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Everyday Mission

Everyday Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving South Florida. Our mission is to identify, report, and resolve everyday community issues. We deliver relentless, hands-on advocacy, empower people to speak up, and serve as a persistent partner to ensure government agencies and businesses do their jobs.

Our process is simple:

    1. Identify issues that have been overlooked, ignored, or stuck in a queue.
    2. Report problems directly to the agencies and businesses responsible for fixing them.
    3. Resolve issues by collaborating with community members, businesses, and agencies until a solution is achieved.
    4. Empower community members to be advocates for themselves and their communities through volunteer opportunities, educational initiatives, and community events.

Everyday Problems

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Environment & Wildlife

invasive species, pollution, odors, injured wildlife

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Trash & Illegal Dumping

abandoned bulk items, furniture on curb, litter, debris

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Traffic & Pedestrian Safety

crosswalk requests, ADA access, speeding, unsafe intersections

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Streets & Sidewalks

potholes, broken streetlights, cracked sidewalks, graffiti

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Everyday Solutions

Inspections, Reports & Resolutions

Our team walks neighborhoods, alleys, and business districts, documenting hazards and everyday problems. In addition to the rigorous reporting produced by our field teams, we also prioritize requests from community members who need help. Some don’t know where to report issues, others have been waiting weeks for a resolution, and many simply hope someone else will take action.

Community Education Hub

We research, compile, and share practical guides and resources that empower you to solve problems, access services, and improve their communities.

Volunteer & Community Events

We empower people to speak up and take action to make their communities better. From local coffee-shop gatherings where neighbors voice concerns, to hands-on community cleanups, and family-friendly game-based neighborhood inspections, we create accessible opportunities for individuals, families, and organizations to actively improve the places they live.

Everyday People

Benjamin Swanson

Director of Community Engagement

Ben brings a decade of diverse teaching experience and a strong background in community music leadership. As a classically trained vocalist, he knows that when people find their voice, they gain the power to transform their own community. Having led various arts, education, and environmental initiatives, he is committed to ensuring our neighborhoods are as safe and inclusive as they are vibrant.

Caleb Merendino

Director of Community Action

Caleb’s background as an EMS responder and 911 dispatcher instilled in him the ability to think fast, stay organized, and execute solutions under extreme pressure. He applies that same tactical focus to community advocacy, refusing to let a neighbor, or an entire neighborhood, be ignored. As a hands-on problem solver, he is dedicated to protecting people, animals, and the environment.