See what our community is saying about the Community Foundation of Ocoee Region.
“As a recipient foundation, our partnership with the Community Foundation of Ocoee Region has extended over several years. We share a deep commitment to this community and, as a result of the integrity of its staff and board, the investment policies, and significant expertise, we determined to extend the relationship this past fiscal year. The investment of our endowment and scholarship funds is now managed through the Community Foundation. This has deepened our affiliation and benefitted both organizations significantly. Although working with a small staff, their communication and responsiveness have been exceptional.”
–Lynn Voelz, Executive Director Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation
“The Community Foundation has not only been a vehicle for funding for our organization, but it has also been an active part of our nonprofit networking community. We were fortunate to have received a significant financial gift several years ago, and the donor kindly created a Community Foundation fund to benefit our nonprofit. In doing so, they aligned our organization with the strong leadership of the Foundation alongside a host of other servant leaders directing our local nonprofit community. The Community Foundation invites this larger group together routinely to share information about our organizations, encourage our efforts in our respective communities, and provide leadership and strategic training by local providers. I am comfortable contacting Lisa and Michele to request references for local professionals, and they are always responsive to funding requests. They have also shared our mission with other funding opportunities, which has allowed us to grow more quickly than anticipated. I have nothing but respect for the Community Foundation of the Ocoee Region.”
–Shannon Hart Clark, CPA-Executive Director, Trousdale School
“I believe the Community Foundation is the best resource for anyone seeking to effect positive change in our community for generations to come. The Foundation was created for just that reason and is a great way for me to organize my charitable giving for the greatest possible benefit in the community.”
– Bob Card
“I support the Community Foundation because it will provide an easy and safe way for any and all of our citizens to give to causes that have had an impact on them or their families and friends. Perhaps it could be an organization that offered support during a crisis; or it may be a group that is revitalizing something that is dear to their hearts. And, some people might like to contribute some of their assets and encourage the board and staff to use those resources to fund grants written by groups who help our citizens who sometimes need a boost. Pooling our assets will help to make a greater difference in this beautiful and loving place that we call home.”
– Sherry Keller Brown
“We have been interested in offering a scholarship program, but we do not have the capacity to manage an ongoing program ourselves. Working with the Community Foundation was a great way for us to make this happen.”
– Margaret Sheehan, Ocoee Foundation