United Foundation of Central Florida

Today, the United Foundation of Central Florida (UFCF) is proud to participate in the 2026 Community Resource Fair hosted by our friends at the Central Florida Urban League.

This incredible event brings together law enforcement, community organizations, government agencies, and local partners all in one place to connect residents with valuable resources and opportunities that strengthen our community.

We encourage residents and families from across Pine Hills and Greater Orlando to stop by, engage with exhibitors, and learn more about the services available to support our community.

📅 Today
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 2804 Belco Dr, Orlando, FL 32808

Thank you to the Central Florida Urban League for continuing to create spaces that empower, inform, and uplift our community.
For more information and the full list of exhibitors, visit:
https://www.cful.org/2026_cful_community_resource_fair

On behalf of UFCF, we want to wish everyone a very Happy Haitian Flag Day! 🇭🇹

Today and throughout Haitian Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, culture, and incredible contributions of the Haitian community. Feel free to share this post and celebrate with us!

☀️ DAY 2 (Part 1): Mental Health & The Mindset of a Teen 🧠💼

We kicked off the morning of Day 2 at the Youth Crime Prevention Summit with a powerful mentoring session led by Mr. Robens Chery, titled “I’m not Angry….. Encourage me.”

The insights into youth wellness were eye-opening and a true reminder of why our work with Future Leaders United (FLU) matters:

🔹 Behavior is communication. When a young person acts out, they are communicating what they are going through inside.
🔹 The Mask of Anger: Anger often hides deeper trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, or environmental stress.
🔹 Real Mentorship: We can’t just react to bad behavior. We have to build genuine relationships and reward the good.

As Mr. Chery shared: “Reach them where they are to get them where you want them to be.”
UFCF remains fiercely committed to meeting our students exactly where they are, breaking the stigma around youth mental health, and pouring into them with love and encouragement! 💙

Stay tuned for Part 2 this afternoon, where we dive into the hands-on tech, workshops, and police forums! 🚨🛸

Orange County Multicultural Center Open House: 2026 Community Action Division Resource Fair

Orange County Multicultural Center (Community Action Division) will host its annual Community Resource Fair. Community Action Division celebrates 61 years of helping individuals and families change their lives one day at a time! The purpose of this fair is to connect, inform and provide the Pine Hills Community with resources and services available in Orange County. The United Foundation of Central Florida and the Pine Hills Community Council will be in attendance at the resource fair. We are grateful that the Multicultural Center Staff invited us to participate in this event.

Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: OC Multicultural Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32818

For Questions Contact: D’Asha Smith, Project Coordinator | Office:407-836-8407 | E: [email protected]

DAY 1 RECAP: Big wins and unforgettable memories! 🏆✨🌴

Our Future Leaders United (FLU) students touched down in Fort Lauderdale for the statewide Youth Crime Prevention Summit with all 8 Florida Urban League locations from across the State of Florida and Day 1 did not disappoint!

Our incredible students took the stage for the Spoken Word competition and brought home 3rd PLACE! 🎤🥉 They poured their hearts out, speaking powerfully about how their journeys have been anchored and guided by our community. We are so proud of their bravery and talent!

After a powerful performance, the students had an absolute blast celebrating, unwinding, and enjoying some well-deserved pool time 🏊‍♂️☀️ at the amazing Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel by Marriott.

🙌 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🙌

This incredible 2-day trip would not be possible without the invitation and support from the Central Florida Urban League. Deepest gratitude to Mrs. Elizabeth Grace, President & CEO, and Mr. Carl Battle, OAG Program Coordinator, for believing in our youth, providing this platform, and constantly investing in the next generation! 💙

Stay tuned for our Day 2 recap tomorrow, where we dive into the hands-on workshops, tech, and powerful mental health takeaways! 🚨🧠.

🌴 DAY 1 RECAP: Big wins and unforgettable memories! 🏆✨
Our Future Leaders United (FLU) students touched down in Fort Lauderdale for the statewide Youth Crime Prevention Summit with all 8 Florida Urban League locations from across the State of Florida and Day 1 did not disappoint!

Our incredible students took the stage for the Spoken Word competition and brought home 3rd PLACE! 🎤🥉 They poured their hearts out, speaking powerfully about crime prevention in our community. We are so proud of their bravery and talent!

After a powerful performance, the students had an absolute blast celebrating, unwinding, and enjoying some well-deserved pool time 🏊‍♂️☀️ at the amazing Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel by Marriott.

🙌 A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🙌

This incredible 2-day trip would not be possible without the invitation and support from the Central Florida Urban League. Deepest gratitude to Mrs. Elizabeth Grace, President & CEO, and Mr. Carl Battle, OAG Program Coordinator, for believing in our youth, providing this platform, and constantly investing in the next generation! 💙

Stay tuned for our Day 2 recap tomorrow, where we dive into the hands-on workshops, tech, and powerful mental health takeaways! 🚨.

Last week, the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. was honored to receive a $10,000 Community Crime Prevention Award from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in support of our Youth Innovation & Empowerment Initiative (UFCF-YIEI). UFCF-YIEI is an intentional expansion of our Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment & Mentoring Program that has been in the works for quite sometime!

We extend our sincere gratitude to Sheriff John W. Mina and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for continuing to invest in organizations that are working every day to uplift youth, strengthen families, and build safer communities across Orange County.

This investment will help us continue creating transformative opportunities for young people through mentorship, leadership development, education, innovation, and empowerment programming that prepares the next generation for success.

We also want to congratulate all of the incredible organizations recognized alongside us. The work being done throughout our community is changing lives and creating lasting impact for countless families. Together, we are proving what is possible when community organizations, public safety leaders, and local partners work hand in hand for the betterment of our neighborhoods.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the mission and vision of UFCF. The work continues. 💙

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated our CEO & Executive Director, Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall, as she was recognized by Robinswood Middle School with the Certificate of Recognition for Most Outstanding Partner during their “A Shift In The Culture: Culture Day Celebration Event.” 💙🏹

This award recognizes Mrs. Sandra’s exemplary collaboration, teamwork, and continued commitment to building strong partnerships that positively impact students and families throughout our community.

Her dedication and leadership have played a major role in the continued success of our Middle School Future Leaders United (FLU) Program, helping empower and uplift the next generation of leaders.

We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Sandra and grateful to Robinswood Middle School for this meaningful recognition and continued partnership. Congratulations, Mrs. Sandra Fatmi-Hall! 💙✨

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, guardians, mentors, and motherlike figures whose love, sacrifice, and guidance continue to shape our families and strengthen our communities. 💙

Your compassion creates hope. Your resilience inspires generations. Your unwavering support changes lives in ways that words can never fully express.

On behalf of the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc., thank you for all that you do each and every day for the communities we serve.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who lead with love and care. 🌸

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