Stephanie
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The Mango Festival is coming up in July at Fairchild. It’s always nice to go to, but it’s really hot. They also have a downtown market called the Flea that is a lot of fun.
Linda
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I am on the board of the Funding Arts Network, called FAN. Over the years, they have given over 4 million dollars to the arts. I think the arts are important. I think we are a more civilized nation and community if we can support the arts. Look what’s happening with the Arsht Center, the Performing Arts Center in Broward, and the New World Symphony. What a wonderful thing we have here! I love going to the New World Symphony, in the evenings, when you can sit on the lawn, listen to the music, and on this huge screen watch the whole concert. You’ll see families picnicking and all age groups enjoying it. Not a sound is made during the music. Even more beautiful – the whole park is full – and when you leave – not one piece of paper or any mess is left there. It’s just wonderful to see the community in this light.
Christopher
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We donate to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Gary
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The Dolphins Cancer Challenge just passed. It's a bike ride and you join up and get donations. They have multiple rides, there's one for everyone and afterwards it's a good time to get together. I did the 15 mile ride with my kids.
Diane
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I'm on the board of Casa Valentina, which is an organization that takes young men and women who are homeless or formerly foster care children who age out and provides housing and wraparound social services so they can ultimately be self-sufficient. Right now, I'm on the executive board and the chair of the governance committee. One of the jobs in my portfolio is working on diversity, equity and inclusion on the board of the organization. And that's been a really fascinating journey this year. I've learned a tremendous amount.
Michael
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Connect to Protect initiative from Fairchild Gardens. Native plants are easier to maintain because you don't have to water them. They just live naturally here.
Norka
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As a new mom, I've been using Facebook for mom meetups and stuff. I think COVID has torn apart a lot of our community and a lot of the love and affection that Miami shows. For the baby's sake, I want her to grow up in a world where she has strong connections with people.
Carlos
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I am member and still very active in the Cuban American National Foundation. It was created under the leadership of the late Jorge Mas Canosa with the goal to promote democracy and protect the human rights of the Cuban people. That’s been an ongoing struggle and one of the reasons I took the Marti job. I am passionate about human rights and enabling people to make their own choices.
Ariel
Are there any community events or groups that are important to you and your family?
We haven't done it in a while, but we used to go a lot to the Rotary club in Brickell and Key Biscayne. It's a really good organization. If you want do volunteer work, they always have something available that you can get involved with.
Laurie
Are there any community events or groups that are important to you and your family?
We do a lot with the United Way, with the Susan G Komen Foundation, McLamore Foundation for scholarships. We support many groups that are listed on our website.