Charities
Charities
Each year, the CFWL chooses different Central Florida-based nonprofits on which to focus. Along with fundraising efforts on behalf of the chosen organizations, League members interact with those charities to aid individuals and groups in need of assistance.
The 2024-2025 grant recipients included:
Special Hearts Farm
Grant Awarded: $38,000
Special Animals for Special Hearts
Special Hearts Farm empowers individuals with disabilities and unique abilities through adult day training, supported employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities—all centered around meaningful farming and gardening experiences.
Funded Initiative:
Special Garden for Special Hearts Greenhouse
This grant will fund a wheelchair-accessible greenhouse, enhancing the farm’s gardening curriculum while promoting healthy eating habits.
Seniors First
Grant Awarded: $25,000
Fresh Food for Seniors
Seniors First has been serving our community since 1966, committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults by helping them maintain independence and dignity through in-home and community-based services.
Funded Initiatives:
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Food Is Medicine – Linking nutritious food with improved health outcomes.
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Seniors Socialization Supplies – Providing resources to support friendships and social connections that reduce isolation among elderly clients.
Eight Waves
Grant Awarded: $15,000
After School Programming K–12
Eight Waves is dedicated to supporting under-resourced children in the West Orange community of Central Florida. Through after-school programming, they foster academic confidence, character development, and food security.
Funded Focus Areas:
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Reading Intervention
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Youth Development & Mentorship
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Nutritious Meals for Food-Insecure Students
The 2024-2025 grant recipients included:
IDignity
Creek
Health Central Circle of Friends
United Against Poverty Orlando
A Gift For Teaching
The Greatest Investment Girls Empowerment
Shepherd’s Hope
Grace Medical Home
A Gift For Music