An Interview With Isabelle Benditte, Director of Development, South Florida Urban Ministries

At critical moments in modern Miami history, South Florida Urban Ministries’ executive director and staff members have been at the forefront of social justice advocacy and disaster response. From helping to establish the Haitian Refugee Center in the '70s to the formation of People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality in the '80s, to coordinating a large-scale recovery effort in the wake of Hurricane Andrew in the '90s, this organization has been on the front line seeking to improve the quality of life for all members of its community.