Partnering for Progress
In 2024, with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), CMF expanded its commitment to building safer communities by engaging men and boys across Miami-Dade County as active allies in preventing violence against women and girls. Through culturally responsive workshops, leadership development, and community conversations, the program equips participants with the tools, language, and confidence to promote safety and lead positive change in their homes and communities.
In 2023, in partnership with Miami-Dade County, the Carrie Meek Foundation launched the Supporting Safer Communities Grant Program, one of the most significant community violence intervention investments in South Florida’s history. Using a public health approach to gun violence, the program funded local organizations providing high-risk intervention, reentry services, mental health and victim outreach, and grassroots community programs. Nearly 30% of funded organizations were first-time grantees, expanding support for trusted, neighborhood-based groups working to build safer communities across Miami-Dade County.
The Circle of Brotherhood is an organization of primarily Black men from all walks of life dedicated to community service, economic development, crime prevention, conflict resolution and mediation, educational services, and youth mentorship. Members of the Circle have dedicated their lives to collectively solving the social ills of our community.
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Inspired by a vision of care that is accessible, affordable, and equitable, Caring Across seeks to transform norms and narratives about aging, disability, and care, build support for policy change; and drive widespread investment.
Inspired by a vision of care that is accessible, affordable, and equitable, Caring Across seeks to transform norms and narratives about aging, disability, and care, build support for policy change; and drive widespread investment.
