ORLANDO, AUGUST 7, 2018 – In recognition of the Central Florida Urban League’s successful Financial Empowerment & Meet the Bankers program, the SunTrust Foundation has awarded the organization $10,000.

The funds will help continue the organization’s efforts to educate Central Floridians about financial responsibility.
   
“We would like to thank the SunTrust Foundation for recognizing our efforts to help improve the lives of Central Floridians,” said Glenton Gilzean Jr., President and CEO of the Central Florida Urban League. “Our financial empowerment programs focus on helping individuals establish a solid financial footing through proper education and counseling that focuses on budgeting, saving and establishing credit.”

The SunTrust Foundation aligns its purpose with SunTrust Bank’s purpose of Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being. In furtherance of this purpose, the foundation awards grants primarily to support financial education, financial counseling, career readiness and small business/entrepreneurship, in addition to local community grants.  

Has a local law enforcement officer made a positive impact on your life?

Each June, the Central Florida Urban League recognizes local members of the law enforcement community at the Lt. Debra Clayton Honoring Our Heroes celebration.

As part of the selection process, we're asking Orange County to nominate officers whom have made a significant impact on their lives. To nominate an individual officer for this award please compete the form below or click here!

Please join the POWER Movement every Friday evening at 6:00 PM for Pine Hills community peace walk.

All walks will begin at the shopping center on Pine Hills road and Silver Star road near the now closed Harvey's grocery store.

Please wear a white shirt/jacket in solidarity as we create awareness in our community.