Camaraderie Foundation

09/11/2026

08/14/2026

We are grateful to the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation for hosting Camaraderie Foundation’s Board of Directors meeting and for the opportunity to spend time with President & CEO David Odahowski. Their beautiful facilities provided an inspiring setting for our discussion and are a wonderful resource made available to organizations serving the community right in the heart of Central Florida.

We are proud to partner with the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and grateful for their investment in the future of the veterans and military spouses we serve. Their support reflects confidence in our mission, our leadership, our Board, and our ability to turn that investment into meaningful opportunities for those we serve.

Through the Foundation’s support, top graduates of Camaraderie’s Mentor Leadership Program cohorts in 2026, 2027, and 2028 will receive scholarships to continue developing as community leaders through Leadership Orlando , Leadership Seminole, and Leadership Winter Park .

For us, that is what partnership should look like: not simply supporting where people are today, but investing in where they have the potential to go next.

Thank you, David, and the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation for welcoming our Board, believing in our mission, and investing alongside us in the next generation of military-connected leaders.

Saving Families. Saving Lives.

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08/14/2026

Applications are open for the next Mentor Leadership Program cohort, but only through the end of this month.

Camaraderie Foundation’s Mentor Leadership Program (MLP) is designed for service members, veterans, and military spouses who are ready to take the next step in their personal and professional journey.

Over nine months, participants are connected directly to their community through:

• Two dedicated local mentors providing real-world insight, accountability, and access to opportunity
• Monthly learning experiences with companies and civic organizations focused on leadership, communication, and purpose
• Community service opportunities that strengthen local connections
• A network designed to help participants build confidence, gain clarity, and move forward with purpose

Top-performing graduates may also earn scholarships to premier leadership programs including Leadership Orlando, Leadership Seminole, Leadership Winter Park, and Leadership Hillsborough.

MLP runs August through April, with cohorts in Orlando and Tampa, and space is intentionally limited to 15–20 protégés per cohort.

If you are ready to invest in your next chapter, or know a veteran, service member, or military spouse who is, now is the time.

Applications close at the end of the month.
Learn more and apply through Camaraderie Foundation.

Proven Impact. Local Connections. Lifelong Results.

A big thank you to our sponsors FAIRWINDS Credit Union , Truist, State of Florida , and Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation.

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08/14/2026

An evening of patriotism, purpose, and impact.

Join us for the 2026 American Patriot Gala as Camaraderie Foundation brings together community leaders, veterans, military families, corporate partners, and friends of our mission for a special evening celebrating 250 years of America and the people who continue to serve it.

This signature event helps fuel our work providing no-cost mental health counseling, transition support, and family-strengthening programs for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

📅 September 19, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs
350 S. Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs

The American Patriot Gala is more than a celebration. It is an opportunity to stand with the men and women who have served our nation and the families who serve alongside them.
We look forward to an unforgettable evening of connection, gratitude, and purpose.

Saving Lives. Saving Families.

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08/09/2026

Florida is expanding mental health support for veterans and military families and Camaraderie Foundation is honored to be part of that work.

We are grateful to announce a $420,000 State of Florida appropriation supporting Camaraderie Foundation’s work with veterans, active-duty service members, and military families across Florida.

The funding will provide approximately 2,500 hours of professional mental health counseling, serving an estimated 250 veterans, active-duty service members, and military family members. It will also support care coordination, employment-related assistance, and an expansion of services into Jacksonville and the Florida Panhandle.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Jason Brodeur, MPH, MBA, MikeRedondo, Governor DeSantis, and the of Florida for recognizing the importance of strengthening resources for Florida’s military community.

For Camaraderie Foundation, this investment represents far more than funding. It means reaching people earlier, removing barriers to care, supporting families through difficult transitions, and helping veterans and service members move toward healing, stability, and long-term success.

Senator Jason Brodeur will join Camaraderie Foundation on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a brief check presentation and photo opportunity recognizing this investment. Members of the media are welcome to attend. For additional information or inquiries please contact:

Maria Cherjovskya Cherjovsky, CEO
[email protected]

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07/26/2026

Gratitude looks even better in Lilly pink.

A heartfelt thank you to Lilly Pulitzer at Disney Springs for hosting a wonderful Shop to Support event benefiting Camaraderie Foundation.

We are deeply grateful to the Lilly Pulitzer team for welcoming our mission into their store, sharing it with their customers, and helping raise support for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Partnerships like this remind us that meaningful impact can begin with something as simple as opening your doors, inviting your community in, and choosing to give back.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shopped, learned more about our work, and helped support our commitment to Saving Families. Saving Lives.

We are honored to have community partners who believe that when one member of the family serves, the entire family does as well.

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