Tag: Volunteer Florida

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 10, 2019
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A high-profile, bipartisan coalition is re-upping a plea to the public to chip in to relief efforts for the storm-battered Panhandle. The effort, dubbed REBUILD 850, has funneled $400,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund. But monetary needs remain for those affected by Hurricane Michael, the nearly Category 5 cyclone that made landfall exactly three months ago.  “We […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 1, 2018
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Communities affected by Hurricane Michael will in part rely on the goodwill of others to bounce back to normalcy. And that’s why a coalition of influential names and organizations is making sure that the current and impending issues facing the Big Bend and Panhandle counties affected most by the powerful Category 4 storm remain in […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018
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2min351
Vivian Myrtetus is leaving as CEO of Volunteer Florida to run interference with local governments for Lime, the bike-sharing company. “I’m excited about my new role, and looking forward to promoting multiple transportation options to users across our communities at affordable rates,” Myrtetus said. She accepted the post of community affairs manager for California-based Lime, which operates in several […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2018
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4min815
Volunteer Florida announced two recent changes to the organization’s leadership: — Gov. Rick Scott appointed David Mica Jr. to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Volunteer Florida. — The Volunteer Florida Commission unanimously voted Autumn Karlinsky to preside as Chair for the 2018-19 year. “Volunteer Florida is always ready to support our local communities, especially […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018
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Floridians snagged eight spots in Maverick PAC’s 2018 Future 40 list, more than any other state. Maverick PAC is the Republican-affiliated political advocacy organization of more than 3,500 young legal, business and civic leaders with 20 chapters nationwide. The group’s goal is to promote candidates and advance conservative issues. According to the PAC, “The Future […]

Ana CeballosDecember 18, 2017
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1min276
The top agency for volunteerism in the state announced Monday that it is awarding $286,000 in federal funding to 22 nonprofits and service organizations across the state. “Our grantees will put volunteers to work providing education opportunities, helping job-seekers find employment, and teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to Floridians,” said Vivian Myrtetus, the […]


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