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Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties announces board consolidation

On March 27, The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ executive committees approved consolidating its boards.

By Alyssa Lang, United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
| 11:00 a.m. April 3, 2023

Preston Root, Dr. Diego Torres, Carrie Torres, Greg Sullivan and Dustin Smurdon during the Community Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy. Courtesy photo

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In 1941 the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties (formerly known as Daytona Beach Community Chest) was established to bring resources together to help those in need. Over 40 years later in 1983, The Community Foundation of Volusia-Flagler Counties was established as an Endowment Fund by the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Inc. Board of Directors.

On March 27, The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ executive committees approved consolidating its boards. Leading the charge were Dustin Smurdon, chair of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties board; Greg Sullivan, chair of the Community Foundation Board; and Courtney Edgcomb, president and CEO of Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.

“Consolidating our volunteer leadership structure allows our organization to better communicate the experience of working with the Community Foundation and United Way," Edgcomb said. "Our number one goal is to increase the impact that we have in the community and thanks to the visionary leadership of our board, we are well-poised to deliver that impact."

The consolidated board consists of 35 members focused on organizational governance, guiding strategic direction and ensuring adequate resources for the organization.