The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) will honor the efforts of volunteers from 83 local nonprofits at its Unsung Heroes virtual celebration at noon on Friday, Feb. 5.
Everyone can join in this year’s party, which will be a free virtual celebration livestreamed on Facebook and at cffk.org. No reservations are necessary.
In addition to the honorees, the virtual event will feature special guests, including national philanthropy expert Sara Konrath from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy. She will share surprising reasons giving can actually improve people’s health.
The Unsung Heroes celebration is sponsored by the Lower Keys Medical Center and promotes civic engagement throughout the Keys.
“The not-for-profit organizations and their volunteers are so vital to the health and well-being of our communities,” said David Clay, CEO of Lower Keys Medical Center, which is sponsoring the celebration. “The Unsung Heroes event is our chance to celebrate the giving nature of the Keys and the people who work tirelessly to help their neighbors.”
“The not-for-profit organizations and their volunteers are so vital to the health and well-being of our communities. The Unsung Heroes event is our chance to celebrate the giving nature of the Keys and the people who work tirelessly to help their neighbors.”
— David Clay, CEO, Lower Keys Medical Center
Nearly 1,400 volunteers have been recognized since the event was started 21 years ago. Keys volunteers donate their time and services to our community, including cleaning up beaches, supplying food to children and families in need, fostering animals, mentoring students, assisting at homeless shelters, and much more. More information is available at cffk.org.
For 25 years, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys has been connecting people, resources and needs through philanthropy. The foundation helps individuals and families leave a legacy in the Keys by inspiring giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every resident from Key Largo to Key West. Over $30 million in grants have supported scholarships, arts and culture, beautification and preservation of the Keys, health and human services, hurricane relief, and youth programs. More information is at 305-292-1502 or cffk.org.
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