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Catalyst to the Capital

Each year, we organize a three-day trip to Tallahassee called Catalyst to the Capital. During this trip, community members, staff, and partners meet face-to-face with elected officials to advocate for policies that are most important to our communities. Participants of Catalyst to the Capital receive training on the legislative process and put their advocacy skills into action.

Catalyst to the Capital will take place twice in 2024, January 30 - February 1 and February 13 - 15. The three-day trip includes travel to and from Tallahassee, hotel, meals, as well as trainings and activities. 

If you are an elected official and would like to participate, please contact Anaruth Solache at [email protected].

Click here to view our collective 2023 state policy priorities. (Opens as a PDF)

Read about our 2020 trip here (opens in a new tab) and 2018 trip here (opens in a new tab)! 

Become a Fellow

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR C2C 2024. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO BE NOTIFIED OF FUTURE ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES.

Being a C2C Fellow provides an opportunity to advocate on behalf of yourself, your family, and your community. This experience also provides space to interact with government officials in Miami and Tallahassee, joining a network of activists and committed community leaders with a shared interest in improving the well-being of Miami-Dade residents. The time commitment for fellows is attendance on the Catalyst to the Capital trip & participation in all Fellow training in late 2023 & early 2024.

NOTE: After you sign up here, please fill out the Google form on the next page to complete your application.

Become a Paid Ambassador

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR C2C 2024. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO BE NOTIFIED OF FUTURE ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES.

Ambassadors are individuals who must have participated in our previous Catalyst to the Capital trips. Our Ambassadors are paid delegates, receiving a stipend of $20 per hour, up to $750.

Ambassadors will build their leadership skills by learning to track legislation, participating in statewide coalitions, building deeper relationships with local elected officials, and training others. The time commitment for Ambassadors is attendance on the Catalyst to the Capital trip, participation in an Ambassador training in late 2023, and approximately 15 hours of work per month between September 2023 and April 2024.

For the ambassador role, we will be prioritizing those with the ability to meet the time commitments and who have previous experience on C2C or Dade Days trips.

NOTE: After you sign up here, please fill out the Google form on the next page to complete your application.

Join as a Partner

Your organization can join Catalyst Miami and community members on our annual advocacy trip to Tallahassee. During the trip, you will be welcome to join our meetings with legislators or follow your own agenda.

This three-day trip includes: travel to and from Tallahassee, hotel, and meals. Partners will also have access to in-person meetings and social events with elected officials, group activities, and an opportunity to sharpen your advocacy skills. Training and support will be provided before and during the trip. Partners' logos will also be added to our materials (optional).

Partners are asked to pay $750 per seat to attend Dade Days in Tallahassee with Catalyst Miami. Seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Anaruth Solache at [email protected]

NOTE: After you sign up here, please fill out the Google form on the next page to complete your application.