tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71422697023982264132024-03-06T22:33:53.497-05:00Catalyst MiamiOur forum for discussing positive community changeCatalyst Miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17960719391072057728noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-1013199383234214722015-11-11T13:33:00.000-05:002015-11-11T13:33:14.873-05:00ANNOUNCEMENT: We're moving our blog to our website!Hello,
Thank you all for following our blogger account. We are excited to announce that we are moving our blog to our new website. Although this account will not be deleted, it will no longer be updated.
You can now access our blog posts, action alerts, press releases, and news hits under the "What's New" section of our homepage.
If you have any questions, please email info@Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-83957851248688227312015-11-09T08:14:00.003-05:002015-11-09T08:14:56.012-05:00Family leadership development programs offered in Liberty City and Downtown Miami beginning in February
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-25512791500635458852015-09-15T16:50:00.001-04:002015-09-15T16:52:11.659-04:00Prosperity Miami initiative kicks off in Overtown
Local
organizations launch effort to provide direct services and to increase civic
engagement in Miami-Dade County neighborhoods
The effort,
funded by Allegany Franciscan Ministries, aims to provide residents with direct
services while engaging them in a dialogue about policy issues impacting their
communities and how they can become involved in creating change
MIAMI,
Florida – On Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-30450460958568610632015-09-15T12:25:00.000-04:002015-09-15T12:25:06.750-04:00Examining Social Justice in a Post-9/11 World
By: Camilo Mejía
This past Friday marked 14 years since the September 11 attacks, an event that drastically changed the course of American foreign policy and led to a series of US military interventions throughout the Middle East. The event also changed many aspects of our lives, from people's right to due process, to widespread state surveillance, to the relationship between law Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-50067963637508586822015-09-03T18:41:00.003-04:002015-09-04T11:46:40.946-04:00This Labor Day: Americans Reflect on Good Jobs
Pictured: Roxy Azuaje
Roxy Azuaje, Public Allies and Youth Manager at Catalyst Miami, was recently invited to participate in the Workshift Rockefeller + Purpose Good Jobs Campaign. We are proud that she was able to share her story on past work experiences and how her current job is the definition of a "good job."
The Workshift campaign
is a national campaign that seeks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-29588947634551540402015-07-13T20:20:00.001-04:002015-07-13T20:20:41.474-04:00In-depth highlights from Threads Miami On May 29, 2015, Threads Miami, which was part of a nationwide series of conversations held by the Independent Sector (IS), brought together dozens of leaders from Miami's charitable sector to discuss nine key trends shaping the future of the charitable sector. IS sought to bring awareness to our community about these trends and to start a conversation about how our sector will adapt and react toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-64063258285312137222015-06-25T16:50:00.001-04:002015-07-01T12:45:13.474-04:00The Affordable Care Act is here to stay
By: Center for American Progress
The Decision:
· The Court voted 6-3 to hold that the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits are available in ALL states.
· The opinion was written by Chief Justice Roberts, who was joined by Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayor.
· Justice Scalia dissented, joined by Justices Thomas and Alito.
· The Court’s Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-24259036613152441552015-06-24T16:47:00.001-04:002015-06-24T16:47:23.684-04:00Public Allies Miami Celebrated the 8th Graduating Class through Presentations of Learning
Public
Allies Miami Celebrated the 8th Graduating Class through Presentations of
Learning
Twelve AmeriCorps
members made public presentations of their learning and leadership
experience.
MIAMI – On June 22 and 23, Catalyst Miami hosted
the AmeriCorps Public Allies Presentations of Learning at Jungle Island
in Miami. During the two-day Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-88376378206189014292015-06-22T07:36:00.000-04:002015-06-22T07:36:00.326-04:00From Charleston to Ft. Lauderdale: Solidarity Vigil
Press Advisory: Tuesday, June 23rdMedia Contacts: Elizabeth Taveras, lizmarietav@gmail.com, 305-721-9661Cassia Laham, cassia.laham@gmail.com, 954-562-8263
From Charleston to Ft. Lauderdale: Solidarity Vigil
South Florida Activists host vigil for victims of Charleston Shooting
WHO:
Community members and religious leaders, People's Opposition to War,
Imperialism, and Racism, Miami-DadeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-77523845830304676712015-06-17T14:44:00.003-04:002015-06-17T14:44:35.498-04:00CHN: Immigration Programs Remain Blocked, For Now
On May 26, a panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Department of Justice’s request for an emergency stay of a lower court’s decision temporarily blocking two of the biggest initiatives under President Obama’s executive action on immigration. The circuit court’s decision will keep the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the Deferred Action for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-67906203501114696852015-03-19T16:24:00.001-04:002015-03-19T16:24:27.716-04:00Assets & Opportunity Network Technical Assistance Fund: Strengthening and Integrating Financial Capability in Miami
By: CFED
Catalyst Miami applied to the Assets & Opportunity
Network Technical Assistance Fund last year seeking tools and advice to take
their already strong services to the next level through staff development and greater
integration strategies for their services internally and externally. An Assets
& Opportunity Network Lead Organization, Catalyst Miami is a leader in
their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-921271440454597522015-03-10T16:31:00.003-04:002015-03-10T16:31:33.430-04:00New Data Show 3.2 Million Americans Benefit from Volunteer Tax Preparation
New Data Show Volunteer Tax Preparation Provides a Significant Benefit to Lower-Income Taxpayers
Nearly $4 billion in refunds reached every state in the US
This
morning, the Taxpayer Opportunity Network released its new breakdown of
national IRS data on the 2014 tax season, which shows that volunteers helped over 3.2 million taxpayers get $3.89 billion in tax refunds.
