United Way Loyal Contributors

If you have been giving to United Way - any United Way - for 10 years or more, we want to know about it. We want to show our appreciation and give you our special thanks for all you have done for so many people in our community. Your consistent support has truly changed lives.

If you are a Loyal Contributor, let us know! Contact Virginia Gary at garyv@unitedwaymiami.org or (305) 646-7007.

Donor Stories

How Darrell Payne Lives United
Walking door-to-door alongside his mother to raise awareness for a community program, first-grader Darrell Payne learned the value of getting involved. Today, his philanthropic pursuits are infused with the spirit of his childhood experiences. More

How Jennifer and Gerald Grant Live United
After getting involved in United Way campaigns at each of their workplaces, Jennifer and Gerald Grant dove in and spent years volunteering for United Way campaigns and committees. Today they value their opportunities and have introduced their young daughter and son to the importance of giving back. More

How Donald and Betty Elliott Live United
Donald and Betty Elliott have supported our community for nearly a century, and they plan on continuing that support into the future through a gift in their estate plans. Betty, a native Miamian, graduated from the University of Miami and raised a family.  More

How Donn and JoAnn Szaro Live United
Growing up in a middle-class family, Donn Szaro says he learned at a very early age, with his mother as his role model, the importance of always helping people in need and about giving back. It was about doing little things that meant big things to people. More

How Judy Siskind Lives United
Learning to cope with a personal challenge in her own family has given Judy a greater understanding of the needs of others and allowed her to become even more aware of what her contributions to United Way of Miami-Dade mean.  More

How Christina Brownlow Lives United
Empowering students and adults is Christina's mission in life. And after witnessing the work of United Way first-hand, she realized she had found the organization that would help her realize that mission. More 

How Alex Formoso Lives United
Getting involved and encouraging others to do the same is important to Alex Formoso, who has been giving to United Way since he was 18. Find out how Alex is using his time and resources to LIVE UNITED. More  

How Charles Lovely Lives United
For Charles Lovely, a long-time United Way supporter, putting yourself on the line for someone else is what life's all about. From his days serving his country as an Army infantryman, to his dedication to his family during times of distress, Charles epitomizes what it means to live a life of service for others. More  

How Linda Naughton Lives United
Linda Naughton knows what it takes to be successful, and she is determined to share her knowledge and fortune for the betterment of Miami-Dade. More

How Gemma Santos Lives United
As Dr. Gemma Santos Catire faces the emotional challenges associated with her mother's Alzheimer's disease, she is reminded of the importance of United Way's role in the community and the vital role that each individual plays in the future of United Way of Miami-Dade. More

How Charlie Lofgren Lives United
Charles ("Charlie") Lofgren, an exemplary, hands-on philanthropist, has been a supporter of United Way for nearly 60 years. However, it was United Way of Miami-Dade's outreach efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew's brutal attack on the lives and homes of the residents of Miami-Dade that cemented his belief in the power and importance of the organization. More

How Judy and JP Newell Live United
Having both grown up in a time when the Great Depression was still fresh in everyone's minds, Judy and JP Newell were raised to never take for granted what they had and to always take an interest in their community, accepting responsibility for the welfare of their fellow citizens. More

How Jean and Jay Kislak Live United
For Jean and Jay Kislak, living united has many meanings. Together, they have influenced and witnessed the amazing growth and tenacity of United Way of Miami-Dade. More

How Carolyn Donaldson Lives United
Carolyn Donaldson learned about giving at a very young age. From her father, she learned the spirit of community and of giving to those who were in need, especially to children and the disabled. And when he passed away, although she was only 13, she began to understand even more deeply the importance of helping others and her own family. More

How Kirk Lives United
The word philanthropy comes from the Latin and means "love of man." Although Kirk Landon started giving to United Way in 1952, he says he never truly became a philanthropist until years later. More

How Michael Lives United
Michael Aller may best be known as Mr. Miami Beach for his work in the tourism industry, but he hopes to be remembered most for his charitable work. More

How Adah Lives United
Adah Jaffer has been giving to United Way for 72 years—making her our longest-giving contributor. More