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- 13 April, 2023
24 February, 2023
2023 Tour of Kitchens Raises Funds for Culinary Program, Scholarships and Grants
South Florida turned out eagerly again for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s 14th 2023 Tour of Kitchens, featuring ten beautifully-designed residences with dream-worthy kitchens, each with a restaurant or food sampling station and several must-have products from local vendors. The opening breakfast and closing gourmet...
12 February, 2023
Annual Tour of Kitchens in Coral Gables is Set for This Saturday; Benefits Coral Gables Non-profits and Culinary Program
Annual Tour of Kitchens in Coral Gables is Set for This Saturday; Benefits Coral Gables Non-profits and Culinary Program CORAL GABLES, Florida (February 8, 2023) – Have you ever doodled a new doorway for your home? Stalked a splendid mansion on Zillow? Turned green with...
08 February, 2023
Celebrity Chef Donatella Arpaia Kicks Off Charity-Benefit ‘Tour of Kitchens’ This Saturday in Coral Gables
NEWS ADVISORY: INTERVIEW/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY DATE Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9 am to 11 am LOCATION: The Shops of Merrick Park (event continues at 12 event locations in Coral Gables until 4 pm) CONTACT Mary Snow, mary@gablesfoundation.org INFO https://gablesfoundation.org/events/tok/ INTERVIEWEES AVAILABLE Donatella Arpaia, former lawyer...
08 February, 2023
01 February, 2023
15 January, 2023
05 January, 2023
26 December, 2022
24 November, 2022- 31 October, 2022
Coral Gables Community Foundation Brazil-themed Gala Sets Records, On A Beautiful Tropical Paradise Evening
PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coral Gables Community Foundation Brazil-themed Gala Sets Records, On A Beautiful Tropical Paradise Evening Ibargüen, Berg, Schulte, Eroncig, Arriola, Pernetti, Mourning and Plaza honored RELATED LINKS Social Miami visits Biltmore Ball 2022 Album of Best Gala Photos CORAL GABLES,...
27 October, 2022
16 September, 2022
Coral Gables Community Foundation Announces Gala Honorees For ‘The Road to Rio: A Gala from Ipanema’
Ibarguen, Berg, Schulte, Eroncig, Arriola, Pernetti, Mourning and Plaza to be honored CORAL GABLES, FLA. (September 15, 2022) – On Friday evening, October 21st, Coral Gables will once again host the Coral Gables Biltmore Ball benefiting the Coral Gables Community Foundation and honoring individuals, families...
15 September, 2022
Coral Gables Community Foundation Awards Over $100k in Grants to Coral Gables Non-profit Organizations
Foundation Commitment to Larger, Higher-Impact Grants is Paying Off CORAL GABLES, FL (August 31, 2022) – The Coral Gables Community Foundation today awarded more than $100,000 in grants from its Community Giving Program to non-profit organizations vital to preserving the quality of life in Coral...
31 August, 2022
New Mission Statement and Vision Statement
MISSION STATEMENT The Coral Gables Community Foundation inspires impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise and trusted relationships. VISION STATEMENT The Coral Gables Community Foundation promotes philanthropic solutions for a thriving, collaborative, and generous community. — Finalized on June 29, 2022
29 June, 2022Leaving a Legacy – Philanthropy Event July 12
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28 June, 2022
Evensky & Katz Reaches Major Charitable Giving Milestone; Broad Influence on Philanthropy Over 16 Years
With $1.2 million in gifts to area non-profit organizations since 2006, Evensky & Katz affirms role of Coral Gables Community Foundation as expert in Donor Advised Fund management
24 May, 2022
Education in Coral Gables Receives Major Investment as Coral Gables Community Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Scholarships
NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education in Coral Gables Receives Major Investment as Coral Gables Community Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Scholarships CORAL GABLES, FL (May 4, 2022) – The Coral Gables Community Foundation doubled down on its support for college scholarships in 2022,...
04 May, 2022The Batchelor Foundation Supports the Foundation’s Scholarship Program
The Batchelor Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to the Coral Gables Community Foundation Four-Year Scholarship Fund. Since 1990 the Batchelor Foundation has provided philanthropic support to organizations that focus on promoting health, education and well being of children, animal welfare and the preservation of...
21 April, 2022
Quillian Family celebrates the contributions of their wife and mother with reading bench at GW Carver Elementary
QUILLIAN FAMILY MEMBERS from around the country gathered recently at GW Carver Elementary School to dedicate a new reading bench in memory of Sallie Quillian, a long-time Miamian and Gables High School alumna. The Coral Gables Community Foundation was honored to facilitate this process through our Commemorative...
21 April, 2022As rainy days come to Coral Gables, hold back on fertilizer in your garden!
Fertilizer Awareness Week Begins May 9th in Miami-Dade Miami Waterkeeper, a Coral Gables based non-profit, works to ensure swimmable, drinkable and fishable water for all including our City’s beloved waterways and canals. Residents care passionately about the environment and water quality in the Coral Gables Waterway...
21 April, 2022
Are your kids attending summer camp? Apply now for a camp tuition scholarship from the James Captain Memorial Scholarship Fund
The James Captain Memorial Scholarship Fund provides summer camp tuition scholarships to in-need children from Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. Founded by Coral Gables resident Tim Anagnost in loving memory of his brother and role model, James Captain. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, reside in...
