Himan Brown Charitable Trust News

In January 2026, Repair mobilized more than 8,000 volunteers nationwide through its MLK Weekend of Service, answering urgent community needs while carrying forward Dr. King’s legacy through meaningful Jewish action. Working alongside 150 partner organizations nationwide, volunteers completed 8,078 acts of service and learning: donating more than 36,600 pounds of food, packing 15,500 care kits, and contributing 19,500 essential items ... Read More

The Himan Brown Storytellers Project is an engaging endeavor that harnesses the art of oral storytelling through a diverse range of talks, lectures, and interactive programming. This initiative aims to foster a deep sense of connection and understanding by sharing ideas, history, and research with the community. In a community, every individual possesses a unique story to tell and share, … Read More

Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” and the Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is dedicated to turning this ideal into action. As the central clearinghouse for volunteerism in Miami’s Jewish community, the JVC matches individuals, families and groups to opportunities for involvement with a wide variety of ... Read More

Breakthrough Miami provides an academic enrichment program that uses a student-teaching-students model to ensure that motivated, under-resourced 5th – 12th grade students have access to excellent educational opportunities, graduate from high school on time, and attend college. Notable updates from Breakthrough Miami: We expanded to open a new site this past summer at Belen Jesuit - this site will grow ... Read More

Fab Lab Liberty City: 277 students served October 2024 through August 2025 with 100 students served during summer 2025. Total participation included 44% female and 56% male participation. Served 13 cohorts from 8 organizations: Primer (3rd–5th Grade & Middle); David Lawrence K–8 Center; Belafonte TACOLCY Center; Edison Park K–8 Center / Miami PAL; Thomas Jefferson Middle; Barry University STEM Event; ... Read More

Arsht Center 2024-2025: $200,000 pledged for five years. A grant was processed in Q '1 of HBCT FY in the amount of $100,000 for AileyCamp Miami dance ($50,000) and "I am Me" play ($50,000) performance with $100,000 outstanding. Report: You met with Karen (Board), Johann (CEO), and Mary Ann (VP Development) last year. They requested an increased contribution over five years.  Attached is the Arsht report ... Read More

Repair Miami 2024-2025: $300,000 grant processed in HBCT Q '1 in the amount of $200,000 to provide Repair Miami with funding for programmatic work and an additional $100,000 for the Service Corps Proposal for Repair National. In the 2023-2024 program year, Repair engaged 133,145 participants (226% to goal and 84% increase over FY23) in 218,721 acts of service and learning (201% to goal and 118% ... Read More

Support provides assistance for the Jewish Volunteer Center as well as to support technology that increases efficiency for the Federation's food distribution program. The JVC continues to be instrumental in providing volunteer opportunities across the communities in Miami and has mplemented technology to improve food security distribution. in October 2023 to help children and families displaced after the terrorist attacks ... Read More

Support granted for the capital campaign for the new building to meet youth programming and family needs in North Miami as well as to support youth programming and annual fundraising. Branches' programming has a high retention rate of their participants. Here are their most recent numbers: 99% graduated from High School and 93% pursue a post-secondary education. Branches are significantly ... Read More

We’re delighted to be reporting on the impact of our ninth annual Martin Luther King Day of Service, a day that has become a beloved and essential tradition fueled by the generous support of the Himan Brown Charitable Trust and your unwavering championship. Especially poignant in these fractious and polarizing times, our collective hearts were once again filled with joy … Read More

Fab Lab Miami inspires and nurtures the pursuit of coursework and careers in STEAM through a maker-driven, hands-on experience with digital fabrication and STEAM activities. FAB LAB MIAMI LIBERTY CITY: 165+ students served between October 2023 and June 2024 100+ students served during summer 2024 51% female, 49% male participation FAB LAB MIAMI SOUTH DADE: Launched in January 2024 First ... Read More

Himan Brown Charitable Trust was honored as a Community Champion at the Key Biscayne Community Foundation’s Aqua Party on February 10, 2024. This year’s Aqua Party celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation. The Key Biscayne Community Foundation addresses community needs and effects positive change. By closely monitoring local issues, opportunities and resources, KBCF has an in-depth … Read More

Thanks to the Himan’s Brown Charitable Trust’s support, MLK Day of Service has also become a UJA staple in engaging volunteers and making an extraordinary impact on the Jewish, the broader New York community. There were over 8,200 volunteers this year with Repair the World and so many of our other agencies as partners. Click here to read the full … Read More

A new technology lab is setting up shop in South Florida. “Fab Lab Miami” has the goal to offer engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming to children and teens. Continue on CBS News.

