This Melbourne food pantry has been getting results for more than 50 years
The South Brevard Sharing Center has a long history of helping those in need. The nonprofit on Hibiscus Boulevard traces its beginnings to 1971. That’s more than 50 years in Melbourne, Florida.
Veterans trade volunteer hours for college education at this Orlando nonprofit
The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.
‘Something magical that happens:’ The equine-assisted therapy program in Osceola helping veterans
The 12-week program helps veterans diagnosed with PTSD reconnect to civilian life and rediscover a sense of purpose.
This lakefront home will soon provide hope for homeless women veterans
The 4,000-square-foot home is the latest project being built by Villagers For Veterans. Ashley’s House will be a transition home for women veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Lake County women’s club turns socializing into social action, help child advocacy center
When the Lake County Women’s Advocates get together each month there’s a lot of hugging and catching up with friends. But that’s just part of what keeps them coming back.
Kissimmee senior center works to alleviate food insecurity amid rising costs
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida tells us there's an alarming increase in food insecurity among seniors in Central Florida.
This Central Florida tennis class gets results for children, young adults with special needs
In retirement, Judi Erickson wanted to spend more time playing tennis, Now she’s helping others perfect their game.
Running club helps kids with autism, learning disabilities blossom
When Karina Rodriguez was looking for an activity she could share with her daughter, Samantha, who has autism, she turned to something she knew well - running.
This Army vet liked to fix cars as a hobby. Now he’s helping low-income families move forward
We rely on our cars for just about everything. Most of us need one to get to work, the grocery store, and our medical appointments. For those living paycheck to paycheck, a costly repair can be a disaster. This week’s Getting Results Award winner is donating his time to those who can least afford an unexpected breakdown.
Montverde resale store uses high-end fashion to fund nonprofit for adults in group homes
This resale market prides itself on an inventory of high-end clothing and accessories. The bonus — if you shop at Fireflies Resale Marketplace in Montverde you’ll be helping support adults living in group homes.
The culinary arts program getting results for people with cognitive disabilities
Home Of Bright Choices holds a monthly cooking club, promotes the members’ cottage food businesses, and now, partners with Valencia College to offer a certificate program for young adults with disabilities.
This Getting Results Award winner is giving people with Parkinson’s Disease a fighting chance
This week’s Getting Results Award winner never thought she’d be in a position to impact people living with the disease but now Marianne Chapin is joining them in their fight.
This Getting Results Award winner is teaching the next generation how to build wealth
Lashea Reaves, founder of the nonprofit, 8 Cents In A Jar, has been helping kids and young adults build a solid financial foundation since 2016.
These Sanford businesses are brewing help for survivors of human trafficking
News 6 hit the road to ZIP code 32771 in Historic Downtown Sanford and found one business owner who is doing something to help victims of human trafficking.
Woman volunteers at Eustis thrift shop for more than 60 years to support community
Gas and grocery prices may have you pinching pennies but there are still some good deals out there if you know where to look.
High school student uses podcast to cultivate trust between communities, law enforcement
He’s recorded about 20 shows with everyone from current officers, politicians and citizens. He understands that there have been legitimate incidents that cast police in a negative light but feels the positive far outweighs the negative.
Art festival brings together exceptional education students from across Brevard County
The BAC sponsored, Color In Motion Arts Festival, invited more than 1000 students to experience the Brevard Zoo
Wheelchairs 4 Kids improves lives with medical equipment, fun days out
The nonprofit Wheelchairs 4 Kids helps cover some of those costs, providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications and other necessary medical equipment.
Victory Cup Initiative teaches nonprofits how to better tell their stories
Nine years ago, Ashley Vann started an initiative to train nonprofits to tell their stories. The Victory Cup storytelling competition helps them reach a wider audience.
‘Heartbeat of this HOA:’ Ocoee woman helps make neighborhood a community
Residents of one Ocoee neighborhood felt so strongly about someone on their board, they nominated her for the News 6 Getting Results award.
