“If not now, when?” This is a statement that community unifier Juan Pablo Santa Luna uses to guide not only his artwork but also his efforts to make change in Orlando. Juan Pablo Santa Luna was born in Florencia, Colombia, in 1979. He had a happy childhood there. He attended Javeriana University in Cali, Colombia, and eventually went on to study International Business and … [Read more...]
Wawa Pledges $1 Million to Second Harvest Food Bank
Wawa and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida are working together to provide food for more than 53,000 households. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest hopes to increase the amount of fresh produce accessible to many families.Wawa and Second Harvest’s “Fly Beyond; Inspiring Goodness with Food” pilot program employs two of Second Harvest’s childhood hunger … [Read more...]
Nemours Cares: Hospital Leadership Team Helps to Address Food Insecurity with Blessings in a Backpack Event
To show Nemours’ commitment to boosting the health of our community, executives from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to fill backpacks to be shared with students on the free lunch programs at Winegard Elementary School. This community gift bridges the gap between a child’s school lunch on Friday and breakfast on Monday. That is 65 … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Why Your Legacy Matters
Recently, my wife, Michelle, was walking through the Dallas Love Field Airport and saw a display of women wearing orange suits. They were life-size, 3D images (replicas) of prominent women in the "STEM" fields who made a significant mark through their lives. These 3D statues inspired my wife to take pictures with her phone and capture photos of how real they looked … [Read more...]
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Launches 12th Annual Toy Drive
With the community continuing to recover from the effects of recent storms and many families in need, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the 2022 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive. Now in its 12th year, the Toy Drive has collected over 65,000 gifts that directly benefit local youth. Last year, the drive collected more than 9,500 toys and serviced Orange County … [Read more...]
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