Skip navigation

HEAL

Housing Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership

The 7-week HEAL program provides participants with the groundwork to become affordable housing advocates, educators, leaders, and innovators in their communities and beyond. Participants will develop leadership skills and a deep understanding of the history of housing advocacy, cutting-edge solutions, and how to get involved locally.

Program graduates can apply for a Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship—mini-grants with continued mentorship—to support their own housing justice projects or initiatives.

 

With support from: 

unnamed.png

Participants will learn to

icon-1
Bring voice and power to all seats of decision-making to ensure all community voices are heard and respected
icon-2
Expose and challenge how poverty, low wages, and discrimination contribute to the housing crisis
icon-3
Effectively advocate for practices and policies that strengthen the livability of Miami communities
icon-4
Educate others on housing advocacy, solutions, and how to get involved

Next HEAL Cohort

NOTE: Applications will open again soon. Please subscribe to our Policy & Advocacy newsletter to be notified.

WHEN:
June 21 - August 2, 2022
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks

COST:
There is no fee to participate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Open to adults and teens (14+). Teens can earn community service hours.
  • Youth program available for kids ages 6-13 (must have a parent/guardian in HEAL).
  • Free interpretation in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and American Sign Language available upon request.
  • Accessibility accommodations available upon request.

CONTACT:
Destini Smith, [email protected]

Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship

Do you have an idea for a project that would make your community more resilient?


The Catalyst Miami Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship recognizes that we cannot make the change we need to see in our communities as an individual organization, or through policy alone. We recognize the many neighborhood leaders that feel called to work to improve their communities, often with no financial or technical support.

The Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship provides assistance to such leaders who have gone through our leadership programs such as HEAL and CLEAR. Through this fellowship, participants gain access to financial and other resources, one-on-one technical support, and to professional networks that advance the development of grassroots, community-based initiatives. This program allows our alumni to take the next step in implementing the training and skills gained in leadership programs to support their personal growth, strengthen our communities, and create a Miami-Dade in which we all thrive.

To apply: Email Izegbe Onyango 
[email protected]

The basics:

  • The fellowship supports and funds our leadership alumni in implementing local projects to improve neighborhood resilience and quality of life.
  • Fellows can apply for up to $1,500 of project funds. (Restrictions apply.)
  • Fellows receive support and technical assistance to complete projects from the Catalyst Miami project management team.
  • Fellowship support lasts up to 12 months.

Some examples of fellowship projects are:

  • A youth climate summer camp
  • Hosting events to organize residents around a particular policy
  • Creating a community emergency preparedness plan
  • Creating a rain garden to collect stormwater and reduce flooding
  • Creating and managing a community food garden

 


Note: Fellowship awards are limited; selection criteria will depend on availability of funds, project feasibility, need for the project, and other factors. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.