United Faculty of Florida

The Florida Association of Realtors, based in Tallahassee, serves as a vital resource for real estate professionals across the state. With a commitment to supporting members through education, advocacy, and access to comprehensive market research tools, the organization aims to enhance the real estate industry in Florida. Offering a wide range of resources including legal guidance, marketing tools, and event opportunities, the Florida Association of Realtors empowers its members to excel in their careers. Through initiatives such as the Florida Realtors PAC and various educational programs, the organization advocates for the interests of real estate professionals and their clients. Generated from the website

1000 Friends of Florida's Affordable Housing Director, Jaimie Ross, was named a James A. Johnson Community Fellow for her dedication to creating affordable housing for working families. Ross was selected "for her superior record of achievement in increasing Florida's supply of affordable homes and helping working families navigate the pathway to homeownership." In 1991, Ross joined 1000 Friends of Florida and started what became the Sadowski Act Coalition. This group of organizations, which includes the Florida Home Builders Association, the Florida Housing Coalition, and Florida Association of Realtors, championed legislation that created the largest statededicated revenue source for affordable housing in the nation. Ross is also president of the Florida Housing Coalition, the statewide nonprofit provider of affordable housing training and technical assistance. "We are very proud of Jaimie and her outstanding work on behalf of the people of Florida, " said 1000 Friends of Florida President Tim Jackson. "Thanks to her leadership and dedication, Florida can boast the best statewide financing mechanism for affordable housing in the nation." The naming of Jaimie Ross on May 10, 2004, as one of the six Fellows honors the service of James A. Johnson past chairman of the Fannie Mae Foundation and former chairman and CEO of Fannie Mae who worked tirelessly to make affordable housing a national priority. Jaimie Ross will have the opportunity to pursue personal renewal through a year of study and travel. "The James A. Johnson Community Fellowship Program is an important part of the Fannie Mae Foundation's commitment to forging partnerships with leaders on the front lines of housing and community development across the country, " says Stacey D. Stewart, president and CEO of the Fannie Mae Foundation. "Our goal is to give the Johnson Fellows an opportunity to expand their crucial roles in the field of affordable housing, allowing them to develop innovative housing programs that will benefit working families throughout the nation."

Second Harvest of the Big Bend, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity in the 16-county Big Bend service area. Serving as the region's primary source for charitable food, Second Harvest distributes nutritious food to over 149 frontline agency partners, including emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and more. With a mission to advance change by feeding the hungry and engaging the community, Second Harvest addresses the pressing issue of food insecurity in the Big Bend. Through food and fund donations, the organization supports vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, veterans, low-income families, and those facing homelessness, making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.Generated from the website