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Peter SchorschMarch 1, 2016

The popular ride-booking app Uber is teaming up with Volunteer Florida to help provide gently-used professional attire for unemployed or underemployed Floridians looking for a leg up when it comes to job interviews. The groups announced the new initiative – dubbed “#SuitsForSession” – in partnership with Dress For Success Tallahassee, Goodwill Industries of the Big Bend Inc., the Florida Department […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 11, 2016

Volunteer Florida, the governor’s commission on volunteerism and community service, gave its official Champions of Service award to two lawmakers Thursday. Sen. Gwen Margolis of Miami and Rep. Marlene O’Toole of The Villages were honored with the award in a ceremony in the state capitol. “It is an honor to recognize members of the Florida Legislature who have demonstrated a […]

Drew WilsonNovember 19, 2015

The James Madison Institute released its 2015 Leaders Fellowship list Wednesday, featuring more than 100 under-40 leaders from across the Sunshine State. The JMI Leaders Fellowship is a yearlong program designed to network young leaders and educate them on key public policy issues and the impact they have on the state’s economic development. The Tallahassee-based […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2015

Business leaders, experts and elected officials will gather together to discuss securing Florida’s future at the annual Future of Florida Forum hosted by the Florida Chamber Foundation. The forum is Sept. 28 and 29 at the Omni Orlando Resort, 1500 Masters Blvd. in ChampionsGate. As part of the first-ever event is the #BringABook initiative, a partnership […]

Phil AmmannJuly 15, 2015

Florida’s lead volunteerism and national service agency have selected a new board of directors. Volunteer Florida announced three new members of the Volunteer Florida Foundation Board of Directors. Serving two-year terms each are Monesia Brown, director of public affairs and government relations for Walmart; Juan “J.C.” Flores, vice president of governmental affairs for AT&T Florida; […]

Ryan RayJune 17, 2015

In an upbeat conference call that included statewide education officials, including Department of Education Secretary Pam Stewart, and Wendy Spencer of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service said Wednesday that Florida will be the recipient of $15.4 million for AmericCorps-led education projects. The officials said that figure will be matched by local money bringing the […]

Guest AuthorApril 24, 2014

As lawmakers continue budget negotiations in Tallahassee over the coming days, a group of Volunteer Florida volunteers will be participating in a beach restoration project this weekend in Northwest Florida’s Cessna Park. These volunteers are not just cleaning up a beach, however: They are saving taxpayer dollars and exploring careers in Florida’s public service sector. […]

Tag: Chester Spellman

Uber, Volunteer Florida team up to provide #SuitsForSession for needy

Volunteer Florida awards Gwen Margolis, Marlene O’Toole with Champion of Service honors

James Madison Institute announces top under-40 Florida leaders for 2015

Florida Chamber announces Future of Florida Forum, #BringABook initiative with Volunteer Florida

Volunteer Florida puts 3 on board of directors

Florida receives $15 million in AmeriCorps education projects aid

Chester Spellman: Volunteer Florida meets needs with exponential impact