Tag: Volunteer Florida

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2018
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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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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 […]

Staff ReportsOctober 18, 2017
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Gov. Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida on Wednesday announced the first round of Florida Disaster Fund grant awards for organizations providing disaster relief following Hurricane Irma, according to a press release. Each recipient organization is receiving $25,000 for disaster response activities.  Examples include financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utilities; food, clothing and replacement of […]

Phil AmmannAugust 31, 2017
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Florida volunteers have reached out to Texas in its time of need. The state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, including hundreds of volunteers from the Sunshine State, are continuing disaster response efforts in Texas, rescuing hundreds of people trapped by floodwater in the Houston area. What was formally Hurricane Harvey — now downgraded to a […]


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