Meet 5 Florida Organizations Brightening Up The Sunshine State

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Good news is abundant in the Sunshine State, especially when you know where to look for it. Luckily, bottled water company Zephyrhills Brand has already done some of that searching for you.

Through its Zephyrhills Brand Feel-Good Movement, the 100% natural Florida spring water brand has worked hard to find and celebrate local organizations that have gone the extra mile to brighten the lives of Florida residents, rewarding many of them with a “Good News Grant.”

From Aug. 4 through Nov. 15, Zephyrhills Brand is awarding $1,000 grants each day to charitable organizations throughout Florida so more than 100 deserving organizations — including education resources, food banks and environmental groups — can further their missions in helping their communities.

Meet The Organizations Zephyrhills Brand Is Supporting

Zephyrhills Brand is proud to support five organizations that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to better their neighborhoods. Each of these organizations will receive grants along with features on Zephyrhills Brand’s website and social media channels to showcase their amazing work.

1. Hunger Fight: This charitable organization is ending hunger and illiteracy through the provision of nutritious meals and books to children, seniors and families in need by informing, engaging and mobilizing communities and partners throughout Florida.
2. Homeless Empowerment Program: This organization is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for the thousands of people they help each year. They provide homeless and low-income individuals and families — including veterans — with housing, food, clothing and the support services necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life.
3. Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough: The volunteers at Habitat for Humanity believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live and that’s why they are dedicated to coming together to help build homes, communities and hope all over Hillsborough County.
4. South City Foundation: In partnership with the Tallahassee Housing Authority and Columbia Residential, this organization is helping to create opportunities for high-quality, mixed-income housing where all residents can thrive in the heart of South City.
5. Feeding the Gulf Coast: This organization is continuing to work hard to nourish the Gulf Coast community and help establish stronger, healthier families even through the most recent devastating effects of COVID-19 and Hurricane Sally.

Learn more about the Good News Grants program and recipients.

How Zephyrhills Brand Natural Spring Water Promotes Sustainability

Zephyrhills Brand is committed to helping keep Florida beautiful, which is why the brand is dedicating a day of the week — which it is calling “Not Trash Tuesdays” — to specifically highlight and support organizations that are improving Florida through their sustainability and recycling efforts. For the program kickoff and finale, a special $10,000 grant will be awarded to two different organizations that are doing exceptional work within the sustainability space.

The brand also has its own good news to share. In an effort to help reduce its own environmental footprint and achieve a waste-free future, Zephyrhills Brand has recently transitioned a selection of its water bottles to be made of 100 percent recycled plastic. The company has also updated its packaging on select sizes to include “I’m Not Trash! I’m 100% recyclable” messaging as a friendly reminder to consumers to recycle their bottles when empty.

Zephyrhills Brand has been committed to helping preserve the environment and brightening the everyday lives of Floridians for more than 50 years. Through the Feel-Good Movement, the brand hopes to further this mission by honoring the amazing work that’s being done throughout the state.

Read more about Zephyrhills Brand’s environmental impact.