Lotus House shelter for women and children to expand, redevelop Miami compound New five-story building would double capacity of Overtown shelter Fundraising campaign is under way to fund $25 million expansion With nowhere to go, dozens of homeless families are sheltered in motels BY DAVID SMILEY The president of Miami’s only homeless shelter exclusively for…
The scope of this stellar artist is expertly laid out at Margulies: Four huge rooms were specifically made to accommodate literally tons of sculpture and 10,000 pounds of painting. Yet there are relatively few actual pieces. The two newly acquired installations were designed for the revamped space, and Kiefer came to Miami for the first…
Mr. Rubio, a Republican who would eventually become a candidate for president, expressed a common desire: “To be on the same page as his wife,” Mr. Romero recalled. In a playful nod to that quest, the Rubios wore rival T-shirts. “Mr. Right,” read his. “Mrs. Always Right,” declared hers. Their participation in the 2014 retreat…
Miami Art Week is known for multimillion-dollar art sales and lavish parties, but the Margulies Collection takes advantage of the crowds ever year to do something different. The collection requires a $10 donation ($5 for out-of-state students, free for Florida students) that benefits the local Lotus House Homeless Shelter. Located in the Overtown district, Lotus House…
For the past 10 years, members of the Broward chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers have hosted a weekly Books and Breakfast Club at the PACE Center for Girls in Fort Lauderdale, which helps at-risk youth. During the gatherings, the group’s attorneys share a bite with the teens and tweens, read together and…
“We heard the stories of desperation and relief for those that found solace there,” said Maria Mas Blet, chair of the United Way National Women’s Leadership Council and CEO of Coral Gables-based GSK Wealth Advisors. “The event was a success on so many levels and helped provide a deep grounding that helped frame the discussions…
“You have community washing rooms. And there could be a mom with three kids,” said Constance Collins, president and founder of the nonprofit organization. “She’s not going to have time to wash every night. If you get one or two uniforms, that doesn’t really work.” A new school year strains budgets throughout Miami-Dade, where one…
CARL JUSTE MIAMI HERALD STAFF By Douglas Hanks and David Smiley dhanks@MiamiHerald.com MAY 31, 2015 02:35 PM , UPDATED JUNE 01, 2015 11:30 AM David Abraham remembers a life so low that even spending the night in a homeless shelter was a lucky break out of reach. So he was grateful to sleep on…
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Senior and Teen Advisor Alexandra Intriago attended the 2014 Girl Up Leadership Summit with Monique Coleman, actress, activist and Girl Up Champion. By Christina Mayo SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD OCTOBER 10, 2014 03:16 PM , UPDATED OCTOBER 10, 2014 05:36 PM Carrollton School senior Alexandra Intriago, 17, began her Girl…