About the African American Focus Fund

The African American Focus Fund is a philanthropic initiative of the Community Foundation of Central Florida that exists to engage African Americans in philanthropy and enhance the lives of African Americans in Central Florida.  This initiative will enable the Central Florida African American community to pool resources for greater impact in addressing issues of common concern through grantmaking.

African American Focus Fund Leadership

Arto Woodley, Chair                             Joyce Odongo

Jonathan Baety                                    Royce Walden
Sharon Fletcher-Jones                          Debra Williams
Dr. Lance McCarthy

How Can Donors and Philanthropists Support the African American Focus Fund?

Donors and philanthropists can make charitable contributions to the African American Focus Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Florida.  As the fund grows, the African American Focus Fund and other civic leaders will collaborate to research and award grants on an ongoing basis.

About the Community Foundation of Central Florida
The Community Foundation of Central Florida was established in 1994 to advance local philanthropy while responding to community needs and supporting charitable organizations.  Today the Foundation has grown to hold more than 350 charitable funds with current assets of more than $40 million. To learn more about Nuestro Futuro or other philanthropic opportunities available through the Community Foundation, please call 407.872.3050 or visit www.cfcflorida.org.