We can’t believe it’s already May! We hope everyone is having a wonderful spring season. Please join us in saying a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to CIL staff members who celebrated birthdays in March and April! We hope you all had fabulous birthdays filled with joy, hope and new beginnings!

CLARA – MARCH 13th
CAMMERON – APRIL 18th

ID: The first image is a picture of Clara in the Gainesville CIL conference room. She is standing behind the end of a brown table adorned with her birthday cake. Her cake is a white frosted sheet cake, decorated with colorful icing of purple, pink and light blue roses just at the top, with green leaves. Purple, pink and light blue icing borders also adorn the cake, with purple at the top, pink in the middle and light blue at the bottom of the cake. “Happy Birthday Clara” is written in purple icing towards the middle and bottom of the cake. There is one red candle at the top middle of the cake that reads, “Happy Birthday” with yellow lettering, and two balloon shaped candles on the left and right side of the cake. The balloon candle on the left is blue with colorful stripes on the front, and the balloon candle on the right is orange with colorful polka dots. Clara is smiling with her arms straight and hands resting on the table. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a white, short sleeved top with dark colored pants, gold- hooped earrings, and reading glasses sit on the top of her head. The photo has a turquoise background.

The second image is a picture of Cammeron in the Gainesville CIL break room. He is sitting at a round table covered with a blue tablecloth, colorful birthday plates, colorful birthday napkins, and his birthday cake is in the middle. His cake is a white frosted sheet cake, decorated with white icing borders and 5 colorful roses of yellow, red, orange at the top left, and purple and blue at the bottom right, with green leaves. “Happy Birthday Cammeron” is written with blue icing in the middle and there are 5 blue candles at the top right of the cake, and a large colorful candle at the top left that reads, “Happy Birthday”. Cammeron is smiling and holding up a blue candle that is lit and he is wearing a dark yellow polo shirt. Behind him on the light blue wall is a colorful banner that reads, “Happy Birthday”. The photo has a purple background.

We are thrilled to announce that with your incredible support, we have surpassed our goal of raising more than $10,000 through The Amazing Give campaign! This is the most we have ever raised, and it’s all thanks to you.

Your generosity directly impacts the lives of our youth, enabling us to continue offering vital programs like the High School High Tech Program and Youth Social Group. These programs provide invaluable opportunities for education, career development, friendships, and skills enhancement for individuals with disabilities aged 14-24.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our community, supporters, advocates, and staff for their unwavering support in this effort. Together, we are creating brighter futures filled with opportunities and growth for our youth with disabilities.

Thank you for making a difference and empowering our youth, and for for being part of this journey and for making a real difference in the lives of those we serve!

ID: Video shows Tony standing out front of the CIL Gainesville office, next to the CILNCF sign, and in front of a rustic colored, brick wall. Captions on the screen read, “Hello everyone! The center for Independent Living wants to thank you for helping us to help youth with disabilities to be empowered to live their dreams and goals for an independent life. This year, you helped us to surpass our goal of raising more than $10,000. This is the most we ever raised through the Amazing Give campaign, and we could not have done it without you.”

#TheAmazingGive has come to an end with donations totaling over $9,620 dollars!!

We appreciate our donors so much for going above and beyond. You’ve helped our community and have made a huge difference in the lives of our youth with disabilities. On behalf of the CIL staff and consumers, thank you so much!!

Also, if you missed the giving day, don’t worry! Our donation page will remain open for donations until midnight on Sunday, April 28th! So, there is still time to make an impact by visiting our page link below!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

Thank you for considering a donation, and for continuing to spread the word in the final hour! You can support us and youth with disabilities by visiting our Amazing Give page link below!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

So far, our AMAZING donors have raised over $8,383 dollars!

Thank you so much for your support! Let’s keep it going! You can support us and youth with disabilities by visiting and sharing our Amazing Give page link below!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

The Amazing Give is going strong today!

We have another Cause Prize opportunity from 2p – 3p today: if CIL receives the most donations, of any amount, we will win $500!

Thanks so much to those of you who have already donated!

Please continue to share our link below and spread the word!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

We appreciate you all so much!!

From 10am to 11am if CIL receives the most donations, of any amount, we will win $500! Thank you so much everyone for helping us make even more of a difference for our youth with disabilities!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

#TheAmazingGive has officially begun! For the next 12 hours you can be part of one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. Your generous donations to the Center for Independent Living will help our youth program High School High Tech and our Youth Social Group!

You can support us and those with disabilities by visiting our Amazing Give page link below andhelping to spread the word! Don’t forget about our two AMAZING Cause Prize opportunities!

From 10am to 11am and/or 2pm to 3pm on the giving day, all donations, of any amount, received during those times, gives us a chance to win $500 if the CIL receives the most donations! Your donations will make even more of a difference!

Thank you so much for your support!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

For the 9th year in a row, the CIL will be participating in the online community fundraiser, The Amazing Give, on April 25th from 8am to 8pm. Donations raised through this event are an essential part of supporting our organization, and this year we set a goal of $10,000 – and we know we can reach it with your help! Your generous donations will go directly towards our youth program High School High Tech and the Youth Social Group!

Please consider donating if you are able, and check out our page link below. If you are able to donate, we have two AMAZING Cause Prize opportunities, so your donations will make even more of a difference!

On the giving day, a Cause Prize of $500 will be awarded to the organization whose mission supports advocacy/social justice, which is exactly what we do here at the CIL! The CIL must receive the most donations (of any value) from either 10am to 11am and/or 2pm to 3pm in order to win, so please consider donating during these times so we can raise even more funds for our youth with disabilities! This Cause Prize is generously sponsored by dePaz Cabrera Law.

You can also help youth with disabilities by spreading the word and sharing on your social media networks!

Thank you so much for your support and helping the CIL reach our goal!

CIL Amazing Give Page Link: https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

We need your support to help us reach our goal of $10,000 to support vital programs for young people with disabilities. Donations directly benefit our High School High Tech (HSHT) Program and Youth Social Group, empowering students with disabilities through career exploration and education while fostering friendships and personal growth in a supportive community.

Additionally, on the day of our fundraising event, we’ve partnered with Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille at Celebration Pointe. From 4pm to 11pm, 20% of dining sales will support our youth programs. By dining at Spurrier’s, you’re not just enjoying a delicious meal but also contributing to a meaningful cause. Let’s come together on this incredible journey and create lasting change!

When: Thursday, April 25 | 4pm – 11pm
Where: Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille @

Make your reservations at: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/spurriersgridirongrille

Every donation, no matter the amount, counts towards building brighter futures filled with possibilities and growth!