Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $600,000 in AmeriCorps Funding for Central Florida
Grants Will Support Local Programs for both High Schoolers and Low-Income Seniors
ORLANDO, FL — Congressman Maxwell Frost announced today that the City of Orlando's Operation AmeriCorps program, and non-profit organization Volunteers for Community Impact Incorporated programs will receive $652,727 in total funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and service. This funding will support initiatives for both high school students and low-income seniors.
The first grant of $337,727 will enable the City’s 15 AmeriCorps members to implement advocacy and counseling programs for high school juniors and seniors at Colonial, Edgewater, and Jones High Schools. By providing critical support and resources, this initiative is expected to benefit over 700 students locally.
The second award of $315,000 will fund the AmeriCorps Senior Companion program at local, non-profit Volunteers for Community Impact, which will bring on board 35 new volunteers. These volunteers will assist seniors with tasks such as companionship, running vital errands, and transportation to medical appointments across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties.
"I'm thrilled to announce that our district will receive over $600,000 in federal funding from AmeriCorps to support our Orlando community,"said Congressman Frost. "These funds will provide essential resources for students in marginalized communities striving to complete their high school education and low-income seniors seeking support to maintain their independence. This is a prime example of how we can put federal dollars to work for all generations in Central Florida."
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