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Keystone Challenge Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Lakeland, FL, that has been dedicated to advancing affordable housing for over 31 years. Through partnerships with the public and private sectors, they have provided down payment and closing cost program administration services, homebuyer education and counseling, and developed affordable housing for low and moderate income residents of Polk County. With a track record of assisting over 4,500 families in becoming homeowners and administering $28 million in down payment and closing cost assistance, Keystone Challenge Fund has made a significant impact on the lives of many single parents and minorities. As they prepare to close down, their important work will be continued by HANDS of Central Florida, under the leadership of Jill McReynolds and with the support of three current Keystone staff members.Generated from the website

Based out of Stillwater, Fla., Eckerd Youth Alternatives has been a provider of youth services for over 35 years. Through some 40 Eckerd programs in eight states, nearly 63,000 youths have passed through an Eckerd program. Eckerd Youth Alternatives operate a camp that was started in 1968 as a place for troubled boys. The institution has developed into a larger multi-state assortment of programs for at-risk/troubled boys and girls. Eckerd Youth Alternatives is a private, nonprofit organization nationally recognized for its programs to help youth. Programs serve boys and girls ages 8-18 who are at risk for or exhibit emotional and behavioral problems at home, school and/or in the community. As a pioneer in therapeutic treatment in outdoor settings, Eckerd Youth Alternatives provides specialized residential treatment and community-based programs for juvenile offenders, early intervention and prevention curriculum in grade schools. The new Transition to Independence program helps foster care youth approaching adulthood.

The Education Foundation of Osceola County, established in 1985, is dedicated to supporting students, teachers, and schools in the Kissimmee area. With a mission to expand educational opportunities, the organization empowers students to succeed through innovative programs, community partnerships, and scholarship support. Offering initiatives such as A Gift For Teaching, Bookmark Buddies, and Take Stock in Children, the Foundation addresses various educational needs and aspirations. By removing barriers to success, the organization continues to invest in the future of Osceola's youth and enhance public education across the district. Generated from the website