Ocala, FL (October 18, 2019)– During the Tuesday, October 15, NonProfit Business Council meeting, Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses received $1,000 from the Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County’s One Passion at a Time social media contest. The contest ran from October 1 through October 10 and offered Facebook users the opportunity to name the…
Ocala, FL (October 3, 2019)–FreeD.O.M. Clinic, which uses volunteers to provide free dental, optical and medical care and counseling for low-income, uninsured Marion County residents, will receive a $101,500 grant from the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics to enhance their mental health counseling services in 2020. This grant was prepared with assistance from…
Ocala, FL (October 1, 2019)– From October 1 through October 10, the Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County will sponsor the What’s Your Nonprofit Passion? social media contest where one Marion County nonprofit will receive $1,000. A video posted to the Community Foundation Facebook page @OcalaFoundation on October 1 will explain the details including how…
Ocala, FL (September 19, 2019)–The NonProfit Business Council, a program of the Community Foundation for Ocala / Marion County presents North Central Florida’s Premier Professional Development for Nonprofit Businesses, Aim: Training to Hit YOUR Target Every Year, on Friday, November 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the College of Central Florida in Ocala.…
Ocala, FL (September 11, 2019)– The Community Foundation for Ocala / Marion County has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify qualified consultants to guide and execute a strategic planning process for nonprofits seeking assistance. Consultants who demonstrate a strong understanding of the structure and purpose of nonprofit organizations, have strong facilitation skills…
Ocala, Fla (September 4, 2019)– The Community Foundation for Ocala / Marion County recently awarded $20,500 from the Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship Fund. Of the 10 recipients for the Fall 2019 term, five were recurring scholarships. One of which – College of Central Florida (CF) Student, Manal Abdelhack – was designated the Therese McPherson…
Ocala, FL (July 19, 2019) — The Board of Directors for the Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County recently designated founding board member, Robert “Bob” Reilly, as a Director Emeritus for the Foundation. “This is a first of its kind announcement for the Community Foundation, and we are excited to highlight Bob’s contributions to us”…
Ocala Style and the NonProfit Business Council (NPBC), a program of the Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County, proudly announce their renewed partnership to publish the Guide to Charitable Giving. This publication is the OFFICIAL publication of the NonProfit Business Council and provides a comprehensive overview of all Marion County nonprofits. Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits are…
Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship are Awarded in Fall and Spring semesters Ocala, Fla., February 14, 2019 — The Community Foundation for Ocala / Marion County recently awarded $22,500 in scholarships from the Angelica G. Muns Nursing ScholarshipFund. Of the 11 recipients for the Spring 2019 term, 5 were recurring scholarships. One of the new recipients…
The new center will be operated by the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County, a group that helps facilitate philanthropy throughout Marion.