Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, UCF Athletics is especially proud to partner with companies that are helping our impacted community during this time. Please see below information about UCF Athletics partner initiatives and offers aimed to help fans and their communities.
Addition Financial
Right now, life can feel uncertain, so when it comes to serving Central Florida, you can count Addition Financial in. Our credit union remains open, as we practice safe social distancing while helping our members navigate these challenging times. To help our impacted community, we have donated to emergency funds and other efforts at UCF, Seminole State College, Valencia College, A Gift For Teaching and the local school districts. We have also launched a brand new blog series, On The + Side, where we share uplifting news and resources to keep readers happier and healthier. For more information about our response to COVID-19, you can visit https://www.additionfi.com/coronavirus.
Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando East/UCF Area is offering local residents day use discounted rates for anyone wanting a break from working at home. Guests can use a guest room for 8 hours as their "home office" (Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm) for the discounted rate of $45.00 (plus applicable taxes). Perks include an office desk and chair, complimentary high-speed internet, a refrigerator and coffee maker. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservations, #407-243-6100.
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' worked with Orlando Health to identify and coordinate donation drops for the healthcare workers serving on the front lines for COVID-19. Dunkin' donated gift cards, ground coffee and k-cups as a token of thanks for all they've done during this pandemic. Dunkin' continues to make product deliveries to hospitals, emergency sites and first responders in throughout community and throughout the nation where the virus has hit the hardest.
Corona (Constellation Brands)
While we're apart, let's stand together. Corona proudly donates $1,000,000 to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the charitable arm of the National Restaurant Association, providing relief to cooks, waitstaff, and bartenders across the U.S. Of the donated funds, 100 percent will go directly to impacted workers. The NRAEF has an extensive history of supporting the restaurant, bar, and hospitality community and has the national infrastructure to support the industry in this time of need and over the long-term.
Modelo (Constellation Brands)
Modelo, the beer brewed for those with The Fighting Spirit™, has partnered with #FirstRespondersFirst to support U.S. healthcare workers battling against COVID-19. Modelo's commitment includes a $500,000 donation to help provide essential supplies, equipment, and resources to protect healthcare workers on the front lines. Additionally, Modelo will redirect marketing resources to help raise awareness of #FirstRespondersFirst.
Funky Buddha (Constellation Brands)
Beers For The Biz is a project started by Funky Buddha Brewery to bring aid and awareness to families in the service industry affected by COVID-19. Proceeds from each case of Funky Buddha beer sold in April was donated to CORE™: CHILDREN OF RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving food and beverage service employees with children, who are faced with medical diagnosis, illness, injury or affected by a natural disaster and are in need of help.
- Through this program Funky Buddha raised $24,000 that went directly to CORE
- Please visit Beersforthebiz.com for a full recap of the program or Find out more about how CORE supports families in the service industry
- Please continue to support Beers For The Biz by donating and encouraging food & beverage workers with children who have been afflicted by COVID-19 to apply for aid.
Sorensen
Here at Sorensen Moving and Storage, we are taking extra precautions to ensure we're doing our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19, while also ensuring we remain available to service our customers. Our sales team is performing virtual walkthroughs and providing quotes through virtual means, our crews are wearing gloves and masks while servicing moves, and all of our trucks are equipped with hand sanitizer and surface cleaner so that our team can wipe down and sanitize all high-touch points throughout our customer's home or business. Sorensen Moving and Storage cares about our employees, our customers, and our community, and we're proud to be able to assist our community with their relocation needs during this difficult time.
https://sorensenmovingandstorage.com/moving-during-covid-19/
"All Smiles" at Florida Cancer Specialists
Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, Florida Cancer Specialists remains open and fully dedicated to safely and responsibly serving our communities with exceptional care, close to home. The outpouring of caring and kindness from the community neighbors who are going out of their way to support our patients and dedicated FCS team members has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. In addition to the countless messages of gratitude and kindness received, hundreds of homemade masks have been donated to designated FCS locations and we are making them available for staff and patients who wish to wear them for added comfort and protection over their surgical mask or for use outside of the clinic to help conserve critical supplies. Visit FLCancer.com for more information.
OUC
OUC employees recently showed their support for community organizations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. In early May, OUC organized a Thank You Food Tour for essential workers in the Central Florida community. Local restaurants Voodoo Kitchen Food Truck, The Catfish Place and Canoe Creek Sports Tavern partnered with OUC to provide meals for nearly 400 grocery workers in Orange and Osceola counties.
https://oucblog.com/employees-give-back-on-behalf-of-ouc