Central Florida Foundation

Today and every day, we're so grateful to be a part of this incredible community in Central Florida, where there's a shared belief that it's always better when we're in it together.

Giving Tuesday is just two weeks away! Have you thought about how you're going to make an impact? Let us help you get those ideas flowing! ?? Listen to First You Talk Podcast Episode 12: Increasing your impact on Giving Tuesday Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://lnkd.in/eZpXzqiE ?? Read our latest blog post: 3 Ways to Increase the Impact of Your Giving Tuesday Read here: https://lnkd.in/enPWaCzJ #givingtuesday #philanthropy #givingback #communityfoundation #orlando

??A new podcast episode is live, continuing the conversation on the foster care system. ?Episode 11 - After Aging Out: Ryan Hatcher Aligning with Episode 10. Understanding the Foster Care System, this episode explores the perspective of the child who goes through “the system.” Ryan Hatcher, a graduate student at the?University of Central Florida, sits down with Laurie Crocker to share his foster care story, which began as an infant and is still evolving today. We were able to connect with Ryan through his involvement as a client and now advocate of the?Foundation for Foster Children,?a local nonprofit that was represented in Episode 10. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ep_dCrUS Or find First You Talk wherever you listen to podcasts! #orlando?#fostercare?#nonprofit?#agingout?#communityfoundation?#podcast?#florida

End-of-year giving dates are here! If you're a Fundholder or someone who might consider giving this holiday season, you'll want to grab your calendar for this one. As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on charitable contributions you’ve made throughout the year and consider any donations you are planning before the year closes. Ensuring that your gifts are received in time can make a significant difference for the causes you support and for your own tax benefits. Check out our full list of year-end giving dates here: https://lnkd.in/gtzq5Ena (And check out Stick Figure Neil Rios Laverde (He/Him)'s new scarf this year!??) #givingback #philanthropy #orlando #communityfoundation #philanthropy

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??New episode alert! 10. Understanding the Foster System: Lead Agencies, Aging Out, and a History Lesson The Foster Care System is complex and nuanced, loaded with stories of terrible struggle and unsung heroes. This episode aims to unpack the system as a whole, starting from the national stage and slowly zooming into Central Florida. Learn about our state’s lead agency system, take a deep dive into what it means to “age out” of the system, and specific areas along the foster care experience to focus on moving forward. Guests: Peter Amico,Past Board Chairman of Embrace Families and Foster Parent Phil Scarpelli, President and CEO of Family Partnerships of Central Florida Raquel Tapia, MPA, MNM (Bell), Executive Director of Foundation for Foster Children Michelle Chira, Co-Founder and Board Member of Foundation for Foster Children From CFF: Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives Listen now by finding it wherever you listen to podcasts or click here:

Business and philanthropy can and do align. Listen in on this insightful conversation with Suneera Madhani and Nicole Donelson, CAP? to consider the importance of finding your purpose - both personally and professionally.

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??Patricia Burlaud, Ph.D. is an incredible philanthropist and human being - and we are proud to share that she will be honored at the upcoming Women's Executive Council's Women's Achievement Awards in the category of Entrepreneur!??