Florida Veterans Foundation has new Deputy Director from Winter Park

Last week I drove out to Merritt Island for a meeting at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. Dr. William Vagianos nominated me to be his Deputy Director of District 5 serving East Central Florida. I was astonished by the group gathered together to make Florida better for our veterans. Considering Florida and Texas are only behind California for having the most veterans, the work Florida Veterans Foundation does is in high demand.

Florida Veterans Foundation
In 2008, the Florida Legislature established the Florida Veterans Foundation as a Direct Support Organization to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA).

As a Direct Support Organization, the Foundation is incorporated as a not for profit corporation under chapter 617, Florida Statutes, to provide assistance, funding and support for the FDVA in carrying out its mission of veterans' advocacy.

The Foundation operates for the direct and indirect benefit of the veterans of Florida, the FDVA, and veteran service organizations. The Florida Veterans Foundation is also a non-profit organization operating for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to:

Educate the public about the needs of veterans; and,
Promote and aid charitable activities for the support of the livelihood and general welfare of Florida-resident veterans.

Mission

The Florida Veterans Foundation serves, supports, and advocates for Florida veterans to improve their well being.

The Florida Veterans Foundation:
Serves Florida veterans and their families by providing direct services and partnering with state and local governments, veteran service organizations, and educational institutions to improve their physical, financial, mental, emotional, and social well being;
Supports the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs’ mission of advocacy; and,
Advocates for Florida veterans by educating the public and governmental entities to increase awareness on veteran-related issues.

This morning I accepted the nomination, humbly because when you go to the link and see the people involved in this work, you'll know why.