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A Lasting Impact

Testimonials

What Partners Say about Our Organization

“The Poinsette Foundation has been a true blessing to BeyondFour Foundation. As a key partner of our Keep It PlayHER program, the Poinsette Foundation, through the leadership of Mia Poinsette, continues to fill the gap ensuring that we have the resources needed to provide equal and inclusive programming for our female athletes and their families. Without the Poinsette Foundation we would not be able to advance our mission of empowering and impacting the Central Florida community.”
-Asia McMillan

President
BeyondFour Foundation, Inc.

“The Black Faculty and Staff Association is extremely grateful for the generous contribution of the Poinsette Foundation. Your generosity empowers us to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a brighter future for underrepresented individuals in academia. We are immensely thankful for your impactful contribution.”
-Darryl D. Gordon, Ph.D.

UCF Black Faculty and Staff Association –President
University of Central Florida

Manager
Office of the Vice Provost & Dean
College of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS)

“The Poinsette Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization in the Central Florida region. Its support to the community at large is second to none, and for an organization with only two years of service, its effect are felt by many. The Cloud Family Foundation is thrilled to partner with The Poinsette Foundation, and its leadership team!”
-Justin E. Cloud

Executive Director and Founder
THE CLOUD FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

"We are so grateful for the Poinsette Foundation for investing in our children and developing young leaders of the next generation! It has been a joy to partner on this transformative work together."
-Kim Wehagen

Director of Development
City Year Orlando

"This school year, the Poinsette Foundation provided funding to fill student workspaces at Osceola, Oak Ridge, and Ocoee High Schools with furniture and office supplies. Students use these spaces as part of our 3DE program to collaborate and create solutions to business challenges while working with local and national business partners. Having a student-friendly and professional space gave pride and confidence to our students and helped them see their classwork as meaningful and connected to the real world of business. Through the Poinsette Foundation, students felt valued, respected, and seen — all of which are so important in student growth and development. Thank you, Poinsette Family!"
-Amy Vanz

Director of Philanthropy
Junior Achievement of Central Florida

“The Poinsette Foundation is what I would consider the “people’s foundation.” Their approach to major issues with a hyper local lens creates a widening effect that reverberates throughout the community. Their involvement in the Central Florida Urban League Young Professionals has led to changes that can be seen in every day, life — big and small. We are so grateful for their belief and support.”
-Jasmyne Reese

President
Central Florida Urban League Young Professionals

“Thanks to the generosity of the Poinsette Foundation, we were able to positively impact the health and well-being of the community here in Central Florida. We are grateful for community partners like Mia and the Poinsette Foundation, who are passionate about helping others and effortlessly share their time with us.”
-Merika Childers Ammerman

Development Director
American Heart Association

"Support from the Poinsette Foundation resulted in exposure to arts and culture for the girls in our programs. Attending the event provided an opportunity for them to travel outside of their neighborhood via private motorcoach, interact in an unfamiliar setting and practice social etiquette. For several of the girls, this outing was their first time at the Dr. Phillips Center and only one of them had seen the production."
-Lisa Williams

Director
L.A.N.E.S. Teenage Girls, Inc.

Our Track Record Speaks for Itself

We have a proven track record of translating our intentions into impactful actions. In just over two years, we’ve supported and collaborated with 90+ community partners. We continually reach out to local partners to form powerful connections and identify how our services could be leveraged.

Philanthropic Highlights

Helped to underwrite the first Black History exhibit at the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council’s Women’s History & Cultural Center

As all children deserve to have their basic needs met so they can focus on learning, four "Poinsette Foundation Serenity Rooms" are established at Family Promise of Greater Orlando to serve hundreds of unhoused families with children each year.

“The Poinsette Foundation Team Space” is located in Osceola, Oak Ridge, Ocoee, Innovation and East River High Schools. These rooms collectively supports more than 2,000 students enrolled in the Junior Achievement 3DE program.

Helped send 40 eighth-grade Carver Middle School students on their first College and Civics Tour to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and the Florida Capital History Museum.

Donated 25 bikes to children during the Willie Mays Park annual Christmas celebration in collaboration with Commissioner Bakari Burns.

Partnered with The Mustard Seed of Central Florida to furnish the entire homes of 10 single mothers.

Purchased a new commercial oven for the Boys and Girls Club of Osceola County - Tupperware Branch.

Rented out a movie theater and provided snacks for 92 underserved students to enjoy Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Helped fund 90 girls from College Park Middle School and OCPS Academic Center for Excellence so they could attend the American Heart Association’s inaugural STEM Day at the Orlando Science Center.

Presenting sponsor for a community giveback event at the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts, highlighting the 65th-anniversary season of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The effort brought together five youth and women-focused organizations to experience the magic of the renowned dance performances.

Sponsored nine weeks of summer camp activities, programs and field trips for 50 students at New Image Youth Center.

Partnered with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as the exclusive sponsor for a community giveback event where over 100 community members and children had the opportunity to experience Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker.

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Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Executive Director Mia Poinsette Earns Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Family Promise of Greater Orlando Event
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show
Poinsette Foundation Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker Pre Show