The Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative was boldly launched in August 2019 to support those on the
front lines of serving vulnerable Floridians—the faith and community organizations of our state. The Initiative also stands as the voice of the Governor to faith and community organizations, as well as a voice for those groups to the Governor. Faith and community organizations are our state’s greatest force for good, and it is our desire that
the vulnerable people of Florida are better served because of those organizations.
The Governor’s Faith & Community Initiative was created with 3 primary objectives:
Florida Faith & Community by the Numbers
20,000 Faith Institutions
From the panhandle to the keys, ecumenical and interfaith connections reach into every corner of the state.
110,000+ Nonprofits
On the ground and in the community, Florida’s nonprofits are on the front lines serving everyone from single mothers and children in need to veterans and the elderly.
16.9 Million Floridians Identify as Faith-Based
Faith-based Floridians make up 72% of Florida’s 23.4 million citizens, making them the largest people group in the state.
"Florida’s faith and community based groups have a long-standing history of intervening to help meet the needs of all Floridians and for that, we are forever grateful."- Governor Ron DeSantis
Our Partners
