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We Know the Community We All Call Home

Central Florida is more than where we work. It's our home, too. We know its people, its challenges, and its opportunities because we're deeply connected to the community we serve.

Through the Thrive Framework, we turn that local knowledge into action, informing our grantmaking, guiding our community investments, and helping philanthropy respond to what our region needs most.

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We put local knowledge to work.

By combining broader perspectives with local insight, we make more informed community investments that respond to the needs of the people and places we serve.

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Inside the Framework

What makes a community thrive? It's more than any single issue. The Thrive Framework organizes community well-being into five interconnected focus areas, each with three specific goals. Together, they help us better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping life in Central Florida.

Economic Stability

Increasing income, transportation solutions, attainable housing.

Education

Kindergarten readiness, early literacy, college & career pathways.

Community & Social Connection

Civic engagement, culturally rich communities, belonging & connection.

Health & Well-being

Physical health, mental health, food security

Livability

Environment, public safety, arts & culture.

Bringing Thrive To Life

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The Roadmap

Bringing community leaders, organizations, and residents together to develop a shared plan for addressing Orange County's most pressing challenges.

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Thriving Together Collaborative

Bringing neighborhood nonprofits together to learn, collaborate, and turn community-driven ideas into action.

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Let's talk about our community.

Interested in learning more about Thrive or how Central Florida Foundation is investing in our region's future? We'd love to connect. Reach out to Sandi Vidal, our VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives.

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