In partnership with the Miami Police Department and Dedication to Community (D2C), the Miami HEAT will facilitate the specialized training of all of Miami's sworn police patrol officers with the goals of positively impacting interactions between law enforcement and our diverse, local community-particularly the Black community. Now, you can make a difference by clicking here and make a gift to our Home Strong Program. Armed Forces to help renovate homes of local veterans while funding the renovation.

Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade: The Miami HEAT works alongside members of the U.S.

Fisher House Foundation: Builds and maintains a “home away from home” at no charge for military families of patients receiving medical care at nearby VA medical centers.

HEAT Home Strong Recognition Program: Hosts, honors and supports military personnel and their families who have served in combat and reside in the South Florida area.

Currently, the program is working in partnership with Ultimate Software to provide further assistance with the unmet needs of military personnel and their families who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and reside in the South Florida area. Pat Riley and the Miami HEAT created this initiative as a means of paying tribute to our soldiers and veterans. Home Strong's mission is to give aid, support and recognition to any person who has been in harm's way in the military service.

Established in 2006, Home Strong is an ongoing program that salutes and honors the courageous men and women in uniform for their dedication to the United States Armed Forces.

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