Spooky season is upon us! Some believe that winter holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. I respectfully disagree. Some of us like to cover our front yards in fake skeletons and plastic spiders even more than twinkling Christmas lights. To each their own. If you are a spooky season enthusiast and enjoy a themed cocktail, proceed…if you dare. The corpse reviver is … [Read more...]
The Community Unifier: Juan Pablo Santa Luna
“If not now, when?” This is a statement that community unifier Juan Pablo Santa Luna uses to guide not only his artwork but also his efforts to make change in Orlando. Juan Pablo Santa Luna was born in Florencia, Colombia, in 1979. He had a happy childhood there. He attended Javeriana University in Cali, Colombia, and eventually went on to study International Business and … [Read more...]
Nemours’ Dr Laura Chilcutt Joins Second Harvest Food Bank’s Board of Directors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Dr. Laura Chilcutt, M.D., J.D, from Nemours Children’s Health Orlando to its Board of Directors. As the Medical Director of Medical-Social Impact, Dr. Chilcutt leverages her expertise as a physician and attorney to address the adverse effects of the social determinants of health on the wellbeing of patients … [Read more...]
Take Action this September to Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts
In Central Florida, one in eight of our neighbors is at risk of going to bed hungry on any given night. It’s a startling statistic underscored by the fact that Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida continues to distribute enough food for 300,000 meals a day in our local community – and there’s no sign of the need slowing down. That’s why Second Harvest, the region’s … [Read more...]
Valencia College Unveils New Space to Better Serve Students with Food Insecurities
Forty percent of Valencia College students reported that they were financially unable to buy adequate amounts of food, according to a survey administered by the college in 2021. Today, Valencia College officials will unveil a newly expanded pantry and holistic support center on its West Campus, thanks to a major investment from Florida Blue Foundation. Called “VCentials,” … [Read more...]
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