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:

  • Food Is Medicine – Linking nutritious food with improved health outcomes.

  • 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:

  • Reading Intervention

  • Youth Development & Mentorship

  • Nutritious Meals for Food-Insecure Students

 

The 2024-2025 grant recipients included:

New Hope for Kids
Camaraderie Foundation
Foundation for Foster Children
New Image Youth Centers
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Matthews Hope Ministries
Dave’s House

IDignity

Child Rescue Network
One Heart For Women & Children
ORMC Level ONE Trauma Center
Canine Companions for Independence
Seniors First
Camp Boggy
Creek
The Russell Home for Atypical Children

Health Central Circle of Friends

United Against Poverty Orlando

Southeastern Food Bank
Elevate Orlando
Support Our Scholars
Family Promise
Samaritan Village
Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families

A Gift For Teaching

The Greatest Investment Girls Empowerment

Shepherd’s Hope

Grace Medical Home

A Gift For Music