In addition to discussing ongoing initiatives to support Israel on Friday, First Lady Casey DeSantis presented grants through the Volunteer Florida Foundation and Hope Florida Fund to groups that serve the state’s Israeli and Jewish communities.
The roundtable was held today at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. During the function, the First Lady emphasized medical supply contributions to Israel made by Florida-based healthcare providers.
“I am proud to live in a state with a Governor that sees an issue that is having a deep impact on Floridians and takes immediate action,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Through the incredible support from the health care community and many others, we have been able to gather thousands of donated supplies to send to our friends in Israel. I am also proud that our state agencies have been able to help organizations here in Florida that are providing important services to those impacted by this tragic war on Israel. We continue to stand with the people of Israel and the Jewish community.”
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First Lady DeSantis also highlighted the flights that the state has coordinated to bring Americans home from Israel. These flights have been done in partnership with Project DYNAMO, a veteran-led nonprofit based out of Tampa that has supported rescue and evacuation efforts both domestically following Hurricane Ian and abroad, to bring Americans home from Israel.
To support Project Dynamo’s continued work, the Volunteer Florida Foundation is awarding $1,000,000 to the organization.
“Volunteer Florida’s heartfelt and generous contribution and gift to Project DYNAMO will translate into countless American lives being rescued and shielded from the ravages of disaster and war,” said Bryan Stern, CEO and Founder of Project DYNAMO. “This act of kindness resonates deeply within our mission at Project DYNAMO and our team of veterans and civilians, fueling our unwavering patriotic dedication to the nation. DYNAMO embodies the time-honored American code of ‘No man left behind.’ Whether war or disaster, wherever there are Americans in trouble without help, DYNAMO will be there. We cannot express enough gratitude for this support and recognition helping us create a safer tomorrow for every innocent American caught in the crosshairs of global peril.”
Additionally, the First Lady awarded $40,000 to support organizations in Florida which are providing much-needed resources to both Israel and the Jewish community. These organizations are:
- The Goodman Jewish Family Services – Joshua’s Path Disability Services
- Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options – Children’s Ability Center
- The Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation
- Soref Jewish Community Center
The First Lady’s announcements follow efforts coordinated by the State Emergency Response Team under the Florida Division of Emergency Management to bring nearly 700 Americans back home who were previously unable to leave Israel.
Additionally, Florida has sent two cargo flights with medical supplies and clothing items to Israel to help with response efforts.
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