Tag: giving

Growing More Than Gardens: The Transformative Journey of Master Gardener Volunteers

by Lorna Bravo
July 5, 2025

Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Build Community, Community, Giving, Growing Food, Journey, Master Gardener Program, UF-IFAS, Volunteers

New endowment provides Alachua County youth with state and national leadership opportunities

by Caylin Hilton
March 17, 2024

Local leaders Bill Brown and Dr. Bobby Leon Damron spent their lives and professional careers investing in youth and their local communities. A new endowment established with the University of Florida honors their legacies of service to youth. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #FL4HAlumni, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Giving

Legacy Planning Virtual Seminar: gift planning basics to maximize charitable impact

by Caylin Hilton
March 14, 2024

Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can help donors maximize their impact. On April 4, join Florida 4-H's Caylin Hilton and Alex Pribil from ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Youth Development, Florida 4-H Foundation, Giving

Celebrating Moments: Thoughtful and Heartfelt Gift Ideas for the Holidays

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December 13, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Gift, Giving, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Pgm_FCS

A Community Coming Together for the Peanut Butter Challenge

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October 10, 2023

What's an easy way to help our neighbors and address food insecurity? A friendly challenge of collecting jars of peanut butter for families in need. Why Collect Peanut Butter? Peanut butter is more than just good to eat. It’s also nutrient-dense ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Aid, Charity, Donation, Giving, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Pgm_FCS

The Season of Giving

by sdeary
December 21, 2022

Authors: Samara Purvis Lizzie Whitehead Hard times do not begin and end during the holiday season, but the holidays give an added level of stress to families who are already managing everyday stress. Over 5000 people in Bradford County live ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Giving

New specialty license plate supports Florida 4-H

by Samantha Murray
October 6, 2020

Vouchers for a new specialty license plate bearing the iconic 4-H clover will be available for purchase at all county tax collector offices and license plate agencies in Florida starting October 16. The license plate will go into production ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Giving, National 4-H Week, News

UF/IFAS, still serving during COVID-19

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June 8, 2020

The statewide UF/IFAS network of personnel across our enterprise on campus, at research and education sites and county Extension offices can be equated to a scientific rapid-response team, delivering relevant, factual guidance for community ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: #stillserving, Covid-19, Giving, Service

UF/IFAS Extension: Give Generously, but Carefully

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 4, 2018

SANFORD, Fla. – The holidays are the time of year for giving, especially for those who want to get the tax benefits of donating to your favorite charity. But a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Charitable, Charity, Donations, Extension, Giving, News, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County

Sid and Georgiann Sumner – Memorial Giving

by Andrea Dunlap
October 8, 2018

by John Arthington, Center Director UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Sid Sumner is no stranger to Giving. Growing up in Lithia, Florida in a 4th generation cattle ranching family, he quickly became connected to Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Georgiann Sumner, Giving, John Arthington, Memorial Giving, Sid Sumner

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