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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN You are invited to participate with your Women's Fund the fi rst Thursday a.m. of every month on our Community Impact Collaboratives!

We convene experts and thought leaders together with nonprofi t and grassroots organizations, private sector advocates, elected offi cials, public servants, service providers and members of the community like you.

Come put on your gender lenses to see more clearly how we can support women and girls to thrive across our Four Pillars:

• Economic Mobility • Freedom From Violence • Leadership • Health & Well-being

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We convene experts and thought leaders together with nonprofi t and grassroots organizations, private sector advocates, elected offi cials, public servants, service providers and members of the community like you.

Come put on your gender lenses to see more clearly how we can support women and girls to thrive across our Four Pillars:

• Economic Mobility • Freedom From Violence • Leadership • Health & Well-being

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A DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE WOMEN IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

is offered as a public service by the: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

MARCH 2021

We thank the following generous supporters for underwriting the publication of the Connections Directory:

Honorable José “Pepe” Díaz Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners

Honorable Sally A. Heyman District 4 Commissioner

Honorable Eileen Higgins District 5 Commissioner

Honorable Rebeca Sosa District 6 Commissioner

Honorable Danielle Cohen Higgins District 8 Commissioner

Honorable Joe A. Martinez District 11 Commissioner

VITAS Healthcare Miami-Dade County Animal Services of Miami-Dade County The Women’s Fund

Jean Monestime MiamiJean-Dade CountyMonestime Commissioner Miami-Dade DistrictCounty Commissioner2 District 2

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Dear DearFriends: Friends: Dear Friends:

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Sincerely,Sincerely, Sincerely,

Sally SallyA. Heyman A. Heyman Sally A. Heyman CommissionerCommissioner Commissioner DistrictDistrict 4 4 District 4 Commissioner Eileen Higgins District 5

March 2,2, 20212021

Dear Friends,Friends,

A huge congratulationscongratulations to to the the Miami-Dade Miami-Dade County County Commission Commission for for Women Women on onyour your 50th 50th Anniversary. I’veI’ve had had the the honor honor to to meet meet many many current current and and former former members members of theof the Commission Commission for Women andand I Iknow know how how hard hard you you all all have have worked worked - as - asvoluntee volunteers -rs towards - towards accomplishing accomplishing equality andand justicejustice for for women women in in our our community. community.

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On behalf of the residents of District 5 and my staff, I thank you for your hard work and On behalf of the residents of District 5 and my staff, I thank you for your hard work and dedication and look forward to support and collaborate with the Commission for Women in the dedication and look forward to support and collaborate with the Commission for Women in the many years ahead. many years ahead.

Sincerely, Sincerely,

LINKTR.EE/COMMISHEILEEN [email protected]/COMMISHEILEEN [email protected] 305-375-5924 March 2, 2021

Dear Friends,

A huge congratulations to the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women on your 50th Anniversary. I’ve had the honor to meet many current and former members of the Commission for Women and I know how hard you all have worked - as volunteers - towards accomplishing equality and justice for women in our community.

Since the inception of the Commission on Women, I am thrilled that the status of women has advanced significantly. As women continue to break barriers and make history – including the election of our first female County Mayor - I trust that the Commission for Women will continue to improve the lives of our residents for another 50 years. This includes the publication of the Connections Directory - which proved to be an invaluable resource when I came back to Miami- Dade 10 years ago.

On behalf of the residents of District 5 and my staff, I thank you for your hard work and dedication and look forward to support and collaborate with the Commission for Women in the many years ahead.

Sincerely,

LINKTR.EE/COMMISHEILEEN [email protected] 305-375-5924

MIAMIBoard-DADE COUNTYof County– FLORIDA MIAMIBoard-DADESTEPHEN COUNTYofP. CLARK CountyCENTER– FLORIDA STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER DANIELLE COHEN 111 N.W. FIRST STREET, SUITE 220 111 N.W. FIRST STREET, SUITE 220 DANIELLEHIGGINSCOHEN CommissionersMIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1963 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1963 COMMISSIONERHIGGINS Commissioners(305) 375-5218 COMMISSIONER (305) 375-5218

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Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins

Kionne L. McGhee Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 9

March 1, 2021

Dear Friends!

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women on its 50th anniversary. The Commission for Women truly makes a difference in the lives of others, and I want to thank and commend this dedicated team of volunteers for all that they do for our community. This directory makes available valuable tools and information for many groups and organizations working to serve women in our community. From social issues to arts and culture, this directory highlights groups that have pledged to advocate on behalf of women at every stage of life.

I congratulate the Commission for Women for its continued presence in this community and its dedication to uplifting the lives of women.

Kionne L. McGhee Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 9

111 NW First Street, Suite 320 Miami, Florida 33128 Tel. (305) 375-4832 Fax (305) 372-6011

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Sharon Kendrick-Johnson, Chair

Monica Interian, First Vice Chair

Marie Soeurette Eloi, Member-At-Large

Raisa Sequeira, Member-At-Large

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Lourdes Reyes Abadin Beverly Nixon Loreal A. Arscott, Esq. Diana Palacios Clora Adkins Sonia Perez, Esq. Christine Butler, J.D. Kamila Przytula Gail Epstein LaSonya Rodgers Vivian Greer-Digon Maria Santamaria Michelle LaPiana Sylmarie Trujillo Huertas, Esq. Rose Martin Charo Valero Daneila McVea-Smith Sarah Zabel, Esq.

COUNTY & COMMISSION FOR WOMEN STAFF

Laura Morilla, Executive Director, Office of Community Advocacy Monica Skoko Rodriguez, Director, Commission for Women WHAT IS THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

The MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN, formerly the Miami-Dade County Commission on the Status of Women, was founded in 1971 by feminist leader Roxcy Bolton. Its 26 members are appointed for four-year terms by the Board of County Commissioners to serve in an advisory capacity to them, to the community, and all agencies and persons in Miami-Dade County “with respect to all matters pertaining to the status of women”.

Membership on the Commission for Women reflects the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds represented in Miami-Dade County and the concerns of all women are included in the Commission’s purview. The Ordinance creating the Commission for Women mandates that the Commission will monitor, among other things, the condition of women as related to discrimination, employment, education, establishment of day care centers and attitudes toward women in the community.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MISSION STATEMENT

• To serve as an advocate for the needs and concerns of women and improve the status of women in society.

• To seek for every woman privilege equal to her potential and responsibility.

• To inspire in women the desire for self-improvement and pride of being regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality or age.

• To encourage the involvement of women in civic and community progress.

• To promote the presence of women in roles of leadership.

• To work toward legislation granting women full equality under the law.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT

Write, call or visit the office: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1034 • Miami, FL 33128 Telephone: 305-375-4967 Email: [email protected] www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/women-board-home.asp Follow us at: /MiamiDadeWomen @miamidadewomen THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN SERVES WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY BY:

• Supporting and advocating for important legislation that affects women.

• Supporting, organizing, mobilizing and advocating for women from marginalized communities and improved services for women veterans, LGBTQ+ communities, survivors of trafficking, violence, and domestic violence.

• Advocating and organizing for better labor conditions, services, and wages for women such as equal pay and parental leave.

• Making policy and legislation recommendations.

• Participating in various activities such as: › Workshops and panels on domestic violence, women in business, women and finances, pay equity, healthcare, political empowerment and other issues of importance to women. › Hosting discussions and making media appearances to discuss a variety of topics of interest to women to increase the profile of pressing issues. › Hosting and co-sponsoring events throughout the year and Women’s History Month.

• Publication of the “Connections” Directory of local women’s organizations.

• Joining in coalition with the County’s leading organizations fighting for equity and justice.

• Hosting foreign women dignitaries through the U.S. International Visitor Program/Global Ties Miami.

• Co-sponsoring the annual “In the Company of Women” awards for Women’s History Month with the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department.

• Co-sponsoring annual Women’s Equality Day events with the League of Women Voters.

• Increasing the number of historical markers and street signs named after women.

• Awarding annual scholarships to young women from Young Women’s Preparatory Academy.

• Implementation of Miami-Dade County’s CEDAW ordinance and annual Recommendations.

• Donation of items and gifts for various toy/gift drives and shelters throughout the year; support of local charities.

• Information and referral service.

HISTORY OF WOMEN’S COMMISSIONS

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the President’s Commission on the Status of Women. Eleanor Roosevelt was the chair and Esther Peterson of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau was vice-chair. Its landmark 1963 report, “American Women,” was the first report of its kind to examine the condition of women in the country and make recommendations to improve the status of women. This report resulted in the passage of the first federal law prohibiting sex discrimination, the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The report also recommended that each state form a similar women’s commission. Today there are approximately 200 state, county and local commissions for women located in the and its territories. These commissions are advocates for equality and justice for women and serve their communities in a variety of ways, depending on available resources. Each women’s commission functions independently and keeps the needs of women in the forefront of laws, policies, and practices. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEMBERS

Lourdes Abadin Clora Adkins Loreal Arscott Christine Butler Marie Eloi Member Member Member Member Member-At-Large

Gail Epstein Vivian Greer-Digon Monica Interian Sharon Kendrick-Johnson Michelle LaPiana Member Member Vice Chair Chair Member

Rose Martin Daneila McVea-Smith Beverly Nixon Diana Palacios Sonia Perez Member Member Member Member Member

Kamila Przytula LaSonya Rodgers Maria Santamaria Raisa Sequeira Monica Skoko Rodriguez Member Member Member Member-At-Large Director

Charo Valero Sarah Zabel Member Member MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

Welcome to the new edition of the Connections Directory. We are pleased to bring to you a valuable source of information to connect with important organizations in Miami-Dade County and surrounding communities where one can refer others; a source of empowerment for women and children who need help.

The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women (CFW) is proud to be among the 270 state, county and local commissions for women located in the United States and its territories. We serve as an Advisory Board to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Administration with respect to all matters affecting the status of women. Our members are appointed by the County Commissioners from all districts, and we are a diverse group of women representing the many cultures and ethnic backgrounds that make up Miami-Dade County. There are up to a total of 26 volunteers on the CFW at any given time.

Pursuant to Miami-Dade County’s 2015 CEDAW Ordinance (Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women), the CFW issues annual Recommendations to address gender disparities in the areas of economics, education, and health. By enacting this ordinance, Miami-Dade County commits to being proactive about improving the status of women in our community and advancing policies and programs that promote gender equity. The CFW collaborates with the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade to commemorate Women’s Equality Day at The Women’s Park and we looked forward to planning for this year’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial 2020. Each year during Women’s History Month in the County Building, the CFW ensures an elegant display to highlight noteworthy women, past and present.

Through all of our committees, we continue to work on issues of helping low-wage women improve economically, expanding paid sick and parental leave, ensuring better services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, increasing awareness of human trafficking, and more. The list never ends for women’s rights so that they can have a safe and pleasant atmosphere to strive and take care of themselves and their families.

I acknowledge the hard work that the CFW members have done over the years and their unwavering commitment to advocate for the rights of women everywhere. I am honored to have been elected Chair of this organization for the past two years and encourage anyone reading this message to join in our service to help women and children. You are free to join us at our monthly meetings in discussions and planning. On behalf of the Commission for Women, welcome to the new edition Connections Directory 2021 and thank you for your support.

