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Nikki & Michael Simkins

Nikki Simkins is CEO of E11EVEN Vodka. As the visionary behind the brand, Nikki has worked endlessly to create a product that embodies the spirit of Miami. She has spearheaded the effort to propel this brand into success and put together a superstar team to make it happen.

Michael Simkins is an owner of E11EVEN Partners, the company behind the high-profile E11EVEN Miami nightclub, hotel, condominium, Vodka, crypto and sound equipment, and has helped guide the company's evolution from a hospitality firm to a lifestyle brand. He is also President & CEO, Lion Development Group.

The Simkins family, with deep South Florida roots that span decades, is highly respected for supporting collaborative, community-based projects that drive sustainable economic growth and bring global visibility to the region.

The family and Mr. Simkins are involved with various local philanthropic initiatives.

Supporting Lone Soldiers

Supporting Lone Soldiers

With Federation’s continued support, Wings — a program that supports the needs of lone soldiers, individuals who serve in the IDF without any family in Israel — has expanded its vital services since the start of the war with Iran.

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Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

As part of a broader, multi-year effort to expand surrogacy support, the Jewish Fertility Fund Surrogacy Pilot will award four $20,000 grants to individuals and couples in South Florida and Atlanta.

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Teen Wellness Fellowships

Teen Wellness Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for rising Jewish 11th and 12th graders in South Dade to join the second cohort of BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship.

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Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors.

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