Press Release Category

Tuesday / November 01 / 2016

Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman says through the Volunteer Generation Fund, his agency awarded $13,000 mini grants to different Florida nonprofit organizations. The award recipient then provides a dollar-for-dollar match—bringing the grand total to about $573,000. “This grant program is focused on skills-based volunteers,” said Spellman. “So, looking at individuals... Read More

Monday / October 31 / 2016

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida announced today that 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 $287,560 in local investments, bringing the total investment in Florida... Read More

Tuesday / October 25 / 2016

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded Maxwell Ervanian with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud to present Max with the Champion of Service Award... Read More

Tuesday / October 25 / 2016

Tallahassee—Volunteer Florida today announced a notice of funding opportunity that will help students in Florida’s rural communities get on track to graduate high school and pursue higher education. The Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) will provide grantees with capacity building support so that they can use volunteers in service to... Read More

Monday / October 24 / 2016

Encourage Participants to Donate a Book at the 47th Annual Meeting, Nov. 9 and 10   CONTACT: Erin VanSickle, Volunteer Florida evansickle@volunteerflorida.org Marianne Gordon, Southeastern Council of Foundations marianne@secf.org   TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida and the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) announced today that they will host a #BringABook service initiative for... Read More

Tuesday / October 18 / 2016

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2016 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle (850) 339-3184 evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TAMPA, Fla. — Today, Governor Scott recognized Florida Blue for its generous donation of $10,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated last week to aid those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The Florida Disaster Fund, administered by... Read More

Tuesday / October 11 / 2016

Tallahassee—Volunteer Florida today announced Florida Disaster Fund grant recipients, organizations that have been serving those impacted by the Pulse shooting. The Volunteer Florida Foundation has raised $91,232 to support those impacted by the shooting and will award $100,000. On June 13, 2016, Governor Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to... Read More

Monday / October 10 / 2016

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2016 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle (850) 339-3184 evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Scott recognized AT&T for its generous donation of $25,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated earlier today to aid those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The Florida Disaster Fund, administered by the... Read More

Monday / October 10 / 2016

Tallahassee — Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support individuals who are impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The Florida Disaster Fund helps to provide financial support to Florida’s communities in times of disaster. To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org. The fund is administered by the Volunteer... Read More

Saturday / October 08 / 2016

TALLAHASSEE—Volunteer Florida is reminding those who want to support Floridians impacted by Hurricane Matthew to consider the following points before giving: Cash: Financial support to established relief organizations is always the most immediate, useful and versatile way to give. Financial assistance allows relief organizations to meet urgent needs quickly. Confirm:... Read More