Sincerely, Sharon Kendrick-Johnson Chairperson 2018-2021 PAST CHAIRPERSONS Magali R. Abad Lynn Leight

Maribel Balbin Monna Lighte Elaine Bloom Dorie Lurie

Mollie Brilliant Rosa Naccarato

Yvonne B. Burkholz Grace O’Donnel

Marvelle Colby Maria E. Roberts Cary de Leon Joan Sampieri

Michelle Dunaj Lucking Jamiss E. Sebert

Carmen L. Elias Evelyn Shea

Carolyn Furlong Kay M. Sullivan Juanita Greene Anne Wilson

Ana Magda Guillen Marie Paule Woodson

Karen Kelly Dorothy Yates

Rosario Kennedy Mara Zapata

PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Laura Morilla

Conchy T. Bretos

Judye Anderson

Dorothy Sibley

The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women would like to thank our supporting tax-exempt organization, Friends of the DCCFW, Inc., for its assistance and support over the years. Our “Friends” Board members are:

Michelle Dunaj Lucking, President

Monica Skoko Rodriguez, Director

Kristofer Hernandez, Treasurer

Laura Morilla, Secretary and Director CREATING CONNECTIONS

Like many other good things, this directory evolved from a humble beginning. In 1979, before “networking” became a buzzword, Dorothy Sibley, then the Executive Director of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, realized she was spending a great deal of her time putting people together for their mutual benefit, and answering questions about who was doing what, and why.

Sending out a handwritten, crossed out and marked up list of women’s resources finally became an embarrassment. There had to be a better way to share information about programs and events of common interest to all women. With financial help from the County and using the membership list ofthe Women’s Committee of 100 as a starting point, the first CONNECTIONS directory was distributed. Overnight, it became the basis for a community communication network.

DISCLAIMER

The Connections Directory is our attempt to list the many women’s organizations and programs in Miami-Dade County. We make every effort to be as comprehensive as possible, but we know that, undoubtedly, many worthy organizations are inadvertently omitted. Please bring these organizations to our attention so that they can be included in the next edition. Some of these organizations and programs also charge a fee for their services and programs, while others charge only membership dues, and some are free. Also, some of the organizations listed represent specific partisan political or religious points of view. The Commission for Women simply lists these organizations in the Directory as a public service and does not necessarily advocate the particular point of view espoused by the organizations, nor does it recommend particular programs or services. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Women’s History Resources...... 24-25

Women in Leadership, Politics, Government, and Campaign Trainings...... 26-30

Professional Associations and Trade Groups...... 31-35

Women’s Health Resources...... 36-41

Domestic Violence, Violence Against Women, Homeless, and Trafficking Resources...... 42-46

Youth Empowerment, Youth Advocacy and Resources for Youth and Caregivers...... 47-52

Advocacy and Justice Organizations...... 53-57

LGBTQ+ Support...... 58-60

Employment, Immigration, Legal, and Economic Resources...... 61-65

Social, Academic, Community Service, and Faith Groups...... 66-73 WOMEN’S HISTORY RESOURCES LOCAL NATIONAL

THE VILLAGERS WOMENS HISTORY › Alice Paul Institute www.alicepaul.org PURPOSE: Organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic sites. › Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Interest in historic National Monument preservation, must have two sponsors. www.nationalwomansparty.org

WEBSITE: › Florida Commission on the Status of Women www.thevillagersinc.org www.fcsw.net CONTACT: › The Library of Congress P.O. Box 141843 www.womenshistorymonth.gov Coral Gables, FL 33114 [email protected] › National First Ladies’ Library www.firstladies.org

WOMEN’S HISTORY COALITION › National Women’s Hall of Fame OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY www.greatwomen.org PURPOSE: To preserve and promote recognition of › National Women’s History Museum women’s history across ; notable projects include the annual Women of Impact awards, the www.womenshistory.org Herstory publications and the Julia Tuttle tribute. › National Women’s History Project MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Interest in preserving www.nwhp.org the history and contributions of women and payment of dues. › Susan B. Anthony House WEBSITE: www.susanbanthonyhouse.org www.womenshistorycoalitionmiamidade.org › Women’s History Month Project CONTACT: www.womenshistorymonth.gov P.O. Box 565307 Miami, FL 33256 › Women’s Rights National Historical Park-Seneca Falls, New York 305-710-5021 www.nps.gov [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 25 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP, POLITICS, GOVERNMENT, AND CAMPAIGN TRAININGS BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION DORAL COMMISSION ON ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN THE STATUS OF WOMEN PURPOSE: Advisory board to the Broward County PURPOSE: To advise the Doral City Council on issues Commissioners on women’s issues; dedicated to pertaining to the status of women and to make periodic identifying and resolving economic, health, social reports and recommendations and other issues concerning women’s lives through in respect to such matters. education, advocacy, and expansion of services. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Recommended by MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Must be appointed Mayor and confirmed by City Council. by a Broward County Commissioner. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.cityofdoral.com www.broward.org/statusofwomen CONTACT: CONTACT: [email protected] Chad Zurko 115 South Andrews Ave., Room 427 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 FLORIDA COMMISSION ON 954-357-7358 THE STATUS OF WOMEN [email protected] PURPOSE: To study and make recommendations to the Governor, Cabinet, and Legislature on issues affecting women; to empower women to achieve their fullest COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE-SOUTH potential, to eliminate barriers to that achievement and FLORIDA to recognize women’s accomplishments; holds quarterly meetings in Tallahassee and around the State. PURPOSE: To advance businesswomen in leadership positions by providing leadership development, high MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Must be appointed level networking, and mentoring through content-rich by the Governor, House Speaker, Senate President, events and programming. Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer or Commissioner of Agriculture. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Business and professional women from experienced managers to CEOs, senior WEBSITE: corporate executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit www.fcsw.net directors, and solo professionals. CONTACT:

WEBSITE: Kelly Sciba, Executive Director www.commonwealthinstitute.org Office of Attorney General• The Capitol, PL-01 CONTACT: Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 Laurie Kaye Davis, Executive Director 850-414-3300 16850-112 Collins Avenue, Suite 339 [email protected] Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 305-790-6404 MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB PURPOSE: To advise Miami Beach officials of social, OF MIAMI GARDENS legal and economic barriers that prevent women from PURPOSE: Focus on voter registration, educating obtaining meaningful roles in the family, labor force, the public on importance of voting, and helping government and society and to work towards the women get elected into office. elimination of those barriers. FACEBOOK PAGE: Democratic Women’s Club MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Resident of Miami Beach; of Miami Gardens. or own a business in Miami Beach for at least 6 months. CONTACT: WEBSITE: [email protected] www.miamibeachfl.gov

CON ECTIONSN | 27 CONTACT: North Miami Beach through the development of Tathiane Trofino, Liaison quality educational programs. Miami Beach City Hall MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Live in the City of North 1700 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach. Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-7030 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.citynmb.com CONTACT: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Fortuna Smukler COMMISSION FOR WOMEN 305-948-2986 [email protected] PURPOSE: To serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners on issues pertaining to women and to advocate for the needs and concerns RADICAL PARTNERS of women in Miami-Dade County. PURPOSE: To act as a social impact accelerator MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Must be a U.S. citizen, investing in leaders to make communities stronger. resident of Miami-Dade County, and appointed by a County Commissioner. WEBSITE: www.radical.partners WEBSITE: www.miamidade.gov/advocacy CONTACT: [email protected] CONTACT: Monica Skoko Rodriguez, Executive Director 111 NW 1 Street, #1034 SOUTH MIAMI COMMISSION Miami, FL 33128 FOR WOMEN 305-375-4967 PURPOSE: Advisory board to the Mayor on women’s [email protected] issues; to support efforts for the economic, political [email protected] and social equality of women and girls. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Appointed by the Mayor MIAMI GARDENS COMMISSION of South Miami and must live or work in South Miami. FOR WOMEN WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To serve in an advisory capacity by making www.southmiamifl.gov studies, reports, and recommendations to the City Council and City Manager in respect to all matters CONTACT: pertaining to the status of women in the City of Miami Sharon Kendrick-Johnson, Chair Gardens. 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Resident of Miami Gardens, must be appointed by Mayor and Councilmembers, and 305-772-7001 community involvement. [email protected] CONTACT: Karen A. Tynes, Chair U.N. WOMEN - U.S. NATIONAL 18605 NW 27 Avenue COMMITTEE MIAMI CHAPTER Miami Gardens, FL 33056 PURPOSE: To generate public awareness and support 305-622-8000 for U.N. Women in its mission toward gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION WEBSITE: ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN www.unwomenusa.org/miami PURPOSE: To serve in an advisory capacity to the CONTACT: North Miami Beach City Council; to help women in Jazmin Freddi, President [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 28 WOMEN EXECUTIVE › EMERGE America LEADERSHIP (WEL) www.emergeamerica.org PURPOSE: To educate and connect accomplished › EMILY’S List women with the goal of increasing the number of www.emilyslist.org women serving on corporate boards and in executive leadership. › Get Her Elected MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: “C” level Executive; www.getherelected.com member of Executive management; partner or shareholder in a professional services firm; senior › Higher Heights for America manager or officer at an organization. www.higherheightsforamericapac.org

WEBSITE: › Ignite www.welflorida.org www.ignitenational.org CONTACT: › League of Women Voters Katherine Yong, President www.lwvmiamidade.org [email protected] › Leadership Miami www.miamichamber.com WOMEN PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION - MIAMI CHAPTER › Maggie’s List www.maggieslist.org PURPOSE: Membership organization for women Presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately › Miami Fellows held, multimillion dollar companies; chapters nationwide. www.miamifoundation.org WEBSITE: › Miami’s Next Leaders www.womenpresidentsorg.com www.miamisnextleaders.com

CONTACT: › National Federation of Republican Women Linda Lane Gonzalez, Chair www.nfrw.org 212-688-4114 › National Women’s Political Caucus www.nwpc.org WOMEN’S REPUBLICAN CLUB OF MIAMI, FEDERATED › Preparing Women to Lead www.plen.org PURPOSE: To promote an informed public through political education and activity; to increase › Political Institute for Women the effectiveness of women in the cause of good www.politicalinstituteforwomen.org government; to support the objectives of the State and National Federation of Republican Women; › RePower to work for the election of Republican candidates. www.repower.org FACEBOOK PAGE: Women’s Republican Club of Miami, Federated. › Run for Something www.runforsomething.net CONTACT: [email protected] › Running Start - Bringing Young Women into Politics www.runningstartonline.org

LOCAL AND NATIONAL TRAINING › Ruth’s List Florida PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN TO RUN www.ruthslistfl.org FOR OFFICE › She Should Run › Center for American Women and Politics www.sheshouldrun.org www.cawp.rutgers.edu CON ECTIONSN | 29 › Victory Institute Without the ERA, laws granting men and women equal www.victoryinstitute.org rights can be repealed and court decisions can be reversed or overruled. Indeed, in a September 2010 › Vote, Run, Lead interview, former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia stated that, in his view, the equal protection clause of www.voterunlead.org the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit sex discrimination. A change in the composition › WeLead Campaign Training Program of the Supreme Court with more Justices who reflect by American University Scalia’s view could result in women losing constitutional www.american.edu/spa/wpi/welead protection.

