Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County Welcomes New Program Manager

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…

Community Foundation Awards $37,000 in Muns Nursing Scholarships

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County recently awarded $37,000 in scholarships from the Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship Fund. Of the 18 recipients for the Fall 2018 term, 10 were recurring scholarships. One of which – College of Central Florida (CF) Student, Krista Paul – was designated the Therese McPherson scholar with a $3,000 award.…

Cox employees to award $95,000 to Southeast Region nonprofits

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County is pleased to share the following news release sent by Cox Communications. The Foundation provides leadership to more than 80 nonprofits in Marion County. Cox Communications announced today that it will award more than $95,000 to nonprofits in its three-state, Southeast Region through Cox Charities, which is funded by…

New Executive Leadership at the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County announces the retirement of Barbara Fitos as Executive Director effective February 28th and effective February 1st, the appointment of Lauren Deiorio as the new Executive Director.  Ms. Fitos will continue to provide assistance during the transition and as needed throughout the year.   The Board of Directors and Chairman…