Animals

Miami’s animal population deserves love and care. By supporting nonprofit efforts to rescue, protect, and provide homes for animals, you are making Miami a kinder place for our furry friends. Together, we are ensuring safety and compassion for all creatures – both that live in our homes and in the wild. 

The organizations in this category are focused on the health and welfare of animals, which includes wildlife conservation, veterinary organizations, zoos, and those working in various other ways to improve the lives of animals throughout our region.

Arts & Culture

Arts and culture are at the heart of a vibrant community. They inspire creativity, connect people, and tell the stories of our diverse heritage. Your contributions support nonprofits that ensure the arts continue to thrive – bringing beauty, expression, cultural preservation, and unity to Miami. 

The organizations in this category work to increase equitable access to the arts and to foster a more vibrant cultural ecosystem in Greater Miami.

Community Care

Community care initiatives are vital in providing essential services to those in need, from unhoused services and food access to disaster relief and more. These programs form a crucial safety net, offering support and stability to our Greater Miami community, ensuring that help is readily available whenever and wherever it’s needed most. 

The organizations in this category address basic needs and provide crucial social services to our community. This includes, but is not limited to, a focus on food access, elderly care, crime victim assistance, homelessness, disaster support, veteran assistance, and many other forms of support for the people of our Greater Miami community.

Economic & Community Development

Economic development is key to Miami’s prosperity. By supporting local businesses, job creation, and community development, our nonprofits help foster opportunities for everyone who calls this place home. Your support helps build a thriving, inclusive economy where all can succeed.

The organizations in this category work to increase economic opportunities for all within our community. This includes, but is not limited to, a focus on affordable housing, employment training, entrepreneurial support, financial assistance, neighborhood improvement, and small business support.

Education & Youth

Education and youth development are vital to Miami’s success. By investing in education, our nonprofits empower the next generation to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Your support helps nonprofits create pathways for success through mentorship, afterschool programs, and scholarships for young people.

The organizations in this category are focused on providing services and resources to our community's youth and families, as well as those providing high-quality educational opportunities for adults in Greater Miami.

Environment

Miami’s future depends on preserving our environment. Clean water, sustainable practices, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection are crucial for the health of our city. Every nonprofit you support contributes to the safeguarding of Miami’s natural beauty and future for generations to come.

The organizations in this category work to protect our natural and built environments in Greater Miami to increase our region's resilience in the face of a changing climate and other challenges to our unique, local environment.

Faith-Based

Faith-based organizations play a critical role in providing compassionate care and support for those in need. These efforts help strengthen the moral and social fabric of Miami, ensuring that help is available when it’s needed most. 

The organizations in this category include all houses of worship of any religion, as well as organizations providing any forms of faith-based and interfaith services within Greater Miami. 

Health & Wellness

Access to health and wellness services is essential for a thriving community. From mental health support to medical care, our nonprofits work to ensure that everyone in Miami can lead a healthy, fulfilling life. Your support makes a lasting impact on the overall well-being of those who call Miami home. 

The organizations in this category work to improve health outcomes throughout our community by providing health services, wellness access, health research, and education.

Human Rights, Advocacy, & Civic Engagement

Equity and civic engagement are essential for a just and inclusive community. Through advocacy and action, nonprofits are working to break down barriers and create opportunities for everyone in Miami. Your involvement helps promote fairness, justice, and active participation in Miami’s future. 

The organizations in this category work to increase public engagement in civic life here in Greater Miami. This includes, but is not limited to, advocacy, community organizing, journalism, social justice, volunteerism, and voter registration and education.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Miami is stronger when everyone has a seat at the table. By championing inclusion for people of all abilities, our nonprofits are ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to Miami and thrive. Your support helps create a community where diversity is celebrated and embraced. 

The organizations in this category work to expand the availability of and access to community resources, so people with intellectual, developmental, physical, sensory, and mental health disabilities can thrive.