FLORIDA LOTTERY CELEBRATES NEW MILESTONES
14BB AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE MIAMI HERALD FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 23 , 2018
By Zachary Rinkins
Dolphins Grant
Miami Dolphins Invest in New Generation of Social Justice Champions
In an effort to encourage unity and service , the Miami Dolphins recently announced the crea�on of a social jus�ce grant program . The grants , which range from $ 5,000- $ 25,000 , are designed to help 501 ( c )( 3 ) organiza�ons increase capacity , impact , and service to others .
“ When we launched these programs last November , the goal was to iden�fy and recognize groups focused on community engagement , educa�on and jus�ce reform ,” said Jason Jenkins ,
Miami Dolphins senior vice president of Communica�ons and Community Affairs .
The grant ini�a�ve is supported by a yearly fund for advocacy and social jus�ce programs launched by Miami Dolphins Chairman Stephen Ross and Dolphins players . An advisory commi�ee of players and staff will guide the program .
“ It was important to Stephen Ross , our players and members of the organiza�on to use sports as a way to drive social progress and make substan�al change in our community ,” Jenkins con�nued .
RISE programs have reached more than 30,000 students , coaches and athletic staff at the high school , collegiate and professional level .
It was important to [ Miami Dolphins Chairman ] Stephen Ross , our players and members of the organization to use sports as a way to drive social progress and make substantial change in our community .
These ini�a�ves will be in addi�on to the team ’ s previous social impact collabora�ons with the Ross Ini�a�ve in Sports for Equality . Founded by Ross in 2015 , RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race rela�ons and drive social progress .
RISE programs have reached more than 30,000 students , coaches and athle�c staff at the high school , collegiate and professional level . To learn more about RISE , visit risetowin . org .
Applica�ons for the social jus�ce grant program are due February 28 and can be submi�ed through www . Dolphins . com / SocialJus�ce .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FLORIDA LOTTERY CELEBRATES NEW MILESTONES
Recognizing $ 32 Billion in Transfers to Education
TALLAHASSEE - As a new school year begins , the Florida Lottery today announced it has reached the $ 32 billion mark in contributions for the state ’ s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund .
“ We are extremely proud of this achievement and what it means for Florida ’ s students and schools ,” said Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell . “ Under Governor Scott ’ s leadership , the Lottery is committed to doing everything we can to help ensure Florida ’ s children have the resources they need to compete in the new global economy ; it all begins with a good education .” lotteries in the nation . The Lottery has also contributed more than $ 5 billion to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program , sending over 775,000 students to college .
Florida Lottery contributions represent approximately six percent of the state ’ s total education budget . Lottery funds are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and administered by the Florida Department of Education .
ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY
The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $ 32 billion to education and sending more than 775,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program .
Since 1988 , Florida Lottery games have paid more than $ 56.3 billion in prizes and made more than 2,000 people millionaires . For more information , please visit www . flalottery . com .
The Florida Lottery has proven itself to be a dependable funding source for education . For 15 consecutive years now the Lottery has transferred more than $ 1 billion to education , while remaining one of the most efficiently operated
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