FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants
ORLANDO, FL (March 5, 2025) – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2024 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and fifteen organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being. The nonprofit organization also named its 2024 FAIRWINDS Foundation Community Unsung Hero recipient is Ana L. Cruz. City
Special Delivery: 911 Dispatcher Receives ‘stork Award’ & Reunites With Baby She Helped Deliver
Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD)Emergency Communications Dispatcher Nora Acuna was recently presented with a “Stork Award” for her help in delivering of the birth of a baby girl (Riley). Baby Riley and her Family (mom Victoria and dad Brandon) were in attendance for the award ceremony. Riley’s father Brendan Burke – who is also on the board of the Sharing Center – said he had an incredible experience with the 911 dispatcher Nora Acuna when it became abundantly clear he was not going to make it to the
Share the Light Gala Grand Raffle
This is a great opportunity to help The Sharing Center and enter to win one of these amazing prizes. Every ticket purchased counts and supports struggling families with vital food and rent assistance and those facing homelessness. 1st Prize $10,000 CASH Winners will be announced at the Share the Light Gala on August 19, 2023 Only 600 tickets available | You do not have to be present to win 2nd Prize PINK: Trustfall Tour on 11/19/2023 in a private suite for up to 16 guests Value: $8,560 Generously
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Pledges $495,000 in Funding to Combat Housing Insecurity in Seminole County at The Sharing Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sandra Prieto Marketing Manager The Sharing Center (689) 208-2112sandra.prieto@thesharingcenter.org Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Pledges $495,000 in Funding to Combat Housing Insecurity in Seminole County at The Sharing Center LONGWOOD, FL (August 1, 2023)– The Sharing Center is proud to announce a generous funding allocation of $495,000 from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, made possible through the Governor's Faith and Community-Based Initiative. This significant contribution
Heat Advisory Issued, Extreme Weather Plan Activated
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (June 27, 2023)- Today, Seminole County heat index temperatures are expected meet or exceed 108°; as a result, a Heat Advisory has been issued by National Weather Service and Seminole County Emergency Management has activated the Extreme Weather Plan. The Extreme Weather Plan includes:Seminole County Leisure Services making Relief Centers available to the public. Relief Centers are in County library branches and County (and partnering City) active parks. Water and indoor, air