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Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Receives Grant from First Federal Foundation to Support Youth Philanthropy Program

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director February 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Receives $2,500 Grant from First Federal Foundation to Support Youth Philanthropy Program Ocala, FL (February 3, 2026)– The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the First Federal Foundation in support of the Adam Hanson Youth Philanthropy in Action (YPIA) program. YPIA is…

Community Foundation Receives National Recognition

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director December 2, 2025

For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren Deiorio Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County (352) 622-5020 info@ocalafoundation.org www.ocalafoundation.org Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Receives National Recognition Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards Ocala, FL (December 1, 2026) The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County has received national accreditation from the Council on Foundations, achieving the nation’s…

Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Inspire Gala

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director November 17, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Deiorio Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County (352) 622-5020 info@ocalafoundation.org www.ocalafoundation.org Community Foundation Announces Nominations Now Open for the Inspire Gala Ocala, Fla. (November 12, 2025) The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County announced today that nominations are open for the Inspire Gala, the region’s signature celebration of charitable leadership and impact.…

Community Foundation Announces 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Academy

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director November 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Deiorio Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County (352) 622-5020 info@ocalafoundation.org www.ocalafoundation.org Community Foundation Announces 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Academy: Investing in Leadership, Growth & Sustainability Ocala, Fla. [November 6, 2025] The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Academy, a year-long professional…

The Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation Announces Grant Recipients: His House for Her and Open Arms Village

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Ashley Gerds, Director of Strategic Engagement Phone: (352) 622-5020 ext. 105 Email: Ashley@ocalafoundation.org The Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation Announces Grant Recipients: His House for Her and Open Arms Village Ocala, FL – May 25th, 2023 – The Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce…

Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation to Host Mental Health Luncheon in Marion County

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ashley Gerds, Director of Strategic Engagement Phone: (352) 622-5020 ext. 105 Email: Ashley@ocalafoundation.org Marion County, FL – May 18th, 2023 – The Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the upcoming Mental Health Luncheon, which will be held in the Hilton Ocala Churchill Ballroom at 11:30am on…

Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Names Training Room in Honor of Whitfield M. Palmer Jr.

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director April 25, 2023

Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Names Training Room in Honor of Whitfield M. Palmer Jr. OCALA, FL (APRIL 25,2023) – The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County is proud to announce the naming of the training room in honor of Whitfield M. Palmer Jr., a longtime community leader and philanthropist who has dedicated his life…

Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Recognizes Local Philanthropists

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director March 19, 2023

March 17, 2023 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ashley Gerds, Director of Strategic Engagement Phone: (352) 622-5020 ext. 105 Email: Ashley@ocalafoundation.org Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Recognizes Local Philanthropists Community Golden Circle honors donors who have given over $1 Million Ocala, FL (March 17, 2023) – On Friday, March 3, 2023, at the inaugural Inspire Gala hosted…

Inaugural Inspire Gala Set for March 3rd

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director January 3, 2023

We at The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County are looking forward to honoring members of our community for their outstanding efforts to create change and leave a lasting impact. Please click here for the nomination form. The deadline to submit nominations is February 1st at 9 PM. They may be emailed, mailed, or dropped by our office at 324…

Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Welcomes New Program Manager

Latest NewsBy Lauren Deiorio, President & Executive Director November 1, 2022

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to our staff, Harvey Morrissey! Harvey joins the Community Foundation as the new Program Manager. His role will be to assist in managing multiple program initiatives within the Community Foundation by working in conjunction with Grant Services and Community Engagement, respectively. Born in Chicago and raised in…

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