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Every year, United Way Miami launches its annual community fundraising campaign, inviting corporate partners and their employees as well as the community at large to contribute to the organization’s mission of building a stronger Miami.
The campaign, titled “Without you, we can’t help those in need,” shares insightful information about how many families in Miami are struggling to afford the basic costs of living and outlines how far your donation goes when contributing to United Way.
Funds raised from the campaign are the driving force that allows the organization to respond to the community’s most complex needs — including sustaining a portfolio of direct services as well as financial support for over 100 programs and initiatives focused on improving equitable access to quality education, financial security and health for vulnerable residents in the Miami-Dade community.
Each year, the organization elects leaders in the community to act as co-chairs of the campaign — passionate fundraisers who are longstanding supporters of United Way Miami to help spread the campaign’s message throughout the community. This year, Felipe Basulto (TD Bank), Cristian LaCapra (Northern Trust) and Ana VeigaMilton (The José Milton Foundation) have been appointed as co-chairs.
In addition to the campaign co-chairs, a group of volunteers and community leaders have been named to lead the organization’s giving communities throughout annual campaign.
They will work closely with staff and members of United Way’s giving communities to engage and inspire business, government, labor unions, nonprofits and everyday citizens to build a better and stronger Miami.
“Our annual campaign at United Way Miami is a key component in helping us impact our community. We are incredibly grateful to our co-chairs Felipe, Cristian and Ana, our campaign cabinet and dedicated employees in driving our annual campaign throughout the community,” said Symeria Hudson, president and CEO at United Way Miami.
United Way Miami 2022-2023 Annual Campaign co-chairs
Felipe Basulto, Market President – South Florida Retail Banking for TD Bank, has a strong commitment to the community through his efforts in various organizations. His current board memberships include the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Progress Foundation, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, His House, OIC of South Florida, and City Year. He is chair and member of the South Florida Business Council and also serves on the President’s Council at Florida International University. He is a trustee and former cabinet member of United Way Miami’s Tocqueville Society.
Cristian LaCapra is the senior vice president, Wealth Strategist at Northern Trust, where he actively represents the bank within the South Florida community. His involvement in the community extends beyond his role at Northern Trust to a range of organizations. He is an active member the Orange Bowl Committee, Leadership Florida, The Cushman School Board of Trustees, The Gordon School/Temple Beth David Development Committee and Jackson Health Foundation. He is also past chair of United Way Miami’s Tocqueville Society.
Ana VeigaMilton is president of the José Milton Foundation and the Corporate Social Responsibility Officer of United Property Management. She also co-founded the Cecil & Ana Milton Family Foundation, supporting conservation efforts as well as our military and first responders. She serves as the chair of Jackson Health Foundation, is the board secretary of Red Cross Miami, and is the past president of the University of Miami Citizens Board, among others. She is a lawyer and engineer, committed to impactful philanthropy and community engagement throughout South Florida. She currently serves on Untied Way Miami’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
United Way Miami 2022-2023 Campaign Cabinet (who will be spearheading the efforts among United Way’s giving communities):
As co-chairs of Tocqueville Society — Brian Y. Goldmeier, BYG Strategies, and Priscilla Marrero, Creative on Demand;
As chair of Women of Tocqueville — Cathy Alexander, Bank of America;
As co-chairs of Women United — Karyl Argamasilla, Bilzin Sumberg, and Angelica Santibanez, Amazon;
As co-chairs of Young Leaders — Christina Pappas, The Keyes Company, and Marcel G. Laniado, JP Morgan Chase;
As co-chairs of Lead Impact Network Change (LINC) — Valentín Arenas, Greenberg Traurig, and Adrian Nuñez, University of Miami, and
As co-chairs of Small Business United — Daniel A. Gonzalez, Accounting to Scale, and Suzanne Perez-Bernal, Ander & Co.
To learn more about the campaign and how to help those in need, visit https://unitedwaymiami.org/youcanhelp.
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