› Winning 4 Women On January 15th 2020, Virginia became the 38th www.winningforwomen.com State to ratify the ERA. The Constitution provides that amendments take effect when three-quarters of states › Women & Politics Institute at American University have ratified them, meaning the current threshold is 38 www.american.edu/spa/wpi states. However, the ratification deadlines that Congress set after it approved the amendment have already lapsed, › Women’s Campaign Fund and several states have acted to rescind prior approval. www.wcfonline.org There is a renewed urgency to pass the ERA, ever since 2017, when Nevada became the first state to ratify › Women’s Campaign School at Yale University the measure since 1977. Due to the lapsed deadline, www.wcsyale.org the ratification of the ERA has become a complicated matter tied up in partisan legislature and legal debate. › Women’s Foundation of Florida’s: Women in Even if ratification of the 1972 ERA failed for procedural Leadership Program and Women on the Run Programs reasoning, a new amendment process could be created www.womensfoundationfl.org and would be backed by deep popular support to create the 28th Amendment. › Women’s Public Leadership Network www.womenspublicleadership.net FLORIDA IS ONE OF THE STATES THAT HAS STILL NOT RATIFIED THE ERA. FACTS ABOUT THE EQUAL RIGHTS Every year since 2003 resolutions have been filed in the Florida Legislature calling for Florida’s ratification of the AMENDMENT (ERA) ERA, but have not passed. In 1998 Florida voters, by a margin of 65% to 35%, approved a similar amendment to The ERA is the proposed amendment to the U.S. the Florida Constitution when they approved of Revision Constitution that would provide for equal rights for men 9. Therefore, ratification of the federal ERA would be fully and women. It was first introduced in 1923. consistent with the will of the voters of Florida. Information The pertinent text of the ERA reads “Equality of rights on the ERA can be obtained from the following websites: under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the www.equalmeansequal.org United States or by any state on account of sex.” www.equalrightsamendment.org Right now the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly state that men and women have equal rights under the law. www.ERAcoalition.org The ERA would make that clear for the first time in U.S. history. The most important effect of the ERA would www.ERAaction.org be to clarify the status of sex discrimination for the www.2PassERA.org courts, whose decisions still show confusion about how to deal with such claims. The ERA would require that classifications in the laws based on sex be treated by the courts as “suspect,” just like classifications based on race, religion and national origin. Courts would review the classifications based on sex with the same high level of “strict scrutiny” and justification as classifications based on race, religion and national origin. Courts do not currently do this under the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.

CON ECTIONSN | 30 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND TRADE GROUPS AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S CONTACT: ASSOCIATION - HOMESTEAD Brenda Abreu Molnar 11200 SW 8th Street, AHC2-390W2 CHARTER CHAPTER Miami, FL 33199 PURPOSE: To bring together businesswomen of 305-348-0570 diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help them grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN and national recognition. COMMUNICATIONS - SOUTH FLORIDA WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To champion the advancement of women www.homestead.abwa.org across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning CONTACT: its members at the forefront of the evolving Mary Ferrand, President communications era. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.awcsouthflorida.org AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CONTACT: ARCHITECTS (AIA) - MIAMI-WOMEN Tonya Scholz, President IN ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE 7050 Palmetto Park Road, #15-285 Boca Raton, FL 33433 PURPOSE: To increase the viability and visibility of women in the architectural profession and the 561-806-0756 related design and construction industries. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.aiamiami.org BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION - CONTACT: MIAMI CHAPTER Lourdes Solera, Chair PURPOSE: To provide African American nurses and AIA Miami-Women in Architecture Committee others the opportunity to unite and become involved 310 SE 1st St. with health and welfare issues of African Americans Miami, FL 33131 and the community. 305-445-3765, ext. 120 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Licensed nurses and [email protected] student nurses who express commitment to the philosophy of the Miami chapter; payment of dues. AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN’S WEBSITE: ASSOCIATION / FIU HERBERT www.bna-miami.org WERTHEIM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CONTACT: CHAPTER Patrise Tyson, President Black Nurses Association-Miami Chapter PURPOSE: Organization of women physicians, medical P.O. Box 472826 Miami, FL 33147 students and others dedicated to serving as the voice for women’s health and the advancement of women 305-754-2280 in medicine. [email protected] MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Medical student; pre-med track; health care professionals. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN WEBSITE: (BPW) MIAMI SHORES www.amwa-doc.org PURPOSE: To achieve equity for women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.

CON ECTIONSN | 32 WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.bpwfl.org 201 Alhambra Cir., Suite 100 Coral Gables, FL 33134 CONTACT: 305-446-1657 Yessenya Gonzalez [email protected] 305-797-1568 [email protected] FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN COALITION OF LABOR UNION LAWYERS (F.A.W.L.) MIAMI-DADE WOMEN (C.L.U.W.) - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHAPTER CHAPTER PURPOSE: Voluntary bar association dedicated to the professional advancement of women lawyers and the PURPOSE: National organization for union women; to promotion of women’s rights. unify all union women to determine common problems and concerns & develop action plans. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Open to men and women who are members of the Bar in any State, law students, WEBSITE: and non-lawyers’ “Affiliates” approved by the Board of www.cluw.org Directors. CONTACT: WEBSITE: Carolyn Streeter www.mdfawl.org 4349 NW 36 Street, Suite 107 Miami Springs, FL 33136 CONTACT: Ardith Bronson 786-356-8818 [email protected]

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMEN GWEN S. CHERRY BLACK WOMEN MIAMI, INC. (CREW MIAMI) LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: To provide a support network for women involved in different aspects of the commercial real PURPOSE: To address the legal, social, and economic estate industry. concerns of women lawyers, the black community, and the community at large. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.crewmiami.org www.gscbwla.org CONTACT: CONTACT: Ligia Ines Labrada 8004 NW 154th St., #444 Sheena Benjamin-Wise, President Miami Lakes, Fl 33016 6750 N. Andrews Ave., Suite 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 305-938-0775 786-505-9629 [email protected] [email protected]

CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (LBA) COMMERCE WOMEN’S BUSINESS WOMEN OF THE LBA COMMITTEE NETWORK PURPOSE: To bring together women to exchange PURPOSE: To empower women in the business ideas, business goals, and ambitions to help their community. businesses and to promote the LBA. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Be a member of the WEBSITE: Coral Gables Change of Commerce; pay due. www.lbaorg.com WEBSITE: www.coralgableschamber.org

CON ECTIONSN | 33 CONTACT: CONTACT: 11093 NW 138th St., #212 Ann McNeill Hialeah Gardens, 33018 786-985-4875 305-446-5989 [email protected] [email protected] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF IN CONSTRUCTION (NAWIC) - MIAMI COMMERCE WOMEN’S BUSINESS CHAPTER #41 COUNCIL PURPOSE: To enhance the advancement of women in PURPOSE: To educate, empower, mentor and promote construction, from tradeswomen to business owners. women’s businesses, projects and causes while building membership for the Chamber. WEBSITE: www.nawicmiami.com MEMBERSHIP: Non-profits $400, $600 general. CONTACT:

WEBSITE: P.O. Box 523081 www.miamibeachchamber.com Miami, FL 33152 CONTACT: [email protected] DeAnne Connolly Graham, Chair 1920 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN 954-559-1758 BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO) MIAMI [email protected] PURPOSE: To propel women entrepreneurs towards [email protected] economic, social, and political power. WEBSITE: MIAMI-DADE CHAMBER OF www.nawbomiami.org COMMERCE WOMEN’S BUSINESS CONTACT: COUNCIL Alma Kadragic, President 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd, #113 To educate, empower, mentor and PURPOSE: Coral Gables, FL 33134 strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of members while building strategic alliances, coalitions, and 407-921-6148 affiliations. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.m-dcc.org THE NINETY-NINES, INC. - FLORIDA CONTACT: GOLDCOAST 99S CHAPTER 100 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 300 PURPOSE: First international organization of licensed Miami, FL 33131 women pilots founded in 1929 by Amelia Earhart and 305-751-8648 other early women pilots; to promote the advancement [email protected] of women in aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support. WEBSITE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF www.flgoldcoast99s.org BLACK WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (NABWIC) -SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER CONTACT: Yogini Modi, Chair PURPOSE: To advocate for black women in [email protected] construction and to further opportunity for our members. WEBSITE: www.nabwic.org

CON ECTIONSN | 34 ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN IN WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL TRADE (OWIT) OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SOUTH FLORIDA PURPOSE: To facilitate the advancement of women PURPOSE: To promote women and men in international by fostering meaningful business relationships among trade and commerce; networking, education professional members, delivering unique educational programs, growth and leadership among women employed and hosting creative member events; an arena for worldwide in foreign trade and commerce. networking, education and leadership. WEBSITE: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Conduct business in Miami-Dade, pay annual membership fee, remain www.owit-southflorida.org in good standing in the community. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 786-351-9325 www.womenschamberofcommerce.org [email protected] CONTACT: Vanessa Castillo, President SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER 2000 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Ste 500-C1 OF COMMERCE-HISPANIC WOMEN’S Coral Gables, FL 33134 SOCIETY NETWORK 786-648-5020 [email protected] PURPOSE: To work toward the advancement of women in all aspects of life with emphasis on increasing women’s participation on corporate boards and equal pay, among WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS others. MIAMI-DADE CHAPTER WEBSITE: PURPOSE: A network of successful REALTORS, www.sflhcc.com advancing women as professionals and leaders CONTACT: in business, the industry and the community. Liliam M Lopez, President/CEO WEBSITE: 333 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 300 www.wcr.org/chapter-sites/florida/miami-dade Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-534-1903 CONTACT: [email protected] Marlene Llamas-Leon, Local President [email protected] 786-547-7954 [email protected] [email protected] WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF FLORIDA D/B/A HER COMPANY PURPOSE: To provide WBENC certification to women-owned businesses in order to make corporate procurement opportunities available to members; to work with women in business to provide opportunities for business development in a variety of ways. FACEBOOK PAGE: WBDC Women’s Business Development Council of FL. CONTACT: Nancy Allen, President and CEO 13155 SW 134 Street, Suite 205 Miami, FL 33186 305-971-9473 [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 35 WOMEN’S HEALTH RESOURCES substance abuse treatment, tax preparation assistance, BORINQUEN MEDICAL CENTERS transportation, health and wellness services, and more PURPOSE: To provide high quality, affordable health to Miami’s residents and senior population. care regardless of race, gender, religion or financial barriers. LIST OF CENTERS: Resources and services vary by site. WEBSITE: www.borinquenhealth.org Substance Abuse Treatment Center Central Intake Unit CONTACT: 3140 NW 76th Street *Multiple clinic locations throughout the County. Miami, FL 33147 Main Health Resource Center 305-694-4880 100 NE 38th Street, Suite #5 Miami, FL 33137 Veteran Services Program 305-756-2830 305-576-1599 Women’s Center Disability Services for People Living 12603 NE 7th Avenue Independently North Miami, FL 33161 305-547-5444 Home Care Assistance for Elderly Residents CAMILLUS HEALTH CONCERN with Disabilities 786-469-4707 PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health, and social services to the poor Helen M. Sawyer Assisted Living Facility and homeless. 786-469-4100 WEBSITE: Accion Community Resource Center www.camillushealth.org 970 SW 1st. Street 305-545-2224 CONTACT: Good Shepherd Health Center - Greer Building Coconut Grove Resource Center 336 NW 5th Street 3692 Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33128 305-446-3311 305-577-4840 Charles Hadley/Carrie Meek Senior Center 1300 NW 50th Street CITRUS HEALTH 305-634-5791 PURPOSE: To serve mentally ill individuals and their Covenant Palms families as a federally qualified health center. 8400 NW 25th Avenue 305-514-6000 WEBSITE: www.citrushealth.org Culmer/Overtown 1600 NW 3rd Avenue CONTACT: 305-571-7232 *Multiple clinic locations throughout the County. Deedco Gardens 4175 West 20th Avenue 105 SW 12th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012 305-242-7671 305-825-0300 Edison Community Resource Center 150 NW 79th Street COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AND 305-758-9662 HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY Florida City/Homestead RESOURCE CENTERS 1600 NW 6th Court PURPOSE: To provide healthy and balanced 305-242-7650 meals, nutrition education, counseling, adult day care, elderly planning and service, household assistance, CON ECTIONSN | 37 Goulds (Isaac A. Withers) Richmond Heights 21300 SW 122nd Avenue 14638 Lincoln Boulevard 305-235-1958 305-254-4420 Gwen Cherry Park South Beach Resource Center 7090 NW 22nd Avenue 833 Sixth Street 786-278-7139 305-672-1705 Haitian American Senior Center South Dade Skills Center 100 NW 83rd Street 28300 SW 152nd Avenue 305-756-4179 or 305-756-2833 South Miami Harry Cain 6701 SW 62nd Avenue 490 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor 305-669-0712 305-372-7646 Wynwood Community Resource Center Hialeah Community Resource Center 2905 NW 2nd Avenue 300 East First Avenue 305-547-7661 305-884-4801 Ives Dairy-Col. Harry Zubkoff COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH 55 NW 199th Street FLORIDA (CHI) 305-770-3137 PURPOSE: To provide affordable and quality primary Jack Orr and behavioral health services of South Florida. 550 NW 5th Street WEBSITE: 305-579-5588 www.chisouthfl.org Joseph Caleb/Liberty City Resource Center CONTACT: 5400 NW 22nd Avenue 305-756-2830 *CHI operates 11 state-of-the-art health care centers and 35 school-based programs. Leonard Batz Center Main Location 150 NE 68th Street 10300 SW 216th Street 305-514-6000 Miami, FL 33190 Miami Gardens 305-253-5100 16405 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens 305-620-3975 EMPOWER-U COMMUNITY Mildred and Claude Pepper Towers HEALTH CENTER 2350 NW 54th Street, Miami PURPOSE: A federal qualified community healthcenter 305-635-6494 which aims to empower, educate, and promote better Naranja Center health care choices for individuals and families as risk 13955 SW 264th Street of or affected by health disparities. 305-258-5471 WEBSITE: Perrine www.euchc.org 17801 Homestead Avenue CONTACT: 305-234-4986 7900 NW 27th Avenue, Suite E-12 Peter Plaza Miami, FL 33147 191 NE 75th Street 786-318-2337 305-514-6000 [email protected] Pinewoods Villa 8420 SW 188th Terrace 305-514-6000

