We're Building Safer Communities
Across Miami-Dade
Founded by Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, The Carrie Meek Foundation is an organization that advances the safety, dignity, and economic power of families across Miami-Dade County.
Our Four Pillars
Education
Expanding access to quality education, youth development, and lifelong learning opportunities that empower residents to achieve their full potential and contribute to stronger communities.
Health
Advancing community well-being by addressing health disparities, expanding access to quality care, and supporting the physical, mental, and emotional health of individuals and families across Miami-Dade.
Housing
Connecting residents to stable, affordable housing — because physical safety and community resilience begin with a secure home.
Economic Development
Expanding access to income, capital, and opportunity so families can build financial security and participate fully in civic life.
Our approach to change
1
Investing
in people
We support programs that meet residents where they are, building individual capacity and leadership within communities across Miami-Dade.
2
Strengthening
local organizations
We partner and support in community-based organizations that deliver sustained, place-based change — not one-time interventions.
3
Building through
strategic investment
We direct resources toward the programs, partnerships, and initiatives that move the needle on safety, stability, and opportunity for the communities we serve.
Safety is not only the absence of violence. It is the presence of opportunity, stability, and dignity. Every pillar we invest in builds a safer Miami-Dade.
Guided by a legacy
Throughout her educational career and distinguished tenure in state and federal office, Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek faithfully advocated for equity and opportunity for people in marginalized and underserved communities. Committed to taking bold, transformative steps, she worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life and create opportunities for all — especially the young, minorities, and the disadvantaged across South Florida.
The Carrie Meek Foundation carries this work forward.
What We Endeavor to Achieve
We evaluate our impact by the outcomes we help create.
Through our investments and partnerships, we endeavor to create meaningful and lasting outcomes in the lives of Miami-Dade residents.
Housing Stability
More families have stable, affordable homes
Violence Reduced
Communities are safer and more resiliant
Student Success
Youth have the tools and support to thrive
Economic Mobility
Residents gain pathways to income and stability
Stronger Community Organizations
Local organizations are stronger and better connected