Philanthropy and THe Villages

[Mamaderby]

Is anyone aware of any community foundations or other type of philanthropic organizations in the area? I currently work for a foundation in Ohio and would sure lime to keep active helping worthy nonprofits when we become frogs.

[Mamaderby]

How about nonprofit organizations in the area? Anyone have a particular favorite?

[Challenger]

How about nonprofit organizations in the area? Anyone have a particular favorite?

Rotary Club of the Villages(Morning). A club of 120 members which annually raises in excess of $125000 for distribution to 50 plus local charities and human service orgs. Also a number of hands on service projects. Just presented the Chilli cook off and Home and Garden show.Provided about $60000 in scholarships to needy local high school grads in last round. If you are interest in working hard to serve others, we want to talk to you. Send me a PM if interested:pepper2:

[graciegirl]

There are so many ways to volunteer for charity and good works here you can't begin to count them.

There is the St.Vincent de Paul Society and Love Inc and Knights of Columbus. There is a group that raises funds for the local hospital.

Many social and artists and musical groups and clubs raise money or contribute food for the local schools for the back pack program. Some of the local children who attend the local schools are literally homeless and hungry and food to send home with them in their backpacks is collected by many clubs and neighborhood organizations.

There is an active Relay for Life group in the area and many churches have outreach programs.

People take food to people in the Meals on Wheels program.

There is a club called the Parrotheads that do good deeds, but I can't remember what good deeds they do. There is a group that helps build homes for people...Cannot think of the name this second.

Many retired teachers volunteer to read to children and do other tasks to help in the classrooms.

I have failed to mention dozens of ways, everywhere you turn kind people are donating their time and money to worthy causes for benefit of those who need it. I am sure others will chime in with some I haven't mentioned. This is a caring and giving place to live.

I don't know if you wanted to volunteer or do what you did before working for pay for a non profit, but if you are looking to do good, there are a bunch of ways to do it here.

[Mamaderby]

There are so many ways to volunteer for charity and good works here you can't begin to count them.

There is the St.Vincent de Paul Society and Love Inc and Knights of Columbus. There is a group that raises funds for the local hospital.

Many social and artists and musical groups and clubs raise money or contribute food for the local schools for the back pack program. Some of the local children who attend the local schools are literally homeless and hungry and food to send home with them in their backpacks is collected by many clubs and neighborhood organizations.

There is an active Relay for Life group in the area and many churches have outreach programs.

People take food to people in the Meals on Wheels program.

There is a club called the Parrotheads that do good deeds, but I can't remember what good deeds they do. There is a group that helps build homes for people...Cannot think of the name this second.

Many retired teachers volunteer to read to children and do other tasks to help in the classrooms.

I have failed to mention dozens of ways, everywhere you turn kind people are donating their time and money to worthy causes for benefit of those who need it. I am sure others will chime in with some I haven't mentioned. This is a caring and giving place to live.

I don't know if you wanted to volunteer or do what you did before working for pay for a non profit, but if you are looking to do good, there are a bunch of ways to do it here.

Thanks Graciegirl.....looking forward to meeting you one day soon! That's great info, I appreciate it. Are you aware of any "organized effort" to match potential volunteers with nonprofits...a volunteer center? If not, is that something that may be needed?

[tommytuck]

Is anyone aware of any community foundations or other type of philanthropic organizations in the area? I currently work for a foundation in Ohio and would sure lime to keep active helping worthy nonprofits when we become frogs.
I work with a company that raises money for charitable organizations. Let me know if I can help you

[Mamaderby]

The Community Foundation of South Lake County
has provided several grants to my charity. They are
in Clermont, approx. 45 minutes South of the Villages.
Cfslc.org

Thanks! Looks like I will become a frog in January. I will definitely be looking into to some of the suggestions very soon!

[kittygilchrist]

hurray I found a favorite! homeless vets org with transitional housing that comes to TV to pick up donations. They have a thrift store to support themselves. the vets work helping with the store and eventually work outside the organization. They are located nearby in Eustis. Donations of furniture, household goods, clothing, hygiene items are appreciated.
I would love to see an inside the villages collection effort organized to support this well-vetted organization...rehab and health care appear to be major components.
www.vorrh.org.
(http://www.vorrh.org.)

[rayschic]

Check out this website. It has lots of volunteering opportunities nearby.

Lady Lake Volunteer Opportunities (http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/?r=20&l=Lady+Lake%2C+FL)