Facts at a Glance
Measurable Impact. Transformational Service.
A snapshot of UFCF’s mission, programs, leadership, milestones, and growing impact across Central Florida and beyond.
Mission & Vision
Empowering Communities One Family at a Time.
The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. enhances the quality of life for children, youth, and families in underserved communities by providing educational opportunities, mentorship, and resources that foster empowerment, self-sufficiency, and global transformation.
UFCF envisions a world where every child and family, regardless of zip code, has access to the opportunities, resources, and support needed to thrive.
Impact Snapshot
UFCF by the numbers
Our Focus
Where UFCF serves
Areas Served
- Orange County, Florida
- Osceola County, Florida
- Seminole County, Florida
- Polk County, Florida
- Central Florida communities with high need
- Global humanitarian relief and disaster-response initiatives, including UFCF’s ongoing Stronger Together efforts in Jamaica
Core Service Areas
- Prevention and early intervention
- Education and youth development
- Career preparedness and entrepreneurship
- Leadership development and mentorship
- Health, wellness, and hygiene support
- Food security and family stabilization
- Humanitarian relief and disaster recovery
Foundation Goals
- Expand student mentorship
- Increase scholarship access
- Strengthen food distribution
- Build community partnerships
- Develop future leaders
- Create pathways to long-term stability
- Respond to emerging community and humanitarian needs
Programs & Initiatives
How UFCF turns mission into action
Future Leaders United
After-school enrichment and mentoring focused on leadership, college readiness, career preparation, service, and life after high school.
Food Distribution Program
Community food support helping families access essential nutrition and relief during periods of need.
Educational Scholarship Program
Financial assistance supporting FLU graduates as they pursue higher education and long-term success.
College Tours Program
Exposure-based learning experiences helping students explore college options and imagine future possibilities.
Taste of Pine Hills
A community celebration designed to unify residents, showcase culture, and strengthen neighborhood pride.
Senior Computer Program
Digital literacy support helping seniors gain confidence and access in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Pine Hills Forward
Neighborhood revitalization, early-intervention outreach, and strategic community-building efforts.
Youth Innovation & Empowerment
Expanded youth programming focused on leadership, innovation, mentorship, workforce readiness, and opportunity.
Leadership
Transformational leadership
Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall leads UFCF as a transformational community advocate committed to youth development, family empowerment, mentorship, and long-term community impact.
Milestones
More than a decade of service and growth
UFCF was founded by community leaders dedicated to empowering youth and families through education, opportunity, and service.
Introduced mentoring programming at Maynard Evans High School to support student transition, success, and academic achievement.
Youth programming evolved into Future Leaders United and UFCF launched its Educational Scholarship Program, expanding long-term support for graduating students.
Responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding weekly food distribution efforts serving families and individuals across Central Florida.
Opened UFCF’s first Community Solutions Center and expanded food security, scholarship, youth development, and family support efforts.
Awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 43 FLU graduates while expanding early-intervention outreach and community-focused initiatives.
UFCF graduated 35 Future Leaders United students and awarded more than $44,000 in scholarships. UFCF youth completed 57,600+ hours of community service across 120+ initiatives, generating more than $2.08 million in estimated youth volunteer-service economic impact. UFCF also distributed more than 2 million pounds of food during the year.
UFCF celebrated its 12th anniversary while continuing to expand its regional and global impact. The Foundation surpassed $50 million in total economic impact, 400,000 service hours, $550,000 in educational scholarships, and 17 million pounds of food distributed. UFCF also continued its Stronger Together humanitarian relief and rebuilding work supporting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.