UNCF Orlando
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in North and Central Florida and around the country?
UNCF Orlando is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around. Our goal is to be able to provide every local student with the funds they need to support their college education and promote awareness of UNCF in the North and Central Florida markets.
UNCF Orlando provides support to local students in many ways, including:
- Local Community Forums 2021-22 students impacted: Over 300 students
- Publix Super Markets Charities Scholarship recipients 2021-22: 30 students
- Local students attending UNCF-member institutions: 235 students
Did you know? There are three UNCF-member institutions in Florida—among the state’s oldest higher education institutions:
- Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, the oldest historically black college in Florida
- Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens
- Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach
Leadership Board Members:
Orlando
Chair: Jerry Breckenridge, Truist
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Ayana Beckford |
Oracle |
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Adrienne Bell |
Regions Bank |
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Carla Bell Johnson |
Orange County Government |
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Jennifer Bennett |
Enterprise Holdings |
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Ken Bradshaw |
LPL Financial Planner; Bradford Wealth Advisors and Insurance, LLC |
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Paul Drayton |
JPMorgan Chase |
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John Ferguson |
NASCAR |
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Lt. Jean Gabriel |
City of Orlando Police Department |
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Daralene Jones |
WFTV / Channel 9 |
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Divinne Joseph-Smith |
Divinne Smith, Esq. |
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Queen Massaline |
Orlando Utilities Commission |
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Reginald McGill |
City of Orlando |
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Ron Nesbitt |
McCoy Federal Credit Union |
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Joyce Odongo |
Bank of OZK |
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Dawn Ofodile |
Fifth Third Bank |
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Dr. Delaine Priest |
University of Central Florida |
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Crystal Priester |
University of Central Florida |
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Tara Rayner |
Wells Fargo |
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Monica Riley |
Delta Sigma Theta |
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Drew Starke |
VinFast US |
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Dorian Williams |
Orange County Utilities |
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Kimberly Woodard |
Bethune-Cookman University |
TAMPA
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Ida Campbell |
Women’s Realist |
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Angela Fullwood |
HCPS Retired |
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Darrick Fullwood |
AAA Restoration and Builders |
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Vivian Garcia |
Century 21 Integra |
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Linda Hague |
Wells Fargo |
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Quiana Hanley |
Boutique Realty Florida |
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Joan Holmes |
Retired |
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Gilene Janvier |
Suncoast Credit Union |
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Rodney Jones |
US Business Plans Plus |
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Sidnie Moore |
Business Plans Plus |
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Terry Nealy |
Retired |
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D. Shenell Reed |
Onyx Magazine |
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Benissa Smallwood |
Retired |
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Lauren Steer |
JPMorgan Chase |
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Samuel Wright |
Retired |
Host a Community/Scholarship Forum at your School or Organization
A Community Scholarship Forum is a free community event designed to assist parents and students in navigating the college application and scholarship processes. These forums provide valuable information on how to successfully apply for college and secure scholarships to fund education. Attendees can expect to hear from special guests and enjoy presentations from partners at financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and more. These sessions offer insights, tips, and resources to help make the journey to college smoother and more successful.
If you are interested in hosting, or attending this event and want more information, please Jazmine.Barnes@uncf.org.
Host a UNCF Day if Worship – UNCF Interfaith and Education Initiative – All Year Round
UNCF and the interfaith community have a long-standing partnership. Churches and other places of worship across the nation have supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining their commitment to education. In turn, UNCF raises funds nationwide to help students become future ministers and active church members.
Support the UNCF Interfaith and Education Initiative by hosting a day of worship this year! For more information, contact Gwen Hewitt at Gwen.Hewitt@uncf.org.
Why your support is important
I Am Your Dividend: Orlando-Area Student Kalese Justice Tells Her Story
“I am where I am today because of UNCF. UNCF’s support has reassured me that I am not only the product of my past, but the hope of my future.”
News
A little each payday adds up to a lot of student support. Join the thousands of employees and employers who are using workplace giving to make a difference.
CFC #10672
HBCUs Punch Above their Weight
The UNCF research report HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight makes a strong case for a powerful proposition: Given their small average size and a history of being under-resourced, the enrollment, degree and economic impacts of HBCUs on African Americans in their respective states are significantly greater than one would expect. >> Read More at UNCF.org/PATW.
“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society
UNCF Orlando Staff
