CFFK Live! New President and CEO Jennifer McComb will make her debut appearance on US 1 Radio’s Morning Show tomorrow (Nov. 20th) at 8 a.m. (Jennifer pictured with US 1 Radio’s News Director Bill Becker.) Jennifer will talk about her experience to lead CFFK and her goals for the next several months as she takes the helm. ... See MoreSee Less
Key West Community Sailing Center recently hosted a cookout and boating adventure for some very happy MARC House clients and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. The sailing center has received CFFK support in the past for community outreach initiatives as well as funding for boat dock repairs needed for summer camp and educational programs. Your donations make CFFK grants possible which benefit residents throughout the Keys. Learn more at cffk.org ... See MoreSee Less
Today is National Philanthropy Day! Today we celebrate the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in their communities. THANK YOU to all our generous volunteers, donors, businesses, nonprofits and other partners who are committed to change and are making the Keys a better place today and for the future. Learn how you can help at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Phyllis Foster and Monroe County Education Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
Happy National Community Foundation Week! We’re pleased to join over 800 community foundations nationally celebrating philanthropy this week and the work we all do to improve our communities. With your generosity, our work together is benefiting tens of thousands of our residents from Key West to Key Largo. Giving by Community Foundations across the country totals over $7 billion. See how you’re helping and learn more at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Pops in the Park! Starting this month, the Keys Community Concert Band in the Upper Keys will perform free concerts in the Park, one Saturday each month from 4 to 5 p.m. The first concert kicks off Nov. 30th at Founders Park in Islamorada (mm 87) with “Leftover Turkey Tunes.” Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy! Play-along instruments are provided and free raffle with special prizes. More info at keyscommunityconcertband.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Bill Bahlke and Key West Writers Guild. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden which received a CFFK grant earlier this year to support environmental education programs. This summer, the Garden helped 323 at-risk students in the Living Laboratory program fight the regression of student performance that results from a lack of active learning between grade levels. They educated more than 150 participants in the toddler Seedling Scientist program, and reached more than 1,600 children and families during outreach events. These programs demonstrate how CFFK grants are benefiting youth throughout the Keys! (Photos of students participating in education programs from KW Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.) ... See MoreSee Less
THANK YOU to the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel for its long-time participation as our Business Partner in Paradise. Through the program, one dollar from every guest staying at the resort throughout the year goes to CFFK programs. Since 2015, Marriott has donated a total of $70,000 for programs to benefit our Keys’ culture, environment and more. Special thanks to the Spottswood Family and Marriott for making a difference in our community.
Photo (left to right): Dianna Sutton, President Emerita, CFFK; Clif Taylor, retiring general manager, KW Marriott Beachside; new Marriott Beachside General Manager George Galvan; Jennifer McComb, new CFFK President/CEO. (Photo by Peter Arnow) ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Bunnie Smith and Waterfront Playhouse. ... See MoreSee Less
How many community foundations are in the U.S.? CFFK is one of 866, according to the Community Foundation Research and Training Institute. CFFK currently manages nearly $16 million in assets and is in the top 5% of all community foundations nationally for active grantmaking. Last year CFFK awarded $1.8 million in grants and program services. Find out more about what we do working together with you at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Don’t Be Left Out! We're now accepting nominations for the annual Unsung Heroes Luncheon to celebrate our community's incredible volunteers. Nominations from Monroe County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits are due by Dec. 20th and the celebration will be Friday, February 7th at the KW Marriott Beachside. Thanks to the Lower Keys Medical Center for generously sponsoring again this year. Register at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Sheldon Davidson and Hometown! Key West. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to CFFK’s President Emerita Dianna Sutton on being honored as the 2019 “Humanitarian of the Year” by AHMonroe. The award was presented at A.H. of Monroe County’s annual Fantasy Fest King and Queen Coronation event by Executive Director Scott Pridgen (pictured below with Dianna). Dianna was recognized for her 15 years of leadership throughout the Keys, support of the nonprofit community, fund raising efforts, and her personal volunteer work with several annual AH Monroe events. Thanks to AH Monroe for all they do for our community and for recognizing Dianna's efforts! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Karen Gibson and Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. ... See MoreSee Less
CFFK Live! CFFK President Emerita Dianna Sutton will make her final appearance on US 1 Radio’s Morning Show tomorrow (Oct 16th) at 8 a.m. Dianna will talk about her 15 years as President and CEO and the changes and accomplishments at CFFK during her tenure. ... See MoreSee Less
Columbus Day recognizes our heritage and history. We have a unique history and a rich cultural heritage here in the Florida Keys. Thanks to all of you who love the Keys for being part of our Community Foundation family and for helping preserve our cultural heritage and so much more. Working together, we’re making a difference…In Paradise For Good. Learn how you can join our efforts at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
THANK YOU to Lower Keys Medical Center for generously sponsoring Unsung Heroes again this year. CFFK is now accepting nominations from Monroe County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits for their honorees. Nominations are due by Dec. 20th and the celebration will be February 7th at the KW Marriott Beachside. Register at cffk.org. Pictured: CFFK Chair Ron Burd, President Emerita Dianna Sutton, and LKMC CEO David Clay at last year's Unsung Heroes event. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Martin Petersillia and the KW Garden Club. ... See MoreSee Less
Kudos to CFFK’s investment management firm – Mason Investment Advisory Services – which was included in Barron’s new list of the top 50 Registered Investment Advisors. The financial newspaper’s survey annually lists the top 50 investment consultants nationwide. Based in Reston, VA, Mason works with community foundations including CFFK, institutions, private and family foundations, and others in more than 40 states. ... See MoreSee Less