21 April, 2022
Community Giving Program Prepares to Accept your Letters of Inquiry on April 28th
The Foundation’s Community Giving Program has always been the heart of our grantmaking. It supports projects that benefit Coral Gables within the four pillars of Foundation’s funding: Education, Arts & Culture, Historic Preservation and Social & Health Services. NEW 2-STAGE FORMAT: We’re proud to say this program...
21 April, 2022
Foundation Welcomes the McCarthy Family Fund
Michael and Rene McCarthy have established a Donor Advised Fund to benefit the charitable causes they care most about. The McCarthys are raising their three girls in the Gables and love everything the City has to offer their young family. Michael is a Vice President...
21 April, 2022Foundation’s Impact to Grow as Endowment Tops $1 Million
The endowment of the Coral Gables Community Foundation reached a major milestone this Spring as its own endowment fund surpassed $1 million. A growing and healthy endowment ensures the sustainability of the Foundation, and it increases the generosity of its grantmaking and community support in...
21 April, 2022
21 April, 2022
Philanthropic Leaders Ed and Carol Williamson Invest in Future of Coral Gables Community Foundation
Donors Ed and Carol Williamson Reach Lifetime Membership Level in Merrick Society With New $100,000 Gift CORAL GABLES, FL (April 18, 2022) – South Florida Business and Philanthropic leaders Ed and Carol Williamson, known for their generosity to charitable causes in South Florida for more...
18 April, 2022Adams Joins Foundation as Marketing and Program Manager
Local Native Brings Experience with Digital Media, Philanthropy to the Job CORAL GABLES, FL (April 11, 2022) – Robertson Adams joined the Coral Gables Community Foundation as its Marketing and Program Manager, and will run the Foundation’s flagship scholarship and grant programs, in addition to...
11 April, 2022Trusted Leadership. Charitable Legacy.
The Williamsons have entrusted the Coral Gables Community Foundation to help manage their charitable giving in South Florida. Our Donor Advised Funds empower private philanthropists to manage their giving easily and more effectively – now, and in the future. We’re grateful for our enduring relationship...
05 April, 2022
28 December, 2021- 23 November, 2021
November 2021 Gables Foundation Newsletter
Giving & Receiving Always in Season—30 years Strong The Foundation recently donated Publix gift cards to 50 Carver Elementary School families in need of a Thanksgiving meal. This donation was made possible in part by the generosity of Vice Mayor Mike Mena, Commissioner Jorge Fors, the...
20 November, 2021Coral Gables Community Foundation Awards: Fall 2021 Grant Recipients
On December 2, 2021 the Community Giving Program awarded grants with a value of $63,500 to these 39 South Florida organizations. For information on how to apply for future grants please read more about the Community Giving Program. Actors’ Playhouse – To provide a scholarship...
02 November, 2021‘A Gables Odyssey’ Gala: A Midas Touch for Coral Gables Community
Event Raises $400K at City-Wide In-Home Dining Event CORAL GABLES, FL. (October 27, 2021) – It was simply epic! Taking cues from Mykonos, Athens and Crete, friends of the Coral Gables Community Foundation broke records on Saturday October 23rd, dressed in an array of Greek Inspired...
27 October, 2021Coral Gables Community Foundation Presents ‘A Gables Odyssey’
An Epic Greek Themed Evening Benefitting the Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables, FL — Greek is the word. On Saturday, October 23rd, Coral Gables – the cradle of civilization in Miami – will once again play host to an epic in-home entertaining and dining...
11 October, 2021Coral Gables Community Foundation Announces 2021 Honorees for ‘A Gables Odyssey’ Gala
An epic Evening Under the Zodiac Oct. 23 CORAL GABLES, FL (September 17, 2021) Greek is the word. On Saturday, October 23rd, Coral Gables – the cradle of civilization in Miami – will once again play host to an epic in-home entertainment and fine dining...
17 September, 2021
Interview with Laura Russo – Chair of the Board, Coral Gables Community Foundation
We recently sat down with Laura Russo, Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors, to discuss the Community Foundation’s response to the tragic building collapse in Surfside, our work surrounding COVID-19, in our local schools and non-profit organizations and our overall footprint...
30 August, 2021Haiti Relief Fund: Supporting Earthquake Relief
We are devastated by the news of the earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14th. This is a time of great pain for our local Haitian community and our hearts are with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. As a community foundation, we value the...
20 August, 2021Gables Foundation Newsletter – July 2021
Save the Date Click Here to support the Foundation by hosting a “table” in your home. Click Here to view options for hosting a “table” in your home (PDF file). Join the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors and event chairs Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren...
30 July, 2021Gables Foundation Newsletter May 2021
Your Community. Your Philanthropy. Your Foundation. Tour of Kitchens OUTDOOR Edition! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE VIP TICKETS INCLUDE AFTER-PARTY PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Join us for an outdoor After Party after the Tour from 1:30-4pm to enjoy Flights & Bites from Bay 13, delectable dessert...
04 May, 2021- 23 November, 2020