Press Release Category

Wednesday / June 29 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Erin Sjostrom (850) 414-7400 erin@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of up to $520,000 in grant funding to assist Florida’s nonprofit organizations in the recruitment and retention of skills-based volunteers through the national Volunteer Generation Fund. Organizations interested in applying... Read More

Wednesday / June 08 / 2022

  For Immediate Release: June 8, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com   Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Corey Simon applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Freedom First Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, which supports volunteer efforts, disaster preparedness, and includes historic reserves to effectively respond to any emergency. “This is good, solid... Read More

Thursday / April 21 / 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, Florida middle and high school student leaders gathered together in Orlando April 19-21 to participate in Volunteer Florida Foundation’s Healthy Minds Teen Summit, a youth-centered event to discuss mental resiliency and the... Read More

Thursday / March 17 / 2022

  For Immediate Release: March 17, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com   Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winners of the Black History Month student essay and art contests as well as the Excellence in Education Awards. Students from grades K-3 were invited to participate in the art contest... Read More

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