Press Release Category

Wednesday / September 23 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Clay Ingram announced that the agency would be hosting its first-ever volunteer leadership convening. The Volunteer Leadership Virtual Convening: Volunteer Engagement for Changing Communities will be hosted virtually October 27-29, 2020. This no-cost... Read More

Monday / September 21 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the entity responsible for managing AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 AmeriCorps competitive funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying should respond to the... Read More

Friday / September 18 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Sally. To make a contribution, please visit www.VolunteerFlorida.org or text DISASTER to 20222 to make a one-time donation of... Read More

Wednesday / August 26 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that $360,000 in funding will be distributed to five organizations that are working to implement an AmeriCorps Program in their community. Along with funding, organizations will receive technical assistance... Read More

Friday / August 21 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that $120,000 in funding would be distributed to support 17 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Citizen Corps programs throughout Florida. CERT and Citizen Corps are training programs that... Read More

Thursday / August 06 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Clay Ingram announced that Florida has been awarded $16.2 million from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to fund 36 AmeriCorps programs throughout the state during 2020-2021. Together, these programs... Read More

Wednesday / July 01 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $496,000 in grant funding to assist Florida’s nonprofit organizations recruit and retain skills-based volunteers through the Volunteer Generation Fund. Organizations interested in applying should respond to the request for... Read More

Tuesday / June 30 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $120,000 in grant funding to support local governments, districts and colleges/universities in developing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and/or Citizen Corps Program in their community. Eligible... Read More

Wednesday / June 24 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Florida leaders applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for his support of CS/SB 1050: Disaster Volunteer Leave for State Employees which was signed and will become effective July 1, 2020. This legislation... Read More

Friday / May 15 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Volunteer Florida Foundation announced that $6.65 million in Florida Disaster Fund grants will be awarded to organizations engaged in Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael long-term recovery efforts. The Volunteer Florida Foundation... Read More