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Jan 29, 2026
Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami
Sonnet Boom is a citywide love-poem contest celebrating belonging, joy, and the everyday magic of the 305. Presented by O, Miami, Supporting Women Writers in Miami (SWWIM), and Elevate Miami, Sonnet Boom asks a simple question: what do you love about Miami? Miamians of all ages are invited to submit an original 14-line poem celebrating […]
Press Release
Jan 12, 2026
Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square
O, Miami, SWWIM, and Elevate Miami launch “Sonnet Boom,” turning personal love of place into a shared civic ritual.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards and will each receive $25,000 to further their work in three major areas of need in Miami: housing, education, and climate.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards.
Newsletters
Dec 19, 2025
Welcome to Elevate Cities
Elevate Cities is a bold new venture designed to help cities celebrate local changemakers, strengthen civic belonging, and make the good happening all around us more visible.
Press Release
Dec 18, 2025
Hundreds Rush Through Miami for a Cash Drop. The Real Winner Are Three Local Nonprofits
Elevate Cities and Win It Entertainment have launched #FindTheGoodMiami, a new campaign that transforms viral cash-drop scavenger hunts into a force for local giving.
News – AP NEWS
Dec 8, 2025
Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
The Associated Press featured Elevate Cities alongside Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies as a new people-powered model for restoring civic pride and belonging in our cities.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Nov 20, 2025
Foundation picks its first group of civic winners. They ‘represent the best of Miami’
Ensuring a better tomorrow is part of what the Elevate Prize Foundation champions: young community changemakers who foster positive change and growth in their hometowns.
Article
Oct 17, 2025
How it Happens: The Elevate Miami Awards Nominations
Every year, neighbors, leaders, and changemakers nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for their impact. Learn about the process, discover past highlights, and nominate a hero you know!
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards and will each receive $25,000 to further their work in three major areas of need in Miami: housing, education, and climate.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards.
News – AP NEWS
Dec 8, 2025
Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
The Associated Press featured Elevate Cities alongside Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies as a new people-powered model for restoring civic pride and belonging in our cities.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Nov 20, 2025
Foundation picks its first group of civic winners. They ‘represent the best of Miami’
Ensuring a better tomorrow is part of what the Elevate Prize Foundation champions: young community changemakers who foster positive change and growth in their hometowns.
Press Release
Jan 12, 2026
Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square
O, Miami, SWWIM, and Elevate Miami launch “Sonnet Boom,” turning personal love of place into a shared civic ritual.
Press Release
Dec 18, 2025
Hundreds Rush Through Miami for a Cash Drop. The Real Winner Are Three Local Nonprofits
Elevate Cities and Win It Entertainment have launched #FindTheGoodMiami, a new campaign that transforms viral cash-drop scavenger hunts into a force for local giving.
Article
Jan 29, 2026
Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami
Sonnet Boom is a citywide love-poem contest celebrating belonging, joy, and the everyday magic of the 305. Presented by O, Miami, Supporting Women Writers in Miami (SWWIM), and Elevate Miami, Sonnet Boom asks a simple question: what do you love about Miami? Miamians of all ages are invited to submit an original 14-line poem celebrating […]
Article
Oct 17, 2025
How it Happens: The Elevate Miami Awards Nominations
Every year, neighbors, leaders, and changemakers nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for their impact. Learn about the process, discover past highlights, and nominate a hero you know!
Newsletters
Dec 19, 2025
Welcome to Elevate Cities
Elevate Cities is a bold new venture designed to help cities celebrate local changemakers, strengthen civic belonging, and make the good happening all around us more visible.
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