Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that 24 Florida AmeriCorps programs have been funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for 2013-2014. These programs, funded by $5.8 million in federal CNCS grants and $5.08 …
ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott, along with Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, announced that Governor Scott and Mayor Dyer’s “Governor-Mayor’s Initiative” has been funded by the Corporation for National and …
Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that Communities In Schools (CIS) of Miami is one of 13 organizations across the nation to be awarded funding in the first round of School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants. This grant will support 40 half- …
ORLANDO – Yesterday, during a meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, Commissioners and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman presented the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award to Tiffany Inge, an AmeriCorps VISTA member serving …
Tallahassee, FL—Leon County Schools announced the beginning of the “Sit down For Kids” campaign aimed at recruiting 500 new mentors to assist students of all grades and ages. Alongside representatives from some of the organizations participating in the …
TALLAHASSEE – July 11, 2013 – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) responded to a request from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for assistance with their response to the spring flooding affecting residents …
The Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Volunteer Florida) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: July 23, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to July 24, 2013 until all business is complete. PLACE: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, …
Tallahassee – Chester Spellman, CEO of Volunteer Florida, announced today that City Year Miami and City Year Orlando have received competitive AmeriCorps grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The $1.4 million in funding received …
Tallahassee, Fla. – On July 2, Governor Rick Scott announced two appointments and three reappointments to the Florida Commission on Community Service. Susan Glickman, 54, of Indian Rocks Beach, is a consultant with Susan Glickman Associates. She fills a …
Henry and Charlean Lawton recognized for exemplary volunteerism TALLAHASSEE — Today, during the Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman presented the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award to Henry and …
This week marks the official end of the school year for most K-12 students (and their hardworking teachers, parents and administrators). Because a majority of Volunteer Florida’s AmeriCorps programs are education-based, this is a great week for celebration …
FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES PILOT PROGRAM WITH MOBILE TV DURING 2013 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2013 CONTACT: 850-921-0217, dem-externalaffairs@em.myflorida.com, www.FloridaDisaster.org Miami, …
TALLAHASSEE – Emergency officials from across Florida stand ready to assist those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. The Florida State Emergency Response Team is in communication with emergency officials in Oklahoma and is working through the Emergency …
Volunteer Florida has an exciting announcement to make regarding a leadership transition in our Emergency Management & Volunteer Services Department. Merrilee White, our Emergency Management Consultant, will become Volunteer Florida’s Director of …
FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2013 CONTACT: Jayme O’Rourke, 561-603-8336 ORLANDO – Honoring individuals and groups for their outstanding efforts and contributions in the realm of volunteerism and passion to serve their community, two Volunteer Florida Champion of …
TALLAHASSEE — To inspire more Floridians to serve their communities and better capture the energy and excitement of Volunteer Florida’s programs, Volunteer Florida today launched a new logo and website and renewed its commitment to strengthen Florida’s …
TALLAHASSEE – Fanne Smith, 81, of Tallahassee, has been recognized as a Volunteer Florida Champion of Service for her outstanding contributions to volunteerism. Fanne was presented with the award by Governor Rick Scott at today’s meeting of the Florida …
TALLAHASSEE — Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that 48 Florida mayors are participating in the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, a nationwide bipartisan effort to highlight the impact of national service in …
Serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer at Switchboard of Miami has enabled me to do much more than simply serve my community. As a Helpline Counselor for the National Suicide Hotline, I have been given the privilege to help save the lives of those not only in …
“All Floridians have the potential to transform communities and change the lives of Florida families through volunteering. When Floridians work together, we can accomplish anything and I encourage everyone from the Keys to the Panhandle to lend a helping …
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