Volunteer Florida Press Releases

ICYMI: NextEra Energy Foundation donates $1 million to Florida Disaster Fund for Hurricane Irma relief and will match donations by ...

  JUNO BEACH, Fla. — The NextEra Energy Foundation, the charitable arm of Florida Power & Light Company and its parent, NextEra Energy, Inc., today announced it is donating $1 million to the Florida Disaster Fund to support relief efforts in the wake …

Cristian de la Fuente: Donate to the Florida Disaster Fund to Help Hurricane Victims

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida today thanked actor and producer Cristian de la Fuente for supporting the Florida Disaster Fund to benefit victims of Hurricane Irma. De la Fuente recorded a public service announcement that will …

Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida Thank Sunshine Health for Donation to Florida Disaster Fund

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida thanked Sunshine Health for its generous donation to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott to aid those impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund, …

Country Music Artist Jake Owens Joins Florida Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida in Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

NASHVILLE, TN. — Florida native Jake Owen has joined Florida Governor Rick Scott to help in relief efforts for Hurricane Irma victims. Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by …

Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida Thank AT&T for $170,000 Donation to Florida Disaster Fund

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida thanked AT&T for its generous donation of $170,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated last week to aid those impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund, …

Cristian de la Fuente Supports the Florida Disaster Fund (Spanish Language)

Cristian de la Fuente Supports the Florida Disaster Fund

Sofia Vergara Supports the Florida Disaster Fund (Spanish Language)

Sofia Vergara Supports the Florida Disaster Fund

Sofia Vergara: Donate to the Florida Disaster Fund to Help Hurricane Victims

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Scott and Volunteer Florida today thanked Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara for supporting the Florida Disaster Fund to benefit victims of Hurricane Irma. Vergara recorded a public service announcement that will be aired …

ICYMI: Rooms To Go Commits $2M and over 2,000 Rooms of Furniture to Victims of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

  SEFFNER, Fla. — In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Rooms To Go, the nation’s leading independent furniture retailer, is committed to rebuilding communities and homes in Florida and Texas. Rooms To Go has pledged $2M in …

Volunteer Florida Thanks IMN for $100,000 Donation for Hurricane Victims

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida today thanked Information Management Network (IMN) and the Sponsors of the 23rd Annual ABS East Conference for their support and generous donation to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott …

Volunteer Florida: Dos and Don’ts for Hurricane Volunteers

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida, Florida’s lead agency for volunteers and donations, is reminding people who want to support communities impacted by Hurricane Irma to consider the following: Cash: Financial support to established relief …

Tim Tebow Thanks Volunteers

MSNBC - Hurricane Irma and Volunteer Florida

Volunteer Florida Thanks Aetna Foundation for $50,000 Donation to Florida Disaster Fund

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida today thanked the Aetna Foundation for its generous donation of $50,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott to aid those impacted by Hurricane Irma. The Florida Disaster Fund, …

ICYMI: Gov. Scott Thanks WellCare for $1 Million Donation for Hurricane Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Thanks WellCare for $1 Million Donation for Hurricane Victims   BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida …

ICYMI: Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Irma

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Irma   TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida …

ICYMI: Hurricane Irma: Scott asks for volunteers to help in advance of storm

“Hurricane Irma: Scott asks for volunteers to help in advance of storm” Sun Sentinel Daniele Sweeney September 6, 2017  Speaking from the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center in Doral on Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Rick Scott asked Floridians to not only …

In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Directs State Offices to be Closed Friday in Preparation for Hurricane Irma

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Directs State Offices to be Closed Friday in Preparation for Hurricane Irma Encourages State Employees to Volunteer in Support of …