Press Release Category

Monday / March 14 / 2022

Volunteer Florida Partners, Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed AmeriCorps Week in Florida, March 13-19, 2022! Together, we’re encouraging nonprofit organizations throughout the state to increase their community impact by harnessing the power of AmeriCorps, as well as young Floridians to consider committing a year of service with AmeriCorps to give back... Read More

Tuesday / March 01 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida and Simply Healthcare Plans (“Simply”) proudly announced that the 7th Annual “Suits for Session” service project resulted in the collection of 3,850 pounds of professional attire for Florida job-seekers statewide. The 5,144... Read More

Thursday / February 24 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida Foundation is pleased announce the availability of additional grant funding through the Florida Disaster Fund for organizations engaged in Hurricane Michael long-term recovery efforts. Organizations interested in applying should submit their completed applications by Friday, March... Read More

Monday / February 07 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual “Suits for Session” service project will be held on Wednesday, February 23, on the 2nd Floor of the Rotunda of the Florida Capitol.Suits for Session... Read More

Tuesday / February 01 / 2022

  For Immediate Release: January 31, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com   Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Volunteer Florida to announce the launch of DJJ’s new mentoring initiative – One Mentor, One Child. This initiative will build a statewide mentoring network... Read More

Friday / January 28 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the agency responsible for administering national service funding in the State of Florida, is proud to offer a virtual Grant Writing Certification Program for Florida’s nonprofit organizations February 14 through March 23, 2022.  This... Read More

Monday / January 24 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the agency responsible for administering AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps formula funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying should respond to the RFP by Monday, March 7... Read More

Friday / January 21 / 2022

  For Immediate Release: January 21, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com ~ Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation ~ Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for this year’s Black History Month contests will... Read More

Thursday / January 13 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida is pleased to announce its partnership with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, to offer Florida’s nonprofit organizations access to the Service Enterprise Certification program. Service Enterprise... Read More

Wednesday / December 29 / 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida reflects on another successful year strengthening Florida’s communities through national service as well as fostering volunteerism. “We would like to send our thanks to the Governor, First Lady, our Commission and... Read More