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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:

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At&t, Bethune Cookman, EWU, Florida Memorial University, JP Morgan Chase, Publix, Wells Fargo

 



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Leadership Board Members:

Orlando

Chair: Jerry Breckenridge, Truist

Ayana Beckford Oracle
Adrienne Bell Regions Bank
Carla Bell Johnson Orange County Government
Jennifer Bennett Enterprise Holdings
Ken Bradshaw LPL Financial Planner; Bradshaw Wealth Advisors and Insurance, LLC
Paul Drayton JPMorgan Chase
John Ferguson NASCAR
Lt. Jean Gabriel City of Orlando Police Department
Daralene Jones WFTV / Channel 9
Divinne Joseph-Smith Divinne Smith, Esq.
Queen Massaline Orlando Utilities Commission
Reginald McGill City of Orlando
Ron Nesbitt McCoy Federal Credit Union
Joyce Odongo Bank of OZK
Dawn Ofodile Fifth Third Bank
Dr. Delaine Priest University of Central Florida
Crystal Priester University of Central Florida
Tara Rayner Wells Fargo
Monica Riley Delta Sigma Theta
Drew Starke VinFast US
Dorian Williams Orange County Utilities
Kimberly Woodard Bethune-Cookman University
TAMPA
Ida Campbell Women’s Realist
Angela Fullwood HCPS Retired
Darrick Fullwood AAA Restoration and Builders
Vivian Garcia Century 21 Integra
Linda Hague Wells Fargo
Quiana Hanley Boutique Realty Florida
Joan Holmes Retired
Gilene Janvier Suncoast Credit Union
Rodney Jones US Business Plans Plus
Sidnie Moore Business Plans Plus
Terry Nealy Retired
D. Shenell Reed Onyx Magazine
Benissa Smallwood Retired
Lauren Steer JPMorgan Chase
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.”


 


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.

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“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society 


UNCF Orlando Staff