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The Miami Times: Miami-Dade advances nonprofit trust fund amid county budget cuts

Last week, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners advanced an ordinance that could permanently change how local nonprofits are funded. Sponsored by Commissioner Kionne McGhee, the measure responds to concerns raised by Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) over looming…

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Local 10 News covers press conference: Nonprofit leaders push to restore funding in Miami-Dade budget

Dozens of people representing at least 60 local nonprofit organizations gathered Wednesday morning to raise concerns about how Miami-Dade County’s budget cuts will impact their work. “I’ve heard it said many times that the number…

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WSVN Ch. 7 News story on Nonprofit groups speaking out against Miami-Dade budget cuts, as budget battle continues

Nonprofit groups are speaking out against budget cuts to social safety-net services like food, housing and mental health programs in Miami-Dade County. Over 60 local nonprofit organizations gathered Wednesday in front of the government center…

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iHeart Radio - Newsradio WJNO 1290/98.6FM: Miami-Dade Nonprofits Protesting Major Cuts With New Budget

Hundreds of people protesting upcoming budget cuts outside Miami-Dade commission headquarters today. Miriam Singer, President of Jewish Community Services of South Florida, says there is a proposed 30 percent reduction in grants for safety-net services.…