CON ECTIONSN | 38 FLORIDA BREAST CANCER CONTACT: FOUNDATION Lorna Owens, Founder and Executive Director 4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470 PURPOSE: To end breast cancer through research, Coral Gables, FL 33146 education and advocacy; receives the funds generated 305-505-5493 by the “End Breast Cancer” specialty Florida license plate. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.floridabreastcancer.org HEALTH. HOPE. HEALING CONTACT: PURPOSE: To support breast cancer patients, Tracy Jacim, President survivor’s family members and loved ones, as well 11900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 288 as those who desire to improve their wellness North Miami, FL 33181 by providing a connection to community-based 305-631-2134 educational resources. 877-644-3222 WEBSITE: www.h3hope.org FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTACT: IN MIAMI-DADE 305-531-2046 PURPOSE: To improve the health of Miami-Dade [email protected] residents through various programs such as: • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) • Immunizations IDEA EXCHANGE • Preventive Services PURPOSE: To provide the tools to reduce the spread • Laboratory Services of HIV and other blood-borne diseases through harm • Health Assessment reduction. • School Health WEBSITE: • Injury and Violence Prevention www.ideaexchangeflorida.org • STD Clinic CONTACT: • HIV/AIDS Clinic • TB and Disease Control 1636 NW 7th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 WEBSITE: *There are also mobile units in: Florida City, Overtown, www.floridahealth.gov North Miami, Opa Locka, , and Miami Beach. CONTACT: *Multiple clinic locations throughout the County. MIAMI COUNSELING SERVICES Health District Center PURPOSE: To provide safe and affordable 1350 NW 14th Street counseling services. Miami, FL 33125 305-575-3800 CONTACT: [email protected] 305-388-7774

FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION JESSIE TRICE HEALTH CENTER AND JEFFERSON REAVES WOMEN’S PURPOSE: To improve mortality rates of mothers and infants in developing countries and provide RESIDENTIAL CENTER other emergency obstetric and medical care. PURPOSE: A federally qualified healthcare centerthat WEBSITE: aims to improve the quality of life and achieve health www.footprints-foundation.org equity for all with programs in multiple areas such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. The Jefferson Reaves program assists women and their children with substance use and health related to it.

CON ECTIONSN | 39 WEBSITE: SOUTHERN BIRTH JUSTICE www.jtchc.org PURPOSE: To make midwife care accessible to all CONTACT: people – especially Black, Brown, youth, immigrant, 2985 NW 54th Street indigenous, LGBTQ+, and low-income folks. Miami, FL 33147 WEBSITE: 305-637-6498 www.southernbirthjustice.org 305-637-6400 CONTACT: [email protected] MIAMI DIAPER BANK PURPOSE: To collect and distribute diapers and related products to low-income families and raise SPECIALIZED SENIOR CENTERS, awareness of diaper need. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To provide various services for www.miamidiaperbank.com independent and homebound residents. CONTACT: CONTACT: 305-926-3815 Annika Holder, Interim Director Overtown Transit Village-North [email protected] 701 NW 1st Court, 10th Floor Miami, FL 33136 MIAMI RESCUE MISSION CLINIC - 786-469-4600 CARING PLACE PURPOSE: To provide compassionate healthcare SUSAN G. KOMEN MIAMI/FT. to improve lives of Miami Rescue Mission homeless LAUDERDALE AFFILIATE and uninsured clients. PURPOSE: Breast health education, treatment WEBSITE: referrals, and awareness. www.caringplaceclinic.org WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.komenmiaftl.org 2015 NW 1st Ave CONTACT: Miami, FL 33127 Sherri Martens-Curtis, Executive Director 305-572-2026 954-909-0458 1-877-GO KOME (general inquiries) PLANNED PARENTHOOD CLINIC [email protected] PURPOSE: To provide voluntary family planning [email protected] services and education the enhance personal and social understanding of human sexuality. THRIVE CLINIC: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WEBSITE: www.plannedparenthood.org PURPOSE: To respond to the healthcare needs of trafficking survivors. Jean Shehan Health Center WEBSITE: 1378 Coral Way, 4th Floor www.med.miami.edu 305-285-5535 CONTACT: Golden Glades Health Center 585 NW 161 Street, Suite 200-300 5030 Brunson Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-830-4111 305-243-1046 Kendall Health Center [email protected] 8900 SW 117th Avenue #207B 786-263-0001 CON ECTIONSN | 40 TRAUMA RESOLUTION CENTER WOMEN’S BREAST & HEART PURPOSE: To provide counseling services to help INITIATIVE FLORIDA AFFILIATE relieve trauma. PURPOSE: To connect at-risk women with the prevention and early detection necessary to fight

WEBSITE: breast cancer and heart disease; mission is conducted www.traumaresolutioncenter.net by door-to-door outreach, screening referrals, and CONTACT: ongoing recommended screening program. 4343 West Flagler St, Suite 503 WEBSITE: Miami, FL 33134 www.flbreasthealth.com 305-374-9990 CONTACT: Andrea Ivory, Executive Director U.S. VETERANS’ ADMINISTRATION 14125 NW 80th Avenue, Suite 306 (VA) MIAMI VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Miami Lakes, FL 33016 WOMEN VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE 305-825-4081 [email protected] PURPOSE: To serve the comprehensive healthcare needs of women veterans. WOMEN’S EMERGENCY WEBSITE: www.miami.va.gov NETWORK (WEN) PURPOSE: To subsidize abortion care for low-income CONTACT: South-Floridians who can’t afford safe, legal procedures. Michelle Zielenski, Miami VAHS Women Veterans Program Manager WEBSITE: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center www.wen-online.org 1201 NW 16th Street, Room A-105 CONTACT: Miami, FL 33125 305-446-4615 305-575-7000 305-670-2266 [email protected]

WOMEN AND TEENS HEALTHCARE, INC. WOMAN’S CANCER ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PURPOSE: To provide fair and affordable health services to clients. PURPOSE: To provide funds for cancer research, cancer education, and patient welfare at the University WEBSITE: of Miami; three different chapters in Miami-Dade County. www.womenandteens.com WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.wcaofum.org 16876 NE 19th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33162 CONTACT: 305-895-5555 Linda Lieber, President WCA of the University of Miami

The Bargain Box Thrift Store 1350 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33135-2320 305-643-2945 [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 41 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, HOMELESS, AND TRAFFICKING RESOURCES QUICK ACCESS PHONE NUMBERS: CONTACT: Linda J. Sullivan, President & Co-Founder Florida Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-800-500-1119 305-728-5218 (Office) 855-237-8811 (Victim’s Hotline) Miami-Dade County Coordinated Victims [email protected] Assistance Center 305-285-5900 (Call/Text message 24/7) Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline - Central CALVARY KENDALL 305-693-0232 HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline - North PURPOSE: To help restore the lives of human 305-758-2546 trafficking victims through faith based mentoring program. Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline - South Must have faith-based 305-245-5011 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: background. Able to help with mentoring, fundraising, Inn Transition Program - North educational outreach, volunteer time, & provide 305-899-4600 services to victims of human trafficking. Inn Transition Program - South WEBSITE: 786-293-3394 www.calvaryconnect.com Homeless Helpline CONTACT: 877-994-4357 Maria Santamaria, Human Trafficking Ministry Leader 16435 SW 117 Avenue Veteran Homelessness Miami, FL 33177 1-877-4AID-VET 786-546-3077 Domestic Violence County Resources [email protected] www.miamidade.gov/global/socialservices/home.page CABA PRO BONO PROJECT AGAPE NETWORK PURPOSE: To provide free legal representation in the PURPOSE: Provide shelter, treatment, and case areas of domestic violence, immigration, and family law. management to victims of trafficking and restore WEBSITE: individuals and families to psychological, social, physical, and spiritual health. www.cabaprobonoproject.org WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.agapenetwork.org 2400 S. Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33133 CONTACT: 305-646-0046 22790 SW 112th Avenue Miami, FL 33170 305-235-2616 CAMILLUS HOUSE (PROJECT PHOENIX) PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive services to women who have survived commercial sexual BUILDING EMPOWERMENT BY exploitation and provide food, clothing, and STOPPING TRAFFICKING (B.E.S.T.) overnight shelter. PURPOSE: To aid victims of human trafficking and WEBSITE: pursue and prosecute traffickers; certify victim coaches www.camillus.org and work with lawyers, law enforcement and the judicial system. CONTACT: 786-631-2245 WEBSITE: 305-374-1065 www.beststoptrafficking.org [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 43 CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP CONTACT: 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 100 PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive programs Tallahassee, FL 32301 and services to empower residents with dignity 888-956-7273 and respect to overcome homelessness. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chapmanpartnership.org HOMELESS ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL, Downtown Center AND TRACKING PROGRAM (HART) 1550 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 PURPOSE: To provide assessment and placement 305-329-3050 to court supervised homeless individuals. Homestead Center CONTACT: 28205 SW 124th Court 305-572-2965 Homestead, FL 33033 305-416-7107 KRISTI HOUSE PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive services COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN for child victims of sexual abuse and their families; SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CAHSD) also addresses the problem of trafficking/child AND INTERVENTION SERVICES: sexual exploitation through Project GOLD. COORDINATED VICTIMS ASSISTANCE WEBSITE: CENTER (CVAC) www.kristihouse.org PURPOSE: CVAC is a comprehensive one-stop center CONTACT: for coordinated services to domestic violence, sexual Amanda Altman, CEO assault, and human trafficking victims. 1265 NW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33136 CONTACT: 305-547-6800 2400 South Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33133 305-756-6877 305-285-5900 [email protected]

EMBRACE LAUREN’S KIDS PURPOSE: An independent living facility for victims PURPOSE: To prevent sexual abuse through of sex and labor trafficking. awareness and education, and help survivors heal with guidance and support. WEBSITE: www.goembrace.com WEBSITE: www.laurenskids.org CONTACT: CONTACT: 305-233-5433 [email protected] 18851 NE 29 Ave., Suite 1010 Aventura, FL 33180 786-288-5045 FLORIDA COALITION AGANST

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THE LOTUS HOUSE PURPOSE: Improve the lives of those who have Transitional housing and resource center experienced domestic violence and eliminate PURPOSE: for homeless women and infants. The Lotus House domestic violence in Florida. provides free housing for up to a year and wrap-around WEBSITE: support services with access to a wide range of www.fcasv.org community resources. The thrift store is located at 2040 NW 7 Ave. 305-576-4112.

