Orlando Southwest - Issue #10 (December 2020)

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OFM_NonprofitsFeature_1220xFINAL_SW.qxp_Pages 11 / 25 / 20 3 : 56 PM Page 3 nities and encouraging individual spiritual growth . Greater Orlando area ( 407 ) 620 - 9514 ISOJM.org IDEAS For Us An accredited nonprofit of the United Na - tions , IDEAS For Us develops ideas , funds ac - tion and scales environmental solutions within the five pillars of sustainability : energy , water , food , waste and ecology . Every project and program aims to help people , heal the planet and grow prosperity with a vision to con - tribute to a future where humanity thrives in harmony with nature and peace with one another . Orlando IdeasForUs.org Come Out With Pride Jewsh Federation of Greater participate . Its goal is to raise funds to pur - Orlando ( JFGO ) Poodle and chase a zero emissions vehicle and their own The JFGO funds and supports organizations Pooch Rescue kayaks so they can complete a nationwide tour that focus on caring for people in need in of cleanups and get students out on the water Florida , Israel and around the world , and nur - during this time of isolation and crisis . turing and sustaining the Jewish community ( 954 ) 998 - 7618 today and for future generations . JFGO offers PaddlePurpose.org a wide range of educational opportunities , em - powers local Jewish people by giving them a voice on important issues , offers financial sup - Inside Out Jail Ministries port for other Jewish causes and organizations , Inside Out Jail Ministries mission is to assist and helps build meaningful relationships root - and prepare incarcerated men and women , no ed in Jewish values . matter their religious beliefs , to have a success - Orlando ful transition back into society . They help in ( 407 ) 645 - 5933 many ways , including providing a six - week ed - OrlandoJewishFed.org ucational experience inside the jail with the Rebuilding Together of Central participants drafting plans designed to keep Florida t At Rebuilding Together of Central Florida , 100 Black Men of Greater hem on track and focused once they are re - homes are repaired at no cost to neighbors in Orlando , Inc . leased and providing continuing education need . With support from volunteers and con - and spiritual development focused on recovery This organization is dedicated to the advance - struction partners , the team eliminates health and transition . Its goal is to reduce recidivism ment of youth in the community , offering and safety hazards so that no parents must by rebuilding families , strengthening commu - programs that address critical areas affecting choose between replacing the leaking roof over their head or putting food on the table . In Rebuilding 2021 , Rebuilding Together of Central Florida Together of will replace roofs , help seniors age in place , im - Central Florida prove accessibility for people with disabilities and address environmental hazards for 40 households in Central Florida . Altamonte Springs ( 407 ) 898 - 3777 RebuildingTogetherCFL.org Paddle With a Purpose Paddle with a Purpose started with Robert Figueroa and his desire to remove trash from waterways and the organization is on a mission to inspire others to get involved in the conser - vation and cleanup of waterways . To date , Paddle With a Purpose has collected over 14,000 pounds of trash from or near water - ways between Key West , South and Central Florida and has had hundreds of volunteers 34 ORLANDO FAMILY december 2020 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

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OFM_NonprofitsFeature_1220xFINAL_SW.qxp_Pages 11 / 25 / 20 3 : 56 PM Page 4 youth , families and communities , such as men - Poodle and Pooch Rescue toring and education , health and wellness , and The mission of Poodle and Pooch Rescue — a leadership development — preparing young 100 % volunteer and foster - based organiza - Community Impact adults to become the next generation of global tion — is to save as many “ leftover ” dogs as pos - More local nonprofits that are doing great things . leaders . Its membership represents a range of sible from animal control , dogs that have been Paving the Way Florida Breast professions including business , construction passed over by adopters and other rescue Foundation Cancer Foundation law , higher education , medicine , communica - groups because they are older , have a medical Empowering communities Dedicated to ending breast tions , government , architecture and engineer - need or suffer from neglect and / or abuse . They to disrupt the cycle of child cancer through advocacy , ing . Their vision has reached more than are provided with the veterinary care they need , trafficking through education and research . 125,000 underserved , underrepresented minor - a foster family they love and when they’re education and training . ( 321 ) 972 - 5534 ity youth annually . ready , they are adopted to a family who cher - ( 321 ) 355 - 3868 FloridaBreastCancer.org Orlando ishes them . The group has saved over 4,000 PavingTheWayFounda - 100BlackMenofGreaterOrlando.org dogs since 2008 . tion.org Matthew’s Hope Orlando Helping move people from PoodleandPoochRescue.org City Year Orlando UCP of Central homelessness into a life Florida of independence and City Year Orlando is dedicated to helping stu - Unlocking children’s self - sustainability . dents and schools succeed , partnering with ed - YMCA of Central Florida potential through ( 407 ) 905 - 9500 ucators while supporting and mentoring stu - The Y is a cause - driven organization that pro - education , therapy and MatthewsHopeMinistries . dents , and helping to develop the next genera - motes youth development , healthy living and support services . org tion of leaders to bring a stronger democracy social responsibility in order to help strengthen ( 407 ) 852 - 3300 and a competitive workforce . Diverse teams of the community , with four core values : caring , UCPCFL.org One Heart City Year AmeriCorps members serve full - time respect , honesty and responsibility . The for Women in high - poverty urban schools , providing high - YMCA of Central Florida serves more than Zebra Coalition Providing the necessary impact student , classroom and school - wide 225,000 members at 27 centers with locations Network of organizations resources for families as support to help students stay in school in six counties . The purpose of this association and on that provide services to they transition through LGBTQ + and all youth and overcome varying is to improve the lives of all in Central Florida track to graduate from high school ready for ages 13 to 24 . hardships by connecting individuals , families and com - college and career success . ( 407 ) 228 - 1446 ( 321 ) 299 - 4594 munities with opportunities based on Christian Orlando ZebraYouth.org OneHeartforWomenand values that strengthen spirit , mind and body . ( 407 ) 581 - 7570 Children.org YMCACF.org CityYear.org / Orlando ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM december 2020 ORLANDO FAMILY 35

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