9 Community Service Opportunities for Teens in Central Florida
Explore local volunteer opportunities for high school students earning community service hours in Central Florida, from animal shelters to theaters.
Orlando nonprofits
Orlando Ballet Receives $150,000 Grant to Expand Dance Education in Central Florida
Orlando Ballet has received a $150,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations to expand dance education, increase scholarship opportunities, and create more pathways for young dancers across Central Florida. Announced Wednesday, Oct. 21, the funding will support Orlando Ballet School and the organization’s Community Enrichment programs, helping more students access dance instruction and pursue advanced training … 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
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
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Partners with The Finley Project
On Tuesday, July 21, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream partnered with local mother Cara Berry to host a community fundraiser in honor of what would have been her son Liam’s 10th birthday. The celebration was across all seven Kelly’s locations (Foxtail locations excluded), and 10% of the day’s proceeds would go to The Finley Project. The … Read more
Runway to Hope Supports Central Florida Families Facing Pediatric Cancer
Runway to Hope is a Winter Park organization built to address the non-medical realities of pediatric cancer helping families manage the financial and logistical strain that comes with treatment. Founded in 2010 by Mark NeJanme and Josie NeJame, the organization was built around a gap they saw firsthand. Medical care may be covered or supported, … Read more