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As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
After the collapse of a condominium tower in North Miami in June 2021, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey realized her organization needed to overhaul how it responded to disasters. As CEO of the Miami Foundation, the city’s primary community foundation, Fishman Lipsey got to work coalescing support for victims of the tragedy that killed 98 people and destroyed the 136-unit building. Funders were eager to help, but there was a problem.
Veteran plants flags in Miami City Cemetery with fallen veterans, aims to restore headstones
MIAMI — Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend. "I don't see any other reason to celebrate besides honoring those who gave everything to sacrifice," Alex said. Each is a symbol of those who gave months, years, or their life for their country. He came across the headstone of a veteran who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. "If you've been through all of that, which is I think the worst of the wars then this is a man...
Miami-Dade honoring heroes on Memorial Day
MIAMI – This Memorial Day, police officers, firefighters, and veterans joined together in Miami Beach to honor those who have died while defending our nation. The event featured several speakers, including a veteran who lost several friends and highlighted the importance of remembrance of those who have served."It was a culture shock, obviously. I mean dealing with death every day really changed the perspective and priorities of life," said Alex Kruger-Dubrota, a US Marine who served in Afghanistan back in 2012. Alex says for him every day is important to remember the fallen including the men and women he served with. ...
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