30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative Announces Upcoming Nonprofit Recipients of Grants From DeVos Family Foundation
DeVos family to recognize 30 local organizations with $3 million in total, celebrating 30 years as caretakers of Orlando Magic franchise.

ORLANDO, Fla. - November 16, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

As part of its 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative, the DeVos family today announced seven additional nonprofit honorees from the Central Florida community. Each organization will receive funding from the DeVos Family Foundation and be recognized at an Orlando Magic game. Future recipients will be announced early next year and recognized throughout the remainder of the 2022-23 season. 

Nonprofit honorees announced today include:

  • New Hope for Kids ($30,000) - Supports children and families grieving the death of a loved one and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida. 
  • Junior Achievement of Central Florida ($30,000) - Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. 
  • Every Kid Outreach ($30,000) - Empowers every kid to reach their brightest future by equipping students in under-resourced communities with the tools needed to become successful. 
  • onePULSE Foundation Annual Legacy Scholarships ($100,000) - Established following the tragic events of Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, onePULSE Foundation's Legacy Scholarships will empower 17+ recipients to continue their education and follow their dreams. 
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida ($30,000) - Creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of Central Florida youth (ages 6-16), helping them to become successful adults. BBBSCFL will be featured at the Dec. 5 Magic game.
  • A Gift for Teaching ($30,000) - Provides free school supplies and educational resources for students who need them most in Orange and Osceola counties' public schools. 
  • Orlando After-School All-Stars ($30,000) - Provides free after-school and summer programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. 

"We're eager to continue to come alongside strong community leaders and organizations doing impactful work, providing financial support as well as further opportunities to shine a light on the great things these nonprofits do day in and day out," Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said. "Thank you especially to these wonderful organizations, their supporters, and their staff members. Each day you make a meaningful difference for the Central Florida community."

The donations are part of the DeVos family's effort to contribute a total of $3 million to 30 area organizations over the course of this season and last through its 30 Grants Initiative, which seeks to invest in people and projects impacting youth, essential needs for families, and community enrichment across Central Florida. 

The DeVos family purchased the Magic in 1991 and 30 years later, in 2021, announced the 30 Grants for 30 Years initiative. More information on the initiative can be found at www.nba.com/magic/community/devos-family-foundation

Video link: 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative VIDEO

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