Core Partners
Children's Home Society of Florida
On the front lines for kids since 1902, Children's Home Society of Florida protects kids from suffering abuse or neglect, helps to heal the pain of children and teens who've been traumatized and victimized, and empowers families to lead stable, fulfilling, healthy lives. Children's Home Society of Florida also guides teenagers in foster care toward paths of responsible, positive decision-making so they may break harmful generational cycles of abuse and family destruction, enabling them to pursue productive, self-sufficient, meaningful lives. Recognizing the diversity of communities and families, Children's Home Society of Florida provides programs and services - such as Evans Community School – that meet the unique needs of communities throughout the state. Children's Home Society of Florida is driven to ensure more children grow up safe, healthy and prepared for life. Website | Facebook | Twitter
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida is a major metropolitan university now ranked second in the nation in student enrollment. UCF strives to be a leading partnership university and its College of Health and Public Affairs embodies this mission. The college is leading UCF's efforts to establish community schools in Central Florida, beginning with Evans Community School. The college is facilitating the development and strategic planning of the school, as well as contributing technical expertise in building community partnerships. The college also is coordinating the placement of UCF interns at the community school and the contributions of other UCF colleges, including the College of Education. UCF's role in founding Evans Community School is unlike any other relationship between a university and a community school. In other university-community school partnerships, the university participates after the school is established. UCF is playing a unique role by helping to found the community school itself. Website | Facebook | Twitter
Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public School's vision is to be the top producer of successful students in the nation. OCPS is a powerful, positive force in the Central Florida economy. It is the region's second-largest employer, with more than 21,000 employees. In addition, OCPS is the 10th largest district in the nation and the fourth largest in Florida, providing instruction for more than 180,000 students. Support from Orange County business partners, caring parents and community-minded citizens is evident by their participation. Website | Facebook | Twitter
True Health
A nonprofit health organization dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive health care at a reasonable cost to all ages, True Health (formerly known as Central Florida Family Health Center) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers care to the uninsured on a sliding-fee scale and accepts Medicare and Medicaid patients and most major health insurance plans and HMOs. True Health operates one school-based health center at Cheney Elementary and five neighborhood community health centers in Orange and Seminole counties. The school-based health center at Evans Community School, known as the "Evans Wellness Cottage," offers primary health care, behavioral health care and dental care. The "Evans Wellness Cottage" is a source for health education and promotion, arming students and their families with knowledge about their health, empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Website | Facebook | TwitterEvans Community School wishes to thank its generous funders and contributors
Founding Funder
Funders – Gifts of $25,000 or more
Contributors – In-kind gifts and cash donations
100 Women Strong AmeriCorps VISTA Apostolic Worship Center Church, Inc. BOMA Empowerment Ministries Evans Community School Leadership Cabinet Evans Community School Leadership Council Evans Community School Student Leadership Council Florida Hospital Radiology Group Monica May Nickie Scaglione Northrop Grumman Orange County Public Schools Foundation Pizza Hut Rosen Hotels Save-A-Lot UCF College of Business Administration Wellcare
Contributors – Significant donations to the food pantry
All Star Lighting Allen and Toni Horvath Ann Clement Berri Morris Blown Away LLC Charles Glosson DMD PA Fern and Ivan Lefkowitz Hattie Wolfe J. Gordon and Susan Arkin James Barnes Jr JMC Services Inc Joseph G. Lefkowitz Les Josephson Lucille and Morgan Smith Melissa Hazelwood Rose Savage Sun System Development Corp Todd Shannon Tony and Minnie O United Stationers Charitable Trust
Contributors – Noteworthy donations to the food pantry
AIT Life Safety Al and Kathy Sarabassa Alana Champagne Arti Kalidas Baker Commercial Landscaping Inc Charlotte Williams Danny and Diana Bogdany Deborah Chamberlain Eleanor Fisher James and Jillian McCluskey JC Guillen Jennifer Beach John and Katie Segrest John Coleman Ken Gennett League of Women Voters Les and Valerie Crandall Lisa Wilde Mary Lantz Megan Tucciarelli Nick Jones NICOR General Contractors Inc PROscape Randy Almond RH Miller Pest Services Robert and Rhonda Veasey Robert Miller Scott Holland Susan Chapman Vicki Booker
