In this week’s Miami Proud, CBS News Miami shines the spotlight on a member of the Downtown Development Authority of Miami. The superintendent of the Enhancement Team is leveraging his lived experience to pave the way for brighter futures.
Once homeless himself, Kevin Rudolph Garrett now leads a 60-member beautification team for the DDA of Miami, transforming not only city streets but also the lives of those who’ve faced homelessness and hardship and offering a powerful example of redemption through service.
Transforming streets and lives
From improving street signs to cleaning sidewalks, the Downtown Enhancement Team, under Garrett’s leadership, is dedicated to beautifying South Florida.
“When I started, I knew about cutting grass, but I didn’t know about forming a team. Getting people to work under me and with me and one of the things I do now is I love helping people,” Garrett shared.
A second chance through service
He leads a diverse team eager to take the next step in their lives and acquire new skills, many of whom have faced unemployment for extended periods. This initiative is part of a second-chance program in partnership with Camillus House…