Congratulations to Our Volunteer of the Week – Haley Herriott and Key West Art Center. ... See MoreSee Less
More ways to double your support for the Middle Keys! Every $1=$2 to the Middle Keys Future Fund and will be matched 1-to-1 up to $25,000 by CFFK, which could provide $50,000 or more in total grants to nonprofits based in and serving Marathon, Key Colony Beach, and other Middle Keys communities. Help as many people as possible at cffk.org/middlekeys. (Pictured: Educational Coalition of Monroe County and Independence Cay, both in Marathon.) ... See MoreSee Less
Together We Are Stronger! Right now, all donations to our 25th Anniversary Fund are doubled, thanks to a generous legacy gift, which means contributions will have double the impact to ensure the sustainability and vitality of philanthropy in the Keys. Learn more in this video and give at cffk.org/25. ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Birthday to our Chief Financial Officer Mark Songer, who will have six years of service with CFFK in May and is retiring June 15. Mark goes way beyond his CFO responsibilities, helping with taking photos, registration at events, and coaching nonprofit leaders at our Leadership Success Academy. He has been active in the Key West community for 17 years, including formerly serving as Treasurer of Leadership Monroe County and currently volunteering with Last Stand and The League of Women Voters. Enjoy your day, Mark! ... See MoreSee Less
If you want to make a difference for residents in the Upper Keys, here’s your opportunity! Donations to the Upper Keys Future Fund at CFFK will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, to support nonprofits for community needs and to benefit residents in Key Largo, Islamorada, and Tavernier. That means the new fund could provide as much as $50,000 or more in total grants to Upper Keys nonprofits. Double your impact and help as many people as possible at cffk.org/upperkeys. (Pictured: Treasure Village Montessori School in Islamorada and Burton Memorial UMC's Food Pantry in Tavernier.) ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Our Volunteer of the Week – Vicki Stead and Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. ... See MoreSee Less
A big THANK YOU to our friends at Ocean Wellness Spa & Salon who donated $2,000 in gift certificates for spa services to this year’s Unsung Heroes. Ocean Wellness has been a sponsor of the weekly volunteer recognition for several years. THANK YOU so much for your generosity and all you do to support our Keys community and CFFK. If you missed this year’s Unsung Heroes virtual celebration honoring the Keys outstanding volunteers, you can watch it at cffk.org/unsungheroes. ... See MoreSee Less
Here’s a great example of how CFFK works with people to leave a legacy that supports their passions and helps the place they love into future generations. Six Keys nonprofits will benefit from a significant $1.3 million legacy gift from the late Dr. Patricia Major to CFFK to support programs for residents. Keys nonprofits sharing her generous support are the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Florida Keys SPCA, Friends of the Key West Library, Key West Garden Club, Key West Orchid Society, and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Dr. Major was a physician in Key West for more than 40 years until she passed away in late 2018. Visit cffk.org to learn more about legacy giving and how we can help. (Pictured: Dr. Major (right) with friends and fellow Garden Club members at a KW Garden Club luncheon.) ... See MoreSee Less
CFFK Live! Don’t miss CEO Jennifer McComb on US 1 Radio’s Morning Show with Joe Moore tomorrow (Feb 17th) at 8:00 a.m. Jennifer will talk about a significant legacy gift and several campaigns that will match donations to CFFK to positively affect residents throughout the Keys. ... See MoreSee Less
Housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. For some donors, this is a great opportunity for charitable gifts of real estate, whether a primary residence, second home, rental property, or even niche commercial property. If your second home is in the Keys, for example, gifts of real estate might be the perfect philanthropic solution plus tax benefits. CFFK can help transfer the gift into a donor-advised or legacy fund. We can help you navigate rules for real estate gifts and recommend advisors to help. Call Jennifer at 305-292-1502 or email cffk@cffk.org. (Photo - floridakeys com) ... See MoreSee Less
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special by making a gift to CFFK in the name of someone special and support a cause close to their hearts! We’ll send an acknowledgement of your gift to your loved one. CFFK also manages funds that were set up as memorials. Caroline Cash created the Jerry Cash Art Fund in honor of her husband when he passed away. For nearly a decade, the fund has been supporting arts organizations near and dear to Jerry. A big CFFK supporter, Caroline also passed away late last year. We can help you! Find out more at cffk.org/valentinesday or call Jennifer at 305-292-1502. (Photo: Caroline and Jerry Cash) ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Week – Margit Bisztray and Keys to Be the Change, Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
With the possibility of another stimulus package and potential tax reform, many advisors suggest donors stick with a tried-and-true medium for achieving charitable giving goals in 2021: bequests. Bequests can be extremely tax-efficient. CFFK is an ideal recipient of estate gifts through a will or trust, or through a beneficiary designation on a qualified retirement plan or life insurance policy. Donors can designate a fund at CFFK as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or can transfer ownership of certain policies. We can help you set up a fund or provide flexible options to help meet your goals for 2021. Find out more at cffk.org or call Jennifer at 305-292-1502. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to all the 2021 Unsung Heroes and our community’s nonprofits! You can read all about this year’s incredible volunteers in Keys Weekly and at cffk.org. In case you missed the virtual celebration, you can watch it here!
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CFFK Unsung Heroes Virtual Celebration ... See MoreSee Less
The party starts today at noon! Everyone is invited right here to enjoy the festivities -- Unsung Heroes Virtual Celebration. Don't miss! ... See MoreSee Less
Meet this year’s distinguished Unsung Heroes! This week’s Keys Weekly includes an 8-page special feature of the amazing honorees from more than 80 nonprofits who will be recognized for their volunteer efforts by CFFK at a virtual celebration tomorrow (Feb 5) at noon. Pick up a copy of the Weekly to learn about all the incredible volunteers… or check it out now: cffk.org/unsungheroes. And join the party tomorrow at noon for the celebration – right here or at cffk.org. Congratulations to all! ... See MoreSee Less
We’re making final preparations for this year’s Unsung Heroes Virtual Celebration – Friday at noon. Everyone is invited to join us to cheer on our Keys volunteers of the year! You won’t want to miss national philanthropy expert Dr. Sara Konrath (photo left), who will share why giving is not only good for us, it improves our health! A big THANK YOU to our event sponsor, Lower Keys Medical Center (photo right -- CFFK President/CEO Jennifer McComb and David Clay, CEO, LKMC). Join the party right here or at cffk.org at noon Friday (Feb. 5)! ... See MoreSee Less
Unsung Heroes – Virtual Celebration Friday at noon! Everyone is invited to join us to cheer on our Keys volunteers of the year! The festive celebration will include a special tribute to the late Cheryl Cates, an extraordinary volunteer and civic leader being honored by four nonprofits – Samuel's House, Wesley House Family Services, Florida Keys Children's Shelter, and Kids Come First. Please tell your friends and colleagues and join us here or at cffk.org at noon Friday (Feb. 5th). ... See MoreSee Less
Unsung Heroes – Virtual Celebration this Friday at noon! Congratulations to these seven amazing nonprofit volunteers helping others throughout the Keys through their service and support: Bill and MaryCarlin Porter with Florida Keys Council of the Arts; Mike Forster with United Way of Collier and the Keys - Monroe; Leah Stockton and Leadership Monroe County; Mel Montagne and FIRM Keys; Bonnie Helms and Zonta Club of Key West; and Joan Wallin with Lower Keys League of Women Voters. These 7 will join more than 80 nonprofit volunteers being honored by CFFK at the event on Feb. 5th at noon—watch here or at cffk.org. ... See MoreSee Less
