Area opens arms to volunteer and donation opportunities from corporate group attendees
A number of companies and organizations are taking steps centered on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) concept of giving back to local communities. That concept recognizes the benefits of social responsibility and continues when planning group meetings, conferences and incentives.
Kissimmee is committed to providing meeting professionals with the information on which of its local organizations fit the Corporate Social Responsibility plans and practices of visiting corporate groups. The initiative may be in the form of groups setting aside time in their agenda for attendees to participate in a local project or charity. Or, attendees may be encouraged to donate goods or money to a local non-for profit organization. For assistance, please contact Claudia Jacobs, destination services representative, at 407-944-2418.
The following non-profit organizations invite volunteering and/or donation opportunities:
Habitat for Humanity
Dave Scherer, Executive Director
407 343-1900
P.O Box 421465
Kissimmee, FL 34742-1465
dscherer@habitatosceola.com
Accepting monetary and material donations. Future homeowners provide hours of their own labor into building their homes, then they purchase their houses at no profit from Habitat, financed with an affordable, no interest loan.
The Center for Independent Living Of Central Florida
Rogue Gallart, Director of Advocacy
407 623 1070 x120
720 N Denning Dr
Winter Park, FL 32789
Rgallart@cilorlando.org
Promotes personal rights and responsibilities among people with all disabilities and strives to eliminate architectural communication and attitudinal barriers, by providing education, resources and training.
United Way
Lorri Highet, Director, Volunteer Resource Ctr.
407 849 2373
1940 Traylor Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804
Lorri.highet@hfuw.org
Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) facilitates volunteer participation.
Alzheimer’s Association, Central & North Florida Chapter
Sharon Melton, Director of Programs & Services
407 228 4299
988 Woodcock Rd #200
Orlando, Fl 32803
sharon.melton@alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.
Give Kids The World
Caroline Schumacher, Director of Corporate Development
407-396-1114 x 4220
210 S Bass Rd
Kissimmee, Fl 34746
CarolineS@gktw.org
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations, attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free vacation. GKTW has welcomed more than 87,000 families from all 50 states and over 63 countries.
Heavenly Hoofs
Amy Glester, Assistance Executive Director
407 933-RIDE (7433)
1633 E. Vine Street
Suite 200
Kissimmee, Fl 34744
info@heavenlyhoofs.com
Heavenly Hoofs is a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding center recognized by the leading authority for therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Our mission is to provide equine-assisted activities to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals with life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, & at-risk youth. We offer Therapeutic Riding Lessons; free Field Trips for the Exceptional Education Classes in Osceola County; A Pony Express Program that responds to children during a time of crisis by transporting our pony to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.
Robert Dent, Marketing and Development Director
407-846-8541
Barney E. Veal Center
700 Generation Point
Kissimmee, FL 34744
dentr@osceola-coa.com
To promote the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged residents. Council services include adult day care, home and yard chores, Meals on Wheels, low income health clinic, transportation and housing to ensure disadvantaged families and frail elderly enjoy a secure and healthy quality of life.
