Our Transformational Leader and Community Advocate CEO & Executive Director Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Facts At A Glance!
The Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION: The mission of the United Foundation of Central Florida is to bridge the gaps in family, educational, and mentoring needs in our community through a holistic approach, employing early intervention strategies to foster prevention on a global scale.
OUR VISION: Empowering communities one family at a time globally.
Leadership
Sandra Fatmi-Hall
CEO, Executive Director, Founder
Area Served
Orange County, FL
Osceola County, FL
Seminole County, FL
Polke County, FL
Operating Budget
$200,000
Foundation Goals
Programming Offered:
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)
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
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.
170,000
HOURS OF SERVICE & PROGRAMMING
$20 Million
ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY
$300,000
IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO FLU GRADUATES
$45,000
IN ADDITIONAL ALUMNI SUPPORT GRANTED TO OUR ALUMNI
170,000
HOURS OF SERVICE & PROGRAMMING
7.3 MILLION
POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION, EQUIVALENT TO 6.1 MILLION MEALS
Our Transformational Leader and Community Advocate CEO & Executive Director Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Notable Milestones
Founded in 2014:
The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. was established in 2014 by a group of dedicated community leaders who recognized the pressing needs within their community.
2014:
In July, the foundation hosted its inaugural fundraising event, the "Red Carpet Evening Under the Stars Fundraising Gala," held on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
2015:
The foundation launched its Freshman Success Mentoring Program at Maynard Evans High School, a pivotal initiative aimed at supporting incoming students.
2016:
The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. partnered with the Braswell Group, LLC, and Evans High School to introduce the Honoring Our Heroes Program. That year, the foundation also assumed leadership of the Youth Empowerment Program at Evans High School and held its second fundraising gala, successfully raising funds for operational expenses and scholarships.
2017:
By August, the Youth Empowerment Program had evolved into the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program, becoming the largest and most sought-after after-school program at Maynard Evans High School. The program expanded from 7 students to 60 participants, and the inaugural scholarship fund was launched, awarding $11,000 in scholarships. Nineteen seniors graduated from the program.
2018:
The foundation celebrated the graduation of 31 seniors from the Evans High School class of 2018. The 2nd Annual Scholarship Fund awarded $21,500 in scholarships.
2019:
The foundation marked its 5th Anniversary in February. During the 2018-2019 academic year, Ridgewood Park Elementary School recognized the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. for its leadership in running the G.I.R.L.S. Mentoring Group. In May, the foundation celebrated the graduation of 28 seniors from Evans High School and awarded $18,000 in scholarships, bringing the total number of supported scholars to 83.
2020:
In May, 14 students graduated from the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program, receiving $21,750 in educational scholarships. This brought the foundation's total scholarship contributions to $72,250, benefiting 97 scholars with 99 graduates overall. In July, the foundation launched the Weekly Food Distribution Program to address the community's needs amid COVID-19. By December, the program had served 20,000 families and 100,000 individuals.
2021:
In February, the foundation celebrated its 7th Anniversary. In May, the foundation opened its first Solutions Center & Headquarters. That same month, 22 students graduated from the Future Leaders United Program, and $39,000 in scholarships were awarded. The foundation's total scholarship contributions reached $111,250, supporting 114 scholars and bringing the total number of graduated scholars to 119. By August, the Food Distribution Program had delivered over 1,040,000 meals to more than 69,333 families.
2022:
In November, the Food Distribution Program distributed over 3.7 million meals across the Central Florida region. In May, the Future Leaders United Program celebrated the graduation of 61 students, awarding $46,250 in scholarships.
2023:
In May, 21 students graduated from the Future Leaders United Program, receiving $30,000 in scholarships, bringing the foundation's total scholarship contributions to $212,500. By September, the Food Distribution Program had distributed over 4.7 million meals across Central Florida.
2024:
In May, the Future Leaders United Program awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 43 deserving graduates. As of August 2024, the foundation has distributed 7.3 million pounds of food, equivalent to 6.1 million meals, and has made a $20 million economic impact on the Central Florida region.