"Championing Service” Tallahassee Democrat Amanda Claire Curcio August 12, 2015 It has been decades since the end of World War II, but 94-year-old Army veteran Rocco Giordano continues to serve. For more than 12 years, 25 hours each week, Giordano – …
Tallahassee – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman recognized four Floridians with the Champion of Service Award: Rocco Giordano of Leon County, David Hinds of Collier County, Matt …
By Paula DeBoles-Johnson, AmeriCorps Program Manager Florida’s education system aims to ensure that every student has a chance to excel, both in school and in life. Increasingly, children’s success in school determines their success as adults, impacting …
Tallahassee – Recruitment for 2015-2016 AmeriCorps programs is in full swing, and Volunteer Florida is encouraging Floridians to explore service opportunities in the Sunshine State. As more and more Floridians seek ways to serve in their communities, …
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Hundreds of people marched down Adams Street in Tallahassee this morning to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Barbara Palmer said, “We are thrilled …
VF grantee AmeriCorps NWFL Environmental Stewards completed an excellent day of service to restore part of the Choctawhatchee watershed. In conjunction with 20 Okaloosa and Walton County Schools, AmeriCorps members serving with NWFL Environmental Stewards …
Tallahassee – Today, Volunteer Florida announced the appointment of three new members to the Volunteer Florida Foundation Board of Directors. Monesia Brown, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Walmart, Juan “J.C.” Flores, Vice President …
By Paula DeBoles-Johnson, AmeriCorps Program Manager South Florida LeaderCorps members from AmeriCorps Breakthrough Miami, AmeriCorps School Turnaround and AmeriCorps CIS Miami partnered with the Antonio Brown Charity to host the “NFL Fun Day (Soaring into …
Today, the Florida Department of Education released a video to inspire Florida residents to make a difference in their communities by mentoring a student. The Why I Mentor video highlights the impact that just one hour each week can make in helping a child …
By Paula DeBoles-Johnson, AmeriCorps Program Manager We know that literacy in third grade is the key to individual success and community prosperity – and that it takes an entire community to achieve this goal. What better way to share that message than …
VF is proud of our grantee Goodwill Goodworks! for its successful community pride project. Launched as part of the MLK Day of Service, AmeriCorps members and volunteers have been fixing up homes in need of repair. They have spent the last six months power …
Volunteer Florida hosted an event honoring Tallahassee’s first-ever AmeriCorps NCCC team. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) puts young people in direct, team-based service in communities across the nation . The seven-member Tallahassee …
Dear Partners and Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re in July already … it’s been a busy summer! I recently had the opportunity to attend the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Annual Education Solutions Summit in Tampa to discuss partnerships between business, …
We are proud to highlight VF grantee Teach For America Jacksonville. Thanks to TFA Jacksonville, 180 corps members are teaching in more than 40 of Jacksonville’s highest need schools and 150 alumni are impacting Duval County, reaching more than 16,000 …
Tallahassee – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded three Floridians with the Champion of Service Award, Florida’s statewide volunteer award. Governor Scott said, “From …
Tallahassee—Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that Tallahassee will host the city’s first-ever AmeriCorps NCCC team. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and …
Florida to Receive $15.4 Million for AmeriCorps Education Projects 660 AmeriCorps members will serve K-12 students in Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando Tallahassee, Fla. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that …
Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman announced the inaugural class of VF’s LeaderCorps Program today. The 2015 LeaderCorps Class is comprised of 21 service leaders from across Florida who will raise awareness of the impact of national …
Tallahassee – Mayor Andrew Gillum launched the 1,000 Mentors program today, focused on recruiting a cadre of 1,000 men and women willing to volunteer their time as mentors and volunteers for youth in our community. The effort has partnered with several …
Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that Volunteer Florida is awarding $150,000 in grant funding to 15 nonprofits and service organizations across the state. The Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF), funded by the Corporation …
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