This retiree discovered his skill for writing, now he donates his books to kids in hospital
his week’s Getting Results Award winner wants to help ease that stress through a project he calls “Through My Binoculars.”
This Orlando holiday light display gets results for kids in need
A beloved holiday tradition in Orlando’s Baldwin Park neighborhood is now 10 years old. The McBride Family Lights at 3564 New Broad St. features 80,000 lights, and it even snows on the weekends, regardless of the temperature!
‘Dogs just need a chance:’ Trainer helps shelter dogs get a chance at finding a loving home
Local animal shelters are full, but this week’s Getting Results Award winner is helping many unwanted pets get a second chance at finding a loving home.
More veterans are facing food insecurity. Soldiers’ Angels offers help with monthly distribution
Veterans Day is a chance to honor those who have served our country. But sadly, too many veterans and active duty service members find themselves struggling to get by. This week’s Getting Results Award winners are trying to change that.
Orlando roofing company’s workers always ready to help Salvation Army’s outreach programs
Every week, without fail, employees from BFARR Contractors have been volunteering with the Salvation Army’s Brian Smith Urban Outreach project.
Celebrated Jones High School band program gets help from community leader
The “Marching Tiger Band” is in need of support. Over the last few years uniforms and instruments have been damaged or gone missing, limiting student participation. But one alumnus is getting results for the school — and the community he loves.
Florida Wildlife Hospital celebrates 50 years of keeping wildlife wild
If you live in Brevard County and find a sick, injured, or orphaned native animal you can take them to the Florida Wildlife Hospital in Palm Shores.
From the thin blue line to punch lines: These comedians are standing up for injured officers
In early August, two Orlando police officers were shot and injured after questioning the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. This week’s Getting Results Award winners showed support for their fellow officers and they did it with a laugh.
This Brevard County group of women decided to make a difference, their actions inspired hundreds
The organization attracts dozens of volunteers to their bi-monthly cleanups, but they started with humble beginnings.
Optimism is served at this Altamonte Springs food pantry following a devastating fire
Herbert Bouey has been keeping things moving at the Apostolic Church of Jesus food pantry in Altamonte Springs for decades.
This teacher of the year is getting results and sharing her passion for learning
All month, we’ve been highlighting teachers and sharing their stories as part of our “Why I Teach” campaign. This week’s Getting Results Award goes to the 2024 Seminole County Public Schools teacher of the year, Janan Hodges.
This Orange County teacher found her dream job after a mid-life career change
If you’ve ever contemplated making a mid-life career change this week’s Getting Results Award winner has a message for you.Catherine Terrell says do what’s in your heart.
Veterans trade volunteer hours for college education at this Orlando nonprofit
The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.
These life coaches help adults with intellectual disabilities achieve independence
Magnify of Central Florida provides residential, employment, youth transition, life skills development, and advocacy services to individuals, 18, and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Camp offers relief to Florida families dealing with trauma of 2022 hurricane season
May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week’s Getting Results Award winner is making a difference for kids dealing with trauma following this past hurricane season in Florida.
Meet the Brevard Zoo volunteers making a difference in unique ways
The Brevard Zoo has always been about community—30 years ago, 16,000 volunteers gathered to build the park. Today, volunteers are still a huge part of the zoo’s success.
‘Always something you can do:’ Lake environmentalist’s mission is getting people to care
Jane Hepting has dedicated much of her time to preserving Lake County’s natural resources and those close to her thought she deserved to be recognized.
Alzheimer’s patients find fun, caregivers find respite at an award-winning adult daycare
Every weekday morning a stream of buses pulls up under the carport at the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation in Melbourne. The staff helps everyone make their way to Joe’s Club, an adult daycare program for people who can’t safely be left at home. Most have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
‘Beautiful, elegant, worthy:’ Longwood nonprofit uses lipstick to comfort domestic abuse victims
Sheryl Kurland’s mom once told her, “if you want to feel better, put a little lipstick on.”
‘It’s empowerment:’ Central Florida nonprofit creates jobs for blind, visually impaired workers
Lighthouse Central Florida and Lighthouse Works help to train and employ the blind and visually impaired.
