FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2007
Contact: Kim Diehl, (305) 441-0506

Women's Fund of Miami-Dade Wins 2007 Diamond Award

Miami – Today, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade was honored with The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2007 Diamond Award for outstanding performance in the Small Non-Profit Category. Every year, seven businesses are recognized for their outstanding performance among five criteria: business achievement, business involvement, community involvement, customer service and workplace environment. Organizations nominated in the Small Non-Profit Category have annual budgets of less than $5 million.

“We are so honored to be selected by the business community. This award is a testament to the businesses in Miami-Dade who recognize the quality of our management of the community’s assets and our work towards improving the quality of life for all South Floridians,” said Claudia Kitchens, Executive Director of Women's Fund of Miami-Dade.

The two other outstanding finalists in the Small Non-Profit Category were Suited for Success and Guardianship Program of Dade County, Inc.

Women's Fund of Miami-Dade was founded in 1993 to fill the enormous funding gap that existed for programs addressing the unmet needs of women and girls. Throughout Women’s Fund’s 14-year history of grant making, the organization has supported over 200 unique projects across the County. The Fund’s grant selection process, technical assistance to organizations that serve women and girls and commitment to funding emerging programs are models for other grantmaking organizations and donors throughout South Florida. The Fund’s website is www.womensfundimami.org

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