Kudos to all the nonprofit leaders from throughout the Keys who are participating in our 2020 Leadership Success Academy. Thanks for all you do and for making a difference in the Keys! ... See MoreSee Less
Kudos to the nonprofit leaders from throughout the Keys who are participating in the first session of our 2020 Leadership Success Academy, which is happening today in Marathon. Our bootcamp for board members has trained more than 500 leaders Keys-wide. ... See MoreSee Less
Nonprofit leaders from throughout the Keys are meeting in Marathon today to participate in the first session of our 2020 Leadership Success Academy. The ‘bootcamp’ for board members has trained more than 500 leaders Keys-wide and will add this group to the graduate list after two more sessions, March 12th and 26th. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Sue Roberts and Tropic Cinema. ... See MoreSee Less
Last Call! ‘Bootcamp’ for Nonprofits Starts Thursday (Feb. 27th). Seats are filling up for the all-new Leadership Success Academy to improve your leadership and board skills. The training for board members is Thursday (Feb. 27th), March 12th and March 26th at the Marathon Garden Club. Times vary. Cost is $100 per person, or $200 for three people from one nonprofit. Register at cffk.org ... See MoreSee Less
Nonprofit Grants Available – Deadline March 10th! We're now accepting applications to support projects and services to benefit residents and visitors throughout the Keys. CFFK will award grants, up to $10,000 each, to 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits in Monroe County for programs in all areas. Long-term recovery initiatives following Hurricane Irma will also be considered. Apply at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Karl Reutling and Historic Florida Keys Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
Seats are filling up quickly for our bootcamp for nonprofit board members. CFFK’s all-new Leadership Success Academy begins February 27th with an interactive program, dynamic speakers and hands-on coaching. Two more sessions March 12 and 26. LSA empowers Florida Keys individuals serving in an advisory capacity for nonprofits or other community groups. Don’t miss out! Register now at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
CFFK Live! Don’t miss President/CEO Jennifer McComb live on US 1 Radio’s Morning Show tomorrow (Feb. 19th) at 8 a.m. Jennifer will talk about the recent Unsung Heroes volunteer celebration and our upcoming Leadership Success Academy bootcamp for board members. ... See MoreSee Less
Bicyclists from the Southernmost Slow Riders arrive at Tropic Cinema prior to the "Bikes vs. Cars" screening. The film concluded the "4 Nights 4 Justice" Series, a partnership of the Michael Dively Social Justice and Diversity Endowment at CFFK and Tropic Cinema. ... See MoreSee Less
Bikes vs. Cars! Tim Staub, KW’s Multimodal Transportation Coordinator, led an interesting discussion of city bike issues at last night’s screening of the fascinating urban-cycling documentary “Bikes vs. Cars” at Tropic Cinema. The film concluded this year’s “4 Nights 4 Justice” film series, a partnership of the Michael Dively Social Justice and Diversity Endowment at CFFK and Tropic Cinema. ... See MoreSee Less
Move over, tomorrow it’s bikes vs. cars! In partnership with the Michael Dively Social Justice and Diversity Endowment at CFFK, Tropic Cinema will conclude this year’s “4 Nights 4 Justice” film series tomorrow night (Feb. 16th) with the fascinating urban-cycling documentary “Bikes vs. Cars.” Champagne reception and Q & A (led by Tim Staub, KW’s Multimodal Transportation Coordinator) at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. Bicyclists can also participate in a ride from White Street Pier to Tropic at 5 p.m. as part of the Southernmost Slow Riders. More info at tropiccinema.com. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Charlotte Quinn and Zonta Club of Marathon. ... See MoreSee Less
Kudos to the student artists and mentors who were recently honored by Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden for their work in the Scarecrow Mentor Student Art Program, sponsored by CFFK. The student artists, their family, friends and supporters celebrated at a recent reception. CFFK grants are providing learning opportunities for youth throughout the Keys.
Pictured mentor and student winners (in first photo): Dee Dee Green, Scare Krewe Mentor; Danial Roy (Sigsbee Middle School); Liam Fogarty (Basilica School); Misha McRAE, Executive Director and grant manager; Elishka Balmaceda (Basilica School); Nancy La Re, Basilica Butterfly Brigade Mentor; Jackson Ambros (Basilica School); Sofia Balmaceda (Basilica School); and Dana Balmaceda (Basilica School art aide). ... See MoreSee Less
Don’t miss out! Our bootcamp for nonprofit board members begins February 27th with an all-new, interactive program, dynamic speakers and hands-on coaching. CFFK’s Leadership Success Academy empowers Florida Keys individuals serving in an advisory capacity for nonprofits or other community groups. Seats are filling up quickly! Register now at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to this year’s Unsung Heroes! CFFK honored the tremendous efforts of community volunteers from 83 nonprofits at the 2020 Unsung Heroes luncheon Feb 7th. A BIG thank you for all you do for our community. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the Lower Keys Medical Center. (Photos by Peter Arnow, Spectrum Imaging) ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to this year’s Unsung Heroes! CFFK honored the tremendous efforts of community volunteers from 83 nonprofits at the 2020 Unsung Heroes luncheon Feb 7th. A BIG thank you for all you do for our community. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the Lower Keys Medical Center. (Photos by Peter Arnow, Spectrum Imaging) ... See MoreSee Less
It’s time to celebrate our community’s Unsung Heroes! Kudos to the nonprofit Volunteers of the Year who are being honored today at a sold-out luncheon at the KW Marriott Beachside. THANK YOU for all you do for our Keys community. Special thanks to our event sponsor, Lower Keys Medical Center. You can read about this year’s honorees at cffk.org. Watch for photos – coming soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Pat Cummings and Old Island Restoration Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
The bike can be an amazing tool for change! In partnership with the Michael Dively Social Justice and Diversity Endowment at CFFK, Tropic Cinema will conclude this year’s “4 Nights 4 Justice” film series on Sunday, February 16th with the fascinating urban-cycling documentary “Bikes vs. Cars.” Champagne reception and Q & A (led by Tim Staub, KW’s Multimodal Transportation Coordinator) at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. More info at tropiccinema.com. ... See MoreSee Less
