SUPPORT ALLISON'S PASSIONS
Allison is a dedicated philanthropist and committed volunteer. Please read about the causes below and consider supporting their initiatives.
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H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People Eat (H.O.P.E. Inc.) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on the prevention and awareness of eating disorders. Since 2001, H.O.P.E. has strived to educate all age groups on the warning signs, symptoms and side effects that accompany eating disorders and body image issues. H.O.P.E. offers information, tutorials, references and public speakers to aid in the elimination of eating disorders. In addition, members of H.O.P.E. advocate to provide funding for treatment for those who cannot afford it. For the past 18 years, members have personally spoken to over 85,000 individuals and have been featured on both national and local television shows and in print media across the country. Through our various awareness campaigns, volunteers have collected over 25,000 pair of jeans and donated them to people in need across the state of Florida while encouraging others to "be comfortable in their genes." In 2010, HOPE launched the Get R.E.A.L. Program, encouraging everyone to set "Realistic Expectations and Attitudes for Life." This program was delivered free of charge to over 12,000 schools, colleges, legislative offices, community health organizations in the state of Florida. In 2013, H.O.P.E. collaborated with Blue Horizon Eating Disorder Services to launch the Eating Disorder Current Concepts mobile app program available for free download in iTunes and GooglePlay. In 2018, H.O.P.E. spearheaded the implementation of clinician-led support groups for those struggling with eating disorders and launched a capital campaign to open a clinic in the Central FL area for those that cannot afford treatment. The clinic is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2020 in partnership with the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness and the Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida.
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THE NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION - The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the leading 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States advocating on behalf of and supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Reaching millions every year, NEDA campaigns for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders. NEDA works with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance. NEDA also provides a toll-free, confidential Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 to help those in need.
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THE EATING DISORDER NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - The Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida is a volunteer-based organization committed to raising awareness about eating disorders and providing quality treatment to individuals and families suffering from eating disorder and body image issues. Through collaborative work with organizations across the country and coordination of community outreach and fundraising activities, EDNCF is committed to increasing awareness, advocating for comprehensive, evidenced based treatment and promoting body acceptance for all. EDNCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
EDNCF hosts the Annual NEDA Walk in Orlando. Since 2010, EDNCF has raised over $40,000 for treatment scholarships. These scholarship funds are reserved for Central FL residents seeking treatment for eating disorders. |
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THE FOREVER'S FOUNDATION - The Forever's Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is comprised of the women who have had the honor of serving the state of Florida as Miss Florida during their lifetime. They affectionately refer to each other as Forevers since they take the responsibility of representing The Miss Florida organization seriously and consider it to be a lifelong commitment. This prestigious honor is one that each of them are eternally grateful for, and as a result, they decided to ensure that there would always be additional support for each of the young women serving in this role. The Forever's Foundation helps to offset the costs incurred during Miss Florida's year of service by providing financial and in-kind support for each Miss Florida.
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