Young Couple Creates Their Catholic Family Legacy
Ty McCormack and Kylan Maguire Ty McCormack and his fiancée, Kylan Maguire, were making plans for their wedding and future together, and near the top of their list was a discussion about estate planning. As a financial planner and son of an estate planning attorney, Ty understands the value of having all of one’s financial affairs in order at all times. He had also been taught, from a young age, the value of philanthropy and the belief that “as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10). “I was blessed to have been raised in a Roman Catholic family where our faith came before anything else….
The Vogelpohl Family’s Philanthropic Journey: Growing Spiritually in Their Relationship with Jesus
Dave and Ann Vogelpohl grew up in different households, but shared similarities: Both grew up in loving families with three children and middle-class homes where their fathers were business owners. Their families did not have a lot of extra money but Dave and Ann experienced that they always found a way to give something. They shared another key similarity: both grew up Catholic, attending Mass weekly and on Holy Days, and praying the rosary and other devotions. They both also have youthful memories of using the children’s donation envelopes to make gifts to the churches where they were raised (Ann in Indianapolis, IN; Dave in Quincy, IL), and at Lent to the Catholic Relief Services rice bowl in a little…
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inspires Giving To Respond to Needs Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL The Central Florida community generously partnered with The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida to raise more than $40,000 in one occasion to support 88 parishes, schools and ministries who are serving in new ways since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic. The donations were part of this month’s GivingTuesdayNOW philanthropy movement, which The Catholic Foundation rebranded as GivingCatholicNOW. The philanthropic efforts were in response to the needs created by the outbreak. The ministries include Catholic parishes and retreat centers which are ministering to families and individuals who are challenged with isolation and job insecurity. Catholic schools were largely supported as they have adapted to continue to provide Central Florida students with a rigorous…
Newly established Mercy Fund responds to needs
Press Contact: Madelyn Weed 407.246.7188 407.664.7856 (cell) mweed@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newly established Central Florida Catholic Mercy Fund responds to increased community needs Orlando, FL – March 24, 2020 The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Board of Directors has approved and provided seed and match money to establish a new fund, Central Florida Catholic Mercy Fund, in response to the increased needs of the people in Central Florida. Kimberlee Riley, President and CEO, announced that The Catholic Foundation board approved an initial investment of $10,000 to seed the fund and an additional $15,000 to match donations to this fund. The Catholic Foundation’s Board Chairman, Tom Chandler, stated “As we’ve done before when our community was in need after Hurricane Maria,…
COVID-19 Response and Recommendations
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Look To What Is Unseen Which Is Eternal As we monitor the turn of events throughout the world we are reminded of our common humanity. We are encouraged to practice social distancing although we know we are one family of God and remain close spiritually through this belief. Therefore, we are not discouraged, rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18…
Finance Expert Joins Board
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finance expert with four decades of experience joins The Catholic Foundation Board Orlando, FL – February 28, 2020David L. Dennis The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is proud to announce that David L. Dennis, a financial expert with 40 years of accounting experience, has joined our board of directors and has also been appointed Chairman of our Investment Committee. David, who attends Annunciation Catholic Church (Altamonte Springs), is a retired KPMG advisory partner. A licensed Certified Public Accountant, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed David to the Florida Board of Accountancy regulatory body, serving as Chair in 2016 and 2018. During his accounting career, David has served as the acting chief financial…
A New-Year Message from our President
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On behalf of the board and staff of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year brings the time-honored tradition of making resolutions – intentions to do or not do something. These resolutions focus on where we are presently and ways we believe we can improve our future selves or our lives. Research shows more than 60% of us make resolutions and sadly only about 8% are successful. As Catholics, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord early in the new year. This is a beautiful feast for us to start the new year. Baptism is a sign of regeneration and renewal by the…
More than $2 million donated this year to improve life throughout Central Florida
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than $2 million donated this year to improve life throughout Central Florida Orlando, FL – December 18, 2019 By partnering with generous donors, The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida will distribute a record of more than $2 million this year, providing resources to improve the quality of life for thousands of children, youth, adults, families and vulnerable populations throughout the region. More than $710,000 supports Catholic School tuition assistance for the needy, which provides quality education to underserved students. Catholic schools serve all students regardless of religion, race, gender or disability. This year, the second largest amount of funding was for parish support. This covers unexpected and population-growth related costs…
“We All Bleed Red”
In the depths of homelessness, George has slept inside McDonald’s restaurants and behind shopping plazas. He has also fallen asleep at Central Florida parks, though not heavily, not the deep sleep that produces dreams, because his safety was in jeopardy when day turned to night. A graduate of Osceola High School in Kissimmee, George scraped by, working same-day and temp jobs, obscuring his homelessness from employers. At 19, he met his wife, Jary, and they were both homeless living independently from their families. George, now 25, has been married 5 years and has twin girls, age 4, with Jary. For 20 years, George was homeless or working his way through the system, accruing life lessons about street life and gaps…
Local Foundation Captures A Historic Number Of National Philanthropy Awards
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Foundation Captures A Historic Number Of National Philanthropy Awards Orlando, FL – December 13, 2019 Staff members of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida receiving their awards. The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s work with local donors has led to a historic number of national philanthropic awards, highlighting its ability to foster stewardship that improves the quality of life for children, youth, adults and families throughout Central Florida. This year, The Catholic Foundation won five total awards, including the top national Catholic stewardship awards in three categories: Annual Appeal Video; Annual Appeal Poster; and Total Planned Giving Effort. The awards were presented in October by the International Catholic Stewardship Council…