Finally Miami has a meeting, learning and coworking space specifically geared towards social…read moreentrepreneurs and non profit leaders. So many great orgs already here and they are still expanding. Great place for learning and cooperation. I wish #C4SCMiami all the best. Wish it was around when I was starting @consciousmiami

This weekend was my first time actually being inside of a Ronald McDonald House. I came here with…read moremy volunteer group. Children and their families are very blessed to have a facility like this that allows their family members to be close to them during a difficult time. Everything in the facility is pretty much donated by various organizations. From the food to the rooms these families are provided for. The facility is kept clean and for the most part looks very comfortable. If I had the funds I would pour into these facilities as well because insurance only covers so much.

Love to work as volunteer at RMHSF, I can write a lot, but in few words I falling in love to work…read morehere. Be here give you the opportunity to understand that you are a lucky person Vs all parents that has to be fighting every day with the differents sicknees of their kids. Help people is the best part to be here, all kind of work is important. Thanks so much to Soraya, Giselle and Veronica, they gave me the opportunity to be part of this beautiful house God bless RMHSF

I wouldn't recommend anyone come here for training whoever has blindness as vision ally impaired. I…read morewouldn't come back after my disaster experience with a typing teacher who happened be blind , young rebal and immature didn't even know how to treat students like human made things such a nightmare trouble with case manager nobody who work there didn't even excite care has no empathy didn't even have a courage to encourage students achieve goals which they didn't want to work or help due to some of their field based on lacking experience with disabilities! I was very unpleased with my experience when I came here for typing classscwhich it wasn't from what I. Wanted do with my future dude to their disencourwgement and disrespectful for people who have sensitive nose with the horrible smell from what instructor always order from super greasy subway often on Friday's for one class which it wasn't enough help students learn do right way due to this annoying immature instructor named with MG she is legally blind did something stupid prank on my sign language i\translator it wasn't fair to him either we had enough from this childish behavior and dis encouragement. System! I knew she is a big troublemaker!I strongly advise against anyone with blindness or vision impairment seeking training here. My experience with a typing teacher who happened to be blind, young, and immature was nothing short of disastrous. She didn't even know how to treat students like human beings. It was a nightmare. The case manager was equally unhelpful and lacked empathy. She didn't even have the courage to encourage students to achieve their goals, which they didn't want to work on or help with due to their limited experience with disabilities. I was extremely displeased with my experience in this typing class, which was not what I wanted to do with my future. The instructor was disrespectful to people with sensitive noses, and the horrible smell from the greasy subway sandwiches she ordered on Fridays for one class was unbearable. This annoying and immature instructor, named MG, who is legally blind, even pulled a stupid prank on my sign language interpreter. It wasn't fair to him either. We had enough of her childish behavior and discouragement. The entire system was flawed and I knew she was a big troublemaker!``i never understand why this supervisor and counselor had to put up with her for nonsense without giving support for students this wasn't acceptable! After pandemic started I wasn't surprised some staff resigned and moved back to their country and other state for better living without feeling sad. Nobody would come back there after their disecnourwgement and made lobby look more uglier!I strongly advise against anyone with blindness or vision impairment seeking training here. My experience with a typing teacher who happened to be blind, young, and immature was nothing short of disastrous. She didn't even know how to treat students like human beings. It was a nightmare. The case manager was equally unhelpful and lacked empathy. She didn't even have the courage to encourage students to achieve their goals, which they didn't want to work on or help with due to their limited experience with disabilities. I was thoroughly dissatisfied with my experience in this typing class, which was not aligned with my aspirations for the future. The instructor, MG, who is legally blind, displayed disrespectful behavior towards individuals with sensitive noses. Moreover, the overpowering smell of greasy subway sandwiches she ordered on Fridays for one class was unbearable. This annoying and immature instructor even pulled a foolish prank on my sign language interpreter, which was not fair to him either. We had had enough of her childish behavior and discouragement. The entire system was flawed, and I knew she was a significant troublemaker. I never understood why this supervisor and counselor had to tolerate her antics without providing support for students. This was unacceptable! After the pandemic began, I wasn't surprised that some staff members resigned and relocated to their countries or states for better living conditions without feeling remorseful. No one would return to that place after experiencing such discouragement, and it only made the situation worse. I felt empathy for students who went similar thing like what I did before no one should have came back for such a disencourqgement or negative energy it never will work this way! Stay away from this red flag place!

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind has amazing opportunities for volunteers to give back. They are able…read moreto assist in all areas from assisting the clients to helping staff with clerical duties.

