Central Florida Foundation

Our next community webinar is tomorrow! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6BSfAK9 How do nonprofits and government work together? 2/5/25 | 11AM-12PM This webinar will cover: ✔ the 3 economic sectors and how they engage with each other ✔ understanding how nonprofit and government partnerships have evolved and their general structure ✔ ways to support these critical partnerships ✔ real-world examples of nonprofit-government partnerships, obstacles they sometimes face, and solutions There will also be an open Q&A session where our panelists will field questions from the audience! We're excited for a thoughtful and enlightening conversation. Panelists: Mark Brewer, CAP ®, President/CEO, CFF Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies & Initiatives, CFF Lavon Williams, Esq., AICP, Deputy Director, Orange County Community and Family Services Department We hope you're able to join!

Building Bridges to Increase Civic Engagement and Social Capital: A Community Foundation's Role in a Local Journalism Collaborative "At Central Florida Foundation, we specialize in bringing diverse perspectives together to achieve solutions and positive incremental change for complex social issues. Through our Thrive Community & Social Connection focus area, we work toward strengthening social capital in the region and fostering civic engagement through initiatives such as TableTalk and 100 Women Strong at Central Florida Foundation. Now, we’re proud to announce a new initiative within this space: a groundbreaking regional journalism collaborative. Ten local news organizations—natural competitors in a fragmented media landscape—have come together to serve their audiences better. They will be examining and reporting on the local impact of Florida’s new law, House Bill 1365 or HB 1365, on Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping bill, which went into effect on January 1st, 2025." Keep reading here: https://lnkd.in/eXNnJzQF #localjournalism #centralflorida #collaboration #communityfoundation

It's all anyone can talk about: it's cold here in Florida. But unlike most of us who have a warm place to sleep at night, it's a challenge as temperatures drop and our homeless population struggles to find shelter. Despite the region's rapid development, there are limited resources for those experiencing homelessness, forcing individuals to endure freezing nights in unsafe conditions. Understanding the realities faced by the unhoused and looking at systems-level change are first steps in addressing these systemic gaps - which is typically our focus as a community foundation. However, there is still the immediate need: a warm night's sleep - tonight. The Kelly Family Cuidiú Foundation, through its Fund at Central Florida Foundation, made a grant to United Global Outreach, enabling the organization to purchase outdoor heaters to keep unhoused residents warm during the upcoming chilly nights. Balancing immediate need with systems-level solutions is always a balance. While we work with community partners to find solutions for our housing and homelessness issues, meeting the needs of today can be just as critical. Learn more about this issue area on our First You Talk podcast, episodes 1 and 7. https://lnkd.in/eFb5cmYp Pictured: A Bithlo man warms up during a cold night in Central Florida this week with new heaters, which were purchased through a grant to United Global Outreach, Inc, a nonprofit supporting the underserved East Orlando community.

More TableTalks in action! Check out this one taking place in Osceola county.

Our strategic giving circle has reached its goal of 100 members! This is a great time to take a moment to celebrate the impact of this incredible community of female philanthropists. Join us next week at 100 Women Strong's annual Grant Celebration to learn more about the giving circle's impact and 2025 grant to support teen mental health. 100 Women Strong's Grant Celebration Tuesday, January 28th, 5:30-7:30PM Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eNMw9e6P

Are you a nonprofit? Join us next Thursday, January 23rd, for a virtual Ask Us Anything! Our Community Investment Team will be live and answering all your questions on: ✔ Nonprofit Search ✔ Grants ✔ the Foundation ✔ General questions This is a free event, but registration is required. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eggD9JND

February webinar registration is open! How do nonprofits and governments work together? 2/5/25, 11AM-12PM on Zoom Discover the dynamic relationship between nonprofits and government in our upcoming webinar. This engaging session will feature insights from key speakers and an interactive Q&A where you can pose your questions to our panelists and delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities in this space. Be a part of the conversation! This is a free community webinar; however, registration is required. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6BSfAK9

We have three current scholarship opportunities open! Find more information at https://lnkd.in/e9pkJGrX #scholarships

For those seeking to support the communities affected by the California wildfires, below is the region's community foundation and a link to its relief fund. To our Fundholders, if you'd like assistance with making a contribution, whether directly to the California Community Foundation or through another avenue, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help.