Press Release Category

Monday / June 13 / 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund following yesterday’s terror attack in Orlando. The Florida Disaster Fund will help provide financial support to organizations that serve survivors, their families, and all those in need. To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org. Governor... Read More

Tuesday / May 31 / 2016

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In an effort to positively impact children and youth in the greater Orlando  area, Volunteer Florida and Leadership Florida® have announced a service initiative in conjunction with the Leadership Florida’s 2016 Annual Meeting at Disney’s Grand Floridian. The book drive will benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Orange... Read More

Thursday / May 19 / 2016

Volunteer Florida is thrilled to congratulate CEO Chester Spellman on being named as the 2016 Young Floridian by the Bob Graham Center for Public Policy at the University of Florida. The award recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the state of Florida both professionally and civically.

Wednesday / May 18 / 2016

Volunteer Florida and ADT’s month-long #BringABook service project collected 10,000 books for Florida students!  

Tuesday / May 17 / 2016

This week, Volunteer Florida joins the Corporation for National and Community Service and our grantees to honor Senior Corps. We are grateful the Florida programs that help seniors serve their neighbors, and the extraordinary volunteers who prove that #SeniorCorpsWorks!  

Monday / May 16 / 2016

Bresly Oralus Serves with City of Orlando   Orlando – Volunteer Florida today recognized the first AmeriCorps Member of the Year. Bresly Oralus, who serves with the City of Orlando’s OPASS program, was honored for providing exceptional service to the community and exemplifying Volunteer Florida’s values of service, leadership, collaboration,... Read More

Monday / May 16 / 2016

This month, Volunteer Florida is proud to showcase the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County! HMHBB is dedicated to reducing infant deaths by strengthening families through prenatal care, parenting, education and support services. HMHBB advocates for improving access to health care, providing health education and family support, increasing... Read More

Thursday / May 12 / 2016

The Best & Brightest Awards announced winners and scholarships   “Awards Ceremony for Top High School Seniors and Eighth-Graders” Press Release  Best & Brightest May 12, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2016 CONTACT: Laura Rogers (850) 509-628 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 11th Annual Best & Brightest Awards Ceremony took... Read More

Tuesday / May 10 / 2016

Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded two individuals with the Champion of Service Award. Governor Rick Scott said, “Florida is home to many great volunteers like Wendy and Ken who make a positive impact in their communities. We... Read More

Friday / May 06 / 2016

Volunteer Florida and ADT announced at a book distribution event today that the month-long #BringABook service project collected 10,000 books for Florida students. The event, which was co-hosted by ADT and Volunteer Florida, was held in conjunction with Florida Volunteer Month and the ADT Always Cares Annual Week of Service.