Three Non-Profits Receive Boost from Chamber Members
Throughout Seminole County and our region, non-profits are working hard to make our community an even better place to live. We have nearly 100 non-profits who are part of the Seminole County Chamber, providing all types of services, from educational opportunities to pet rescues and much more. This week, the Chamber and its members were able to help three of those non-profits. First, the councils delivered nearly 500 cans of food to The Sharing Center and the Salvation Army. It was part of the
AdventHealth Invests $9 Million In Community Projects For Housing, Homelessness, Special Needs Job Training
AdventHealth is investing more than $9 million in community projects, giving five Central Florida nonprofits the chance to bolster their missions and drive lasting change that will help bring prosperity and wholeness to the community. These initiatives will address urgent community needs, funding projects that will expand access to affordable housing and provide aid to the homeless, deliver job training to residents with special needs, and improve health and wellbeing for underserved communities.
The Sharing Center Invites You To Help Bring Hope And Stability To Those In Need?
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous family from now until the end of December, every dollar you donate to The Sharing Center will be matched, doubling your impact on those facing unexpected hardships. Together, we can raise an incredible $740,000 to support our community’s most vulnerable. $2,500 — Keeps two families safe in their homes, preventing homelessness. $1,200 — Feeds 8 families for two weeks, easing childhood hunger. $500 — Provides 10 free mental health counseling sessions. $50 — Offers
Nina Yon, President and CEO of The Sharing Center, Announces Retirement After Five Transformative Years
The Sharing Center today announced that after five years of visionary leadership, Nina Yon will be retiring as President and CEO effective December 20, 2024. Nina has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization from a small, community-based charity into Seminole County’s largest and most comprehensive homelessness prevention and poverty relief organization and a recognized leader within Central Florida’s network of social services. Under Nina's stewardship, The Sharing Center has made
The Lessons Learned at Professional Women's Luncheon will Help You Succeed!
Every time we leave a Professional Women's Luncheon, we feel just a bit more inspired. We're inspired to help our community. We're inspired to help our friends. We're inspired to help ourselves. Thursday's sold-out event featuring Karen Keene was no different. There were gasps and cheers and a few people were tearing up. But everyone walked away with something that can help them professionally and personally. For instance, Karen talked about her "MAP," the three pillars that set the
The Sharing Center Opens Newly Renovated Village Shoppes
The Sharing Center is excited to share that our newly renovated Village Shoppes had a fantastic grand opening! The event was a wonderful opportunity for the community to explore a wide selection of quality, affordable furniture and home decor, all while supporting The Sharing Center’s mission to help families in need. Earlier this year, The Sharing Center celebrated the successful opening of its expanded 2,400-square-foot Boutique, and the turnout was incredible! Now, with an additional 4,800 square
AdventHealth Awards $1.4 Million To 6 Nonprofits Addressing Urgent Workforce Needs In Central Florida
AdventHealth is distributing nearly $1.4 million over the next three years to the 2024 recipients of its Community Impact Grants, giving six Central Florida nonprofits the chance to bolster their missions and help bring prosperity and wholeness to the community by training the workforce of tomorrow. This year’s Community Impact Grants are focused on one of Central Florida’s top community health concerns, addressing critical workforce development needs in the health care, construction, hospitality and
The Sharing Center Announces, ''Double the Hope, Double the Impact'' Summer Campaign
Thanks to AdventHealth, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $75,000. Our “Double the Hope, Double the Impact” campaign aims to raise $150,000, doubling your generosity’s impact. These donations support crucial mental health counseling services, nutritious meals during tough summer months, and programs fostering long-term stability. Your donation will transform lives. Read More
The Sharing Center Announces ''Give Today - Fuel Tomorrow'' Summer Campaign
You can donate now for a chance to win $10000 cash, Jelly Roll in a private suite, an Italian-themed dinner for up to 30, or a night of Soccer Orlando City/ Nashville package. For details on how to enter, please use the link below. Read More
The Sharing Center Announces ''Give Today - Fuel Tomorrow'' Summer Campaign
You can donate now for a chance to win $10000 cash, Jelly Roll in a private suite, an Italian-themed dinner for up to 30, or a night of Soccer Orlando City/ Nashville package. For details on how to enter, please use the link below. Read More
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