Helping your community through your business does not have to be difficult. In fact, it can benefit your business. It shows you care about your community. It helps tell your story to new audiences. It helps team building among your employees through a shared cause.  Helping your community is often more than just writing a check. It can take many forms of support that help a nonprofit organization operate. At

On a single night in 2025, nearly 1,900 veterans were experiencing homelessness across Florida. Sharief never thought he would be one of them. He joined the U.S. Navy at 19, just after high school, serving four years, first as an aircraft handler and later as an operations specialist. After the military, life eventually brought the Brooklyn native to Florida, where he built a new life and found work. Then the

Too often, an argument at home can become more than an argument. A teenager runs away; a young adult is pushed out of their home; a parent cuts off communication; siblings take sides. When that happens, it can result in someone experiencing homelessness, often for the first time and not knowing how to find their way back. That’s what happened to Nathaniel. He grew up in Sanford in a large

August is recognized as National Make-a-Will Month. It’s a reminder to ensure your estate plans are known if you pass away.  One way people can give to a nonprofit organization is by leaving a gift to the organization in their will. It’s a fairly simple process, but it’s important to work with an estate planning attorney to ensure everything meets legal standards. I asked our board member and major donor

Midway through 2026 is a good time to consider year-end tax planning and a contribution to the Rescue Outreach Mission. On top of your list may be a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Age Eligibility:  No age restrictions. Contribution Source:  Cash, appreciated securities, and other assets. Tax Benefit:  You receive an immediate, upfront charitable deduction for the tax year the fund is established or replenished. It is highly useful