Luca, Lissandra, David, Danielle, Cliff and Claudia are six of tens of thousands of stories – real people facing real challenges and finding the help and hope they need to change their lives through United Way of Miami-Dade. Watch their stories... | VIEW VIDEO

United Way of Miami-Dade, its partner early learning centers and Miami-Dade County Public Schools are taking part in Read for the Record on Oct. 6, an annual read-a-thon where thousands of adults read the same book to young children all over the world to raise awareness about the importance of early literacy. | READ MORE

A designer by trade and a philanthropist at heart, international fashion icon Donna Karan will be the keynote speaker at the invitation-only 11th Annual United Way Women's Leadership Breakfast on Sept. 28. | READ MORE

On Sept 1, United Way of Miami-Dade launched its Volunteer Reader Program to enhance literacy opportunities for young children and instill the love of reading in them, even before they can read for themselves. The pilot program consists of 45 volunteers that will continue to share an hour of story time each week through Dec. 15, with the same group of pre-school children.| READ MORE

What happens when Japan's premium beverage meets Miami's coolest restaurant? A match made in heaven and an opportunity to see just how versatile great sake can be. If you think sake is only to enjoy at home or at a Japanese restaurant, we have a great adventure in store for you.

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