Press Release Category

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

Tuesday / November 07 / 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Vivian Myrtetus awarded Donna Burdett, Bill Filipsic, Curt Harman, and Gene Kelley with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud... Read More

Wednesday / November 01 / 2017

Governor Scott and First Lady Ann Scott recently announced the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month student and teacher contest winners. This year’s theme was “A Recognition of the Role of Hispanic-Americans in Shaping Florida Today,” and the winners were honored during the annual Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the Florida Governor’s... Read More

Tuesday / October 31 / 2017

Dear Volunteer Florida Partners and Friends: Please see the press release below from Governor Rick Scott announcing the winners of the Governor’s 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay, and educator awards. Volunteer Florida is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Governor in this initiative and to recognize these... Read More

Thursday / October 26 / 2017

Volunteer Florida has re-released the 2018-2019 AmeriCorps competitive funding RFP to reflect newly-released application instructions from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Please refer to the updated information posted on our Grants page. Applications for funding are due November 16, 2017. Each year, approximately 80,000 Americans meet critical community needs through service in... Read More