Press Release Category

Monday / June 28 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Kim Hawkes (850) 556-9799 kim@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of up to $568,000 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 for one of the 27... Read More

Tuesday / April 27 / 2021

  Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced this year’s Black History Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. Black History Month is celebrated every year in Florida during the month of February and this year’s contest theme was “Community Champions –... Read More

Thursday / April 15 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Volunteer Florida (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida and Simply Healthcare announced that the sixth annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 670 pounds of professional attire at the day-long event. The clothing was donated... Read More

Thursday / March 18 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Volunteer Florida (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Simply Healthcare announced the sixth annual Suits for Session service project will be held on Wednesday, March 24 on the corner of S Adams Street and W Pensacola Street, in front... Read More

Friday / February 05 / 2021

  Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Community Champions – Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans in Florida’s Communities” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in... Read More

Thursday / January 28 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Erin Sjostrom (850) 508-1369 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Corey Simon thanked Governor DeSantis for his support of service in the Sunshine State. “When we invest in service, we make our communities stronger and our state a better place... Read More

Monday / January 25 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT External Affairs Office info@volunteerflorida.org (850) 414-7400 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida, the organization responsible for managing AmeriCorps programs in the State of Florida, is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 AmeriCorps formula funding request for proposals (RFP). Organizations interested in applying should respond to the RFP by Monday,... Read More

Friday / January 15 / 2021

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida CEO Corey Simon encouraged Floridians across the state to serve their community on the MLK National Day of Service on Monday, January 18. Celebrated as “a day on, not off,” MLK Day... Read More

Wednesday / December 23 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida named 2020 as the year of the volunteer and highlighted the incredible efforts made by all Floridians to help their neighbors in need. The agency also recognized their achievements over... Read More

Friday / December 18 / 2020

  Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Hispanic Heritage Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. This year’s theme was “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida.” Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year in Florida... Read More