Press Release Category

Friday / September 12 / 2014

Miami — Today, over a thousand Volunteer Florida volunteers and AmeriCorps Members gathered at the Miami Beach Convention Center for a massive service project and nationwide ceremony to mark the 20th Anniversary of both Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps. Click here to see pictures from the 20th Anniversary Event. “Today, we... Read More

Wednesday / August 20 / 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2014 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott today announced the 2014 Hispanic Heritage Month contests and invite students in kindergarten through 12th grades to participate in the art and essay contests. Students, parents, teachers... Read More

Wednesday / August 13 / 2014

FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2014 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle, (850) 339-3184 TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that 31 Florida AmeriCorps programs have been funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for 2014-2015. These programs, funded by $8.8 million in federal CNCS grants and $7.6... Read More

Monday / June 30 / 2014

FOR RELEASE: June 28, 2014 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle, 850-339-3184 Volunteer Florida, AmeriCorps Construct Mini-Libraries, Perform School Clean-Up in Central Florida Service project commemorates 20th anniversary of Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps Bartow, FL — Today, Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps members created 15 mobile libraries and participated in a campus clean-up project.... Read More

Tuesday / June 17 / 2014

TALLAHASSEE – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized Michael D. Hicks as a Champion of Service for his volunteer service at Charlotte Correctional Institution. As Volunteer Chaplain at Charlotte Correctional Institution, Michael Hicks has provided approximately 2600 volunteer hours assisting the staff chaplain in creating... Read More

Wednesday / June 04 / 2014

NOTE: The article below originally appeared on The News Service of Florida and is posted with NSF’s permission. Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend is a BEST grantee. Volunteer Florida funds Second Harvest to increase the number of skills-based volunteers, track volunteer hours, and increase the organization’s capacity to manage... Read More

Tuesday / May 13 / 2014

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman recognized two deserving Champions of Service: Charles “Skip” Cramer, a longtime volunteer with the American Red Cross of Northeast Florida, and Michael “Mikey” Attardi, Jr., who volunteered to serve families and individuals... Read More

Tuesday / May 13 / 2014

Tallahassee — Volunteer Florida congratulated five community service organizations today for receiving funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for education. The grants were awarded to the following programs: AmeriCorps Orlando Partnership for School Success (O-PASS), City of Orlando • $404,305 • 32 AmeriCorps member positions AmeriCorps... Read More

Thursday / May 08 / 2014

Tallahassee—The Volunteer Florida Foundation today thanked AT&T for its generous donation to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated earlier today by Governor Rick Scott. The Florida Disaster Fund helps Floridians who have been impacted by disasters by providing a mechanism for businesses and individuals who seek to support local... Read More

Thursday / May 08 / 2014

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Today, during a tour of impacted areas, Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund. The Florida Disaster Fund helps Floridians who have been impacted by disasters by providing a mechanism for businesses and individuals who seek to support critical local recovery efforts. Governor... Read More