Media Center: UFCF In The Press

In a world where education is the key to unlocking a brighter future, the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program (FLU) has been the guiding light for countless students in the Central Florida Region. Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of two outstanding FLU alumni who have taken their educational journeys to new heights: Ashley and Brianna Manoo.

Sandra Fatmi-Hall, Executive Director, Founder, and CEO, was selected as Orlando Magazine’s Women of the Year honoree.

Countless after-school programs across Central Florida keep children engaged and work with them to reach their fullest potential. A classroom at Evans High School is far from the Halls of Congress, but it's where we found Maxwell Frost doing important work…continue reading & watch video

The United Foundation Of Central Florida, Inc., Is Excited To Announce That Our Second Vice President, Julien Serrano-O'Neil, Has Been Selected As A 2022 Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree And Has Been Identified As The Youngest Honoree In History.

Orlando, Fla (February 14th, 2022) – United Foundation of Central Florida is pleased to announce on its Eight Year Anniversary the appointment of one new board member, Nadia Oakley, and five new junior board members, Nerstafara Emilzo, Melissa Monde, Shannon Biassou, Christie St. Vil, and Gardyson Etienne.

Orlando, Fla (November 17th, 2021) The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. received a generous donation of 22 computers from Jessi Park, President & Founder of Inspired Insurance Solutions (@inspiredinsurancesolutions). The total contribution value of computer equipment is $16,500. Continue reading….

The United Foundation of Central Florida mourns the loss of a dear friend, supporter, and former board member Mrs. Shellie-Ann Braswell. Shellie-Ann formerly served as our Secretary for our Board of Directors in the early stages of our development.

Striving to Honor The Past While Preparing for the Future! The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. today unveiled powerful new visual branding and a new organizational website. Where we’ve made it easier for you to learn more about our efforts to positively transform families and individuals utilizing early intervention and educational resources.

There are many questions facing Morehouse College seniors about their post-graduation future. One thing that is not in doubt is that senior civic leaders will remain engaged in their communities after they graduate. Morehouse College senior civic leaders begin to think about the importance of being civically involved and how they will fulfill the college’s mission of leading a life of service after graduation.

OCSO awarded nearly $100K in grants this week. 15 local organizations and programs that received funding: The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. was a recipient of a $10,000 grant.

Julien Serrano-O’Neil moderated the Who Is Policing The Police Workshop & served as a panelist for the Generation Now workshop at the SAVE Summit a National Summit that aims to increase advocacy & engagement of our youth.

Sandra Fatmi-Hall received an award in the Education & Workforce Development category from i4 BUSiNESS Orlando Leadership Connection.

Today is a very historic and significant day in the life of the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. As you know, the foundation was founded on February 14th, 2014, out of love. “To Empower Communities One Family at a time” through mentoring, enrichment, educational initiatives, and community giveback. … (Continue reading on the link)

A dedicated group of volunteers and community partnerships is behind the success of a weekly food distribution started to help families impacted by the Coronavirus.

Wedna Daltirus is a 17-year-old senior International Baccalaureate student at Maynard Evans High School in Pine Hills and President of the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.’s Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program. She joined News 6 as they hosted their Real Talk Town Hall on Equality in Schools.

Dr. Trisha Bailey of Bailey’s Pharmacy partnered with the United Foundation of Central Florida to feed families in Orange County’s Pine Hills Community on Wednesday.

Longtime community activist Sandra Fatmi-Hall has been on the frontlines, working to combat violence in the Pine Hills community of Orange County for nearly a decade.

TONIGHT: We are #continuingtheconversation centered on #communitypolicing with community activists and leaders. In our News 13 #Watchdog follow-up report they discuss their idea of effective community policing & forging a stronger bond between area law enforcement & the public.

Pine Hills is one of Orange County’s oldest and largest neighborhoods, with the start of home construction dating to the 1950s. In recent years, significant change has been underway, as county officials and area leaders work together to revitalize and redevelop the area. The results are evident in a generally improved vibe within this diverse community, a stronger retail presence and now-thriving schools.

Dear UFCF Community,

It warms my heart to be writing to you as we at the foundation honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Currently enrolled as a junior, political science major with minors in philosophy and religion at Morehouse College, Dr. King's alma mater was a dream of mine….

Our students of the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program participated in their first of many Habitat For Humanity home builds with the Seminole-Apopka affiliate.

I'm writing you to inform you that the "Talk it Up Radio Show" on WOKB 1680 AM Radio has Broadcasted their final show. Why is this significant to the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.? 

The Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring program (FLU) established in 2016 at Maynard Evans High School facilitated….

We celebrate our 28 student scholars heading to college in the fall, the foundation pledged $17,000 in scholarships and awarded a total of $17,700. This totals the foundations scholarship contributions to Maynard Evans High School to $50,000. To read more please click on this article.

It's an incredible honor to serve Orange County as a Community Servant. I'm beyond delighted to see the joy, passion, and unity over this special season. I encourage you to partake in joyful fellowship with your family this holiday season.

PINE HILLS, Fla. - Evans High School graduate Julien Serrano-O'Neil, 19, told News 6 he hopes his story of triumph and hardship will motivate and inspire other homeless and troubled youth that they can do whatever they put their minds to. 

UCF has been helping to build a new model of community school for children in grades K-12 for nearly 10 years. As a result, there are 16 registered Community Partnership Schools in Florida. Of those 16, Evans High School in Orlando recently became the first to be a UCF-Certified Community Partnership School.