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
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Activates 100 Florida National Guard Members to Assist with Hurricane Irma Preparedness
Tuesday / September 05 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Activates 100 Florida National Guard Members to Assist with Hurricane Irma Preparedness 7,000 Guard Members Will Report for Duty Friday Morning NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated 100 members of the Florida Air... Read More
Professional Suits Boost Student Confidence
Friday / September 01 / 2017
In March 2017, Volunteer Florida hosted the #SuitsforSession service project to collect professional attire for those in need. One of the recipients of that event was Florida State University’s Unconquered Scholars program. The program, housed within FSU’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, provides support services promoting overall success to students... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott: FWC Officers Rescue More Than 500 Texans
Thursday / August 31 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott: FWC Officers Rescue More Than 500 Texans More Than 400 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers are continuing to actively assist with... Read More
In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott: Nearly 270 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana
Wednesday / August 30 / 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott: Nearly 270 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott continued to thank Florida volunteer organizations responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Nearly 270 Florida volunteers have already... Read More