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Florida Blue Foundation Awards $3.1 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Across Florida
During Hunger Action Month, the Florida Blue Foundation is awarding $3.1 million in grants to eight community-based food initiatives across Florida, with programs designed to expand access to nutritious food and address the connection between food insecurity and chronic disease. The grants will support organizations serving communities across counties including Bay, Broward, Clay, Flagler, Leon, … Read more
Quest, Inc. Receives AdventHealth Grant to Expand Healthcare Transportation in Central Florida
For people with developmental disabilities, getting to a medical appointment can involve more than simply finding a way to get from one place to another. Transportation can be a major barrier to accessing healthcare, maintaining independence and staying connected to essential services. Quest, Inc., a Central Florida nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities for more … Read more
Addition Financial Foundation Awards $175,000 to 10 Central Florida Nonprofits
The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating 10 Central Florida nonprofits that are making a difference in their communities with $175,000 in unrestricted grants and year-round support. The organizations were honored Wednesday, Sept. 9, during the Foundation’s fifth annual Community Giving Celebration at Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus. The breakfast and … Read more
Second Harvest Food Bank Calls on Central Florida to Take Action During Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is asking residents to find at least one way to help neighbors facing food insecurity. September marks Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger and encourage communities to take action. In Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of … Read more
Orange County Awards $15,000 Grant to Expand Youth Wheelchair Basketball Program
Young athletes with disabilities in Central Florida will soon have greater access to adaptive sports thanks to a new Orange County grant awarded to Central Florida Dreamplex. Orange County’s Neighborhood Services Division has awarded the nonprofit organization a $15,000 Youth Sports Enhancement Grant to help expand its Orlando Magic Dreamers youth wheelchair basketball program. The … Read more
The Finley Project Offers Support for Grieving Mothers
As Mother’s Day approaches, many families prepare to celebrate with flowers, cards, and gatherings. For mothers who have lost an infant, however, the holiday can be a painful memory of absence. The Finley Project, a national nonprofit based in Winter Park, is working to change that feeling. The organization provides what is described as the … Read more
HCA Florida Healthcare Donates $20,000 to Second Harvest During National Volunteer Month
On Friday, April 24, HCA Florida Healthcare volunteers presented a $20,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in celebration of National Volunteer month. According to the HCA Florida Healthcare press release, on April 3 and April 24 over 100 HCA volunteers gathered to help sort and pack food donations. These days were … Read more
Dave’s House and Mental Health Association of Central Florida Expand Services in Seminole County
Dave’s House and the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF) announced the expansion of their mental health and supportive housing services in Seminole County with the opening of new offices at The Neighborhood Co-op in Sanford. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the two Central Florida nonprofits will celebrate the milestone with a double ribbon-cutting ceremony … Read more