Get on the bus to Tallahasse with HSC 
Demand a more progressive tax structure. Advocate for healthcare for children. Do all this in the halls of our state legislature alongside other passionate Miami-Dade residents.
HSC's annual trip to Tallahassee will take place April 20 through April 22. If you are interested in participating, send your completed application to Gretchen Beesing. Participants receive training on tax and healthcare policy issues and speaking to legislators. A mandatory pre-Tally meeting takes place the evening of April 14 at HSC. This is a unique and transformational journey--don't miss out! Can't attend, but want to support our advocacy? Donate to HSC now.
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If you could change one thing about Miami...
Tell us what the next Imagine Miami Changemaker Conference should be about
Our fourth Imagine Miami conference, which will take place May 14, is currently in the planning phase. We would like to hear from you, the community, about what we should address. In the past we have covered the use of public funds, places and spaces in Miami, and arts and culture. What concerns, hopes and wishes do you have for Miami? Send your suggestions to our new Imagine Miami Director Maame-Mensima Horne.
Changemaker Conferences bring people from diverse backgrounds and fields together to learn about and strategize around an issue of concern in the community. |
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Update: Roots in the City Farmers Market opens March 24
Thanks to funding from Wholesome Wave, Jo Anne and Michael Bander and the Knight Foundation, with the assistance of the Department of Children and Families, HSC and Roots in the City will launch a farmers market in Overtown on March 24. The market hosts local growers and accepts cash as well as EBT SNAP (formerly food stamps). Customers who pay with SNAP will receive tokens matching each dollar spent at the market up to $20 per market day. The markets will be held on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the corner of at the corner of NW 2 Ave. and 10 St. through April. |
Budget strategy meeting successful
 We had a huge turnout to our budget cut strategy session on March 8. We thank the many community members that came, including the budget representatives that were able to explain the nuances of the budgeting process. Read more. |
South Dade Homeless Initiative
Join the South Dade Housing and Services Coalition on Thursday, April 1, for a day of community building and services for the homeless. For more information, click here. Haga click aqui. |
