Celebrating Local Change Makers.
MEET THE CHANGE MAKERS
The Elevate Miami Awards serve as catalytic capital for good already in motion in Miami-Dade. In 2025, three local nonprofits received $25,000 unrestricted grants to help scale their impact and strengthen the fabric of our city.
MEET THE CHANGE MAKERSCommunity-Nominated
Chosen through a community-driven nomination process, the awards shine a light on the neighbors, creators, and community builders who are transforming Miami from the ground up — and offer them visibility through both traditional and social media.
In partnership with Miami Dade College’s Changemaking Initiative, Elevate Cities is engaging MDC students as the inaugural Elevate Miami Impact Fellows — a first-of-its-kind cohort helping design and lead the selection process.
Meet Our Elevate Miami Awardees
Health in The Hood
Providing sustainable and equal food access for all.
“We will be able to continue to elevate the community of Miami. We are trying to ensure that our community has access to fresh, healthy food to have on our table, every single day.”
Hillary Lesiak,
Co-Executive Director,
Health in the Hood
Propelling Into Triumph
Empowering the journey to success for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
“People just need someone to help them and to see the greatness in them. And, we will be with them as they transition into adulthood, so they won’t be walking the journey alone.”
Shavon Saint Preux,
CEO of Propelling Into
Triumph Inc.
The Hive
Creative program for teens, making teen-centered spaces through events, activations,and mobile programming.
“Self-expression is one of the most important things. Being able to support local creatives when they’re still young and they’re still in school is rewarding”
Andrea Mirabal,
Founder and Director,
The Hive
GALLERY
Let’s Build
Something Beautiful
Whether you’re leading change, shaping policy, or simply loving your community out loud, there’s a place for you here.
Together, we can spark the joy and pride that make cities
— and the people in them — shine.
OUR MIAMI ACTIVATIONS