CON ECTIONSN | 44 WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.lotushouseshelter.org www.mujerfla.org CONTACT: CONTACT: 217 NW 15th St. 27112 South Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33136 Naranja, FL 33032 305-438-0556 305-763-2459 (Help-Line) [email protected] 1-888-956-RAPE (Rape Hotline) [email protected] 305-247-1388 (Office)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DOMESTIC PODEROSA IS HER POWER VIOLENCE OVERSIGHT BOARD PURPOSE: To support gender-based violence survivors and empower the breaking of cycles of abuse. PURPOSE: To advise the Board of County Commissioners and Mayor on domestic violence issues; WEBSITE: to construct and operate domestic violence centers. www.poderosaisherpower.org MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Must be appointed by the Mayor or County Commissioners. REINVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM WEBSITE: PURPOSE: Assist homeless individuals with a mental www.miamidade.gov/advocacy illness to apply for entitlements such as social security, CONTACT: Medicaid, and housing and help secure treatment for people being released from incarceration. Elizabeth Regalado, Executive Director 111 NW First Street, 10th Floor CONTACT: Miami, FL 33128 1221 NW 12th Street 305-375-2861 Miami, FL 33125 [email protected] 305-548-5319

MIAMI RESCUE MISSION ROXCY BOLTON RAPE TREATMENT PURPOSE: To provide shelter, meals, training, CENTER housing, and employment opportunities to To provide confidential, patient-centered, people experiencing homelessness. PURPOSE: comprehensive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to WEBSITE: all victims of sexual assault and their non-offending family. www.miamirescuemission.com WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.jacksonhealth.org/services-rape-treatment 2020 NW 1st Ave CONTACT: Miami, FL 33127 1611 NW 12th Avenue 305-571-2211 Miami, FL 33136 305-585-5185 M.U.J.E.R., INC. (MUJERES UNIDAS EN 305-585-7273 (24-Hour Hotline) JUSTICIA, EDUCACION Y REFORMA, INC.) SAFESPACE FOUNDATION, INC. PURPOSE: To provide a trusting environment that PURPOSE: Safespace administers direct relief funds promotes emotional wellness and stability through to provide domestic violence victims with financial advocacy, domestic and sexual violence prevention and emergency, assistance, support, and services. community education to strengthen families; provide a full scope of effective, science-based services that are WEBSITE: client-centered in rural and agricultural communities. www.safespacefoundation.org

CON ECTIONSN | 45 CONTACT: SPECIALIZED TRANSITIONAL Jeannette Garofalo, President OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM P.O. Box 530521 Miami Shores, FL 33153 (STOP, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY) 305-332-9017 PURPOSE: To offer transitional housing with a stable 1-800-500-1119 living environment for homeless substance users. [email protected] CONTACT: Safespace North 305-694-4880 305-758-2546 Safespace South START OFF SMART, INC. 305-247-4249 PURPOSE: Non-profit initiative of the Homestead Safespace Central Police Dept. to assist victims/survivors of domestic 305-693-0232 violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and other family violence. Empowerment Center (Opening soon) WEBSITE: www.startoffsmartinc.com SAHARA CONTACT: PURPOSE: Sahara works to combine domestic 45 N.W. 1st Ave. violence in the Asian American communities. Homestead, FL 33030 CONTACT: 305-224-5585 Shashi Jagadish, President [email protected] 1-866-567-7635 (Help Line) VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SALVATION ARMY- WOMEN AND AT FIU CHILDREN LODGES PURPOSE: To provide free and confidential servicesto PURPOSE: To provide emergency housing FIU students, faculty, and staff who have been victimized and services for women and children. through threatened or actual violence. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 1907 NW 38th Street www.studentaffairs.fiu.edu Miami, FL 33142 CONTACT: 305-637-6720 305-348-2277 [email protected] SOMEONE’S CHILD HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM WOMEN VOICE NETWORK PURPOSE: To raise awareness about human trafficking PURPOSE: To educate and empower women and victims to the public; provide in-depth training to girls to be self-reliant, confident, and reach their full professionals who will come into contact with victims, potential on a personal and professional level. and to provide victim assistance through community referral system. WEBSITE: www.womenvoicenetwork.com WEBSITE: www.someoneschild.org CONTACT: 786-296-7328 CONTACT: [email protected] Clora Adkins, Executive Director

20533 Biscayne Blvd., #476 Aventura, FL 33180 305-707-8951 [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 46 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, YOUTH ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS 2103 Coral Way, 2nd FL ACHIEVE MIAMI Miami, FL 33145 PURPOSE: To partner with educators, students, 305-444-0740 and schools to bridge disparities, provide meaningful [email protected] educational experiences, and demonstrate the power [email protected] of students learning. WEBSITE: www.achievemiami.org CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN CONTACT: PURPOSE: To provide children with a safe learning environment; to provide after-school, out-of-school, 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 and summer programs for at-risk youth; youth and Miami, FL 33136 family programs and activities. 786-347-3499 WEBSITE: www.concernedafricanwomen.org BECCA’S CLOSET, INC. CONTACT: PURPOSE: To collect and distribute formal attire to 18425 NW 2nd Ave., Ste. 351 high school students who might not otherwise be Miami, FL 33169 able attend their prom/homecoming; also provides 305-621-3700 scholarships to high school students. WEBSITE: www.beccascloset.org CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INC. GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER CONTACT: Jay Kirtman PURPOSE: To create environments within the 151, N Knob Hill Road, Suite 280 community that empower children to have access Plantation, FL 33324 to quality and appropriate opportunities to reach their optimal potential. 954-424-9999 WEBSITE: www.greatermiamicontinentals.org BE STRONG INTERNATIONAL CONTACT: To provide holistic educational services PURPOSE: Vassie Kyser Green, President and resources to youth and parents in broken families P. O. Box 162238 to develop and maintain healthy relationships. Miami, FL 33116-2238 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.bestrongintl.org CONTACT: C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH 9730 E. Hibiscus Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 PURPOSE: Miami-Dade County public school for teenaged expectant parents and parents that provides 305-969-7829 uninterrupted learning opportunities and special services for these students. CASA VALENTINA WEBSITE: www.copecenternorth.org PURPOSE: To help at risk youth and youth transitioning from foster care to independent living by providing CONTACT: housing and supportive services. Ebony Dunn, Principal WEBSITE: 9950 NW 19 Avenue Miami, FL 33147 www.casavalentina.org 305-836-3300 [email protected] CONTACT:

Janice M. Graham, Executive Director

CON ECTIONSN | 48 DOROTHY M. WALLACE CONTACT: C.O.P.E. CENTER 305-243-8425 [email protected] PURPOSE: Miami-Dade County public school for teenaged expectant parents and parents that provides uninterrupted learning opportunities and special FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN services for these students. AND FAMILIES, SOUTHERN REGION WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To investigate abuse and neglect to youth. www.copeso.org CONTACT: CONTACT: 401 NW 2nd Ave, N-526 Tammy Smith Edouard, Principal Miami, FL 33128 10225 SW 147 Terrace Miami, FL 33176 786-257-5148 305-233-1044 [email protected] FIU CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EMBRACE GIRLS FOUNDATION, INC. PURPOSE: To provide caregivers and families, support and services. PURPOSE: After school program to provide positive social experiences, life skills training, academic tutoring, WEBSITE: mentoring and culture for at-risk girls residing in www.ccf.fiu.edu/services underserved neighborhoods; character building and improving self-esteem for girls. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 305-348-0477 www.embracegirlpower.org [email protected] CONTACT: 18520 NW 67 Avenue, Suite 340 GEEKI GIRL Miami Lakes, FL 33015 PURPOSE: To bring Science, Technology, Engineering, 877-466-4769 Art and Math (STEAM) into middle schools to be able to [email protected] excite girls about all the possibilities these career fields offer women; to have places, virtual and actual, where women can come together, have fun and celebrate the ENGAGE MIAMI joy of learning computers and the latest technology to improve their everyday life. PURPOSE: To build political power for young people in South Florida to ensure a better future. WEBSITE: www.geekigirl.org WEBSITE: www.engage.miami CONTACT: Noreen Legault Mendoza CONTACT: 16305 SW 248 Street 6815 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 103-477 Redland, FL 33031 Miami, FL 33138 305-302-1678 [email protected] 786-601-7583 [email protected] FAMILIES FIRST NETWORK: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH GIRL EMPOWERMENT AND PURPOSE: To provide parents and caregivers MENTORING (GEM) OF MIAMI-DADE of young children services. COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION, AND WEBSITE: OPEN SPACES www.pediatrics.med.miami.edu

CON ECTIONSN | 49 PURPOSE: An interactive summer arts camp to HANDS 2 HELP, INC. expose girls to artistic and cultural experiences. PURPOSE: To build better lives and strengthen WEBSITE: communities by providing youth and their families with www.miamidade.gov/parks the knowledge and skills to be self-sufficient; to run the Passage to Womanhood program to educate young CONTACT: ladies about life skills, health and etiquette. Vivian Greer-Digon, Women’s Park Manager 10251 West Flagler Street WEBSITE: Miami, FL 33172 www.hands2helpinc.org 305-480-1717 CONTACT: [email protected] 160 NW 176th Street, Suite 462 Miami, FL 33169 GIRL POWER/WORLD LITERACY 305-652-0454 CRUSADE OF FLORIDA [email protected] PURPOSE: To promote positive behavior, enhance social skills, and improve academic performance in HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START adolescent girls; after school programs, summer To provide high quality education camps, tutoring, workshops and support groups. PURPOSE: programming, support services for children with WEBSITE: special needs, developmental screenings, and www.girlpowerrocks.org free breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children for income-eligible families. CONTACT: CONTACT: 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 Annika Holder, Director 701 NW 1st Court, 10th Floor 305-756-5502 Miami, FL 33136 [email protected] 786-469-4600

GIRL SCOUTS OF TROPICAL FLORIDA HONEY SHINE, INC. To serve all girls through educational PURPOSE: PURPOSE: To encourage the balance of mind, body and service-learning activities. and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing WEBSITE: experiences that enlighten their paths and empower www.girlscoutsfl.org their future; workshops, field trips and day camps to teach life skills and educational experiences; group CONTACT: mentoring. 11347 SW 160th Street MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Donation of personal Miami, FL 33157 time and monetary investment at varying levels. 305-253-4841, ext. 235 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.honeyshine.org CONTACT: GUARDIAN AD LITEM 100 South Biscayne Blvd., Third Floor PURPOSE: To connect volunteers to neutrally Miami, FL 33131 represent children’s interest in cases having to do 305-349-1204 ext, 252 with custody, adoption, divorce, and emancipation. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.guardianadlitem.org LATINOS UNITED CONTACT: PURPOSE: To provide educational programs and 866-341-1GAL services to youth of diverse cultural backgrounds [email protected] in Allapattah and nearby communities.

