Press Release Category

Thursday / July 24 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, in continued partnership with the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) and Points of Light, is proud to announce the launch of the 2025–2026 Service Enterprise Cohort. This initiative offers Florida’s nonprofit organizations the opportunity to participate in the nationally recognized Service Enterprise Accreditation... Read More

Friday / July 18 / 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Volunteer Florida Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the FY 2025–2026 Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) grant program. This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of community-based organizations by recruiting, equipping, and mobilizing volunteers who serve Florida’s rural communities. Through this funding opportunity, the Foundation... Read More

Monday / March 31 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that the 10th annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 3,833 items of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to FSU ProfessioNole Clothing Closet, Orlando Bridge Community Release... Read More

Wednesday / March 05 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student art and essay contest and educator awards. This year’s theme is Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s... Read More

Friday / January 17 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Black History Month is recognized and celebrated... Read More

Friday / January 03 / 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida thanks individuals and organizations who generously contributed to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the Florida Disaster Fund serves as the... Read More

Friday / November 01 / 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring Native American Contributions to Florida’s Success.”... Read More

Wednesday / August 21 / 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Brittany Dover (850) 556-9799 brittany@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida encourage students to participate in the Hispanic Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Hispanic Heritage Month is... Read More

Wednesday / July 24 / 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida is proud to announce the availability of FY 2024-2025 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program funding and anticipates awarding up to $100,000 in subgrants that may be capped at $5,000. Interested parties may apply for funding for a CERT program, a Citizen Corps program, or both. If seeking... Read More

Friday / March 08 / 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced that the ninth annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 3,023 items equaling 2,705 pounds of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to CareerSource Tampa Bay, FSU ProfessioNole Clothing Closet, and SailFuture– organizations supporting Florida job-seekers striving to enter or re-enter the... Read More