Give Miami Day: help students show up for Miami.
You don't have to wait for the big day. Early giving opens Nov 14, so you have six days to give to VIP305, right through Give Miami Day on Nov 19.
Early giving · Nov 14–18
Opens Nov 14, 2026
Give any day from Nov 14 on, no need to wait for the big day.
Give Miami Day
Nov 19, 2026
The big day of giving across Miami-Dade.
Be part of everything we do
Since 2017, Very Important Purpose (VIP) has been dedicated to making a difference in our community while inspiring the next generation to give back.
What started as a passion for helping others has grown into an organization that connects hundreds of students with meaningful service opportunities and supports countless individuals, families, and organizations throughout South Florida.
From feeding families experiencing homelessness and supporting children in foster care to working with individuals with special needs, visiting the elderly, helping animal rescues, assisting families facing financial hardship, and partnering with local nonprofits, our work reaches many different corners of our community.
Throughout the year, we organize service projects, community events, donation drives, inclusive activities, and outreach programs. We work alongside schools, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations to meet needs wherever we can. When another organization needs volunteers, supplies, or an extra set of hands, we do everything possible to show up.
But behind every event, every meal prepared, every family supported, and every service project are real expenses. So much of what we accomplish is made possible through the personal contributions of our team, who continuously invest their own time, resources, and money to keep our programs running.
We do a lot with what we have, but we know we could do so much more with your help.
Your donation to VIP doesn’t support just one cause. It helps us continue serving many different communities, supporting our nonprofit partners, providing essential supplies, organizing meaningful volunteer opportunities, and responding to needs as they arise.
There is always another family that needs help, another organization asking for support, and another opportunity to make a difference. We never want a lack of funding to be the reason we have to say no.
This Give Miami Day, we invite you to be part of everything we do. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us reach more people, support more causes, and continue teaching our youth that giving back is one of the most important things they can do.
With your support, imagine how much more we can accomplish together.
Who VIP305 is
VIP 305 is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders by connecting middle and high school students with meaningful community service opportunities. Through hands-on experiences, leadership development, and partnerships with local organizations, we encourage young people to give back, embrace compassion, and make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
Serving Miami-Dade students since 2013; a nonprofit since 2017.
More about VIP305- Annual volunteers
- 1,000+
- Schools
- 25+
- Businesses
- 50+
Four programs, one purpose
Summer Camp Service Project
An annual, immersive experience of service, leadership and teamwork, since 2019.
VIP Connect Club
School chapters bringing service into the classroom, with 8 active clubs.
Community Service Days
Recurring, hands-on service days with local organizations.
Beyond Labels
Disability-inclusion programming, built with, not for.
Give on Give Miami Day
Give any day from Nov 14 through Nov 19 on VIP305's GiveMiamiDay.org page.