CON ECTIONSN | 50 WEBSITE: MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING www.latinosunidos.org (MADD) FLORIDA-SOUTH AFFILIATE CONTACT: PURPOSE: To stop drunk driving, support victims 3323 NW 17th Avenue of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. Miami, FL 33142 WEBSITE: 305-637-1106 www.madd.org [email protected] CONTACT: 7700 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 803 MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CLUB Miami, FL 33156 PURPOSE: To develop gardens and educate youth 305-273-3744 in gardening to help the City understand the value [email protected] of gardens and horticulture. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Miami/Miami Beach residents. MOTHER’S FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE To advocate for youth in the South Dade area FACEBOOK PAGE: Miami Beach Garden Club PURPOSE: who have lost their lives or been victims of gun violence CONTACT: and to eliminate gun violence in South-Dade. 5313 North Bay Road FACEBOOK PAGE: Mothers Fighting for Justice. Miami Beach, FL 33140 CONTACT: Romania Dukes MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOSTER & 850-901-1553 ADOPTIVE PARENT ASSOCIATION [email protected] “MDCFAPA” PURPOSE: To secure safe havens for foster, adoptive, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, MIAMI and relative care youth and their caregivers. PURPOSE: To provide girls and young women an WEBSITE: opportunity for a better future through education, www.mdcfapa.org counseling, training, and advocacy; nationally recognized for its balanced emphasis on academics and social services CONTACT: with a focus on the future for middle and high-school aged Shamele Jenkins, Executive Director girls and young women. 100 Opa Locka Blvd Miami, FL 33054 WEBSITE: 305-469-1157 www.pacecenter.org [email protected] CONTACT: Sherry Thompson Giordano, Executive Director 1400 NW 36 Street, Suite 200 MIAMI BRIDGE YOUTH AND Miami, FL 33142 FAMILY SERVICES 786-254-2460 PURPOSE: To provide shelter and intervention [email protected] services for youth and their families. WEBSITE: PARENT TO PARENT www.miamibridge.org PURPOSE: To be a community resource for families CONTACT: of children and adults with disabilities. 2810 NW South River Drive WEBSITE: Miami, FL 33125 www.ptopmiami.org 305-636-3532

CON ECTIONSN | 51 CONTACT: CONTACT: 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200 7178 SW 47th Street Miami, FL 33183 Miami, FL 33155 305-271-9797 786-286-4814 [email protected] [email protected]

PROJECT FACE WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR PURPOSE: Miami-Dade County’s Community Action and AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Human Services provides a 16-week intensive intervention PURPOSE: To inspire, motivate, and empower at-risk to divert youth from the juvenile justice system. girls in public high schools; unique group mentoring CONTACT: system with accomplished professionals and scholarship opportunities. 305-758-9662 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Highly accomplished professional women who are dedicated to improving S.O.U.L SISTERS LEADERSHIP the self-esteem and future adult lives of teenaged COLLECTIVE women; by invitation only. PURPOSE: To mobilize systems-involved girls, femmes, WEBSITE: and TGNC youth of color to interrupt cycles of state www.womenoftomorrow.org violence, poverty, and oppression. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 8400 NW 36th Street, Suitr 450 www.soulsistersleadership.org Doral, FL 33166 CONTACT: 305-371-3330 [email protected] 1851 NW 7th Avenue, #600 Miami, FL 33136 786-220-6483 YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY URGENT, INC. PURPOSE: First Miami-Dade County single-gender public school, grades 6-12; dedicated to educating To improve the physical, social,and economic PURPOSE: girls with a rich and challenging curriculum. health of urban residents and neighborhoods; to operate the Rites of Passage for Girls Youth Empowerment WEBSITE: Academy for at-risk girls. www.ywpafl.org WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.urgentinc.org Rose Milian CONTACT: 1150 SW 1st Street Miami, FL 33130 Saliha Nelson, CEO. 1000 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 100 305-575-1200 Miami, FL 33136 786-581-7821 [email protected]

VICTORY FOR YOUTH PURPOSE: To provide teens, youth, and their families knowledge of programs and services available to them. WEBSITE: www.victoryforyouth.org

CON ECTIONSN | 52 ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS ACLU OF FLORIDA ASIAN-AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD PURPOSE: To defend and preserve the individual PURPOSE: To advocate for the well-being and quality of rights and liberties guaranteed to all people by life for all Asian-Americans living in Miami-Dade County. the Constitution. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.miamidade.gov/advocacy www.aclufl.org CONTACT: CONTACT: Joshua Ho 4343 W Flagler St, #400 [email protected] Miami, FL 33134 305-375-1570 786-363-2700 [email protected] [email protected] BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD PURPOSE: To advocate for the social, economic, political, and educational needs of the diverse Black ADVOCACY PARTNERS TEAM, INC. World Community in Miami-Dade County while advancing the quality of life for these residents in Women’s legal services and policy advocacy; PURPOSE: a dedicated and responsive manner. to provide “low bono” legal services for immigration, employment, and family issues at clinics at the sites of WEBSITE: trusted community organizations that serve women www.miamidade.gov/advocacy and girls and to collect information to support a broad women’s economic, racial & gender justice policy agenda. CONTACT: WEBSITE: Retha Boone-Fye www.advovacypartners.org 305-375-4606 [email protected] CONTACT: Jennifer Hill 1620 Drexel Ave. COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT Miami Beach, FL 33139 PURPOSE: A legal group working in low-income 305-794-1161 communities of color for a more just and equal society. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.communityjusticeproject.com ARTSPRING, INC. CONTACT: PURPOSE: To use educational arts programming 3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 106 to develop self-growth and life skills for incarcerated Miami, FL 33137 women, men and youth, as well as other at-risk 305-907-7697 populations in underserved communities; to empower the participants to redirect their lives, resulting in a [email protected] safer society. WEBSITE: COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD www.artspring.org PURPOSE: To intervene and contain community tensions, CONTACT: work proactively to identify and relieve intergroup conflict before crises arise and develop bridges of understanding Leslie Neal, Artistic Director and support in the community. PO. Box 159 Niceville, FL 32588 WEBSITE: 305-278-1601 www.miamidade.gov/advocacy [email protected] CONTACT: Shirley Plantin 305-375-5730 [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 54 DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE GROUP FLORIDA RISING PURPOSE: To advocate for and expand opportunities PURPOSE: To organize and train citizens to be leaders, for participation, education, employment and acceptance mobilize voters, end racism, educate the public, and of persons with disabilities. inspire Floridians. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.justdigit.org www.floridarising.org CONTACT: CONTACT: 2990 SW 35th Avenue 10800 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33133 Miami, FL 33161 305-669-2822 305-754-0118 [email protected] HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD DREAM DEFENDERS PURPOSE: To improve the quality of life of Hispanic PURPOSE: To organize Black and Brown citizens in Miami-Dade County. youth to build power in our communities. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.miamidade.gov/advocacy www.dreamdefenders.org CONTACT: CONTACT: Natalie Milian [email protected] 305-375-5098 [email protected] ELDER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD PURPOSE: To advocate for the needs of LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS the elderly community of Miami-Dade County. OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To engage citizen participation in government, www.miamidade.gov/advocacy increase voter understanding of major policy issues, defend democracy, empower voters, and influence public policy CONTACT: through education and advocacy. Katherine Bolt WEBSITE: 305-375-5730 www.lwvmiamidade.org [email protected] CONTACT: Monica Skoko Rodriguez, President FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION (FLIC) 2103 Coral Way, 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33145 PURPOSE: To work together for the fair treatment of all people, including immigrants. 754-666-3625 [email protected] WEBSITE: www.floridaimmigrant.org CONTACT: MIAMI HOMES FOR ALL 2800 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 200 PURPOSE: To end and prevent homelessness Miami,FL 33137 in Miami-Dade County. 305-571-7257 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.miamihomesforall.org

CONTACT: 1951 NW 7th Avenue, Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 305-209-2004 CON ECTIONSN | 55 NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE CONTACT: FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE 745 NW 54th St. Miami, FL 33127 PURPOSE: To amplify and center Latinx voices in order to 305-576-7449 transform the systems that influence the ability to fully make [email protected] decision for one’s own body and life. WEBSITE: www.latinainstute.org SABRINA COHEN FOUNDATION CONTACT: PURPOSE: To remove barriers so all people have equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of recreation [email protected] and exercise. WEBSITE: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR www.sabrinacohenfoundation.org WOMEN, MIAMI CHAPTER (MIAMI NOW) CONTACT: PURPOSE: To achieve economic equality and secure it Sabrina Cohen, President with a constitutional amendment that will guarantee equal 1800 Sunset Harbour Drive, Suite 2406 rights for women. Miami Beach, FL 33139 WEBSITE: 305-968-8024 www.miaminow.org CONTACT: SMASH (STRUGGLE FOR MIAMI’S Simone Allison AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE P.O. Box 140341 HOUSING) Coral Gables, FL 33114 To create a Community Land Trust to 786-519-4670 PURPOSE: adequately address to needs of inner-city residents [email protected] affected by gentrification. WEBSITE: PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTH www.smash.miami FLORIDA, EAST AND NORTH FLORIDA CONTACT: PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive sexual health 2103 Coral Way, 2nd Floor care through the provision of clinical services, education Miami, FL 33145 and advocacy. 786-523-4734 WEBSITE: www.ppsenfl.org OF MIAMI-DADE CONTACT: PURPOSE: To build a stronger Miami through 585 NW 161 Street, Floor 2 education, financial stability, and health. Miami, FL 33169 1-800-230-7526 WEBSITE: 561-848-6402 www.unitedway.org CONTACT: 3250 SW 3rd Avenue POWER U Miami, FL 33129 PURPOSE: To build community strength, stability, 305-646-7000 and self-reliance through civic engagement.

WEBSITE: WE COUNT www.poweru.org PURPOSE: Centering the lives of working-class and migrant communities in justice movements.

