Imagine Miami/HSC Civic Network

Together we create a better South Florida.

Show Us the Money! For Education, Healthcare & Human Needs

The third Imagine Miami Changemaker Conference -- on Friday, Nov. 6 -- will focus on how we can build economic opportunity and equity in Miami-Dade. We all want our elected officials to use taxpayer money wisely, but many wonder, how can I make this happen? How can we ensur...e proper management of state and local funds?

Find out how YOU can make a difference. Register now (deadline is Nov. 2)

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Imagine Miami: Civic Network of The Human Services Coalition

First time here? See our intro.

Please Introduce Yourself!

The Human Services Coalition is a Miami-based nonprofit that supports individuals, organizations and communities to create a more just, equitable and caring society.

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Open Call: Amendment 4--Hometown Democracy or logistical nightmare?

At the Urban Environment League dinner last night, Lesley Blackner and Clifford Schulman faced off in a debate about Amendment 4, which will be on the November ballot and would require a referendum on all amendments to… Continue

Posted by Caitlin MacLaren on January 21, 2010 at 1:05pm

Miami, get involved!

Former governor and senator Bob Graham will be at Books and Books tonight promoting his book, America: the Owner's Manual, Graham's guide to civic engagement. Such guidance is greatly needed here in South Florida: The Miami-Fort Lauderdale area ranks 50th out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States in civic participation, according to the 2009 Florida Civic Health Index released by the Florida Joint Cente… Continue

Posted by Caitlin MacLaren on December 15, 2009 at 3:11pm

The devil is in the data...follow the money

Ed Bender, from the National Institute on Money in State Politics was at HSC this morning to teach us how to use the tools on www.followthemoney.org. These free databases organize reported information about campaign contributions from across the country in an accessible manner.

Something you might observe if you are poking around the site:

In 2008, 7% of Florida's state elections were… Continue

Posted by Caitlin MacLaren on December 8, 2009 at 12:57pm

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Maame-Mensima Horne added an event

We All Count: February Conversation Cafe at Human Services Coalition

February 5, 2010 from 10am to 12pm

Groups that serve the community are in a unique position this year to impact the distribution of money to programs for our constituents. By preventing an undercount in the 2010 Census, we will be ensuring adequate funding for government programs suc…

January 29

Vanessa Woodard Byers is now a member of Imagine Miami/HSC Civic Network

Welcome Them!

January 27

Caitlin MacLaren added a blog post

Open Call: Amendment 4--Hometown Democracy or logistical nightmare?

January 21

Joean Gomez is now a member of Imagine Miami/HSC Civic Network

Welcome Them!

January 20

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Started by Joean Gomez in About Each Other Jan 20.

Introductions - Tell us about yourself and your work! 11 Replies

Started by Corinna Moebius in About Each Other. Last reply by Andrea Baker Oct. 26, 2009.

Places for Donations of Goods 2 Replies

Started by Corinna Moebius in I Want to Volunteer & Participate. Last reply by Corinna Moebius Aug. 24, 2009.

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Resources on Livable Streets/Places

Citizen's Guide to Better Streets
http://www.pps.org/pdf/bookstore/How_to_Engage_Your_Transportation_Agency_AARP.pdf

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Created by Corinna Moebius Aug 21, 2009 at 5:16pm. Last updated by Corinna Moebius Aug. 21, 2009.

Intro

What is Imagine Miami? What is the Human Services Coalition?
Imagine Miami is the "civic network" of an innovative Miami-based nonprofit, the Human Services Coalition (HSC). HSC is home to programs that help Miami-Dade reside

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Created by Corinna Moebius Aug 5, 2009 at 2:05pm. Last updated by Corinna Moebius Aug. 5, 2009.