Struggling to survive: Over half of Miami-Dade families are just one emergency from crisis

Name: Struggling to survive: Over half of Miami-Dade families are just one emergency from crisis
Uploaded: 2026-07-16T20:15:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 6 s
Description: A new United Way report reveals that more than 50% of Miami-Dade families are living on the financial edge, unable to qualify for government aid despite working one or more jobs. Rising housing costs and medical emergencies, like the stroke that sidelined single mom Naomi Augustine, are pushing families to the brink. Learn how local initiatives and new funding aim to provide hope and stability.

A new United Way report reveals that more than 50% of Miami-Dade families are living on the financial edge, unable to qualify for government aid despite working one or more jobs. Rising housing costs and medical emergencies, like the stroke that sidelined single mom Naomi Augustine, are pushing families to the brink. Learn how local initiatives and new funding aim to provide hope and stability.