CON ECTIONSN | 56 WEBSITE: www.we-count.org CONTACT: P.O. Box 344116 Florida City, FL 33034 305-247-2202 [email protected]

WOMEN’S EMERGENCY NETWORK (WEN) PURPOSE: To provide subsidies for abortion care for South Florida low-income women and girls who can’t afford a safe, legal procedure without financial assistance. WEBSITE: www.wen-online.org CONTACT: P.O. Box 566392 Miami, FL 33256 305-446-4615 (recorded message with funding and clinic information) 305-670-2266 [email protected]

WOMEN’S FUND OF MIAMI-DADE PURPOSE: To create change for women and girls through advocacy, investment, and impact. WEBSITE: www.womensfundmiami.org CONTACT: Carolina Garcia 1395 Brickell, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 305-441-0506 [email protected]

YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA PURPOSE: To eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. WEBSITE: www.ywcasouthflorida.org CONTACT: Kerry-Ann Royes, CEO 351 NW 5th Street Miami, FL 33128 305-377-9922 info@-miami.org

CON ECTIONSN | 57 LGBTQ+ SUPPORT THE ALLIANCE FOR GLBTQ YOUTH WEBSITE: www.mavenleadership.org PURPOSE: To serve youth and families regardless of real or perceived sexual orientation or gender expression. CONTACT: P.O. Box 403731 WEBSITE: Miami Beach, FL 33140 www.glbtqalliance.org [email protected] CONTACT: 305-899-8087 OUTSHINE FILM FESTIVAL PURPOSE: To inspire, entertain, and educated; encourage AQUA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN a sense of community through films that offer a historical and PURPOSE: To serve and support the lesbian, bisexual, contemporary experience of the LGBTQ+ community. and transgender community in South Florida through WEBSITE: grants, scholarships and initiatives. www.outshinefilm.org WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.aquafoundation.org 6360 NE 4th Court CONTACT: Miami, FL 33138 1951 NW 7th Ave, Suite 600 305-751-6305 Miami, FL 33136 305-576-2782 [email protected] PRIDELINES PURPOSE: To support, educate, and empower South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning EQUALITY FLORIDA (LGBTQ) youth and the community at large in safe and diverse environments through affirming programs and PURPOSE: To advocate on matters that involve services. the LGBTQ+ community.

WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.eqfl.org www.pridelines.org CONTACT: CONTACT: Victor Diaz Herman, CEO 813-870-3735 6360 NE 4th Ct. Miami, FL 33138 LGBTQ ADVISORY BOARD 305-571-9601 [email protected] PURPOSE: To promote Miami-Dade County as an LGBTQ-inclusive and friendly community to our residents and visitors. SAVE

WEBSITE: PURPOSE: Promote, protect, and defend LGBTQ equality. www.miamidade.gov/advocacy WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.save.lgbt Gabriel Paez CONTACT: 305-375-4935 1951 NW 7th Avenue, Suite 600 [email protected] Miami, FL 33136 305-751-7283 MAVEN LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE [email protected]

PURPOSE: To cultivate equity in social entrepreneurship and invest in talented queer and trans people of color and allies to build more resilient communities.

CON ECTIONSN | 59 SURVIVOR’S PATHWAY PURPOSE: To provide access to healing, advocacy, and counseling to survivors of violent crimes, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. WEBSITE: www.survivors.org CONTACT: 1801 Coral Way, Suite 328 Miami, FL 33145 786-275-4364 [email protected]

TRANSSOCIAL PURPOSE: To expand safe and affirming resources available to the TLGBQ+ community. WEBSITE: www.transsocial.org CONTACT: Ashley Mayfair 954-279-4466 [email protected] [email protected]

TREVOR PROJECT PURPOSE: To prevent crisis and suicide in the LGBTQ+ youth community. WEBSITE: www.thetrevorproject.org CONTACT: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

YES INSTITUTE PURPOSE: To prevent suicide for youth and ensure health development for all through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation. WEBSITE: www.yesinstitute.org CONTACT: 305-663-7195

CON ECTIONSN | 60 EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRATION, LEGAL, AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CONTACT: 1924 NW 84th Avenue PURPOSE: To provide low-income Doral, FL 33126 non-US citizens with legal services. 305-774-6770 WEBSITE: www.aijustice.org COMPUTER TRAINING CONTACT: (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY) 6355 NW 36th Street, Suite 2201 Miami, FL 33166 PURPOSE: To provide free computer training courses to improve job skills. 305-573-1106 CONTACT: CATHOLIC LEGAL SERVICES 786-469-4640 PURPOSE: To help poor immigrants obtain asylum, establish residency, and become citizens. DADE LEGAL AID WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To provide free legal services to low-income www.cclsmiami.org individuals and families in Miami-Dade County. CONTACT: WEBSITE: Courthouse Plaza www.dadelegalaid.org 28 W Flagler St. CONTACT: Miami, FL 33130 123 NW First Avenue 305-373-1073 Miami, FL 33128 305-579-5733 CATALYST MIAMI [email protected] PURPOSE: To catalyze community-driven change and create paths to economic mobility through DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIAMI/SUITED policy and advocacy as well as direct services. FOR SUCCESS

WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To provide employment skills training www.catalystmiami.org and professional attire for job interviews. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 3000 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 210 www.miami.dressforsuccess.org Miami, FL 33137 CONTACT: 305-576-5001 Sonia Jacobson, Ex. Director [email protected] 1600 NW 3rd Ave., #111 151 NW 11 St, Suite E400 Miami, FL 33136 Homestead, FL 33030 305-444-1944 786-414-1309 [email protected]

CHURCH WORLD SERVICES EVERY WOMAN PURPOSE: To assist with grant matching for housing, PURPOSE: To provide women assistance in finding jobs cash assistance, and job training as well as to provide and supporting them in their search with resume assistance free legal assistance. and other career help. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.cwsglobal.org www.everywoman.us

CON ECTIONSN | 62 CONTACT: PURPOSE: To educate and empower underprivileged Gabriela M. Brown women to become self-sufficient and to mentor teenage girls to become college bound and career focused. 954-892-4992 [email protected] WEBSITE: www.ladiesofvalorempowerment.org www.yove.org FARMWORKER EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY) CONTACT: 1175 NE 125th St., Suite 413 PURPOSE: To provide career education and North Miami, 33161 training to eligible migrant and farmworkers. 786-615-2234 CONTACT: 305-245-5865 LEGAL AID SOCIETY PURPOSE: To provide free legal assistance HEAR CONGO for people in need. PURPOSE: To help rebuild the shattered lives of women WEBSITE: and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo www.dadelegalaid.org through education, empowerment and financial support. CONTACT: WEBSITE: 123 NW 1st Avenue www.hearcongo.org Miami, FL 33128 CONTACT: 305-579-5733 Kaleba Ngoie-Kasongo, Executive Director 14629 SW 104 Street, Suite 463 Miami, FL 33186 THE LINKS, INC., 786-505-4182 GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER [email protected] PURPOSE: Volunteer women’s organization committed [email protected] to serving the community through programs emphasizing services to youth, the arts, and health and human services. LADIES EMPOWERMENT & ACTION WEBSITE: PROGRAM (LEAP) www.greatermiamilinksinc.org PURPOSE: Employability/entrepreneurship training and CONTACT: support program to prepare incarcerated women to re-enter Gail Ash Dotson, Esq., President society; to provide female inmates with the necessary skills P.O. Box 530061 and training to gain employment upon their release from Miami Shores, FL 33153 prison as well as provide the knowledge and education 305-754-4630 necessary to create a small business. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.leapforladies.org THE LINKS, INC., CONTACT: DADE COUNTY CHAPTER P.O. Box 848 Miami, FL 33143 PURPOSE: To positively influence and improve the quality of life for the educationally and economically disadvantaged 786-401-2070 and underserved in the South Florida community. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.dadecountylinksinc.org LADIES OF VALOR EMPOWERMENT (L.O.V.E.) YOUTH OF VALOR CONTACT: [email protected] EMPOWERMENT (Y.O.V.E.)

CON ECTIONSN | 63 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION CONTACT: ON HUMAN RIGHTS Rosy Castro 6800 Bird Road, #484 PURPOSE: A quasi-judicial advisory board charged Miami, FL 33155 with enforcing Miami-Dade County’s Human Rights [email protected] Ordinance. The board hears and decides appeals regarding employment, housing, and accommodation discrimination. CONTACT: PUMPS, PEARLS AND PORTFOLIOS Erin A. New, Director (WELFARE TO WORK), INC. 111 NW 1st Street, 21st Floor PURPOSE: To organize and empower low-income Miami, FL 33128 women to better understand the concepts of work and 305-375-2784 sustainability in today’s society. [email protected] MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Desire to help indigent women and their children. MIAMI WORKERS CENTER CONTACT: PURPOSE: To organize and develop conscious Sharon Kendrick-Johnson, CEO/Founder leadership within Miami’s working-class communities for economic, gender, and racial equality; focus on P. O. Box 557412 gender justice/economic issues. Miami, FL 33255 [email protected] WEBSITE: [email protected] www.miamiworkerscenter.org [email protected] CONTACT: Santra Dennis, Executive Director 745 NW 54 Street RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS Miami, FL 33127 OR EVICTED (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 305-759-8717 COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN [email protected] SERVICES) PURPOSE: To provide assistance with rent, security THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS payment, mortgage, utility bills, emergency shelter and food. PURPOSE: To create a welcoming environment for CONTACT: all immigrants and provide them with access to the 701 NW 1ST Court, 10th Floor tools they need to flourish in their new communities. Miami, FL 33136 786-469-4600 WEBSITE: www.officeofnewamericans.org CONTACT: SISTER OF NEW PRE-APPRENTICESHIP 1-800-375-5283 OF SOUTH FLORIDA PURPOSE: Non-traditional employment for women; an innovative initiative providing apprenticeship and training ONE WORLD TOGETHER CORP. in nontraditional occupations for female veterans, PURPOSE: To educate, empower, and find employment low-income women, etc. for individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic WEBSITE: violence, prior records, etc. www.sisterofnew.org WEBSITE: CONTACT: www.oneworldtogether.org Luisa Ortiz, CEO 1417 South State Road 7 B Fort Laudedale, Fl 33317 239-440-9846 [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 64 VIDA LEGAL ASSISTANCE PURPOSE: To provide legal services to immigrants, primarily those who have survived trafficking or violence. WEBSITE: www.vidalaw.org CONTACT: 27112 South Dixie Highway Naranja, FL 33032 305-247-1057 [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 65 SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FAITH GROUPS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. WEBSITE: GAMMA ZETA OMEGA CHAPTER, INC. www.gfwccocoplumwomansclub.org PURPOSE: To promote scholarship and provide CONTACT: service to all. Sue Nichols 1375 Sunset Drive MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: College graduate, Coral Gables FL 33143 community service oriented; by invitation. 305-665-5731 WEBSITE: info@ gfwccocoplumwomansclub.org www.akagzo.org CONTACT: CORAL GABLES WOMAN’S CLUB L’Chaundra Willis, President To support various projects and charities; P.O. Box 370251 PURPOSE: civic involvement and community service. Miami, FL 33137 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Pay annual dues; meeting and volunteer time requirements. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) WEBSITE: www.GFWCCoralgableswomansclub.org MIAMI BRANCH CONTACT: PURPOSE: To advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy 1001 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd. and research. Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-448-7080 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Two-year or more advanced [email protected] degree holders from accredited institutions; E-student affiliation free for all undergraduate students attending an AAUW college/university. CUTLER RIDGE WOMAN’S CLUB WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To operate for charitable and educational www.miami-fl.aauw.net purposes; to bring women together for intellectual CONTACT: and social development among the members and in the community. Carol D. Richardson, Co-President P.O. Box 561931 CONTACT: Miami, FL 33256-1931 Ann McAllister, President 305-724-3239 [email protected] [email protected] Carol Medina [email protected] BETA SIGMA CHAPTER OF LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY DADE COUNTY FEDERATION OF PURPOSE: To provide sisterhood unity, love, WOMAN’S CLUBS (DCFWC) and respect to all at the University of Miami. PURPOSE: To bring together the women’s organizations for mutual benefit and for charitable WEBSITE: and educational purposes. www.lambdalady.org MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Women’s organizations CONTACT: involved in community service, education, the arts, [email protected] and civic improvement. WEBSITE: COCO PLUM WOMAN’S CLUB www.gfwcflorida.org PURPOSE: To work together in spirit of friendship and CONTACT: service to better the quality of life in the community. Brenda Merrill, Director [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 67 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., CONTACT: DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER Twyla Johnson Miller, Chapter President P.O. Box 552285 PURPOSE: Not-for-profit organization of college Miami Gardens, FL 33055 educated women committed to public service with an [email protected] emphasis on programs that target the black community and constructive development of its members. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: By invitation to any ETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. woman regardless of religion, race, or nationality. GAMMA RHO CHAPTER WEBSITE: PURPOSE: To promote and develop closer fellowship www.dadecountyalumnaedst.com between business and professional women and to work for their welfare; to award scholarships and to CONTACT: contribute financially to local and national charities. Flora Jackson, President Women who have P.O. Box 52-1806 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: completed two years of post-secondary study at Miami, FL 33152-1806 a two- or four-year accredited academic institution. 305-213-1794 [email protected] FACEBOOK PAGE: Eta Phi Beta – Gamma Rho Chapter of Homestead, FL

