TAMPA, Fla. — Two local churches are being recognized for their achievements in Central Florida.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and the First Lady of Florida, Casey DeSantis, awarded Oasis Church in Ormond Beach and University Carillon in Oviedo.
Each received $25,000 for helping families in need through the Department of Children and Families program Hope Florida.
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Casey DeSantis said the program was able to connect the churches with those in need.
“The community is gonna wrap their arms around, in this case, a single mom,” she said. “They’re not just gonna show up once with groceries. They’re gonna come back as long as that mom needs help.”
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Hope Florida connects anyone who needs support or education with local nonprofits and religious organizations.
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