Miami-Dade

Overview

Allegany Franciscan Ministries supports organizations and projects assisting underserved and economically poor residents in the Miami-Dade community, continuing the work begun by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany when they arrived in Miami in 1927.  Through investing in advocacy, capacity building, and community outreach/education opportunities, Allegany Franciscan Ministries increases access to health services and improves the overall health status of underserved populations in Miami-Dade County.  Nearly 500 grants totaling more than $6 million have supported the work of community-based organizations in Miami-Dade; we expect to grant $600,000 in Miami-Dade in 2012.

Contact

Miguel Milanes, Regional Vice President
2050 Coral Way, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33145
Email: mmilanes@afmfl.org
Tel: (305) 860-1441

Regional Commission

A Regional Commission, composed of dedicated and experienced community leaders, assists staff in setting funding priorities, identifying potential investment opportunities, and reviewing and selecting proposals for funding.  Final grant awards are made by the Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ Board of Trustees.  Current commissioners include:

Tracey Bowen
Miami-Dade College

Lucy Cardet, OSF
Barry University

Ana J. Colls
Village of Key Biscayne

Russell Correa. Ed.M.
Zeta Consulting Group

Michele Dolyk, OSF
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany

Peter Gorski, MD, MPA
The Children’s Trust

Kim Greene
Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation

Jeffrey Hawley
United Way of Miami-Dade

Eric Olson
Barry University