Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthy
In the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Childrenโs Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Revitalization of Tangelo Park YMCA may soon get greenlight as Orange County takes initiative
TANGELO PARK, Fla. โ Orange County leaders say they are looking to revamp an Orlando neighborhood by taking over the areaโs YMCA. This renovation comes after the county ended its contract with the YMCA of Central Florida after the YMCA announced it would forever close its doors at the beginning of the year. โI think this is a cornerstone, this is something that I think the community needs and I think they deserve it,โ County Commissioner Victoria Siplin said. Siplin said the county has big plans for the Tangelo Park YMCA. Orange County leaders said while the fate of the Tangelo Park YMCA is still being decided they will be sure to keep the people in mind.
Apopka leaders hold special public meeting on possible Camp Wewa purchase
APOPKA, Fla. โ Apopka city leaders held a special meeting to hear from the community on possibly buying Camp Wewa. It sits on three lakes and has several amenities, including a pool, climbing wall and an archery range. City leaders unanimously voted during the city council meeting on Wednesday to apply for a $1 million state grant to help cover purchasing and operation costs. Nelson said the city is also crunching the numbers to come up with the funds, including selling two pieces of city owned land on Harmon Road. The city conducted a survey to get the communityโs thoughts on buying Camp Wewa.
โItโs a treasure that we sure donโt want to lose:โ Apopka leaders consider buying Camp Wewa to save from development
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the city is working around the clock doing what it can to save Camp Wewa. The city is also waiting for an appraisal for both the Camp Wewa and Harmon Road properties. Click or tap here to take the cityโs Camp Wewa Survey. AdThe Apopka City Commission is holding a special public meeting on Wednesday, February 3 to discuss the proposed acquisition of Camp Wewa. News 6 reached out to the YMCA for a statement regarding Camp Wewa, read their message below.
Orange County honors Arthur โPappyโ Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr.
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The Arthur โPappyโ Kennedy prayer breakfast is typically held every year inside the First Baptist Church of Orlando, with hundreds of people in attendance. Instead, a pre-recorded video was posted online so everyone can reflect on the lives and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Arthur โPappyโ Kennedy. During the virtual event, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke about how King and Kennedy paved the way for him. โAs we reflect on the lives of Pappy Kennedy and Dr. King, we can see some common things. Dr. Chaney is certified by The American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of The American Academy of Pediatrics.
Trump the dancer? His moves to 'YMCA' at rallies are a hit
President Donald Trump, a man who is famously particular about his appearance, is fully embracing doing a dad dance to the Village People's โYMCAโ as the finale to his rallies in the campaign's closing stretch. Trump's rally dance has become a rare moment of levity in an otherwise miserable campaign year marked by a deadly pandemic, an economic recession and racial turmoil. Then order 'Dancing with The Donโ and let President Trump teach you all the hottest moves!" Dancing.โโYMCA,โ widely considered a gay anthem, is a relatively new addition to Trump's rally playlist. Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller agreed to reveal the secret to an AP reporter โonly if we first get a clip of you singing YMCA.โAP's Jill Colvin declined.
Back to life from the edge of death: Personal trainer survives broken neck to train again
Davis, a former physical therapist and current Oviedo YMCA personal trainer, was in the shape of his life. Surgeons repaired his left fractured ankle with screws and attached a neck collar to stabilize Davis C5 neck fracture. Three: That I would develop arthritis in that ankle over time and four: There was a possibility that I would eventually lose my foot, Davis said. The greatest day of all, however, was learning that my broken neck had healed and after three months I could finally remove the metal neck collar, Davis said. The fusion surgery had made his right leg about an inch shorter than his left left.