Volunteer Florida Collects Over 3,800 Items of Professional Attire During 10th Annual Suits for Session Service Project
Monday / March 31 / 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that the 10th annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 3,833 items of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to FSU ProfessioNole Clothing Closet, Orlando Bridge Community Release... Read More
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Recognize Black History Month Art, Essay, and Educator Contest Winners
Wednesday / March 05 / 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student art and essay contest and educator awards. This year’s theme is Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s... Read More
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Encourage Students to Participate in 2025 Black History Month Contests
Friday / January 17 / 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Black History Month is recognized and celebrated... Read More
Volunteer Florida Recognizes Major Donors for Contributions to Florida Disaster Fund in Response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Friday / January 03 / 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida thanks individuals and organizations who generously contributed to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the Florida Disaster Fund serves as the... Read More
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Launch 2024 Native American Heritage Month Contests
Friday / November 01 / 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring Native American Contributions to Florida’s Success.”... Read More
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Encourage Students to Participate in 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Contests
Wednesday / August 21 / 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Hispanic Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Hispanic Heritage Month is... Read More
Volunteer Florida Announces CERT/Citizen Corp Funding for FY 2024-2025
Wednesday / July 24 / 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida is proud to announce the availability of FY 2024-2025 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program funding and anticipates awarding up to $100,000 in subgrants that may be capped at $5,000. Interested parties may apply for funding for a CERT program, a Citizen Corps program, or both. If seeking... Read More
Volunteer Florida Collected Over 3,000 Items of Professional Attire Through Suits for Session Service Project
Friday / March 08 / 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that the ninth annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 3,023 items equaling 2,705 pounds of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to CareerSource Tampa Bay, FSU ProfessioNole Clothing Closet, and SailFuture– organizations supporting Florida job-seekers striving to enter or re-enter the... Read More
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrate Black History Month and Host Contest Winners at Governor’s Residence
Tuesday / February 27 / 2024
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2024 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a reception at the Governor’s Residence in honor of Black History Month. Governor DeSantis recognized educators and announced the winners of the student art and essay contest. This year’s... Read More
Race for Our Heroes 5K
Thursday / February 15 / 2024
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez Hosts the Race for Our Heroes 5K on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 8:00am at Tom Brown Park. Bring the family and your four-legged friends!