WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
To cultivate resilient and self-assured youth who realize their full potential.
Our Vision
To be a leading community organization in fostering youth confidence and success by promoting strong, healthy family relationships through knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective program delivery.
Our Mission
To cultivate resilient and self-assured youth who realize their full potential.
Our Vision
To be a leading community organization in fostering youth confidence and success by promoting strong, healthy family relationships through knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective program delivery.
Youth-Centered
Fostering youth success by providing personalized attention, tailored opportunities, and meaningful experiences to build confidence and achieve their goals.
Strong Families
Partnering to enhance and support healthy families, the essential foundation of our community.
Community Engagement
Actively connecting with communities to promote the well-being of today’s youth, who represent the future of our society's success.
Our Team Values
Prioritize Youth and Families – Concentration – Compassion – Organized Approach
• Give personalized attention and care to each youth, parent, family, and sibling to foster positive growth.
• Utilize data and compassion to understand and foresee the needs of our youth and families.
• Incorporate the well-being of youth and families into every decision we make.
Unite as One – Cooperative Effort – Positivity– Synergy
• Consistently collaborate to identify new growth opportunities and improve cost efficiency.
• Lead by example in taking calculated risks and encourage others to do likewise.
• Prioritize the overall well-being of Miami Bridge over individual departments or areas.
Choose, Commit, and Act – Focus on Action – Drive for Outcomes – Deliver Results
• Stay focused on core priorities and clearly define what we won't pursue.
• Streamline our processes by cutting out bureaucracy and removing barriers.
• Make decisions, commit fully, and take decisive action.
Express Opinions with Confidence – Listen Attentively – Seek to Understand – Show Respect
• Foster an environment where diverse opinions are welcomed and valued.
• Engage in active listening and demonstrate genuine curiosity.
• Share your insights and expertise openly.
• Respect and support decisions, even if they differ from your own views.
Committed & Diverse Team – Embrace Inclusion – Ensure Equity – Promote Fairness
• Hire and promote from within the organization.
• Assemble diverse teams and foster inclusive environments.
• Recognize individuals based on their performance and potential.
• Develop expertise and enhance capabilities.
• Ensure equal treatment for everyone.
• Use data and empathy to understand and anticipate the needs of our youth and families.
• Incorporate the needs of youth and families into every decision we make.
Operate with Integrity – The Core Principle of Our Organization – Everyone's Responsibility
• Consistently choose the right course of action.
• Conduct yourself with transparency and authenticity.
• Trust and empower others to achieve their best.
Celebrate Achievements – Acknowledge Contributions – Involve Everyone – Foster Happiness
• Foster a positive and supportive workplace.
• Create opportunities for fun and enjoyment.
• Express appreciation for each person’s contributions, whether large or small.
Our Team Values
Prioritize Youth and Families – Concentration – Compassion – Organized Approach
• Give personalized attention and care to each youth, parent, family, and sibling to foster positive growth.
• Utilize data and compassion to understand and foresee the needs of our youth and families.
• Incorporate the well-being of youth and families into every decision we make.
Unite as One – Cooperative Effort – Positivity– Synergy
• Consistently collaborate to identify new growth opportunities and improve cost efficiency.
• Lead by example in taking calculated risks and encourage others to do likewise.
• Prioritize the overall well-being of Miami Bridge over individual departments or areas.
Choose, Commit, and Act – Focus on Action – Drive for Outcomes – Deliver Results
• Stay focused on core priorities and clearly define what we won't pursue.
• Streamline our processes by cutting out bureaucracy and removing barriers.
• Make decisions, commit fully, and take decisive action.
Express Opinions with Confidence – Listen Attentively – Seek to Understand – Show Respect
• Foster an environment where diverse opinions are welcomed and valued.
• Engage in active listening and demonstrate genuine curiosity.
• Share your insights and expertise openly.
• Respect and support decisions, even if they differ from your own views.
Committed & Diverse Team – Embrace Inclusion – Ensure Equity – Promote Fairness
• Hire and promote from within the organization.
