Press Release Category

Wednesday / January 17 / 2018

Today, Volunteer Florida announced that it has secured $27,154,577 in funding for those impacted by Hurricane Irma.  The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will support a Disaster Case Management Program to advocate for families and individuals and help them access resources. Volunteer Florida CEO Vivian Myrtetus said,... Read More

Wednesday / January 10 / 2018

~ Three students will earn a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott invited Florida K-12 students to participate in the 2018 Black History Month art and essay contests based on this year’s theme, “A Celebration of Innovative African-American... Read More

Tuesday / January 09 / 2018

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida today announced the second round of Florida Disaster Fund grant recipients for organizations providing disaster relief following Hurricane Irma. Organizations will receive between $5,000 and $75,000 for disaster response activities to meet critical needs.... Read More

Thursday / December 21 / 2017

Florida Gov. Rick Scott receives a briefing in Puerto Rico. (Office of Florida Gov. Rick Scott) Orlando Sentinel December 20, 2017 by Gov. Rick Scott Guest Columnist Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans moved to Florida after Hurricane Maria impacted the island earlier this year, and for many of them,... Read More

Tuesday / December 19 / 2017

Florida Politics December 18, 2017 The top agency for volunteerism in the state announced Monday that it is awarding $286,000 in federal funding to 22 nonprofits and service organizations across the state. “Our grantees will put volunteers to work providing education opportunities, helping job-seekers find employment, and teaching financial literacy,... Read More

Monday / December 18 / 2017

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida announced today it is awarding $286,000 in federal funding to 22 nonprofits and service organizations across the state. Each organization will receive a $13,000 grant. The nonprofits and service organizations will match the funding with $286,000 in local investments, bringing the total investment in Florida communities... Read More

Wednesday / December 13 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Vivian Myrtetus awarded Zakary, Gracyn, and Ari Smith with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud to recognize Zakary, Gracyn... Read More

Friday / December 01 / 2017

  The Foundation Will Highlight Volunteer Florida for Its Exceptional Work to Support and Empower Young People   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Volunteer Florida announced today that it will be featured by Born This Way Foundation at Lady Gaga’s Joanne World Tour... Read More

Monday / November 27 / 2017

  Garry Coates, 27, is a 2017 Teach For America-Orlando corps member and a math teacher at the Academic Center For Excellence in Orlando Orlando Sentinel November 20, 2017 As I grew up, my family taught me the importance of finding my purpose, being happy and giving back. Though I... Read More

Wednesday / November 22 / 2017

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott: More Than 1 Million Volunteer Hours Served Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria   NAPLES, Fla.  – Today, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida announced that volunteers have served more than one million hours in... Read More