The Purpose/Mission of Voices for Children of North Central Florida, Inc. is to help provide for the unmet needs of abused, neglected, abandoned, vulnerable or otherwise disadvantaged children in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties.
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Alan Gouge, on behalf of the entire Board of Directors of Voices for Children, presenting a plaque to Mark Russell, General Manager, Stone Creek Golf Club. The plaque was presented to acknowledge the generous donation to Voices for the 2025 fundraiser and dinner and their continued support of the Voices for Children mission.


Voices for Children wishes to thank the young people who assist us at our events and projects. Pictured (l to r) Ashlynn, Noah, Elijah and Taylor.


Joe Petrillo, General Manager of Village Cadillac in Homosassa receiving a plaque from AnneMarie Zarek of Voices for Children in recognition of their gold sponsorship at the Auction and Dinner. This is their third year sponsoring the event; we thank him andhis associates for their generosity and compassion.


To the volunteers at the Dunnellon Community Thrift Shop, we thank each of you for your participation as a Presenting Sponsor for our Quarter Auction and Dinner. Lisa Capps (l) representing the thrift shop is pictured accepting a plaque from Sue Carpenter of VFC for their generosity and their compassion for the children we serve...


Pictured is Sheryl Stone (l) of the Crystal River Eagles receiving a thank you plaque from AnneMarie Zarek of VFC for their recent support of our annual dinner and auction. The club is always willing to support our events, knowing the funds we raise are ultimately to support the children in our community...


Pictured is Kathleen Cossey of VFC presenting a recognition plaque to Lisa VandeBoe and her colleagues.
Voices for Children has openings for board membership in Ocala, Citrus County and Hernando County. Please share your expertise from previous work and clubs/organizations.
Requirements:
We need dedicated individuals who have compassion for the children in our community who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Candidates should reside in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter County. Monthly meetings are conducted to discuss events, ongoing activities and various issues. Members are asked to participate in one committee and/or assist with events. If interested complete an application (a brief background check will be necessary, provided at the expense of Voices). For additional information please call 352-484-0319 or email sue@voices4childrenfl.org.
We welcome your interest in our organization. Our children need your assistance. Thank you for your consideration.
-Sue Carpenter