UFCF Awarded $7,000 Community Crime Prevention Grant by Orange County Sheriff’s Office

United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. Awarded $7,500 Community Crime Prevention Grant by Orange County Sheriff’s Office

By: UFCF GEEC, Department of Giving & Advancement

The United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. (UFCF) is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as part of their Community Crime Prevention Program. This grant, awarded for the fourth consecutive year, will support our continued efforts to promote violence reduction, enhance safety, and provide drug abuse education and prevention programs in the Pine Hills community.

This year, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to 15 local organizations dedicated to improving community safety. The grants, ranging from $3,800 to $10,000, are part of an ongoing initiative that began in 2020. The program was created to support projects and programs addressing neighborhood safety, crime prevention, and drug abuse education and prevention. The UFCF has been a proud recipient of this grant for the past four years, with the previous two awards totaling $10,000 each.

Sandra Fatmi-Hall, CEO & Executive Director at the UFCF, emphasized the importance of this funding for our organization’s mission: “Here at the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc., representation matters, which is why I’m committed to revitalizing our community through programs like Future Leaders United, Food Distributions, Senior Computer Literacy Program. It’s about tackling our community’s root issues head-on with proven solutions that cultivate sustainable change.”

The Sheriff’s Office Grant will allow us to expand our evidence-based initiatives in Pine Hills, focusing on violence reduction, safety, and drug abuse education. Our programs are designed to address the core challenges our community faces, providing long-term solutions that create a safer, healthier environment for all residents.

As we continue to grow our impact in the Pine Hills community, we remain grateful to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for their continued partnership and support. This grant will enable us to further our mission of empowering Central Florida’s most vulnerable communities and ensuring a brighter future for all.

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About United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.
Founded on February 14, 2014, United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. (UFCF) is dedicated to bridging gaps in families, transforming schools, and uplifting communities. Our mission includes job training, housing assistance, food resources, utilities support, childcare, and after-school programs. Thanks to our Board of Directors, FLU Students, and volunteers, we’ve achieved a $20 million economic impact and 170,000 volunteer hours. We’ve distributed 7.3 million pounds of food, equivalent to 6.1 million meals. From 2016 to 2024, we awarded $237,500 in scholarships and $45,000 through our Alumni Support Fund, benefiting 243 graduates. To learn more or support our mission, call 770-789-7004 or visit www.unitedfoundationcf.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @unitedfoundationcf, and Twitter @ufcf_inc.