Our Transformational Leader and Community Advocate CEO & Executive Director Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Facts At A Glance!
The Mission & Vision
Our mission is simple but bold:
To enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and families in underserved communities worldwide by providing educational opportunities, mentorship, and resources that foster empowerment, self-sufficiency, and global transformation.
Our Vision is our call to action:
Empowering communities one family at a time globally.
Our Objective
We envision a world where every child and family—no matter their zip code—has access to the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive. Our work ensures underserved communities can achieve educational success, economic security, and generational stability.
Leadership
Sandra Fatmi-Hall
CEO, Executive Director, Founder
Area Served
Orange County, FL
Osceola County, FL
Seminole County, FL
Polke County, FL
Prevention and Intervention
Education & Youth Development
Job, Entrepreneurship, Career Preparedness Training
Health and Wellness Counseling (Mental Health, Hygiene, etc.)
Outlying areas receive hourly service.
Food Distribution Program
Foundation Goals
Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program
Food Distribution Program
T.E.A.M. Mentoring
Taste of Pine Hills
College Tours Program
DJJ Power Program - Department of Juvenile Justice
Pine Hills Forward LYNX (Pine Hills Transit Center)
Programming Offered:
Our Transformational Leader and Community Advocate CEO & Executive Director Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Impact
Through the combined efforts of the Board of Directors, after-school program students, volunteers, and partners, the foundation has dedicated over 170,000 hours to volunteering, resulting in an economic impact of over $20 Million to the communities it serves.
$45 Million
ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY
300,000
HOURS OF SERVICE & PROGRAMMING
$60,000
IN ADDITIO NAL ALUMNI SUPPORT GRANTED TO OUR ALUMNI
$500,000
IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO FLU GRADUATES
15 MILLION
POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION, EQUIVALENT TO 6.1 MILLION MEALS
500,000
FAMILIES IMPACTED BY OUR PROGRAMMING & SERVICES
Our Transformational Leader and Community Advocate CEO & Executive Director Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Notable Milestones
(2014 – 2025)
2014
UFCF founded by community leaders dedicated to empowering youth and families through education and opportunity.
Hosted the inaugural “Red Carpet Evening Under the Stars Fundraising Gala” on July 26, launching UFCF’s commitment to service and scholarship.
2015
Introduced the Freshman Success Mentoring Program at Maynard Evans High School to support student transition and academic success.
2016
Partnered with The Braswell Group, LLC and Evans High School to launch the Honoring Our Heroes Program.
Assumed leadership of the Youth Empowerment Program, broadening mentorship opportunities for local teens.
2017
Rebranded the Youth Empowerment initiative as Future Leaders United (FLU) After-School Enrichment & Mentoring Program.
Program grew from 7 to 60 students in one year.
Launched the UFCF Educational Scholarship Fund, awarding $11,000 in scholarships to 19 graduates.
2018
Graduated 31 FLU seniors and awarded $21,500 in scholarships.
Expanded community partnerships to include additional schools and youth-serving organizations.
2019
Celebrated UFCF’s 5th Anniversary.
Recognized by Ridgewood Park Elementary School for leadership in mentoring through the G.I.R.L.S. Mentoring Group.
Graduated 28 FLU students, awarding $18,000 in scholarships.
2020
Responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by launching the Weekly Food Distribution Program, serving 20,000 families and 100,000 individuals.
Total scholarships reached $72,250, supporting 97 scholars.
2021
Opened UFCF’s first Community Solutions Center & Headquarters.
Delivered 1 million+ meals to families in need.
Awarded $39,000 in scholarships, surpassing $111,000 total in educational aid.
2022
Distributed 3.7 million meals across Central Florida.
Graduated 61 FLU students, awarding $46,250 in scholarships.
2023
Graduated 21 FLU students, awarding $30,000 in scholarships.
Total scholarship funding surpassed $212,500.
Food Distribution Program reached 4.7 million meals served.
2024
Awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 43 graduates of the FLU Program.
Distributed 7.3 million pounds of food – equivalent to 6.1 million meals.
Achieved a $35.5 million economic impact across Central Florida.
Expanded Pine Hills Program for neighborhood revitalization and early-intervention outreach.
2025 (as of October)
Reached $45 million total economic impact in Central Florida.
Delivered 300,000 hours of service and programming across UFCF initiatives.
Awarded $500,000 in scholarships to FLU graduates.
Granted $60,000 in alumni support to help former students succeed in college.
Distributed 15 million pounds of food, equal to 12.5 million meals, serving over 500,000 families.
Continued measurable success of the Pine Hills Program, reducing community crime by 46% and increasing Evans High School’s graduation rate from 42% to 97%.