Organizations
International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1416 In 1936, the first International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) charter was established in South Florida to provide labor for the Miami Seaport. The Union office is the headquarters for longshore laborers who load and unoad ships from all over the world, including cruise ships. |
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New Providence Lodge Built in 1947, New Providence Lodge #365 is the second oldest masonic temple in Miami-Dade County. |
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New Washington Heigts Community Development Conference New Washington Heights Community Development Conference is a private, non-profit community based organization created in 1973. The main purpose of the organization is to guide, increase, implement, rehabilitate, revitalize and promote the economic development of the Culmer/Overtown Community. |
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Overtown Youth Center The Overtown Youth Center, built by businessman Martin Marguilies with programming provided by the Alonzo Mourning Foundation, has as its goal to be an integral part of the community by delivering enrichment services that foster hope and promote life-long learning and success for Miami’s inner-city youth and citizens. |
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Roots in the City Overtown Community Garden Roots In The City, Inc., founded by author and academic Marvin Dunn, Ph.D. in 1994, is a nonprofit, community-based organization focused on community development, creating jobs and beautifying Miami’s inner city. |