GreenLight Fund Miami

05/19/2026

In April, we held the first Selection Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of our second selection cycle! Together, we took a close look at our community’s most pressing challenges and the areas where there is significant opportunity for impact.

We are deeply grateful to our SAC members — both returning and new — for the guidance, perspective, and partnership they bring to this work 💚🎉

Special thank you to United Way Miami for hosting us at their Center for Excellence in Early Education.

05/12/2026

04/28/2026

Check out our new feature in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which highlights the voices of portfolio leaders, partners, investors, and participants from across the GreenLight network! This article offers a closer look at how our model works in practice and why it’s gaining attention as a unique, national approach to expanding impact.

What does it look like to move from listening to action in philanthropy? In this piece by Ben Gose for The Chronicle of Philanthropy our model comes into focus as a way to translate community insight into action- supporting the spread of proven programs and driving locally rooted, scalable impact across its network of cities.

Read the article: https://www.philanthropy.com/news/lilly-gose-greenlight-0426/

For GreenLight Fund, this process starts with communities themselves– local leaders identifying where gaps exist and what’s needed most. From there, the work is about finding solutions that have already demonstrated impact and partnering to bring them to where they’re needed with the support they need to take root and grow.

As shared by CEO, Ali Knight, “We are in these cities to stay. We’re not going to bring some things and leave. We really intend to be a core part of the social fabric — the service fabric — of each city. And that’s a core tenet of place-based philanthropy.”

Thank you to Ben Gose and The Chronicle of Philanthropy for sharing this thoughtful piece on our approach.

04/07/2026

Catch up on the latest from GreenLight Miami! Our newest newsletter shares exciting updates on our first portfolio investment, insights from our community partners, and other news from across the GreenLight network 💚

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I would like to start our first newsletter of the year with a heartfelt thank you to everybody who laid the welcome mat to GreenLight Fund Miami during our inaugural year: the investors who power our work, the Selection Advisory Council members who are our thought partners, the community, philanthro...

03/25/2026

Across our network, we see every day how women and girls are building stability, finding their voice, and shaping what comes next for their communities.

In this reflection, Victoria Costa, Marketing & Communications Manager at GreenLight Fund, shares the stories that stay with us and why they matter.

In honor of Women's History Month, Victoria Costa, Marketing & Communications Manager at GreenLight Fund, reflects on a powerful quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the latest blog post. Marking her four years at GreenLight, she shares participant stories from across our portfolio that have stayed with her the most, highlighting women and girls building stability, finding their voice, and shaping their futures while empowering others to do the same.

Read the full blog here: https://greenlightfund.org/as-women-see-what-women-can-do/

03/19/2026

ICYMI: GreenLight Fund Miami invests $600,000 to bring Housing Connector to Miami-Dade!

Housing Connector enables people with barriers, such as low credit scores, prior evictions, and voucher acceptance, to gain access to quality housing. Read to learn more about our exciting partnership!

GreenLight Fund Miami invests $600,000 to bring Housing Connector to Miami-Dade, expanding access to stable housing for 2,400 residents over four years.

03/17/2026

Expanding access to housing takes strong collaboration 🤝 That’s why Housing Connector will work closely with community-based organizations across Miami!

Annie Lord, CEO of Miami Homes For All and a member of our Selection Advisory Council, shares how Housing Connector will help connect more residents to safe, stable housing while strengthening the work already happening in our community!

Learn more about what local partners are saying about this collaboration: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-fund-brings-housing-connector-to-miami/

03/13/2026

Housing Connector enables people with barriers, such as low credit scores, prior evictions, and voucher acceptance to gain access to quality housing. With financial guarantees and dedicated landlord support, they reduce barriers and unlock more homes for people who need them most.

Learn more about our first portfolio investment: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-fund-brings-housing-connector-to-miami/

03/11/2026

March is Women's History Month!

This month is a time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements and lasting influence of women who have shaped our nation’s history. From leaders and innovators to artists and advocates, women have played a vital role in building stronger communities and advancing progress across every field.

Check out Miami-Dade Public Library System's catalog of readings and events: https://www.mdpls.org/womenshistory

03/05/2026

March 5, 305 Day offers a moment to celebrate the neighborhoods, cultures and traditions that shape Miami-Dade County.

What began as a telephone area code has become something far more meaningful: a symbol of identity, pride and shared experience. “305” represents the resilience, vibrancy and unmistakable energy that defines our community. Happy 305 Day! 😎🌴🩵

03/04/2026

Thank you to The Miami Times for sharing the exciting news of our first ever investment.

Housing Connector enables people with barriers, such as low credit scores, prior evictions, and voucher acceptance, to gain access to quality housing. Read to learn more about our exciting partnership!

GreenLight Fund Miami has announced a $600,000 investment to bring Housing Connector, a tech-powered nonprofit focused on expanding access to stable housing, to Miami-Dade County.