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# UNCF Orlando
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in North and Central Florida and around the country?
UNCF Orlando is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around. Our goal is to be able to provide every local student with the funds they need to support their college education and promote awareness of UNCF in the North and Central Florida markets.
### **UNCF Orlando provides support to local students in many ways, including:**
* Local Community Forums 2021-22 students impacted: Over 300 students
* Publix Super Markets Charities Scholarship recipients 2021-22: 30 students
* Local students attending : 235 students
Did you know? There are three UNCF-member institutions in Florida—among the state’s oldest higher education institutions:
*  in Jacksonville, the oldest historically black college in Florida
*  in Miami Gardens
*  in Daytona Beach
### Statewide Logos
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### Regional Events
Event
February 8, 2025
2025 UNCF Black History Month Walk for Education and Community Festival – Tampa
Perry Harvey Sr. Park
February 22, 2025
2025 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Orlando
Caribe Royale
February 28, 2025
2025 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Jacksonville, FL
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
March 29, 2025
2025 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Tampa Bay
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
## **READ OUR REPORT:****HBCUs Matter and Boost Our Economy**
### Leadership Board Members:
##### **Orlando**
Chair: Jerry Breckenridge, Truist
| Ayana Beckford | Oracle |
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| Adrienne Bell | Regions Bank |
| Carla Bell Johnson | Orange County Government |
| Jennifer Bennett | Enterprise Holdings |
| Ken Bradshaw | LPL Financial Planner; Bradshaw Wealth Advisors and Insurance, LLC |
| Paul Drayton | JPMorgan Chase |
| John Ferguson | NASCAR |
| Lt. Jean Gabriel | City of Orlando Police Department |
| Daralene Jones | WFTV / Channel 9 |
| Divinne Joseph-Smith | Divinne Smith, Esq. |
| Queen Massaline | Orlando Utilities Commission |
| Reginald McGill | City of Orlando |
| Ron Nesbitt | McCoy Federal Credit Union |
| Joyce Odongo | Bank of OZK |
| Dawn Ofodile | Fifth Third Bank |
| Dr. Delaine Priest | University of Central Florida |
| Crystal Priester | University of Central Florida |
| Tara Rayner | Wells Fargo |
| Monica Riley | Delta Sigma Theta |
| Drew Starke | VinFast US |
| Dorian Williams | Orange County Utilities |
| Kimberly Woodard | Bethune-Cookman University |
##### **TAMPA**
| Ida Campbell | Women’s Realist |
| Angela Fullwood | HCPS Retired |
| Darrick Fullwood | AAA Restoration and Builders |
| Vivian Garcia | Century 21 Integra |
| Linda Hague | Wells Fargo |
| Quiana Hanley | Boutique Realty Florida |
| Joan Holmes | Retired |
| Gilene Janvier | Suncoast Credit Union |
| Rodney Jones | US Business Plans Plus |
| Sidnie Moore | Business Plans Plus |
| Terry Nealy | Retired |
| D. Shenell Reed | Onyx Magazine |
| Benissa Smallwood | Retired |
| Lauren Steer | JPMorgan Chase |
| Samuel Wright | Retired |
### **Host a Community/Scholarship Forum at your School or Organization**
A Community Scholarship Forum is a free community event designed to assist parents and students in navigating the college application and scholarship processes. These forums provide valuable information on how to successfully apply for college and secure scholarships to fund education. Attendees can expect to hear from special guests and enjoy presentations from partners at financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and more. These sessions offer insights, tips, and resources to help make the journey to college smoother and more successful.
If you are interested in hosting, or attending this event and want more information, please Jazmine.Barnes@uncf.org.
### **Host a UNCF Day if Worship – UNCF Interfaith and Education Initiative – All Year Round**
UNCF and the interfaith community have a long-standing partnership. Churches and other places of worship across the nation have supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining their commitment to education. In turn, UNCF raises funds nationwide to help students become future ministers and active church members.
Support the UNCF Interfaith and Education Initiative by hosting a day of worship this year! For more information, contact Gwen Hewitt at Gwen.Hewitt@uncf.org.
### **Why your support is important**
“I am where I am today because of UNCF. UNCF’s support has reassured me that I am not only the product of my past, but the hope of my future.”
### News
Federal Advocacy
Why HBCUs Need More–More Support and More Funding
Students
I Am Your Dividend: Orlando-Area Student Kalese Justice Tells Her Story
UNCF General Information Resources
Research
UNCF Releases HBCU Economic Impact Report
### **A little each payday adds up to a lot of student support. Join the thousands of employees and employers who are using workplace giving to make a difference.**
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### **HBCUs Punch Above their Weight**
The UNCF research report*HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight*makes a strong case for a powerful proposition: Given their small average size and a history of being under-resourced, the enrollment, degree and economic impacts of HBCUs on African Americans in their respective states are significantly greater than one would expect. >> **Read More at **
### **“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society**
### **UNCF Orlando Staff**
Paul Gloersen
Regional Development Director, Orlando 
Gwen Hewitt
Area Development Director, Orlando 
Jazmine Barnes
Development Associate, Orlando 
Support UNCF Orlando
Volunteer to Help UNCF Orlando
253
Scholarships Awarded
203
Students received scholarships in region from 2022-2023
$3,400
Average Scholarship Amount
Address
429 S. Keller Road
Suite 210
Orlando, FL 32810
Phone
407.896.6940
Fax
407.896.6094
UNCF — A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste®
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