Major Disaster: Give Help

 

Major Disasters can hit Florida hard. Fortunately, our OCPS community is stepping up to help!

Whether it’s a hurricane, a pandemic, or another major disaster in Central Florida, we focus on helping our employees, families, and students get back on track to success in Orange County Public Schools.

Cash contributions are the most effective way to help, and can be accepted through the Foundation. Simply complete the contribution form below and your gift will go to the area of greatest need in OCPS for disaster relief. You can also specify that your gift is to be used for a particular school or for the OCPS Family Fund, which helps OCPS employees directly.

People often ask if they can donate goods or gift cards. While such items are not needed yet, we will provide specifics and drop-off instructions once we know what is most needed. This page will be updated as new details are available.

On behalf of the students, teachers and schools in Orange County, THANK YOU for your generosity toward your neighbors, family and friends.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that more funds are raised than are needed to address relief efforts, remaining funds will be directed to other urgent needs affecting students, teachers, staff, schools, and programs in our district.

Contributions to the Fund can be made at any time. The Fund can receive gifts via cash, check (payable to FOCPS) or credit card, in one payment or multiple installments throughout the school year. Checks should be mailed to the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801.  In the memo section please list  Hurricane Relief.  If you would like to give online, please complete the information below.

Any gift you make will be tax deductible as a contribution to a 501(c)(3) organization with transparency and full disclosure.

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Crisis Supporter
Now: Allows you to pay now.

Add To Cart: Allows you to add this to the shopping cart, so you can pay for multiple items at once.
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover: the three-digit card verification number can be found on the back of the card.

American Express: the four-digit card verification number can be found on the front of the card.

Privacy Statement

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools respects the privacy of our donors and will never sell or share donor information with other organizations.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY VISITING HTTPS://WWW.FDACS.GOV/DIVISIONS-OFFICES/CONSUMER-SERVICES OR CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 OUTSIDE FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Spotlights

Call 211 For Help

SNAP Program

Hurricane Relocation efforts

 

vouchers for temporary housing

 

Community Connect!

 

Operation Blue Roof: What it is, how you can apply

 

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

Employees / families in need of immediate assistance should contact:
 
211 from Heart of Florida United Way: this hotline is answered by trained staff who assess needs and direct callers to the appropriate providers and resources. Dial 211 from any phone.
 
American Red Cross: Red Cross and Goodwill are partnering to serve those affected by the storm. Based on need, the Red Cross will distribute vouchers that can be redeemed for select items (clothing, household goods) in Goodwill locations throughout Florida. www.redcross.org