• Volunteer Florida’s CEO Josie Tamayo Announced as the Keynote Speaker at Community Cooperative’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon

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    Volunteer Florida’s CEO Josie Tamayo Announced as the Keynote Speaker at Community Cooperative’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 26, 2024) – Community Cooperative is excited to announce that Josefina “Josie” Tamayo will be the keynote speaker at their 40th Anniversary Luncheon. This event promises to be a highlight of the year! Set for September 18th, 2024, at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, this landmark celebration will honor four incredible decades of service and community impact.

    Josie Tamayo, renowned for her dynamic leadership and tireless dedication to public service, is a perfect match for this momentous occasion. With over 35 years of trailblazing experience, including roles as Chief of Staff and Acting Secretary for the Department of Juvenile Justice and CEO of Volunteer Florida, Josie’s career is a powerful testament to her commitment to making a difference.

    As an inspiring figure with deep community roots, Josie Tamayo will bring invaluable insights and energy to the event, perfectly complementing Community Cooperative’s mission. This luncheon will not only celebrate past achievements but also ignite enthusiasm for the future. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a true visionary and be part of an unforgettable celebration!

    “This celebration goes beyond our past achievements and emphasizes the future we are building together. We are truly honored to have Josie Tamayo with us to share the importance of volunteerism to communities, as her presence will not only allow us to reflect on our journey but also inspire us for the path that lies ahead,” remarks Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative.

    For more information about Community Cooperative’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon, visit www.communitycooperative.com/events/40thanniversary/ or to purchase a table and tickets contact Jade Bird at Jade@CommunityCooperative.com or 239-332-7687 ext. 101.

    About Volunteer Florida

    In 1994, Volunteer Florida was established to administer national service programs, such as AmeriCorps, throughout the state and has since taken a role in managing volunteers and donations during times of disaster. Volunteer Florida strengthens Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism and leveraging resources to endorse volunteerism as a solution to critical issues in Florida.

    About Community Cooperative

    Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.

    Media Contact: Aliyah Santana, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, Aliyah@communitycooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 105