Last year we asked you how Catalyst Miami is doing… 💡
Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to share your thoughts with us.
With the feedback you gave us we put together the main themes and have already started taking action to address your suggestions.
Swipe right to learn more!
Keep an eye out for our story posts as we will be posting more information for each theme. 👀
We've grown and adapted to many challenges since our founding 🌱
Starting with the social services movement in the 90s to our systems change work of today, our goal has remained the same — improve the lives of Miami-Dade residents.
As we celebrate 30 (‼️) years of impact, we invite you to dive deep with us into the details of our work, especially if you're new to this community or have been away for a bit!
There's two great opportunities to see our work in action this year too, the Be the Catalyst Summit on May 2 (link in bio) and our anniversary party in November. More details coming soon!
(Fun fact, the remix of Macarena from Miami-based producers the Bayside Boys topped the charts in 1996, the year of our founding 😉)
Kick off your 2026 in community ✨
It’s time for our first Miami Our Way of the year!
⏰ Wednesday, January 21, 6 – 8 pm
🔗 Grab the zoom link from our “Events” story highlight or saved in our bio.
We’ll be doing a dive into Florida’s current legislative session and setting policy goals for the upcoming months. Join us!
#CivicEngagement #MiamiEvents #FlaPol
Join us next Wednesday at 6pm on May 20th for Miami Our Way! 🗓️
We're wrapping up our series on policies that win with the University of Miami and we can't wait to keep the good vibes going.
🔗 Secure your spot with the link in our bio or saved in our ”Events” story highlight
Join us for an unforgettable morning on Biscayne Bay where science meets adventure with @miamiwaterkeeper !
This hands-on floating classroom will introduce participants to Miami’s marine and coastal ecosystems while learning about conservation and environmental action.
🔗 RSVP with the link saved in our bio under “Upcoming Events” or saved in our”Events” story highlights
Hurricane season is around the corner- let's get prepared together 🩷🌴
@catalystmiami will be partnering with the Miami Civics Club to help us cross off everything off our hurricane checklist ✅
Don't let the season get ahead of you- sign up today!
🗓️ JUNE 1 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
📍 El Studio
🔗 https://bit.ly/mccjune2026
Congratulations to Overtown Community Champion Nesha Crawford for graduating from @thecleoinstitute Empowering Resilient Women Cohort 🫶
Here’s a sneak peak at some of the things Nesha learned throughout the program and is already putting to good use in her everyday life 👉
Happy National Small Business Week 🎉
To celebrate, you’re invited to our FREE skills workshop!
• Thursday, May 14
• 6 pm
• Online
Our support team is here to help you gain the confidence needed for small business success.
🔗 Apply online at the link in our bio or saved in our “Events” story highlight.
Be the Catalyst 2026 Recap 🐝
What an incredible space this years summit was! Thank you so much to everyone who came and to those who participated.
Stay tuned for upcoming events with the link in @catalystmiami bio 💃🫶
🐝 Our friends at @combcutters invited us on a field trip!
At the farm, we got an up-close look at the importance of bees in our daily lives and the lessons they can teach us about worker solidarity, climate justice, and more.
Want to join us on the next field trip? RSVP under upcoming events at the link in our bio 💛
🌱 PSA 🌱
@recircle_society will be hosting a clothing/sneaker swap at their table during the Be the Catalyst summit tomorrow!
Folks are encouraged to bring used clothing and sneakers they no longer use ✨✨✨
🚫Do Not Bring: Socks, Underwear, Jewelry, or Stained clothes
Feel free to reach out to us through dm or to @recircle_society for any questions ❔
See you tomorrow 🔜
Thank you to everyone who attended this month’s Miami Our Way meeting! 💛
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
We covered different factors to consider for hurricane preparedness, such as flooding, age of your home, type of home, etc., that can all contribute to your family’s decisions.
Our next meeting will cover some of the other hurricane preparedness topics that were suggested in March and will be held in person on May 20th from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Location: OVRTWN Corner (1119 NW 3rd Av)
🔗 Make sure to RSVP at the link in our bio or saved in our "Events" story highlight
*If you have a topic related to disaster prep that you would like us to dig into, DM us so we can add it to our list!*