"The SaludArte Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been playing an important role…read moresupporting the arts by providing a platform to promote the development of educational and social integration programs through the visual and performing arts, serving the U.S and Latin America since its beginning in 2003." SaludArte aims to integrate and empower individuals with disabilities through artistic expression. They invited our Art Class from The WOW Center Miami, along with 20 of our students, to experience a two day workshop with amazing dancers from Spain. Our students all have different disabilities, from autism to Down syndrome, and every single one left feeling inspired and free. SaludArte brings different artists to every workshop they host and it's beyond incredible for every participant! They learned how to improvise and make art with their bodies based on what they hear and feel! Our next workshop will be with a sculpture artist! We can not wait! Besides hosting these workshops, SaludArte hosts a whole Art Gallery showing for different people - whether it be someone not trained professionally or someone with a disability. They have kindly asked us to fill their space this upcoming August and we are ecstatic to show off our students work in such a beautiful space with kind hearted people! This nonprofit does such a beautiful job supporting those often overlooked and they are beyond worth checking out! Check their website for a Calendar of events and don't miss out!

Community Centers are the heart of their community. They offer classes, exercise, can be rented out…read morefor events, and they can even give a helping hand through their many programs staffed by city employees. A good community center offers varied opportunities for its residents of all ages. A shining example of a great community center is the Pinecrest Community Center across from Pine Crest Library. I was able to check out the Pinecrest Community center during the Pinecrest Farmers Market. Overflow parking for the market is behind the community center and library. The Pinecrest Community Center offers many free and low cost programs for all residents. These include personal enrichment programs, social activities, creative activities, active recreation, STEAM, arts, health, camps, and fitness programs. The community center gym is a popular destination for fitness enthusiasts. There is cardio and strength training equipment, stretch zone, locker rooms with showers, and personal trainers and fitness classes. The community center also has an indoor play zone for children and families and spaces that can be rented for private events. Outside the center is a shade covered playground and paved walkways for exercise. There is also a cafe called Elia Pinecrest that anyone can visit for dine in and take out. You can register for classes and upcoming events online and follow the community center on social media for event news. There are volunteer opportunities too. If you want to be active, make friends, and learn new things, the Pinecrest Community Center has just the right program for all ages. It kind of makes me wish I lived in Pinecrest.

Very nice community center especially for kids. You can park for free at Pinecrest Gardens. There…read moreis a nice playground, big soccer field, and track. You can actually see the peacocks at Pinecrest Gardens from there. The community center also has a gym, the Pinecrest public library, and a restaurant called Elia. We always have a nice outing when we come here.

I loved this so much!!! What's better than recycling books and sharing them for free?? They have a…read morelarge selection of all types of books, in different languages, some look brand new. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. You can also schedule an appointment to take in donated books. They have events for children once a month too. You are missing out if you don't stop in!

Lovely selection, very well organized and caring staff! Was so happy to visit this location, had…read morebeen to the location in south beach in the past.

Miami finally has a legitimate Maker Space! I Moonlighter. It's run by an innovative couple, Daisy…read moreand Tom. They genuinely care about making makers out of everyone. The Goods: Any machine you could ever want to use is here! They have: At least 4 3D Printers with large print beds. Industrial sized laser cutter CNC table (omg so excited about this one) Little Bits POWER TOOLS GALORE! PO-PO-PO-POWERRR They teach classes on Little Bits, how to use their many tools, and they can help you with pretty much anything you can think of. They have monthly memberships and sometimes have deals on buy 1 get 1 at a discount. Check out their Facebook for the classes or give them a call. Their website doesn't seem to be very active.

I wish I didn't have to work so I could spend my days at the Moonlighter! I have taken a few of…read moretheir classes such as their DIY Halloween, Beginners to Laser Cutting...the team is SO amazing. Daisy, Tom and Mario were SO helpful and knowledgeable. I feel like if there is something you can dream up, they could probably make it happen. They offer different memberships too! I also love how they host summer camps for children as well!

Located in Lincoln Road Mal, Oolite Arts, a non profit was founded in 1984 as ArtCenter/South…read moreFlorida by potter Ellie Schneiderman, who was looking for affordable work spaces for Miami's visual artists. She want to "help artists help themselves." According to their website "Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art - a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem." Today Oolite Arts provides artists with the free studio space, the chance to exhibit their work, and support. The building contains artists' studios, small exhibitions spaces, and the group's offices. You can take classes or attend events in the building. Oolite also operates out of a new location at 75 NW 72nd St where they will offer more than 200 art classes and launch a visual art program for teens. Oolite Arts recently sold one its two Lincoln Road buildings and there are plans to build and open a new building in Little River later in 2023. Little River is becoming an alternative location for artists priced out of nearby Wynwood. The new building will have two dozen studios for the group's residency program where artists can get free space for two years, an exhibition space, a theater for films and lectures or presentations, a studio, and offices. Any organization that supports and facilitates the arts is a worthwhile one to support. They help artists who might otherwise not be able to afford studio space to have a place to work and exhibit. It looks like they have some amazing plans in the works to help even more artists in the future. This is a fantastic organization. Stop by for inspiration and culture.

I'm in love with Oolite Arts Center, it truly takes me back to my art roots! My infinite love for…read moreit and it's nostalgic. Currently taking a Drawing class. My instructor Wil is amazing! I can literally be there in class ALL day. I have really enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. All around it's a true joy. Love it here!!!