Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis collaborated with nonprofit organizations ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.’ and ‘Commission 127, Inc.’ to deliver bunkbeds to a newly placed foster family in Central Florida. Additionally, the First Lady awarded $20,000 checks to each organization to further their ongoing service, funded through the Hope Florida Fund.
The Hope Florida Fund awards are made possible through the generosity of Florida’s private sector, with no cost to taxpayers.
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First Lady Casey DeSantis launched the Hope Florida Fund in July 2022 to leverage private sector charity to support deserving local nonprofits that align with the Hope Florida initiative. ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ is a longstanding partner of Hope Florida and was one of the first organizations to receive a check from the fund.
“Floridians across the state dedicate their time, talent, and resources to help fulfill needs in their community,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “As I joined two nonprofits working in the spirit of Hope Florida, it was heartwarming to see how an act of goodwill makes such a profound impact on a family in need. These additional dollars from the Hope Florida Fund will help them continue this mission.”
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Hope Florida utilizes Hope Navigators to guide Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity and economic independence by fostering community collaboration among the private sector, faith-based communities, nonprofits, and government entities.
This first-of-its-kind program brings together different parts of the community to maximize support and uncover new opportunities for those facing difficult times. The Hope Florida CarePortal is a tool that alerts participants to immediate needs in their communities. Today’s awardees represent two organizations that play an important role in helping build stronger families across the state.
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Hope Navigators help individuals identify their needs, develop long-term goals, map out a path forward, and work to ensure all sectors of the community have a ‘seat at the table’ to be part of a lasting solution.
Since Hope Florida’s launch in July 2022, nearly 30,000 Floridians have reduced their reliance on, or are no longer reliant on, government assistance, saving Florida taxpayers nearly $800 million over the next decade. Hope Florida serves a wide range of Floridians in need, including families, veterans, single parents, youth aging out of foster care, and many others.
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