Titusville gym helping people fight against Parkinson’s Disease
We went to a gym in Titusville where this week’s Getting Results Award winner offers classes for people dealing with the disease and he isn’t pulling any punches.
‘It really is a rebirth:’ Daytona Beach center for visually impaired gets a 2nd chance
The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually impaired in Daytona Beach offers a one-of-a-kind vocational program.
‘Fear into hope:’ Daytona Beach resource center for women with cancer gets results
For many women dealing with a cancer diagnosis, the news can, of course, be overwhelming.Charlene’s Dream in Daytona Beach aims to help those women through their journey.
Getting kids hooked on fishing gets results for Port Orange club director
Florida is the fishing capital of the world. Our state holds more record catches than any other state or country and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 2.4 million fishing licenses in 2020.
When life threw him a curveball, this social worker hit it out of the park
It takes a special person to work with families in crisis, and coworkers say this week’s Getting Results Award winner is one of the best.
The Orlando football team where women play for the love of the game
As an adult, Melinda Sparks found a way to keep her childhood passion for tackle football alive, and now she wants other women to know they can play, too.
Friends, family celebrate copper craftsman whose work details Central Florida landmarks
Eddie Majewski has helped create the details that make Central Florida unique. You’ve seen his work at the Winter Park train station, Church Street Station, Casa Feliz and the theme parks.
Cans Over Candy: Neighborhood Halloween tradition supporting Second Harvest Food Bank
When 15-year-old Daniel Sharkey walks up to a neighbor’s front door he’s not asking for candy he’s looking for cans. It’s all part of a project he calls Cans Over Candy.
Airboat owner gets results in flooded Osteen neighborhoods in Ian’s wake
When the rain finally stopped falling, Brian Alexander hitched his airboat to his pick-up truck and headed towards the back roads of Osteen to help.
News 6′s news director promotes responsible journalism, gets results
The sound of applause filled the halls inside UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media Thursday for Allison McGinley, who we lovingly call Al.
Osceola County middle school tutor gets results in and out of the classroom
Twice a week, Maggice Porter tutors an eighth-grade AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class at Narcoossee Middle School. But it’s what she does outside the classroom that earned her this week’s Getting Results Award.
World War II-era tugboat one step closer to coming home thanks to one man’s effort
A World War II-era tugboat that was built in Deland is one step closer to returning home. ST 479 “Tiger” is moored at the end of Pier 1 at Green Cove Springs in Clay County, just south of Jacksonville.
Bingo: This Titusville ministry took a gamble on community and everyone’s a winner
Pastor Royce “Scooter” Morrison hosts Monday night bingo at the Titusville Civic Center to raise money for the community.
School is out but this Orange County nonprofit helps families curb the summer slide
School’s out, and while it’s great for kids to get a break from class, educators often worry about something they call the “summer slide.”
‘She really is the backbone:’ Shop owner gets results in Flagler Beach
Carla Cline runs the Flagler Surf Art and Stuff gift shop on 3rd Street, just steps from the ocean. The playfully-decorated store specializes in local art and beach themed souvenirs.
Environmental activist turns to social media to keep Volusia neighbors informed
Lori Richards has always cared for the environment, but as she watched water quality in the river decline and proposed developments threaten her quality of life further, she decided to do something about it.
‘I didn’t want to do this:’ Founder of nonprofit says her life’s work started as a calling
Human trafficking continues to be a major concern in Central Florida as the Sunshine State stands near the top when it comes to the number of cases.
Cyclist supports friend battling cancer with solo cross-country trip ending in Florida
Dave Klein has always wanted to ride his bike across the country, but the timing was never right. Things changed this year when his motivation transitioned from a personal challenge to one with more meaning.
Football fans root for their home team while supporting families in Central Florida
We met one group who bond over food and football. They root for their native city - but continue to give back right here in Orlando.
Feeding bodies and souls: Under The Bridge Ministry offers hope to those in need
The Central Florida coastline provides plenty of million-dollar views, but in some cases, just blocks away, people are struggling.