Building grassroots housing advocacy
Building grassroots housing advocacy
Building grassroots housing advocacy
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:
Participants will learn to
Next HEAL Cohort
NOTE: Applications are now closed for the Summer 2021 cohort, but will open again in the Fall. Please subscribe to our Policy & Advocacy newsletter to be notified about the next cohort.
WHEN:
June 10 – July 22, 2021
Every Thursday for 7 weeks
6:00 – 8:30 PM
WHERE:
Virtual
COST:
There is no fee to participate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Open to adults and teens (14+). Teens can earn community service hours.
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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]
"The core goal of HEAL is incredibly important, tackling the issue of affordable housing in Miami. Each of us is a leader. HEAL has empowered me to be the change, to actually advance the goals of social justice."
"The core goal of HEAL is incredibly important, tackling the issue of affordable housing in Miami. Each of us is a leader. HEAL has empowered me to be the change, to actually advance the goals of social justice."
- David, HEAL Graduate
"Something that became clear is that we are all leaders. These are tools we're going to be able to use in our communities, to be able to empower our residents so their voices can be heard and their needs materialized."
"Something that became clear is that we are all leaders. These are tools we're going to be able to use in our communities, to be able to empower our residents so their voices can be heard and their needs materialized."
- Alejandro, HEAL Graduate
HEAL Youth
The Youth program is open to children between the ages of 6 and 13. The curriculum is full of fun and interactive learning opportunities that are flexible for different age groups. Activities are separated by age group (elementary school: ages 6-9; middle school: ages 10-13) and are designed to engage participants at their appropriate learning-level.
Youth participants will learn about:
- Our city and neighborhoods
- History of Overtown
- Building a home, from its foundation to finishing touches
- The impacts of climate change on housing and communities
- Advocacy 101: what they want to advocate for and ways to do it
NOTE: Participants must have a parent or guardian in the HEAL program.
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:
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Some examples of fellowship projects are:
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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.