Colonial High School's volunteer program is a part of the together for tomorrow program. it is run by an AmeriCorps vista and sponsored by heart of Florida united way
AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA)
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program that works to eliminate poverty. The first VISTAs began serving in 1965 in the migrant farm worker camps in California, the hollows of eastern Kentucky, and the inner city of Hartford, CT. Since then, more than 180,000 VISTAs have served throughout America to expand the capacity of homegrown efforts to address community challenges. VISTAs develop initiatives that enable people to become self-sufficient and secure. Our impact is reflected in the hundreds of programs that VISTAs helped launch over the decades, including Head Start, Upward Bound, the credit union system, Habitat for Humanity, and Neighborhood Watch.
AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program that works to eliminate poverty. The first VISTAs began serving in 1965 in the migrant farm worker camps in California, the hollows of eastern Kentucky, and the inner city of Hartford, CT. Since then, more than 180,000 VISTAs have served throughout America to expand the capacity of homegrown efforts to address community challenges. VISTAs develop initiatives that enable people to become self-sufficient and secure. Our impact is reflected in the hundreds of programs that VISTAs helped launch over the decades, including Head Start, Upward Bound, the credit union system, Habitat for Humanity, and Neighborhood Watch.
Heart of Florida United Way
Founded in 1939, HFUW is Central Florida’s largest supporter of local health and human service agencies. In 2012-13 it managed more than $24.5 million dollars in total resources, including $17.55 Million raised during the annual campaign that helps fund nearly 70 local health and human service programs. It also operates the United Way 2-1-1 information and referral helpline, the United Way Volunteer Resource Center, the Gifts in Kind Center, the Ryan White Part B/General Revenue Program and the Stewardship program.
United Way is also focused on prevention and finding long-term solutions for pressing problems. Known as Investing in Results, the initiative is guiding our work to move the needle in four critical impact areas:
Founded in 1939, HFUW is Central Florida’s largest supporter of local health and human service agencies. In 2012-13 it managed more than $24.5 million dollars in total resources, including $17.55 Million raised during the annual campaign that helps fund nearly 70 local health and human service programs. It also operates the United Way 2-1-1 information and referral helpline, the United Way Volunteer Resource Center, the Gifts in Kind Center, the Ryan White Part B/General Revenue Program and the Stewardship program.
United Way is also focused on prevention and finding long-term solutions for pressing problems. Known as Investing in Results, the initiative is guiding our work to move the needle in four critical impact areas:
- Developing Healthy Children and Families
- Building Safe Communities through Education
- Improving Financial Stability
- Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness
Schools and Communities: Together for Tomorrow
Schools and Communities: Together for Tomorrow is a special initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, which seeks to support Title-I public schools through volunteerism. The project supports several schools across Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, and is coordinated by AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members who work in partnership with schools to recruit, train and support volunteers to help improve student attendance, behavior, course performance and access to college. Whether serving as a mentor, tutor, classroom assistant, or in a variety of other ways, Together for Tomorrow volunteers are part of a team effort striving to help our students succeed.
Schools and Communities: Together for Tomorrow is a special initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, which seeks to support Title-I public schools through volunteerism. The project supports several schools across Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, and is coordinated by AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members who work in partnership with schools to recruit, train and support volunteers to help improve student attendance, behavior, course performance and access to college. Whether serving as a mentor, tutor, classroom assistant, or in a variety of other ways, Together for Tomorrow volunteers are part of a team effort striving to help our students succeed.
Orange County Public Schools
Heart of Florida United Way's Schools and Communities: Together for Tomorrow program has partnered with 7 Title-I schools in Orange County. Title-I means the majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. If a child is eligible for free or reduced lunch that means their families income is either at or below the poverty line.
Vision
To be the top producer of successful students in the nation
Mission
To lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community
To focus our efforts to accomplish our mission and achieve our vision, the board and superintendent set five broad goals.
Our Goals
Heart of Florida United Way's Schools and Communities: Together for Tomorrow program has partnered with 7 Title-I schools in Orange County. Title-I means the majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. If a child is eligible for free or reduced lunch that means their families income is either at or below the poverty line.
Vision
To be the top producer of successful students in the nation
Mission
To lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community
To focus our efforts to accomplish our mission and achieve our vision, the board and superintendent set five broad goals.
Our Goals
- Intense Focus on Student Achievement
- High-Performing and Dedicated Team
- Safe Learning and Working Environment
- Efficient Operations
- Sustained Community Engagement
Colonial High School
Colonial High School serves over 3,000 students in grades 9 through 12, making it one of the largest schools in Florida. The school has two campus a 9th grade center and the main campus. Colonial High School is a Title-I school. 80% of Colonial High School students are on free or reduced lunch. Colonial High School is a "B" rated school by the state of Florida.
Colonial High School serves over 3,000 students in grades 9 through 12, making it one of the largest schools in Florida. The school has two campus a 9th grade center and the main campus. Colonial High School is a Title-I school. 80% of Colonial High School students are on free or reduced lunch. Colonial High School is a "B" rated school by the state of Florida.