Here’s how you can help local organizations – NBC 6 South Florida

Give Miami Day has become a cornerstone for supporting local nonprofits, offering Miami residents a unique opportunity to give back and create lasting change.

This annual fundraising event, organized by The Miami Foundation, amplifies the voices and missions of organizations across the community and helps them access the resources they need to make a greater impact.

One nonprofit that sees huge benefits from Give Miami Day is Florida Early Learning Corpone of the largest early childhood education programs in the United States. Its mission is to prepare children for kindergarten by developing their reading and math skills. The organization has had a profound impact, holding over 67,000 tutoring sessions in the past year alone and helping over 9,000 children since 2015.

“Our Give Miami Day donations allow us to reach more students, recruit more effective tutors and improve our tutor-to-teacher pipeline,” said Chanelle Pough, FELC’s Executive Director.

The need for early education support is clear.

“fifty percent of kindergarteners in Florida start the year after grade level. Seventy-five percent of them will never catch up with their peers. We know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens in the first five years. The key to academic success starts with preschool,” said a spokesman.

Another nonprofit making progress is Dade County Street Response (DCSR)a medical organization dedicated to serving those most in need. Since 2017, DCSR has provided free medical and case management services to approximately 1,900 people annually through its street medical teams, urgent care services and disaster relief initiatives.

Dr. Armen Henderson, president and founder of DCSR, highlighted the importance of Give Miami Day.

“We are a lifeline in the community. We’ve connected people to social services, gotten people glasses, and diagnosed cancer. Give Miami Day provides unlimited funding that allows us to meet pressing needs like expanding sites, building a field hospital, and supporting patients’ medication or imaging costs,” Henderson said.

For both Florida Early Learning Corp and DCSR, Give Miami Day represents a lifeline of support and growth.

All participating organizations are listed on Give Miami Day website. Whether you’re passionate about education, healthcare, the arts, or environmental causes, there’s a nonprofit for everyone. Don’t know where to start? The platform’s online portal can guide you to find a cause that strikes your fancy.

With a minimum donation of just $25, even the smallest contributions make a difference.

This year, consider joining thousands of others to support Miami’s vibrant nonprofit ecosystem. Visit GiveMiamiDay.org to make your contribution and help transform your community. Every dollar counts in building a better Miami.