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Give4Marion 2025 once again showcased the generosity of Marion County. For 33 hours, from Sept. 16–17, donors, volunteers and nonprofits came together to support causes across the community. Lauren Delorio, President/Executive Director, Community Foundation Ocala/Marion County The Impact $2,355,597+ raised 5,076 donors 7,959 gifts Community Spirit From early giving on Sept. 9 through the final countdown on Sept. 17, momentum never slowed. Families, friends and neighbors rall

Transitions Life Center (TLC), a longstanding resource for people with disabilities, commenced construction on a $1.8 million expansion at its Ocala campus on May 30. The DeLuca Family Foundation is honored to contribute to the expansion of TLC’s facility and the establishment of the Frank & Angela DeLuca Instructional Studio. Learm more about the expansion: https://www.tlcocala.org/

Thanks to the generosity of community donors and leadership of the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation, AdventHealth Ocala is set to expand and transform the hospital's mother/baby unit, creating new and innovative care options for patients and families. This expansion project, fully funded through local philanthropy,  will not only help keep mothers, babies and families from our communities close to home but also reduce the need for out-of-town hospital transfers.  The expanded an

The longtime owner of DeLuca Toyota was feted during a recent celebration in honor of his 46 years in business. Posted March 10, 2025 | By Susan Smiley-Height, susan@magnoliamediaco.com Last week was a busy and fulfilling one for Frank DeLuca. On March 7, the longtime owner of the DeLuca Toyota dealership was feted with a retirement party at the Country Club of Ocala, with vintage autos on display, along with cut-out images of a younger Frank. The next evening, during the ele

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion event paid homage to individuals and organizations that help others in the community. Posted March 10, 2025 | By Jennifer Hunt Murty Four hundred of the “who’s who” involved in Marion County’s nonprofits and philanthropic outreaches met at Circle Square Cultural Center the evening of March 8 for the third annual Inspire Gala, hosted by the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion. During the evening, a number of awards were presented, hi

Frank DeLuca Named 2025 Philanthropist of the Year at Community Foundation of Marion County’s Inspire Gala The Community Foundation Ocala Marion County  honored Frank J. DeLuca as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year during its 3rd Annual Inspire Gala in recognition of his outstanding generosity, leadership, and lasting contributions to the Ocala community. Through his visionary philanthropy, Mr. DeLuca has played a pivotal role in strengthening local institutions—expanding r

Ocala, FL – March 8, 2025 On Friday, March 7, 2025, local philanthropists Frank and Angela DeLuca made a generous $10,000 donation to the Marion County Literacy Council. Their contribution underscores their ongoing commitment to education and community development in Marion County. Reflecting on the gift, Frank DeLuca shared his philosophy: "Giving back… not only does it feel good, but it’s the right thing to do." The donation was inspired by the many heartfelt stories shared

Growing up in Orlando, Mr. Frank DeLuca would often go to the YMCA to play basketball as a teenager, and the YMCA greatly impacted his life. In 2016, Mr. DeLuca was the Capital Campaign Chair and lead donor on the project to renovate the facility by adding over 14,000 square feet, new locker rooms, a lobby, cafe, and meeting rooms. His one million dollar donation helped transform the Marion County YMCA, which was renamed the Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center. In 2021, the Frank