Bank of America Awards $400,000 to Miami Nonprofits
Amigos For Kids and Camillus House will each receive $200,000 to strengthen family support services, child abuse prevention programs, and employment opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Bank of America has announced a $400,000 investment to support two South Florida nonprofit organizations, Amigos For Kids and Camillus House, selected as its 2026 Neighborhood Builders in Miami.
Each organization will receive a $200,000 grant over two years, along with leadership training and access to a national network of nonprofit professionals.
The initiative aims to expand essential services for vulnerable families and individuals facing financial hardship or homelessness.
Amigos For Kids Expands Family Support Services
Miami-based Amigos For Kids, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, serves more than 4,500 families annually through educational programs, community outreach, and family support services.
The new funding will help expand financial education and workforce readiness initiatives, incorporating resources such as Bank of America’s Better Money Habits program.
Karina Pavone, president and CEO of Amigos For Kids, emphasized that the investment will allow the organization to support families beyond immediate crises, helping them build long-term financial stability and access new opportunities.
Camillus House Strengthens Employment Opportunities
Camillus House will use its grant to expand workforce development programs, helping individuals experiencing homelessness gain employment and achieve greater financial independence.
During fiscal year 2026, the organization served more than 6,600 individuals and helped over 2,100 secure safe housing.
Its Day Center also provided 26,032 meals and delivered more than 95,000 essential services.
Eddie Gloria, CEO of Camillus House, explained that overcoming homelessness requires more than shelter. Individuals also need access to resources, employment opportunities, and ongoing support to rebuild their lives.
Camillus House also becomes the first organization selected three times for the Neighborhood Builders recognition.
Investing in Miami’s Future
Gene Schaefer, president of Bank of America Miami, highlighted the importance of supporting organizations that assist people during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Since 2004, the Neighborhood Builders program has invested more than $346 million in communities nationwide and provided leadership training to more than 4,000 nonprofit leaders.
In Miami, 42 nonprofit organizations have received the recognition, with grants totaling more than $16 million since 2020.
Through this latest investment, Bank of America aims to strengthen family stability, expand employment opportunities, and support long-term community well-being across South Florida.