• Assemble diverse teams and foster inclusive environments.
• Recognize individuals based on their performance and potential.
• Develop expertise and enhance capabilities.
• Ensure equal treatment for everyone.
• Use data and empathy to understand and anticipate the needs of our youth and families.
• Incorporate the needs of youth and families into every decision we make.
Operate with Integrity – The Core Principle of Our Organization – Everyone's Responsibility
• Consistently choose the right course of action.
• Conduct yourself with transparency and authenticity.
• Trust and empower others to achieve their best.
Celebrate Achievements – Acknowledge Contributions – Involve Everyone – Foster Happiness
• Foster a positive and supportive workplace.
• Create opportunities for fun and enjoyment.
• Express appreciation for each person’s contributions, whether large or small.
Achieving success requires effort, determination, ongoing learning, sacrifice, and, most of all, a genuine love for what you’re doing.
Achieving success requires effort, determination, ongoing learning, sacrifice, and, most of all, a genuine love for what you’re doing.
History of The Faith of a Mustard Seed
The Faith of a Mustard Seed was established in 1974 by Rolando as part of Catholic Charities, emerging as a pioneering force in supporting homeless youth in South Florida. Initially, the organization operated out of a rundown hotel in Downtown Miami. During its first three years, reports from housekeepers indicated that around 3,000 children received assistance. The mission was to support youth who were runaways, abandoned, or entangled in the justice system, a goal that remains central today.
In the late 1970s, The Faith of a Mustard Seed relocated to Liberty City. Charles Barr, a counselor from the mid-70s, highlighted that the main concerns at the time were preventing weapons from entering the shelter and ensuring the safety of the children.
In 1975, Rolando launched the organization as a temporary shelter for runaways within the Archdiocese of Miami. The innovative approach of providing resources to homeless youth was groundbreaking, with The Faith of a Mustard Seed being among the first nonprofits to offer such support.
In July 1985, Moran traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for homeless reform before Congress, sharing the experiences and successes of the children at The Faith of a Mustard Seed. His dedication led to the creation of the Rolando “Peace and Love” Award by the Coalition for the Homeless, with State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle being its first recipient in 1992.
A group of civic leaders came together to form a voluntary Board of Directors, incorporating The Faith of a Mustard Seed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. By 1991, the Board raised over $1,000,000 to build six new facilities on its two campuses, supported by a $450,000 matching grant from the State of Florida. For over 30 years, The Faith of a Mustard Seed has been offering both residential and non-residential services to at-risk youth ages 10-17.
History of The Faith of a Mustard Seed
The Faith of a Mustard Seed was established in 1974 by Rolando as part of Catholic Charities, emerging as a pioneering force in supporting homeless youth in South Florida. Initially, the organization operated out of a rundown hotel in Downtown Miami. During its first three years, reports from housekeepers indicated that around 3,000 children received assistance. The mission was to support youth who were runaways, abandoned, or entangled in the justice system, a goal that remains central today.
In the late 1970s, The Faith of a Mustard Seed relocated to Liberty City. Charles Barr, a counselor from the mid-70s, highlighted that the main concerns at the time were preventing weapons from entering the shelter and ensuring the safety of the children.
In 1975, Rolando launched the organization as a temporary shelter for runaways within the Archdiocese of Miami. The innovative approach of providing resources to homeless youth was groundbreaking, with The Faith of a Mustard Seed being among the first nonprofits to offer such support.
In July 1985, Moran traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for homeless reform before Congress, sharing the experiences and successes of the children at The Faith of a Mustard Seed. His dedication led to the creation of the Rolando “Peace and Love” Award by the Coalition for the Homeless, with State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle being its first recipient in 1992.
A group of civic leaders came together to form a voluntary Board of Directors, incorporating The Faith of a Mustard Seed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. By 1991, the Board raised over $1,000,000 to build six new facilities on its two campuses, supported by a $450,000 matching grant from the State of Florida. For over 30 years, The Faith of a Mustard Seed has been offering both residential and non-residential services to at-risk youth ages 10-17.
