The Miami Dolphins and Pepsi welcomed more than 35 local community partners to the 4th Annual Football UNITES™ Opening Kick to discuss the program's overall community impact to date and launch the program for the 2024 season. did.
The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program harnesses the power of sports to connect the intersections of communities to create a more inclusive South Florida. The program focuses on improving relationships, promoting understanding, and cultural experiences throughout the year by working with partners and allies in more than 50 communities throughout South Florida.
Last Tuesday, March 26th, at Opening Kick Presented by Pepsi, more than 35 attendees from community organizations from across South Florida participated in presentations and breakout sessions to discuss the progress of Football UNITES™ and the 2024 We look forward to the program for the 2019 season. During this event, the Dolphins recognized selected community partners for their outstanding work within the South Florida community. Be Strong International received the Pepsi Unity Award for its work in creating Social Yaks, a conversation-starting card game that builds connections and fosters understanding for students and adults alike.
Participants also had the opportunity to network and enjoy lunch at the Baptist Health Training Complex.
“At PepsiCo Beverage North America, we recognize the power of sports to bring people together, and in partnership with Miami Dolphins Football United™, we are proud to connect the many community organizations working every day to build a stronger South Florida. We are proud to help,” said Paul Mihovilovich, Vice President of Food Service, PepsiCo Beverage North America (PBNA). “We share our deep gratitude to Be Strong International and all other participating organizations for their hard work on behalf of our community.”
“We enjoyed connecting with our community partners at Opening Kick to celebrate the shared success of the Football UNITES™ program in 2023 and further discuss areas of opportunity to make a big impact in 2024.” said Kim Miller, vice president of community affairs for the Miami Dolphins. “With our mutual commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion, Pepsi was a great partner to work with to recognize the exemplary work of our community partners from the previous year through the Pepsi Unity Awards. Light, and we look forward to the year ahead and the progress we can make together through our community programs.”
Participants in this event include the Football UNITES™ community, including the 5000 Roll Models of Excellence Project, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Be Strong International, Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami, Breakthrough Miami, and The Children's Representatives from the partners were included. Trust, COSMOS, Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barrier, Fathers MIA, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Museum of History Miami, Islamic Center of Greater Miami, Consulate of Israel in Miami, Jason Taylor Foundation, Mexican American Council, Miami-Dade County Asia American Advisory Council, Mission United, Museum of Discovery and Science, Southern Command, SunServ, Mavuno Project, Trayvon Martin Foundation, United Negro College Fund, Broward County Urban League, Wounded Warrior Project, South Florida YMCA.
Founded in 2018, the Miami Dolphins launched Football UNITES™ as a social change vehicle to connect the intersections of communities and create a more inclusive South Florida. Through targeted programs throughout the year, Football UNITES™ creates opportunities for interaction and experiences that unite groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faiths around the power of football. Masu.
