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Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Announces Protective Measures for Miami-Dade Residents Experiencing Homelessness During Excessive Heat
Transportation to Cooling Sites, Water Distribution, and Education Campaign Among Efforts to Meet Immediate Needs.
With the potential of an Excessive Heat Warning in Miami-Dade County today and throughout the weekend, the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust continues active efforts to protect Miami-Dade residents experiencing unsheltered homelessness from the triple-digit heat. Protective measures include:
- Throughout the weekend, homeless outreach teams will be offering transportation to cooling sites.
- Thanks to a generous donation from Publix Super Markets, homeless outreach teams have water to provide to persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness. A limited number of additional cooling supplies, including gaiters (sun protection), cooling towels, ice packs and electrolyte packets are also being distributed to highly vulnerable individuals on the streets.
- Homeless Trust-contracted providers including Camillus House’s Day Center and Miami Rescue Mission’s indoor feeding site are extending hours to provide additional cooling site options.
- At emergency shelters, accommodations are being made to provide additional hydration stations; open cafeterias, dorms and other common areas throughout the day; and add fans and other cooling devices to outdoor areas.
- A tri-lingual flyer continues to be disseminated liberally by outreach teams to clients. It includes QR codes listing countywide cooling sites, which include Miami-Dade libraries and parks.
- All Homeless Trust contracted providers have been provided Miami-Dade County-developed palm cards with information about heat-related illnesses.
- The Homeless Helpline is open through the weekend – (877) 994-4357 – will provide information on cooling center locations.
Vice Chairman Rodriguez announces 2023 Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program for District 10 business owners
Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, in partnership with Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA), is inviting small business owners in District 10 to apply for the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per business for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising, marketing, making minor renovations, salaries/wages, and rent/mortgage.
Applications will be available from July 24 through August 4, 2023, at the District 10 Office Wellness Center, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165, or online at www.miamidade.gov/district10.
All businesses must be located in District 10 and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Business must be in operation for at least 1 year
- Must be a for-profit business
- A physical address is required. No P.O. Box as mailing address allowed
- Home-based businesses can apply
There will be an in-person informational workshop on August 1 at 10 a.m. at the Westchester Regional Library, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165.
Completed original applications in a sealed envelope will be accepted from August 7 through August 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the District 10 Office Wellness Center, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165. No late applications will be accepted.
For more information, contact Victoria Goss with Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA) at 305-756-0605.
Miami-Dade County announces another round of the Safe in the 305 grant program to promote peace & prosperity
Miami-Dade County’s Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) launches another round of the Safe in the 305 grant program, which encourages residents and community stakeholders to develop and lead initiatives to enhance safety in their neighborhoods. The program is a component of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Peace & Prosperity Plan. The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) will be accepting applications through August 2, 2023.
The grants will be awarded to projects that address community blight, beautify neighborhoods, and support youth development and empowerment. Microgrants will be awarded to applicants seeking funding support that range from $500 to $1,500.
Interested parties can view eligibility criteria and access the application online at https://www.miamidade.gov/safeinthe305
ONS is offering free application assistance on July 26, 2023, at 4p.m. via Zoom. Additionally, ONS will make available office hours at designated times and locations throughout the Miami-Dade County community for applicants requiring special technical assistance and ADA accommodations.
The goals of the Safe in the 305 Grant program are to activate community participation in creating safer neighborhoods, amplify the voices of residents and community leaders against violence, build capacity in communities and bridge gaps with neighborhood stakeholders and government to address quality of life issues.
For more information, email safeinthe305@miamidade.gov.
CAHSD is the largest provider of comprehensive social services in Miami-Dade County. Call 786-469-4600 to learn more about CAHSD’s programs, or visit online at: www.miamidade.gov/socialservices
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