Check out the new blog post on “Debunking Common SNAP Misconceptions” from @voffund.bsky.social www.voicesoffloridafund.org/post/debunki...

🪧 Disappeared in Florida Protest 📅 Sunday, November 2 ⏰ 4 PM to 5 PM 📍 Manatee County Sheriff’s Office 600 Hwy 301 Blvd W Bradenton, FL 34205 Stand with us to protest against the 287g agreements between Florida law enforcement & ICE! Bring your signs & megaphones! 📢 #DisappearedInAmerica

🚨 Emergency Mobilization At Palmetto City Hall To Demand Justice For Breonte 📅 Mon, Nov 3 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 516 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221 📞 646-876-9923, then 83216699437#, then # 🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/83216699437 Mobilize or share your comments virtually to denounce Matthew Wilson’s promotion!

On November 1st & 2nd, Florida will join the national Disappeared in America movement, uplifting the tragic stories of families torn apart by ICE and discussing intentional steps to be a better neighbor & ally to those most impacted. www.mobilize.us/disappearedi... #DisappearedInAmerica

The holidays are looking grim for countless Floridians this year. We hope to provide stockings full of goodies to 100s of disadvantaged kids this holiday season, but we can’t without your help. Please contribute to the VoFF 5th Annual Holiday Drive if you’re able at: bit.ly/voffholidayd...

Voices of Florida continues to advocate for marginalized communities that are under attack, uplifting the voices of those most impacted… BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT! You can help us today by donating to VoF (formerly Women’s Voices of SW Florida). secure.actblue.com/donate/wvswfl

@voicesofflorida.bsky.social stands with the residents & children of New Town & their right to safe recreational spaces free of systemic oppression & discrimination. We stand in opposition to the city’s decision to remove basketball hoops in order to accommodate the prejudice of a single neighbor.

The VoFF 5th Annual Holiday Drive has begun! We’re collecting small toys & gifts to give away to underprivileged children & teens in Central & SW Florida for the holidays. Our goal is to distribute 300 stockings to low-income families in December. 🎅🏼🎄🎁 Shop the Wishlist: bit.ly/voffholidayd...

The 50501 Florida coalition tracked 88 No Kings Day protests that happened across Florida on Saturday, October 18th in 82 cities with the number of attendees shown in this graphic. TOTAL = 180,674 Florida said there are no kings in the USA! ❌👑 #50501movement #50501Florida #NoKings

🚨 Emergency protest this morning! ICE Press Conference with Kristi Noem Monday, October 20 10am New College of Florida Harry Sudakoff Conference Center 5845 General Dougher Pl Sarasota, FL 34243 📢 Bring your megaphone & use your voice! 🗣️ Combat ICE! 🧊

Sarah Parker with Voices of Florida & 50501 - 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Day spoke at the No Kings D.C. Rising rally in Washington DC on October 18th, 2025. youtu.be/VrMJv-c2Ymk 📺 Watch the full livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/fHu4Uf0... #NoKings

Sarah Parker with Voices of Florida & 50501 will be taking the stage soon at the No Kings D.C. Rising rally in Washington DC. 📺 Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/fHu4Uf0...

📺 Media Training 📅 Friday, October 17 ⏰ 6 PM PDT | 9 PM EDT 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Want to learn what to say and how to handle tricky situations when speaking to the media and taking interviews? Join @voffund.bsky.social on 10/17 for this media training webinar!

🧽 Organizing + Absorption Training 📅 Thursday, October 16 ⏰ 6 PM PDT | 9 PM EDT 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Join us for our Organizing + Absorption Training—a webinar designed to strengthen skills for building movements, sustaining momentum, & creating lasting impact. #organizing

The 50501 Florida coalition has collected 82 flyers for No Kings Day events that are happening across Florida on Saturday, October 18th. #50501movement #50501Florida #NoKingsDay

🦺 De-Escalation + Safety Training 📅 Friday, October 17 ⏰ 4 PM PT | 7 PM ET 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Want to learn more about de-escalation and how to keep yourself & others safe? Join @voffund.bsky.social on 10/17 for this safety webinar! #deescalation #safety #voffund

Want to learn more about de-escalation and how to keep yourself & others safe? Join @voffund.bsky.social on 10/15 for this safety webinar! 🦺 De-Escalation + Safety Training 📅 Wednesday, October 15 ⏰ 6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #deescalation #safety

Voices of Florida honors the life and legacy of the iconic Miss Major, who dedicated her life to the rights of trans and gender non-conforming people, People of Color, sex workers, and the formerly incarcerated. Rest easy, Miss Major. We will continue the fight.

Donate to the @voffund.bsky.social 5th Annual Holiday Drive today! 🎅🏼🎄🎁 This year, we’re stepping it up to support low-income families in Central & SW Florida. Let’s come together as a community to spread holiday cheer to kids who need some joy to look forward to this season. bit.ly/voffholidayd...

🎙️ TransCisHer Radio w India X Miller + Sarah Parker 📅 Saturday, October 11 ⏰ 3pm - 4pm ET 📻 96.5 FM 🔗 WSLR.org 🎧 Listen to India X Miller, the hostess of TransCisHer Radio, as she talks with Sarah Parker, the Executive Director of Voices of Florida, about how Sarah became an activist & an advocate.

