BCDI-Miami's 2024 Annual Impact Statement
Advancing Equity and Opportunity for Black and Brown Families
In fiscal year 2024, BCDI-Miami made significant strides in advancing equity and opportunity for more than 4,000 Black and Brown children and 300 families across Florida. As a fully volunteer-led Village, the organization delivered impactful programming aligned with the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) Eight Essential Outcomes, including Read to Succeed, Family Empowerment, and Good for Me!, while leading local initiatives focused on literacy, health, housing equity, and safe communities.
Serving 5 Counties Across Florida
Miami-Dade Broward Leon Alachua Orange2024 Accomplishments at a Glance
(4,000 Children & 300 Families)
(5 Organizations & 3 Universities)
(Housing & Equity)
(Literacy & Child Development)
Key Accomplishments
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with grassroots organizations to host family-centered events promoting literacy, sportsmanship, and community connection.
- Youth Sports Support: Partnered with the Miami-Dade/Broward Super Peewee League to support their annual jamboree for children ages 4 and 5.
- Literacy Campaign: Worked with The Children's Trust to promote the Grade Level Reading Campaign Battle of the Books to address summer learning loss.
- Housing Equity Advocacy: Advanced advocacy efforts for equitable housing policies across Florida communities.
- Faith-Based Leadership: Brought together local faith-based leaders through the Pastoral Roundtable to explore strategies for economic resilience.
Financial Impact
in revenue secured
in in-kind contributions
Our Mission in Action
BCDI-Miami continued to serve as a vital force for equity and empowerment in 2024, working at the intersection of early childhood development, community engagement, and social justice. By centering the voices and experiences of Black and Brown families, the organization fostered environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive without barriers.
Our efforts focused on building trust at the grassroots level, nurturing leadership within communities, and using data and research to inform meaningful change. Whether through educational enrichment, coalition-building, or advocacy, BCDI-Miami remained deeply rooted in its mission to challenge systemic inequities and reimagine what's possible for Florida's youngest learners.
Looking Ahead to 2025
BCDI-Miami aims to expand its reach, deepen community partnerships, and continue advocating for systemic change to ensure every Black child thrives in a safe, supportive, and equitable environment.