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Published on August 29, 2017 - 16:38 GMT

Volunteer Florida Encourages Floridians To Consider the “3 Cs” to Support Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey: Cash, Confirm, ...

FOR RELEASE: August 28, 2017 CONTACT: Erin VanSickle: evansickle@volunteerflorida.org TALLAHASSEE – Volunteer Florida is reminding Floridians who want to support those impacted by Hurricane Harvey to consider the following points before giving: Cash: …

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Published on August 28, 2017 - 20:28 GMT

In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Thanks Florida Volunteers Responding to Harvey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2017 CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com Gov. Scott Thanks Florida Volunteers Responding to Harvey Also Encourages Florida Businesses with Resources to Help Families Impacted by Storm …

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Published on August 25, 2017 - 22:04 GMT

In Case You Missed It: Gov. Scott Announces Appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2017 Gov. Scott Announces Appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Vivian Myrtetus as CEO of Volunteer Florida. Myrtetus will …

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Published on August 16, 2017 - 16:05 GMT

Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman awarded Lynne Gassant with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide …

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Published on August 11, 2017 - 21:00 GMT

Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott Invite K-12 Students to Participate in 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Contest

~ Student winners will earn a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott announced the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month contests for students and educators. Florida K-12 students are …

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Published on August 1, 2017 - 20:42 GMT

Chester Spellman Appointed as Director of AmeriCorps

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida announced today that Chief Executive Officer Chester W. Spellman has been appointed by the White House to serve as Director of AmeriCorps for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Spellman will …

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Published on July 12, 2017 - 12:11 GMT

Volunteer Generation Fund Technical Assistance Call Information

Last week, Volunteer Florida released a Request for Proposals for its Volunteer Generation Fund grant. Funding will allow grantees to recruit and retain skills-based volunteers. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) will help nonprofits use skills-based …

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Published on July 6, 2017 - 21:01 GMT

Volunteer Florida and Leadership Florida #BringABook Service Project a Success

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Volunteer Florida and Leadership Florida are proud to announce that the second annual #BringABook service project collected 1,100 books for Florida students. The event, which was co-hosted by Leadership Florida and Volunteer Florida, …

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Published on July 3, 2017 - 19:33 GMT

Volunteer Florida Announces $286,000 in Funding Available for Florida Nonprofits

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida today announced a Request for Proposals for grant funding to help nonprofits recruit and retain skills-based volunteers. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) will help nonprofits use skills-based volunteers to serve Florida …

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Published on June 14, 2017 - 19:31 GMT

Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman awarded Kelly Kowall with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide …

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Published on June 7, 2017 - 20:41 GMT

Volunteer Florida Announces Second Year of Funding for CERT/Citizen Corps

Tallahassee – In the anticipation of federal funding, Volunteer Florida is proud to announce the availability of FY 2017-2018 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program funding. Volunteer Florida will distribute a total of $300,000; in …

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Published on June 7, 2017 - 13:06 GMT

Bessie Foster - AmeriCorps Works!

[wpcol_1half id]Volunteer Florida administers AmeriCorps funding for high-impact service organizations across Florida. Florida’s outstanding AmeriCorps members have taken the pledge to “Get things done for America” and Volunteer Florida is proud to …

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Published on May 24, 2017 - 14:57 GMT

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Palm Beach County Student Honored for Creating a Database of Online Opportunities

Palm Beach Post May 24, 2017 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Renee Runge, 18 Conversations with friends who needed community service hours but didn’t know where or how to find them led high school senior Renee Runge to create a database with hundreds of online …

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Published on May 23, 2017 - 18:15 GMT

Gov. Scott Presents Champion of Service Award

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott awarded Andrew Lumish with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition. Governor Scott said, “I am proud to …

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Published on May 22, 2017 - 20:27 GMT

Volunteer Florida Announces Second Year of Funding For Rural Communities

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida today announced its second year of funding to help students in Florida’s rural communities succeed in school. The Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) will provide grantees with capacity building support so that they can use …

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Published on May 15, 2017 - 19:09 GMT

Leadership Florida® and Volunteer Florida Announce #BringABook Service Project at the 2017 Annual Leadership Florida Conference

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Leadership Florida and Volunteer Florida announced today that they will host the second annual #BringABook service initiative in conjunction with Leadership Florida’s 2017 Annual Meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach. The book drive …

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Published on May 10, 2017 - 21:00 GMT

Volunteer Florida Announces Florida Disaster Fund Grant Opportunity

Tallahassee – The Volunteer Florida Foundation today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for nonprofits, service organizations, and faith-based organizations to meet disaster recovery needs resulting from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The total funding …

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Published on May 10, 2017 - 20:06 GMT

State Agencies Webinar May 23, 2017

Volunteer Florida is thrilled to host a webinar for state agency employees who want to mobilize citizens to serve as volunteers alongside staff, maximizing agency service to Floridians. Join us on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 for a two-hour training session about …

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Published on May 3, 2017 - 12:54 GMT

Service Spotlight: Children of Inmates, Inc.

Volunteer Florida is proud to showcase Children of Inmates, Inc., a Volunteer Florida grantee. Children of Inmates is Miami-based nonprofit organization that coordinates care and family reunification opportunities for Florida children whose parents are …

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Published on May 3, 2017 - 12:17 GMT

In Case You Missed It: Florida Prepaid College Foundation’s New Legacy Scholarship Draws 135 Students. Duane L. Ottenstroer Legacy ...

Florida Prepaid Press Release May 1, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2017 CONTACT: Shannon Colavecchio ShannonC@moorecommgroup.com 850.224.0174 • Ms. Michelle Kunz will receive a 2-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Stanley G. …

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