Catalyst Miami

In 1996, a group of Miamians came together around a shared belief: communities should have the power to shape their own futures.

Thirty years later, that belief still guides us. From free health and financial services to leadership development, community ownership, and advocacy for climate and economic justice, Catalyst Miami continues to work alongside residents to build a Miami where everyone can thrive.

Our work has grown, but our purpose remains the same: building power with our communities, not for our communities.

Join us in honoring the people, partnerships, and progress behind these 30 years on November 17 at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Tap the link in our bio to register.

🚿 A more efficient shower can save more than water.

Through Future Ready, eligible Miami-Dade residents can learn about programs that may provide water-saving showerheads and other efficiency upgrades—helping households reduce water use, lower utility costs, and make their homes more sustainable.

Visit our Future Ready page to learn more about available programs and complete the interest form to see if you qualify.

🔗 https://www.catalystmiami.org/futureready

🏛️ Ready to bring your voice to Tallahassee?

Catalyst Miami’s Catalyst to the Capital brings community members together to learn, connect, and take action on the policies that shape our communities.

If you’re 18 or older and have never been to Tallahassee, this is an opportunity to experience advocacy firsthand, connect with fellow community members, and make your voice heard where policy happens.

📅 March 30–April 1, 2027
📝 Apply by October 16, 2026

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to apply!

🔗Tap here to learn more:
https://www.catalystmiami.org/c2c_application

Apply now: https://www.catalystmiami.org/c2c_application

🍅Smart refrigerator habits can make a real difference.

Through Future Ready, eligible Miami-Dade residents can learn about programs that may help replace older refrigerators with more energy-efficient models. These upgrades can help households use less energy, lower utility costs, and keep food safely stored.

Visit our Future Ready page to learn more about available programs and complete the interest form to see if you qualify.

🔗 https://www.catalystmiami.org/futureready

📣 Job Opportunity: Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense

Catalyst Miami is partnering with Community Justice Project, Inc. (CJP) to expand our direct services and bring housing justice support to our community.

CJP is hiring a Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense to join its eviction defense litigation team in Miami. This role will support tenants and mobile home residents facing eviction while working alongside community organizations to advance housing stability and address unmet civil legal needs.

⚖️ Full-time | Hybrid | Miami, FL
📅 Application deadline: September 30, 2026

The position requires a J.D. and 1–3 years of experience. Experience in housing law is preferred, and fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/d2eb04ef7e5343ad8590f02f17483feb-staff-attorney-eviction-defense-community-justice-project-inc-miami

How could proposed property tax changes affect homeowners, renters, affordable housing, and the essential services that support our communities?

Miami Homes For All, YWCA South Florida, and over 10 community organizations are partnering to present two open community sessions to help residents better understand Miami-Dade County’s property tax system and Amendment 3’s proposed policy changes.

🌴 September 26 | Overtown
📍 YWCA Overtown, 351 NW 5th St, Miami, FL 33128

🌴 October 3 | Miami Gardens
📍 YWCA Miami Gardens, 3450 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Join us for presentations, facilitated discussion, an open town hall, and a resource clinic. Residents can ask questions, explore potential tax relief opportunities and tradeoffs, and connect with resources.

💻 Both sessions are HYBRID! Join us in person or online.

Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/understanding-property-taxes-community-conversations-for-residents

🌴 Walk through the history of Historic Overtown.

Join us for the Historic Overtown Legacy Trek, a monthly walking tour that brings the stories, people, and cultural legacy of one of Miami’s most historic neighborhoods to life.

📅 Sunday, September 20
Join Catalyst Miami’s Overtown Community Champions for two special treks at 12 PM and 2 PM.

🔗 Register for September 20: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sunday-in-historic-overtown-historic-overtown-legacy-trek-walking-tour

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Lyric Theatre

The Legacy Trek continues on the last Saturday of each month, offering an opportunity to walk, learn, and connect with the history that continues to shape Miami.

🔗 Register for the recurring Legacy Trek: https://www.catalystmiami.org/girltrek

📣 Catalyst Miami is hiring!

Are you passionate about economic justice and creating a more equitable Miami? Catalyst Miami is looking for talented, mission-driven professionals to join our team as an Economic Justice Coordinator or Economic Justice Program Manager.

These are opportunities to put your skills, experience, and passion for community change to work alongside people building a more just and inclusive Miami.

💼 Two positions are open:
• Economic Justice Coordinator
• Economic Justice Program Manager

Ready to make an impact? Explore the openings and apply today.

👉 Tap the link to view the open positions and learn how to apply: https://www.catalystmiami.org/careers

🏘️ What if we could build the Miami we want together?

The Miami Our Way Working Group is a monthly space for residents who care about our community to come together, identify the issues affecting our neighborhoods, develop solutions, recruit decision-makers, and follow through with real action.

Join us for the next working group meeting:
📅 Wednesday, September 16
🕕 6–8:30 PM

Your experience, ideas, and voice can help shape what comes next for Miami.

💙 Come and be part of building Miami Our Way.

Tap the link to register: https://www.catalystmiami.org/ourway

Is your business ready for what comes next?

Whether you’re starting a business or already have one, it’s important to know how your business is doing and where it may need support.

🤔Ask yourself:

✔️ Is my business making enough money?
✔️ Am I ready for an emergency or slow season?
✔️ Are there parts of my business that need help?
✔️ Am I ready to apply for funding or a loan?
✔️ Can my business handle changes in the economy?

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Catalyst Miami’s Small Business Support team is taking appointments to help new and existing businesses assess their needs, identify areas for support, and plan their next steps.

📅 Schedule a meeting with us today: https://www.catalystmiami.org/client

Let’s work together to build a stronger business that’s ready for funding, growth, and whatever comes next.