The CFUL's Free Reading Program is proven to increase literacy levels in students from Grades 3 to 5 and we are proud to provide this program virtually and in partnership with the Central Florida Community Arts Academy, ensuring that our youth enhance their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way: through the arts.

To register for the program, please click here. 

Glenton Gilzean Jr.'s appointment to Governor Ron DeSantis' Re-Open Florida Task Force was recently featured in the Orlando Times:

The State of Florida has released: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery, the Report to Governor DeSantis from the Re-Open Florida Task Force.

Please click here to read the full report. 

ORLANDO, APRIL 27, 2020 – As Governor Ron DeSantis prepares to take the proper steps to re-open the State of Florida following the COVID-19 pandemic, he appointed Glenton Gilzean Jr., the President and CEO of the Central Florida Urban League to the State of Florida’s Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group.

Gilzean joins a wide-ranging group, composed of representatives from local governments, the travel and tourism industry and community leaders. The group includes notable individuals such as Jose Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands International (Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes), Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World Resort and Matthew Caldwell, President & CEO, Florida Panthers Hockey Club.

“As Floridians from all walks of life continue to live through this unprecedented crisis, I am humbled that the Governor has called upon me to represent our community as we begin our recovery,” said Gilzean. “The ramifications of COVID-19 have reached all corners of our state and I look forward to representing our community and serving as their voice as we all work together to help our state emerge from this pandemic as quickly and safely as possible.”

This marks the sixth time that Mr. Gilzean has received a gubernatorial appointment. In January 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Mr. Gilzean to the Florida Census Complete Count Committee. In 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis also appointed Mr. Gilzean to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Previously, Governor Rick Scott appointed Mr. Gilzean to the Pinellas County School Board (2012), to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Board of Trustees (2013) and to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (2016).

As you know, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, millions of Americans are now receiving stimulus payments. Wells Fargo has announced that they will cash stimulus payment checks for non-customers in their branches, with no fees charged. For 30 days, they will also pause the collection of negative balances existing at the time when stimulus payments are deposited, allowing customers to access the full amount of their payment. 

Furthermore, Wells Fargo is suspending residential property foreclosure sales, evictions, and involuntary automobile repossessions. On a case-by-case basis, they are offering fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance for credit card, auto, mortgage, small business, and personal lending customers who contact the bank. To support workers, they are providing cash payments of up to $1,600 to front-line employees, and expanding benefits to assist impacted employees.

 More information is available at their COVID-19 resources and support page. 

Fifth Third Bank has made the decision to suspend all in-person community outreach through May 31^st. However, the bank has made many virtual options available to the community. 

Please see below for links to all their virtual resources:

eBus related virtual tools: 

Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) Financial Education Modules

eBus Financial Empowerment Brochure

Adult focused financial education learning:

Financial Tips - COVID 19 Infographic

EmpowerU Overview

Workforce development tools:

NextJob Job Seekers Login

NextJob Job Seeker Toolkit Flyer w/ Access Link

Youth Resources (k-12 Digital Lessons for Remote Learning): 

Family Portal Customer Resources

Family Portal

True Health is a non-profit community health center that has been serving low-income, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations in Central Florida since 1977. True Health operates 7 health centers throughout Orange and Seminole counties. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer a sliding fee scale to those that are uninsured, we accept Medicare and Medicaid, and over 25 major health and HMO insurance plans. Primary care services include Adult and Pediatric Care, OB/GYN, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Podiatry, pharmacy, laboratory, and X-ray services.

True Health is now able to provide many of our services via Telehealth and Teleconference for new and established patients.

Appointments can be scheduled for the following reasons:

·       Suspected COVID-19 

·       Medication Refills/Change 

·       Lab Results 

·       Bronchitis 

·       Weight management 

·       Heart burn or acid reflux  

·       Blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, seizures

·       Allergies, rashes, pinkeye, sinus pressure, mild allergic reaction

·       Animal bites, insect bites, burns, cuts and wounds

·       Seasonal Flu to include: cough, congestion, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, runny nose, cold, upper respiratory infection, 

·       Migraine/headache/dizziness, hot flashes

·       Irregular or delayed periods/cycles

·       Pain – any extremities (leg, arm, foot, back, etc.) 

·       OB/GYN 

·       All Gyn Consults  

·       Podiatry exams to include: lower limb pain (calf down), medication refill, diabetic management & screenings

·       Dentistry – emergencies only 

·       Behavioral Health

In addition to telehealth, we are also able to provide phone enrollment assistance for programs such as Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps), KidCare, and Marketplace enrollment. To make an in-person or telehealth appointment, or to request phone enrollment assistance, please call 407-322-8645 or visit mytruehealth.org

 True Health is conducting testing for COVID-19 at our sites as well as at pop up sites in partnership with Seminole County and the Florida Department of Health. Please see below for details:

Testing at a True Health facility:

If traveling to one of our health centers we ask that you call first at 407-322-8645.

Testing at a pop-up sites:

True Health has partnered with Seminole County and the Florida Department of Health to provide drive-up or walk-up testing throughout the Seminole community! You DO NOT have to exhibit symptoms!

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

-Government issued I.D

COST?

-It's FREE! Patients with insurance should bring insurance cards

APPOINTMENTS?

-No appointments necessary!

For more information, please call us at (407) 322-8645 or visit PrepareSeminole.org.

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is providing state and federal resources to communities, businesses and Floridians.

In coordination with state and federal partners, resources are available to assist employers and individuals impacted by the state’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Governor DeSantis also has filed emergency legislation and regulations to provide further support to Floridians during this time.

Beginning this week, CareerSource locations across the state will be providing paper applications and assisting Floridians with submitting their Reemployment Assistance applications. Visit www.CareerSourceFlorida.com for information and center locations. 

·     In Central Florida, please see: https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/coronavirus-support/

·     **FedEx is offering free printing and mailing of Reemployment Assistance paper applications at over 100 storefronts across the state.

·     Additional applications can be downloaded at www.FloridaJobs.org/COVID-19. 

Additionally, to make it easier for Floridians to receive Reemployment Assistance, Governor DeSantis waived:

 ·     The waiting week, so individuals can claim their very first week of Reemployment Assistance. 

·     The work search and work registration requirements so individuals filing for Reemployment Assistance are not required to register in Employ Florida or submit information on a biweekly basis regarding the employers that they contacted each week while the state mitigates the spread of COVID-19.

Please click here for Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Application for Services.

If you are having trouble accessing the online application, please download a Florida Reemployment Assistance Application and mail to:

The Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act would provide $377 billion to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and small businesses from going under due to economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program would provide 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to small employers who maintain their payroll during this emergency.

Click below for more details:

As Americans continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Florida Urban League applauds Charter for ensuring that Floridians remain connected.

For the next 60 days, Charter is offering free service and installation for families with children enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12 and/or college students who do not already have their broadband service.