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., FLORIDA ASIAN WOMEN ALLIANCE MIAMI ALUMNAE CHAPTER PURPOSE: To join together and support the community PURPOSE: Organization of college-educated of women of Asian heritage in Miami-Dade. women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary CONTACT: focus on the Black Community. Winnie Tang, President WEBSITE: 305-753-8791 www.dstmiami.org [email protected] CONTACT: Stephanie Steele-Nelson, President FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY P.O. Box 680726 (FIU) WOMEN’S CENTER, BISCAYNE Miami, FL 33168-0726 BAY CAMPUS 786-322-1639 [email protected] PURPOSE: To provide women with programs and services related to their intellectual, professional, social, and emotional growth; to educate and advocate ETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. for systematic changes to improve the lives of women and men. ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: All programs and services PURPOSE: To promote and develop closer fellowship open to FIU students; some also open to all. between business and professional women and to work for their welfare; to award scholarships and to WEBSITE: contribute financially to local and national charities. www.women.fiu.edu MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Women who have CONTACT: completed two years of post-secondary study at a 3000 NE 151 Street, WUC 353 two- or four-year accredited academic institution. North Miami, FL 33181 WEBSITE: 305-919-5359 www.etaphibetamiami.org [email protected] www.etaphibetasorority.com

CON ECTIONSN | 68 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY HADASSAH GREATER MIAMI (FIU) WOMEN’S CENTER, MODESTO PURPOSE: To enhance the quality of Americ and MAIDIQUE CAMPUS Jewish life through education and advocacy; to support medical and research at the Hadassah Medical PURPOSE: To provide women with programs and Organization in Jerusalem. services related to their intellectual, professional, social, and emotional growth; to educate and advocate for WEBSITE: systematic changes to improve the lives of women www.hadassah.org/region/greater-miami and men. CONTACT:

WEBSITE: 4200 Biscayne Blvd., #1 www.women.fiu.edu Miami, FL 33137 CONTACT: 305-576-4447 11200 SW 8th Street, GC 2200 [email protected] Miami, FL 33199 305-348-1506 HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI, INC. (FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.) FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: To socially and politically empower (FIU) CENTER FOR WOMEN AND Haitian women and their families, as well as GENDER STUDIES facilitate their adjustment to South Florida. PURPOSE: To promote scholarly inquiry related WEBSITE: to women and gender; interdisciplinary courses in www.fanm.org Women’s Studies and cross-listed courses in other disciplines enhance students’ knowledge about CONTACT: women, feminism, and the significance of gender Marleine Bastien, Executive Director in diverse cultures and contexts. 181 NE 82 Street Miami, FL 33138 WEBSITE: www.womenstudies.fiu.edu 305-756-8050 [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected] Alexandra Cornelius, Director 11200 SW 8 Street, DM 212 Miami, FL 33199 HOMESTEAD JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB 305-348-6273 PURPOSE: To promote civic and educational [email protected] improvement and to create a charitable and social [email protected] fellowship within the club and community. WEBSITE: GREATER MIAMI JEWISH www.gfwchomesteadjuniors.org FEDERATION, WOMEN’S CONTACT: PHILANTHROPY DEPARTMENT 17905 SW 292nd St. Homestead, FL 33030 PURPOSE: To mobilize resources to care for those in need and to strengthen Jewish life; volunteer projects, 305-248-8001 special events, and philanthropy. WEBSITE: JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES www.jewishmiami.org OF SOUTH FLORIDA CONTACT: PURPOSE: To improve the quality of life and 4200 Biscayne Blvd self-sufficiency of the Jewish community. Miami, FL 33137 WEBSITE: 786-866-8441 www.jcsfl.org [email protected] CON ECTIONSN | 69 CONTACT: MIAMI SPRINGS WOMAN’S CLUB 7875 SW 104th Street, Suite 101 Miami, FL 33156 PURPOSE: Charity and community service with a focus on home life, international affairs, public affairs, fine arts 305-740-8998 and creating art forms, conservation, education, and awarding nursing scholarships. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI, INC. WEBSITE: www.gfwcmiamispringswc.com PURPOSE: To promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women and improve communities CONTACT: through the effective action and leadership of trained 200 Westward Drive, volunteers; educational and charitable purposes. Miami Springs, 33166 WEBSITE: 305-887-5132 www.jlmiami.org [email protected] CONTACT: 713 Biltmore Way MIAMI WOMAN’S CLUB Coral Gables, FL 33134 PURPOSE: To enrich the Miami community through 305-443-0160 participation in education, civic improvement, historic [email protected] preservation, advancement of the arts and culture, [email protected] and fostering good fellowship among its members; charitable and educational non-profit that supports numerous organizations that provide programs and KEY BISCAYNE WOMAN’S CLUB services to women and girls. PURPOSE: To promote volunteerism, improve the WEBSITE: lives of women and children, protect the environment www.themiamiwomansclub.org and provide scholarships to local students. CONTACT: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Must be a resident of Key Biscayne or have a personal or established business 1717 North Bayshore Drive, Suite 3856 connection in Key Biscayne. Miami, FL 33132 305-975-8298 CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PUERTO LADIES OF THE CIRCLE RICAN WOMEN (NACOPRW) - MIAMI OF PERFECTION CHAPTER To donate to those in need in the community. PURPOSE: PURPOSE: To promote the full participation of Puerto CONTACT: Rican and other Hispanic women in the economic, social, and political life in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Talisha Cross 786-328-9552 MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Women of Puerto Rican [email protected] origin who subscribe to the goals of the organization. WEBSITE:

MIAMI ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL www.nacoprw.org OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (MAACW) CONTACT: Carmen Pedrogo, President PURPOSE: To unite all Catholic women organizations of the Miami Archdiocese in purpose, direction and [email protected] action in religious, educational, social and economic fields. WEBSITE: www.maccw.org CON ECTIONSN | 70 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH CONTACT: WOMEN, GREATER MIAMI 3400 Devon Road Miami, FL 33133 SECTION, INC. 305-444-6521 PURPOSE: To strive for social justice by improving [email protected] the quality of life for women, children and families and to turn progressive ideals into action. WEBSITE: SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL www.ncjwmiami.org OF CORAL GABLES CONTACT: PURPOSE: International organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of 445 W 40th St. women and girls in local communities and throughout P.O. Box 403065 the world. Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-697-9028 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.soroptimistcoralgables.org CONTACT: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR P.O. Box 14-1742 Coral Gables, FL 33144 WOMEN (NOW) FIU CHAPTER [email protected] PURPOSE: Feminist activist club that works to promote equality among the campus community. SOROPTIMIST OF HOMESTEAD MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: A student or alumni of FIU. PURPOSE: International organization for business and FACEBOOK PAGE: NOW at FIU professional women who work to improve the lives of CONTACT: women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. [email protected] WEBSITE: www.sihomestead.com THE NUBIAN SISTAHOOD CONTACT: PURPOSE: To empower women through the living P.O. Box 900384 arts and health; workshops, organized trips and Homestead, FL 33090-0384 attendance at cultural events; community service. 786-236-8162 FACEBOOK PAGE: Nubian Sistahood CONTACT: SOUTH DADE VETERAN ALLIANCE Shamele Jenkins 1271 NW 172 Street PURPOSE: To advocate for and serve veterans Miami Gardens, FL 33169 and their families in the South Dade area. 305-469-1157 WEBSITE: [email protected] www.southdadeverteransalliance.org CONTACT: PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL 17901 SW 107th Avenue CHURCH WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Miami, FL 33157 305-232-5512 PURPOSE: Fellowship and community service; to oversee the operation and outreach support [email protected] of the This ‘N That Thrift Shop in Coconut Grove. WEBSITE: www.plymouthmiami.org

CON ECTIONSN | 71 TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI WOMAN’S CLUB OF SISTERHOOD COCONUT GROVE PURPOSE: To unite in friendship to organize programs PURPOSE: To work with the community, promote that benefit the Temple and the larger Jewish and art and culture, give scholarships, and serve our South Florida communities; social activities and community. learning opportunities. WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.womansclubofcoconutgrove.org www.templeisrael.net CONTACT: CONTACT: 305-446-2909 137 NE 19 Street [email protected] Miami, FL 33132 305-573-5900 [email protected] WOMAN’S CLUB OF HIALEAH [email protected] PURPOSE: Charitable and educational purposes; community service. THE UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Interest in club objectives, pay annual dues, attend meetings, WOMEN UNITED and volunteer for projects. PURPOSE: To foster the participation, commitment Womans Club of Hialeah and growth of philanthropic-focused women in FACEBOOK PAGE: furthering the United Way mission. CONTACT: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Women who give an 525 W 1st Ave annual gift of at least $1000 to the United Way. Hialeah, FL 33010 [email protected] WEBSITE: www.unitedwaymiami.org CONTACT: WOMAN’S CLUB OF HOMESTEAD 3250 SW 3rd Avenue PURPOSE: Charitable and educational Miami, FL 33129 purposes; community service. 305-746-7091 FACEBOOK PAGE: GFWC Woman’s Club [email protected] of Homestead CONTACT: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WOMEN’S Woman’s Club of Homestead AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAM 17905 SW 292 Street Homestead, FL 33030 PURPOSE: To encourage the rigorous investigation 305-248-8001 of gender as a significant issue in all areas of human experience; to foster the examination, discussion and debate of gender issues among faculty and students THE WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT from all fields of study to enrich the undergraduate curriculum and the and the university’s academic CIRCLE mission. PURPOSE: To advance the opportunities WEBSITE: of young professionals in Miami. www.as.miami.edu/wgs FACEBOOK PAGE: The Women’s Empowerment Circle CONTACT: 305-284-8783 [email protected]

CON ECTIONSN | 72 WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL PURPOSE: The leading international cultural event featuring films, visual, and performing arts produced by and about women. WEBSITE: www.womensfilmfest.com CONTACT: P.O. Box 460577 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33346 [email protected]

THE WOMEN’S PARK PURPOSE: Miami-Dade County park founded in 1992 by pioneer feminist Roxcy O’Neal Bolton; serves as a meeting place for women focused activities and events; offers recreational and community focused classes and programs. WEBSITE: www.miamidade.gov/parks CONTACT: Vivian Greer-Digon 10251 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33172 305-607-2394 [email protected]

ZONTA CLUB OF MIAMI LAKES PURPOSE: To improve the status of women through community service and advocacy. MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA: Current or retired business executive or professional; by invitation; and payment of dues. WEBSITE: www.zontamiamilakesclub.org CONTACT: Sally Whitton, President 305-345-5621 [email protected]

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