Courtney Faith Nelson and Faith Denise Ariel Chapman, both 9 years old, studiously scanned their electronic tablets while sitting on the floor of Phicol Williams Community Center in Homestead Wednesday morning. In front of them was a taped maze. The Primer Microschools students were entering calculations into the computers to help their baseball-shaped robots successfully traverse every corner of the … Read More

The Impact of Your Vision and Generosity As we gratefully report on our eighth annual Martin Luther King Day of Service, we express our deepest thanks to the Himan Brown Charitable Trust for its generosity and steadfast support of this transformative event. Through these troubling times, when the world feels so fractured, our hearts swell with joy at the number … Read More

Join us at Service Matters The Jewish Service Alliance has collectively engaged nearly 200,000 participants and catalyzed over 350,000 acts of service and learning across the country since 2020. But, we are just getting started. Now is our moment! Join us at Service Matters to celebrate and dream big about how we can continue to mobilize Jewish young adults and … Read More

No two people or families in need are quite the same. This year’s Power Leaders in Corporate Philanthropy reflect the dynamic needs – and committed leaders – across the South Florida market. Our list of leaders reflects the individuals and organizations whose resources focus on helping our most vulnerable. By lending a hand to lift others up, most are serving … Read More

Now you can take advantage of 92NY’s world-class programming — from wherever you are! 92NY’s Himan Brown Program has long set the standard for community engagement and enrichment for mature adults with sophisticated lectures, classes and discussion groups led by university professors, published authors, professional artists and experts on every topic under the sun. Our all-inclusive membership includes access to … Read More

The 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Anniversary Awards Luncheon Friday, November 4, 2022 HILTON MIAMI DOWNTOWN 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 11:30 a.m. – Registration Our Lunch and Awards Program will begin promptly at Noon Philanthropy and volunteerism are selfless acts of generosity and kindness. National Philanthropy Day is designed to honor those who improve our community and our ... Read More

The New Jewish Home is a comprehensive health care system for older adults. We provide health and rehabilitation care that meets the evolving needs of people as they age; we take pride in serving New Yorkers of all faiths, ages, races and genders.

Over the past year you could not hear about outreach efforts on Key Biscayne during the coronavirus pandemic without learning about the involvement of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation. There were Mother’s Day flowers. Soup for Seniors. The Seniors in Need program. And more. But the foundation’s impact was not limited to the island. In partnership with Wellness in the … Read More

Greater Miami Jewish Federation is pleased to provide another KOSHER FOOD DISTRIBUTION DRIVE-THRU EVENT Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn in line. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. (If you are able, please print and place this on your dashboard.) Friday, October 20 | 9-11 a.m. First come, first served while supplies … Read More

UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK BRINGS NEW HOPE TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF STRUGGLING NEW YORKERS Opens “Queens Hub,” a new 9,600-square-foot one-stop center providing job training, social services, and a digital food pantry NEW YORK CITY (October 6, 2020) — UJA-Federation of New York, in partnership with Commonpoint Queens, and joined virtually by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Representative Grace … Read More

In partnership with Wellness in the Schools, Key Biscayne Community Foundation, World Central Kitchen, The Genuine Hospitality Group, Miami Dade College-Carrie Meek Campus, Himan Brown Charitable Trust, Chief Press Foundation, and Repair the World, at least 4,200 meals will be delivered to families in Liberty City per week. The meal kits serve a family of four and include one main dish, ... Read More

A new University of Miami mobile health clinic with advanced telehealth features is bringing enhanced primary care services to children and families in underserved Miami-Dade County communities. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by UHealth – the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School’s Department of Pediatrics, the new mobile clinic rolled out on Tuesday, April 23, for a … Read More

On April 28, 2018 Branches held its 15th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Benefit Dinner and Auction at the JW Marriot Marquis. Over 450 guests gathered to celebrate, dance and dine while raising resources needed to expand programs that offer life-changing opportunities to working families and their children so they may break the cycle of generational poverty. The generosity … Read More

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks – the international religious leader, philosopher, best-selling author and 2016 Templeton Prize laureate – will lecture on “Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence,” Wednesday, April 20, at 5 p.m. in Cornell’s Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium. The talk is free, and the public is invited. Sacks will explore the roots of violence and its relationship to religion. … Read More

WHO: Miami Children’s Initiative and Himan Brown Charitable Trust WHAT: “Building Liberty City’s Future: Block-by-Block,” is a partnership between the Miami Children’s Initiative and Himan Brown Charitable Trust focused on inspiring, educating and empowering Liberty City’s children, youth and families. Our first joint event brings international speaker and renowned educator, Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO, Harlem Children’s Zone. Through the … Read More

Miami Children’s Initiative Opens Its First Community Space The Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI), in partnership Miami Dade County Public Housing and Community Development, BB&T, Tsao DesignGroup, and Himan Brown Charitable Trust, is proud to announce the opening of our first community space within the Annie Coleman Complex Apartments at 8 a.m. on May 28 at 1907 NW 60th Street in … Read More

Benefiting more than 1,500,000 students, 35,000 teachers and 5,000 principals from over 750 schools statewide. Since 2002, the Council for Educational Change has been working on its mission to recruit business leaders and match them with leaders at local Florida schools to address critical issues in education. We are proud to trace our history to the six year $100 million … Read More

UM’s Mobile Clinic provides medical care for patients up to age 21 in Miami-Dade who don’t normally have access to medical care. “We’ve seen 650,000 patients in over four years,” Gwynn said. The clinic “allows the department to assist a number of children in our community who would otherwise not get this level of care.” For UM’s mobile clinic, [Himan … Read More