In July 2011, the United Way of Miami-Dade/FamilyWize partnership officially saved the community $1 million on the cost of prescription medicines. In a bold move to continue this momentum, United Way of Miami-Dade and FamilyWize have committed, with all the participating pharmacies, to doubling these savings over the next 12 months. | READ MORE

United Way of Miami-Dade announced its 2011-12 board members and executive committee during its annual meeting on June 22, 2010. The board is comprised of community leaders who guide the organization in its efforts to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. | READ MORE

Miami law enforcement leaders called on state and federal lawmakers to support funding for high-quality early education as a critical strategy to reduce crime, lower prison costs and save taxpayers money. They noted that Florida taxpayers spend more than $2 billion a year on corrections—a figure that could be reduced by offering more at-risk youth high-quality early education opportunities. | READ MORE

United Way of Miami-Dade presented four awards for outstanding service to the community at its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 22. A new slate of officers, directors and trustees were also elected, and Jayne Harris Abess, partner in ThinkLab Ventures, began her term as chair of the board. | READ MORE

Put on your running shoes and join UPS and United Way of Miami-Dade for this year's UPS 5K race/walk and help create opportunities for a better life for all in Miami-Dade County.

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