Craving Connection & Community – Generosity
by Kimberly Cohen, Director of Operations for Crave Hi everyone! I’m Kimberly Cohen, Crave’s new Director of Operations. As the newest member of the Crave staff, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about how and why I came to the Crave family in March 2024. I grew up in […]
Reflections from a year with Class VII
by Shelly Denmark Whenever I’m speaking with someone, and they ask what I do for a living, I tell them that I have the best job in the world. And it’s because I get to work with incredible Leaders like the ones we had in this year’s cohort. Each Crave Class is special in their […]
A new partnership for Crave means dozens of young leaders empowered
Crave was founded from the passion to support and “raise up” the next generation of leaders, especially those who are often the last to receive resources, recognition of their talents, or support. And for over seven years, the Crave team, donors, volunteers, and community partners have done just that with dozens of leaders around Central […]
Learning to ask for help
by Marjorie Trueblood If you’re like me, you might dislike asking for help. While I’m always willing to assist others, asking for help myself often comes with a sense of shame. We tell ourselves that we should have known better or done something differently to avoid needing help in the first place. This shame can […]
Resources for Nonprofits in Orlando and Beyond
Running a community initiative, social project, or nonprofit is a lot of work – and for many of Crave’s leaders and alumni, it isn’t always the full-time gig. You have a lot on your plate, with family, jobs, and other projects. We do what we do because of our passion, heart to serve, and personal experiences. […]