Facts At A Glance!

The Mission & Vision

OUR MISSION: The mission of the United Foundation of Central Florida is to bridge the gaps in family, educational, and mentoring needs in our community through a holistic approach, employing early intervention strategies to foster prevention on a global scale.
OUR VISION: Empowering communities one family at a time globally. 

Leadership

Area Served

Orange County, FL
Osceola County, FL
Seminole County, FL
Polke County, FL

Operating Budget

$200,000

• Prevention and Intervention

• Education & Youth Development

• Job, Entrepreneurship, Career Preparedness Training

• Health and Wellness Counseling (Mental Health, Hygiene, etc.)

• Outlying areas receive hourly service.

• Food Distribution Program

Impact

Through the combined efforts of the Board of Directors, after-school program students, volunteers, and partners, the foundation has dedicated over 163,458 hours to volunteering, resulting in an economic impact of over $18.3 Million to the communities it serves.

Notable

The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. was established in 2014 by a group of community leaders who recognized the existing needs within the community.

In 2014, the foundation organized its inaugural fundraising gala, the "Red Carpet Evening Under the Stars Fundraising Gala," held on Saturday, July 26, 2014.

The following year, in 2015, the Freshman Success Mentoring Program was launched at Maynard Evans High School.

The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. formed a community partnership with the Braswell Group, LLC., and Evans High School to implement the Honoring Our Heroes Program.

In 2016, the foundation took over the Youth Empowerment Program at Evans High School and hosted its second fundraising gala to generate funds for operational expenses and the scholarship fund.

By August 2017, the Youth Empowerment Program had transitioned into the largest and most popular after-school program at Maynard Evans High School, renamed the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program.

In 2017, the FLU Program, now known by a new name, expanded from 7 remaining students to 60 participants. Nineteen seniors graduated, and the Inaugural Scholarship Fund was launched, awarding $11,000 in scholarships.

In 2018, the foundation celebrated the graduation of 31 seniors from the Evans High School class of 2018. The 2nd Annual Scholarship Fund granted a total of $21,500 in scholarships.

February 2019 marked the foundation's 5th Anniversary.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, Ridgewood Park Elementary School in Orange County Public Schools acknowledged the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. for its leadership in running the G.I.R.L.S. Mentoring Group.

In May 2019, the foundation celebrated the graduation of 28 seniors from the Evans High School class of 2019. The 3rd Annual Scholarship Fund awarded $18,000 in scholarships, bringing the total number of student scholars supported by the foundation to 83.

In May 2020, 14 students graduated from the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program, and $21,750 in educational scholarships were granted. This brought the foundation's total scholarship contribution to $72,250, benefiting a total of 97 scholars and increasing the number of graduated scholars to 99.

July 2020 saw the establishment of the Weekly Food Distribution Program by the foundation to address the impact of COVID-19 in the community.

By December 2020, the Weekly Food Distribution Program had provided meals to 20,000 families and 100,000 individuals, aiming to alleviate the effects of COVID-19.

The foundation celebrated its 7th Anniversary in February 2021.

In May 2021, the foundation opened its first Solutions Center & Headquarters.

That same month, 22 students graduated from the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program, and $39,000 in educational scholarships were awarded. This increased the foundation's scholarship contribution to $111,250, supporting 114 scholars and bringing the total number of graduated scholars to 119.

By August 2021, the Food Distribution/Drop/Pantry Program had distributed over 1,040,000 meals to more than 69,333 families.

In November 2022, the Food Distribution/Drop/Pantry Program distributed over 3,700,000 meals in the Central Florida region.

In May 2022, 61 Students graduated from the after-school program, awarding $46,250 in educational scholarships.

In May 2023, 21 students graduated from the after-school program, awarding $30,000 in educational scholarships. Bringing the foundation’s total scholarship award contribution to $212,500 in academic scholarships granted to our student scholars.

In May 2023, the Food Distribution/Drop/Pantry Program distributed over 4,200,000+ meals in the Central Florida region.

In September 2023, the Food Distribution/Drop/Pantry Program distributed over 4,700,000+ meals in the Central Florida region.