The Trust Fund, championed by Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee, will ensure that the invaluable work of CBOs—providing critical human and social services—remains sustainable into the future. By setting aside a small percentage of eligible County purchases, the Trust Fund creates a reliable stream of support for the organizations that form the backbone of our neighborhoods.

Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is set to open a new branch on the North Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) on August 22. The location will mark the debut of EdFed’s collegiate branch model, designed specifically to support the financial empowerment of college students through the delivery of financial services and education, scholarship programs, and career development opportunities.

For high school students in Miami-Dade County dreaming of a high-paying, hands-on career in aviation, George T. Baker Aviation Technical College offers a practical pathway—without the burden of student debt or the need for a four-year degree. Now, thanks to a growing network of dual enrollment programs with local high schools, that opportunity is closer than ever.

Charles Garavaglia has called Miami home his entire life, and for nearly four decades, he dedicated himself to keeping the lights on for his neighbors. Now in retirement, the former Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) employee continues that mission of service in a different way—by helping his community prepare for hurricane season.

On this Labor Day, the need to recognize and support unions is more urgent than ever. The American middle class has long relied on the power of organized labor to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, and a pathway to the American dream. This truth is personal for me. When my dad arrived in this country he became a farm worker, cutting sugarcane and picking tomatoes in the Everglades, determined to build a better life. It was joining the carpenter’s union that changed his path from hard, seasonal field work to becoming a skilled laborer and then a professional carpenter.