“On our website, we also have a dedicated Industry Help webpage showcasing other hospitality-centric relief efforts. United Way of Miami-Dade and the Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald, joined by a collaboration of funders, have activated Operation Helping Hands and the Miami Pandemic Response Fund to provide seed funding of $500,000 to aid families, small businesses and nonprofit organizations through a network of nonprofit partners. “We put together speed funds to help those struggling due to the pandemic and also activate volunteers, which we recruit and train them for what is needed.”Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in South Florida, the non-profit organization started out with $350,000 with the help of private and corporate donations and the relief fund is now at $2.13 million, Ms. Blanco said Monday. The University of Miami has been a trusted partner to our community during challenging times. In efforts to rapidly respond to the coronavirus crisis, United Way of Miami-Dade has activated emergency initiative “Operation Helping Hands.”With the collaboration of funders and corporate partners, Operation Helping Hands has launched the Miami Pandemic Response Fund, which supports struggling families and individuals with emergency needs.“Operation Helping Hands gets activated during a crisis and this is our first pandemic ever,” said Cristina Blanco, United Way chief communication officer. We also have other resource pages like Miami Eats for restaurants open for delivery and take out, Miami Salutes with special offers and deals for first responders, and Open Hotels for essential lodging.”United Way wants South Floridians to follow what local officials are instructing and recommending and take all precautions like wearing gloves and masks, Ms. Blanco said. Without a large-scale response from community leaders, the results will be catastrophic.
Support will include rent/mortgage assistance, food, medication, and utilities and issue micro-grants to small … “A lot of workers are either laid off or fired… United Way will help our industry workers on truly unprecedented times.”Tourism being the foundation of the community, Mr. Aedo said, about 150,000 people are employed in the hospitality industry in Miami-Dade County. Now is the time for our ’Canes network to mobilize on all fronts—from our alumni and parents to our friends and partners. Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program / $20 Million (Authorized by Board Resolution No.
Miami, FL – Continuing its focus to help all families and children in Miami-Dade County affected by the coronavirus pandemic, The Children’s Trust is contributing $500,000 to United Way of Miami-Dade’s new Miami Pandemic Response Fund, part of Operation Helping Hands. One of those organization is the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.The bureau’s chief operating officer, Rolando Aedo, said it has partnered with United Way over the years with disasters that have impacted the community and believes the non-profit has done a great job monitoring and aggregating available information and resources to help Miami-Dade residents.“We are communicating with workers in the tourism industry that there are available resources through Operation Helping Hands,” he said. Miami Pandemic Response Fund As we navigate the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) are proud to support the hundreds of thousands of airline, cruise line and travel & tourism employees that are the lifeblood of Miami … Miami, FL – Continuing its focus to help all families and children in Miami-Dade County affected by the coronavirus pandemic, The Children’s Trust is contributing $500,000 to United Way of Miami-Dade’s new Miami Pandemic Response Fund, part of Operation Helping Hands. “We are all in this together and going through this at the same time. If you have any questions or comments regarding ADA accessibility, please contact Felix Becerra at 786.753.7299.Operation Helping Hands will assist with rent, food, medication and more Join us in helping families and small businesses impacted by COVID-19.