The Island One Foundation was created:

• on the heels of a series of extraordinary catastrophes associated the past three hurricane seasons;
• the philanthropic commitment of our leadership;
• in response to challenges our employees face during difficult times in their lives.

 
The catalyst to formalize our philanthropy and form a Foundation was a direct result of Cary Erfurth, leading a team of Island One employees into Mississippi to help the victims of Katrina. Katrina was life changing for the entire company.  This devastation inspired a commitment of financial and in-kind support from the Island One Resorts leadership and employees.  The core of our belief system is family is priority one. With that value in mind we are focusing our foundation's efforts on responding to the needs of:

• Children
• Women and families
• Disaster relief

Our philanthropic resources will be arranged:

• through the deployment of volunteer teams
• in-kind contributions
• and grants to organizations that support our resort communities.

Since the 2007 inception Island One Founation has: been the key partner in building the first Home at Last house with Habitat for Humanity.  Enabling a young decorated war vetern who lost both legs in Irag to start a new life with his wife and toddler daughter; provided dinner once a month for the Coalition for the Homeless Women's Resource Center; thrown a "Baby Shower" for the Crisis Nursery; supported The Sunshine Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, Health Central School Nurse Program, The Garden Theatre, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and many more incredible charities.

How You Can Get Involved

  SHOP•SHARE•GIVE

Access three great programs:

• Florida Ticket Station
  
  Play and Give Back: Receive deep discounts on attraction and entertainment tickets - a great resource to find birthday party ideas.
  
  A percentage of each purchase will go to our charities.                     Connect to Florida Ticket Station

• Club Navigo Vacationer
  
  Travel and Give Back: Choose from vacation packages that provide families with the opportunity to visit Florida locations: Orlando, Ormond Beach, Naples, and St. Croix USVI, and a cruise. Vacation once or up to 5 times.  Choose the vacation that best fits your budget and interests.
  
  A significant contribution is donated to our charities for each package. Connect to Club Navigo Vacationer.

• Shop and Give Back Program
  
  Through the online IOFoundation Mall, shop online with more than 1200 nationally-known and specialty merchants. Buy what you want and earn rewards for our foundation (and YOU too!).  You shop and a percentage of the total purchase is contributed to the foundation and you.                      Access through Island One Foundation Mall

An easy way to help by doing what you already do!

For more information contact: Pamela Gould, President, Island One Foundation, 8680 Commodity Circle, Orlando Florida  32819-9000,  407.215.4086 or pamela.gould@islandonefoundation.org

The core of our belief system is: Family is priority one. With that value in mind, we are focusing our Foundation's efforts on responding to the needs of crisis and disaster victims. The company assists those in need through the deployment of volunteer teams, with in-kind contributions and through grants to organizations that support our resort communities. The Foundation's efforts were recognized again in 2009 with the ARDA Circle of Excellence Community Service award.

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