ICYMI: Rooms To Go Commits $2M and over 2,000 Rooms of Furniture to Victims of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Friday / September 15 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org SEFFNER, Fla. — In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Rooms To Go, the nation’s leading independent furniture retailer, is committed to rebuilding communities and homes in Florida and Texas. Rooms To Go has pledged... Read More
Volunteer Florida Thanks IMN for $100,000 Donation for Hurricane Victims
Thursday / September 14 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida today thanked Information Management Network (IMN) and the Sponsors of the 23rd Annual ABS East Conference for their support and generous donation to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott to aid... Read More
Volunteer Florida: Dos and Don’ts for Hurricane Volunteers
Wednesday / September 13 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida, Florida’s lead agency for volunteers and donations, is reminding people who want to support communities impacted by Hurricane Irma to consider the following: Cash: Financial support to established relief organizations is always the most immediate,... Read More
Volunteer Florida Thanks Aetna Foundation for $50,000 Donation to Florida Disaster Fund
Wednesday / September 13 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida today thanked the Aetna Foundation for its generous donation of $50,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott to aid those impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund, administered by... Read More
ICYMI: Gov. Scott Thanks WellCare for $1 Million Donation for Hurricane Victims
Tuesday / September 12 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Thanks WellCare for $1 Million Donation for Hurricane Victims BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida today thanked WellCare for its support and generous donation of $1 million to the Florida Disaster Fund, which... Read More
ICYMI: Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
Friday / September 08 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Irma TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support individuals who are impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund... Read More
ICYMI: Hurricane Irma: Scott asks for volunteers to help in advance of storm
Wednesday / September 06 / 2017
“Hurricane Irma: Scott asks for volunteers to help in advance of storm” Sun Sentinel Daniele Sweeney September 6, 2017 Speaking from the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center in Doral on Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Rick Scott asked Floridians to not only get ready, but to get ready to give back in advance... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Directs State Offices to be Closed Friday in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
Tuesday / September 05 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Directs State Offices to be Closed Friday in Preparation for Hurricane Irma Encourages State Employees to Volunteer in Support of Emergency Shelters TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott directed state offices to be closed... Read More