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United Way's Generation IMPACT is a philanthropy-driven group dedicated to promoting leadership and community involvement among local young professionals. Members of Generation IMPACT are tasked with allocating the United Way's annual Social Innovation Fund, which supports student-led innovative projects that address some of the most pressing challenges in our community.
Mission:
The mission of Generation IMPACT is to lead sustainable change by developing future community impact leaders, fostering social innovation, and promoting civic engagement in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
Social Innovation Fund:
Generation IMPACT manages the UWVFC Social Innovation Fund, which provides local high school, college, or vocational school students with mini grants in order to implement innovative projects that address critical challenges in Flagler and/or Volusia counties.
To apply, click HERE. You will be directed to Community Force, the grant application portal for the United Way. Click on the 2020-2021 Social Innovation Fund Grant Initial Application, create an account and fill out the application, BEFORE November 20th, 2020. If you have questions please reach out to Randolyn Haley at rhaley@uwvfc.org.
Generation IMPACT currently has sponsorship opportunities available for the Social Innovation Fund Pitch Competition which will be held on January 28, 2021. Click HERE to become a Social Innovation Fund sponsor today.
Resources:
Generation IMPACT Members:
Catie Rosekelly | Florida Healthcare Plans | Vice Chairperson |
Cynthia Lane | Florida Department of Children and Families | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
Drew Burgelin | Brown and Brown Insurance | Marketing Committee Chair |
Ethan Johnson | Florida Department of Health | Chairperson |
Hilary Cyr | James Moore & Co. | Secretary |
Ida Babazadeh | Advent Health | |
Janelle Williams | VCSO | Service Committee |
Kim McBee | Halifax Insurance Partners | Marketing Committee |
Rachel Cosker | Mystic Powerboats | Service Committee |
Ryan Page | Intracoastal Bank | Board Liaison |
Staci Page | Easterseals Northeast Central Florida | Service Committee |
Stephanie Parks | FUTURES Foundation | Social Innovation Fund Committee Chair |
Taylor Duguay | Davita Labs | Service Chair |
Teresa Wiggins | City of Port Orange | Service Committee |
Zack White | Brown and Brown Insurance | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
For more information about Generation IMPACT or the Social Innovation Fund, please contact Randolyn Haley at 386-944-9591 or rhaley@uwvfc.org.