Press Release Category

Wednesday / July 01 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $496,000 in grant funding to assist Florida’s nonprofit organizations recruit and retain skills-based volunteers through the Volunteer Generation Fund. Organizations interested in applying should respond to the request for... Read More

Tuesday / June 30 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $120,000 in grant funding to support local governments, districts and colleges/universities in developing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and/or Citizen Corps Program in their community. Eligible... Read More

Wednesday / June 24 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Florida leaders applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for his support of CS/SB 1050: Disaster Volunteer Leave for State Employees which was signed and will become effective July 1, 2020. This legislation... Read More

Friday / May 15 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Volunteer Florida Foundation announced that $6.65 million in Florida Disaster Fund grants will be awarded to organizations engaged in Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael long-term recovery efforts. The Volunteer Florida Foundation... Read More

Monday / May 11 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the availability of $300,000 in AmeriCorps Planning Grants to support organizations interested in implementing an AmeriCorps program that addresses a critical community need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Awarded... Read More

Wednesday / April 01 / 2020

  Volunteer Florida is here to help support nonprofits and governmental entities as they navigate volunteer recruitment and management efforts during this challenging time. Our agency’s focus right now is encouraging the use of virtual volunteers, in addition to in-person volunteers, who can continue to help your organization achieve its mission. Virtual... Read More

Monday / March 09 / 2020

In light of the recent activation of the State Emergency Operations Center and requests by potential applicants, the Volunteer Florida Foundation has extended the application window for the Florida Disaster Fund grant funding so organizations can focus on responding to COVID-19. Applications will now be due by 5 pm (ET)... Read More

Tuesday / March 03 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Volunteer Florida and Uber announced that the fifth annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 4,796 items of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to Dress for... Read More

Thursday / February 27 / 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Governor’s Press Office Media@eog.myflorida.com (850) 717-9282 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Black History Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. This year’s theme was “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of African Americans in Florida”... Read More

Tuesday / February 11 / 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Savannah Kelly savannah@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Volunteer Florida and Uber announced the fifth annual Suits for Session service project will be held on Tuesday, February 25 on the third-floor rotunda of the Florida Capitol. Suits for Session engages legislators... Read More