed to Humane Society of Greater Miami’s operating fund, where they help cover the costs of getting animals “as healthy as possible” ahead of a hopeful adoption. Deworming, vaccinating, spaying or neutering, and microchipping amounts to hundreds of dollars in care for each pet.
Safe Schools South Florida
Executive Director Scott Galvin credits Give Miami Day dollars with helping the organization dive heavily into digital programming, which included launching multiple queer youth-led video series and beefing up Safe Schools South Florida’s social media presence. That increased digital presence led to an influencer marketing partnership with Out of the Closet thrift stores and Florida SuperCon.
Safe Schools South Florida
Executive Director Scott Galvin credits Give Miami Day dollars with helping the organization dive heavily into digital programming, which included launching multiple queer youth-led video series and beefing up Safe Schools South Florida’s social media presence. That increased digital presence led to an influencer marketing partnership with Out of the Closet thrift stores and Florida SuperCon.
EatWell Exchange
Liberty City-native Ashley Carter, RD LDN teaches residents of all ages in Miami-Dade's food deserts how to eat healthy while still enjoying heritage recipes and signature dishes. EatWell Exchange’s Give Miami Day fundraising supports the purchase of food and supplies for cooking classes so that supplies like knives and cutting boards don’t have to be shared between students.
EatWell Exchange
Liberty City-native Ashley Carter, RD LDN teaches residents of all ages in Miami-Dade's food deserts how to eat healthy while still enjoying heritage recipes and signature dishes. EatWell Exchange’s Give Miami Day fundraising supports the purchase of food and supplies for cooking classes so that supplies like knives and cutting boards don’t have to be shared between students.
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Using Give Miami Day Funds to Gain More Space
Using Give Miami Day Funds to Gain More Space
The WOW Center
“Give Miami Day has become an integral part of The WOW Center's fundraising efforts,” said Mari Rey, Director of Development, who added that the center’s goal of raising $100,000 this year on Give Miami Day “reflects our growing needs, particularly as we expand programs and facilities to accommodate the increasing number of individuals we serve.”
The WOW Center
“Give Miami Day has become an integral part of The WOW Center's fundraising efforts,” said Mari Rey, Director of Development, who added that the center’s goal of raising $100,000 this year on Give Miami Day “reflects our growing needs, particularly as we expand programs and facilities to accommodate the increasing number of individuals we serve.”
Nora Sandigo Children Foundation
The Nora Sandigo Children Foundation offers weekly distributions of quality, nutritious food to families in need. “Because [Give Miami Day] money isn't earmarked and we can use it for anything, the thing we want to use it most for is food,” explained Maryam Rafieifar, one of Sandigo’s volunteers.
Nora Sandigo Children Foundation
The Nora Sandigo Children Foundation offers weekly distributions of quality, nutritious food to families in need. “Because [Give Miami Day] money isn't earmarked and we can use it for anything, the thing we want to use it most for is food,” explained Maryam Rafieifar, one of Sandigo’s volunteers.
Mothers Fighting for Justice
“If I reach my goal of $20,000, I will relocate to a larger facility to be able to help more families,” explained Romania Dukes, founder of Mothers Fighting for Justice, who wants to relocate not only to a larger location, but a safer one, so that Mothers Fighting for Justice can provide a true refuge from gun violence.
Mothers Fighting for Justice
“If I reach my goal of $20,000, I will relocate to a larger facility to be able to help more families,” explained Romania Dukes, founder of Mothers Fighting for Justice, who wants to relocate not only to a larger location, but a safer one, so that Mothers Fighting for Justice can provide a true refuge from gun violence.
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