The data reveal that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-34111339737790519902015-03-04T07:50:00.002-05:002015-03-04T07:50:24.648-05:00Responsible Wage Ordinance Passes Unanimously! By: Cynthia Hernandez, South Florida AFL-CIO
On Thursday, February 26th, the City of Miami Commissioners
unanimously voted to pass the “Responsible Wage Ordinance.” The
Coalition for Responsible Wages, a diverse group of faith, labor, community-based organizations, immigrant rights groups and university researchers came together to fight for an ordinance that will raise
the wages of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-34622506682238298612015-03-03T13:30:00.004-05:002015-03-03T13:30:42.830-05:00MEMO: King v. Burwell: What’s at Stake for Florida
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 3, 2015
ContactBenton Strong, 202.481.8142bstrong@americanprogress.org
MEMO: King v. Burwell: What’s at Stake for Florida
MEMORANDUM
TO: Interested PartiesFROM: Center for American ProgressDATE: March 3, 2015SUBJECT: King v. Burwell: What’s at Stake for Florida
On March 4, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear King v. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-10543349054753076972015-02-05T16:02:00.000-05:002015-02-05T16:02:00.426-05:00Degrees of Exclusion: Signs of Economic Progress Don’t Account for the Financially Vulnerable
Conventional wisdom suggests that the economy has bounced
back. Low unemployment levels, a booming stock market and a stabilized housing
market all paint the picture of a prosperous America.
But if you look at the pocketbooks of the average American,
the outlook is far from rosy.
As CFED’s newly released 2015 Assets & Opportunity
Scorecard reveals, the U.S. economy may be improving, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-77697211167874691092015-01-29T12:45:00.000-05:002015-01-29T12:45:03.230-05:00New Report Ranks Florida among Worst in Nation for High Number of Workers in Low-wage Jobs
For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Lawton, 202.207.0137
January 29, 2015
New Report Ranks Florida among Worst in Nation for High
Number of Workers in Low-wage Jobs
Prompt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-68308581205646301442015-01-26T17:15:00.002-05:002015-01-26T17:18:36.926-05:00Assets & Opportunity Scorecard to Arm Advocates with Data to Promote Financial Security
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Tomorrow,
the President will unveil new proposals to strengthen the middle class by
giving working families the flexibility to balance their families and jobs and
giving all Americans the opportunity to earn sick days. Building on the
steps the Administration announced last year during the first-ever White House
Summit on Working Families, tomorrow’s announcement includes:
·  Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-80396114012162325862014-12-31T17:27:00.000-05:002014-12-31T17:31:18.130-05:00Catalyst Miami Receives Basic Human Services Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
For Immediate Release
December 31, 2014
Reporters May Contact:
Carla Moreira Strickland, 786-414-1292
Catalyst Miami Receives Basic Human Services Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Miami, FL – Catalyst Miami announced that it has been named a recipient of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s 2014 Basic Human Services Grant. The grant is part of a $Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-76038485460197295152014-12-16T08:46:00.002-05:002014-12-16T10:43:36.463-05:00Nearly 60% of Households in Miami-Dade County Are One Financial Emergency Away from Falling into Poverty
For Immediate Release
December 16, 2014
Contacts:
Kristin Lawton/Amy Saltzman, CFED: 202-207-0137/301-656-0348
Carla Moreira Strickland, Catalyst Miami: 786-414-1292
Nearly 60% of Households in Miami-Dade County Are One
Financial Emergency Away from Falling into Poverty
New Data Analysis also finds the number of households without a bank account in the
city of Miami is more thanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-18358288918236490832014-11-25T13:29:00.002-05:002014-11-25T15:54:09.691-05:00Legislative Action Opportunities
Interested in engaging with a local campaign? There's a lot happening in our community, and they need your help. Find what you are passionate about and get involved.
Hoping to tell your story, attend trainings, or advocate for local and state anti-poverty legislation? Fill out this form to get connected. Direct link: http://bit.ly/takeactionMIA
HEALTH
Closing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-22347666166914763702014-11-16T15:33:00.001-05:002014-11-16T15:33:10.420-05:00Health Reform Frequently Asked QuestionsOpen Enrollment has officially begun. Until mid-spring, organizations across South Florida will be hosting fairs and events to educate the community about ACA and to offer ACA navigation services. Still, many residents and service providers have questions they would like answered.
The Kaiser Family Foundation has assembled an extremely detailed Health Reform FAQs page. There you will find simpleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142269702398226413.post-25984684143951159162014-11-06T13:10:00.002-05:002014-11-06T14:25:43.554-05:00ADVISORY: Half in Ten Campaign and Catalyst Miami Host South Florida Anti-Poverty Summit
For Immediate Release &Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0