Catalyst Miami

Some of MLK Jr.'s lesser-used quotes. 🕊️ Scarcity is a lie taught to us by those who benefit from our disunity. Greedy corporations and the politicians they pay — they all win when we think there's not enough to go around. When we work together — whether we're from upstate or down south, Key West or Eastern Shores — we have the power to get what our communities need. Let's keep fighting for the dream together. #MLKJr #Dream #MiamiCommunity

Our #FutureBound schools wrapped up the year in celebration! Two schools with the highest percentage of activated children's savings accounts won a pizza party 🎉 Congratulations to Palm Lakes Elementary and Melrose Elementary! We're so proud of all the families who've set up their free savings accounts with Future Bound Miami to get ready for their post-secondary education. Special thanks to our funders like United Way Miami who make this work possible ✨ #MiamiKids #MDCPS #CollegeSavings

🗓️ Tax Season 2025 Update: We're launching our FREE tax preparation services in late January with our IRS-certified volunteers. Important reminders: The IRS never issues "early" refunds The IRS won't call about owed taxes Always use trusted, IRS-certified preparers Appointments opening soon. Follow us for updates and share with your network who could benefit from professional, no-cost tax preparation. #TaxPrep #FreeTaxServices #MiamiCommunity #EITC

🌟 As we step into 2025, let's reimagine what community care looks like in Miami. Together, we can build a city where everyone has access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, and economic opportunities – not just survive, but truly thrive in the face of our changing climate. Our resolution? To stand stronger together. To amplify the voices of our neighbors. To fight for the dignified future every Miamian deserves. Whether you're still eating soup joumou or heading to your local Three Kings parade – our strength lies in our unity. This year, we're committed to turning compassion into action, transforming individual struggles into collective victories. What's your vision for our community in 2025? Drop your resolution below ⬇️ Whether it's joining a climate leadership cohort, volunteering as a tax preparer or simply being there for your neighbors – every action counts. #MiamiCommunity #SocialJustice #MiamiNonprofit #FlaPol

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy holiday season 🌟 Our office will be closed from December 25 – January 1. Looking forward to another year of #PeoplePower together!

🏘️ Overtown's Future: Development with Dignity Click through to read the community's vision for true neighborhood transformation. This isn't just about buildings—it's about preserving a legacy, protecting residents, and creating genuine opportunity. Our community desires: • A true "right to return" for displaced residents • Community benefits agreements that prioritize local needs • Transparent, accountable development processes • Preservation of cultural heritage • Green spaces that honor Overtown's history • Economic opportunities rooted in local expertise As Nicole Crooks powerfully says: "Development should benefit the people who have been here the longest." Overtown isn't just a neighborhood to be "renewed"—it's a living, breathing community with deep roots and powerful stories. https://lnkd.in/ea6eRcq2 #Overtown #CommunityFirst #MiamiNeighborhoods #SocialJustice #HousingJustice

In this season of gratitude, we're thankful for our Catalysts for Change! Unrestricted donations from these supporters make our work possible every day. Want to join their ranks? Learn how at catalystmiami.org/change

challenging problems 🤝 creative solutions Happy #ArtBasel week from our creative community! Together we’re generating solutions that center our own lived experiences and the needs of our neighbors. From waste disposal to bus routes, we’re building the power to make our ideas come to life. The activist and author Adrienne Maree Brown says we are in an “imagination battle.” “I often feel I am trapped inside someone’ else’s imagination, and I must engage my own imagination in order to break free.” This week and beyond let’s engage our imagination and capacity to create so that our communities can get one step closer to freedom. #MiamiDade #ClimateChange #HousingSolutions #HealthJustice

🚀 Unlock Government Contract Opportunities for Your Small Business! Join our FREE virtual workshop on December 3rd, 6-7:30 PM, and learn how to: • Identify lucrative government contract opportunities • Navigate the application process like a pro • Develop winning strategies to grow your business Limited spots available. Register now to receive the Zoom link and take your business to the next level: https://lnkd.in/ePwx5vfR #SmallBusinessGrowth #GovernmentContracts #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOpportunities

💪 260 + endorsements of #PeoplePower 🌱 110% of our goal 🦜 countless texts, shares, and calls Thank you for making #GiveMiamiDay a huge success for community-driven solutions! We're so grateful for the impact your support has on our work. Without you our work to build a more affordable and resilient Miami would not exist. 🙏 If you didn't get a chance to make a donation this time around, don't worry — you can still give at catalystmiami.org/donate Keep an eye out for updates soon on our plans for 2025 👀