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Generation IMPACT
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 1st, 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:
- 2020 Social Innovation Fund information
- 2019 Social Innovation Fund information
- Social Innovation Fund Proposal Scoring Rubric
- ALICE Population Information
Executive Board Members:
| April Rust | Coastal Cloud | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Anthony Morales | Brown & Brown Insurance | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Austin Scher | Daytona Tortugas | Marketing Committee Chair |
| Catie Rosekelly | Florida Health Care Plans | Membership & Recruitment Committee Chair |
| Cynthia Lane | Florida Department of Children and Families | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Ethan Johnson | Florida Department of Health | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Hilary Cyr | James Moore & Co. | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Katie Widdison | Halifax Health | Marketing Committee |
| Kayla Kelly | Publix Super Markets | Service Committee Chair |
| Kim McBee | Halifax Insurance Partners | Marketing Committee |
| Kristen Alford | Museum of Arts and Sciences | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Luis Vazquez | Avocet MRO Services | Vice Chairperson |
| Marta Walsh | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Social Innovation Fund Committee |
| Matt Stange | Fleishel Financial Associates | Board Liaison |
| Ryan Page | Intracoastal Bank | Chairperson |
| Staci Page | Easterseals Northeast Central Florida | Service Committee |
| Stephanie Parks | FUTURES Foundation | 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.