Want to learn more about de-escalation and how to keep yourself & others safe during protests? Join @voffund.bsky.social on 10/10 for this safety webinar! ⚠️ De-Escalation + Protest Safety 📅 Friday, October 10 ⏰ 6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #deescalation

The @voffund.bsky.social 5th Annual Holiday Drive has begun! 🎅🏼🎄🎁 bit.ly/voffholidayd...

Direct Democracy Diaries Podcast - E2: Running Ballot Measures with Community + Care with Lauren Brenzel + Sarah Parker Lead Organizers from Florida's Yes on 4 Campaign & Voices of Florida unpack what it really takes to launch a ballot initiative. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/runningballo...

TODAY! 💥

Last night our Youth Chapter President Lola Smyth won the “Favorite Youth Activist” award at the Sarasota OUT Awards! We are so proud of our incredible youth chapter. If you’re a young person interested in getting involved, please reach out to us! Thanks sarasotaout.com for the beautiful ceremony!

🗯️ Community Is Power: Building Networks To Survive & Subvert Fascism 📅 Mon, 10/6 ⏰ 7:30pm-9pm ET 🔗 bit.ly/aeoocommpower Join us for this inspiring, provocative talk with 50501 activists to learn tools for building community & laying the groundwork for our collective survival & movement-building.

👟 Walk A Mile In Our Shoes: Breonte Angelversary Fundraiser Event 📅 Fri, 10/3 ⏰ 6pm-9pm 📍 Fogartyville Community Center 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota 🎟️ $10 🔗 bit.ly/walkamileino... This fundraiser event will include live performances by local musicians & poets, art, raffles, vendors, and more!

🗯️What Is Fascism? 📅Monday, September 29 ⏰4 PM PDT | 7 PM EDT 🔗https://bit.ly/whatisfascism Join VoFF for their ‘What is Fascism?’ webinar—an in-depth conversation exploring the roots, characteristics, & contemporary manifestations of fascism and what it means for our movements today. #fascism

👟 Walk A Mile Breonte Fundraiser 📅 Fri, Oct 3rd ⏰ 6pm-9pm 📍 Fogartyville, Sarasota 🎟️ $10 🔗 bit.ly/walkamileino... Join us for an evening full of art & music to raise funds to support families of police violence victims. Live performances by local musicians & poets, raffles, book vendors, and more!

🧽 Organizing + Absorption Training 📅 Friday, September 26

We are so proud of Ava & all that she’s done to grow the Booker Basics Initiative in Sarasota. VoFF is happy to continue supporting her initiative again this school year. Show me what community looks like! 🙌 www.mysuncoast.com/2025/09/16/b... #voffmpd #voffund #MutualAid

Lola’s speech

Organizing + Absorption 9/26

Help us collect menstrual products for students in need

Vote today!

5,000? Wow!! 😮 Thanks so much! 🫶

Two of our leaders were nominated for the SarasotaOUT.com OUT Awards! ✅ Vote for Tsi Day Smyth, our Chief Deputy Director, for “Favorite LGBTQ Community Leader / Activist” ✅ Vote for Lola Smyth, our Youth Chapter President, for “Favorite Youth LGBTQ Activist” www.sarasotaout.com/2025awards.h...

Help @voffund.bsky.social provide menstrual products to students in need.

Voices of Florida continues to advocate for marginalized communities that are under attack… BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT! Your donation will help fund our efforts & ensure that our voices are heard. You can help us today by making a donation: secure.actblue.com/donate/wvswfl

🧽 Organizing + Absorption Training

Our Chief Deputy Director spoke at the Sarasota school board meeting last night

Our Chief Deputy Director, Tsi Day Smyth, made a speech at the Sarasota School Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 16th about bullying. The Board was voting on new wording for the student code of conduct which would remove protections for LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC students.

Our Youth Chapter President spoke at the Sarasota school board meeting last night

Today, @voffund observes World Patient Safety Day.

#MedicaidExpansion & #BlackMaternalHealth in #Florida

Sarasota School Board Meeting Itinerary 📅 Tuesday, September 16 - Strategy Session [SEE Alliance, 615 S Orange Ave] - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Rally & Board Meeting [1980 Landings Blvd] - 4pm - 5pm - Rally - 5pm - 6pm - Budget Hearing - 6pm - 8pm - Board Meeting

Want to learn about de-escalation and how to keep yourself & others safe during events? Join Voices of Florida Fund on 9/17 for this webinar! ⚠️ De-Escalation + Protest Safety 📅 Wednesday, September 17 ⏰ 4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #deescalation #safety #voffund

The government occupation of Washington DC is about to get much worse if these bills pass! Every step DC takes further from autonomy is a step closer to fascism! Help put an end to this unconstitutional takeover by contacting your legislators & urging them to vote down these fascist bills.

VoF condemns the reckless decision to attempt to defund Planned Parenthood. This unconstitutional decision will have chilling effects on the health & safety of countless patients across the nation. We stand firm in our belief that government overreach has no place in personal healthcare decisions.