Community Bulletin

FCB hires new senior vice president

Florida Community Bank Financial Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce the hire of Paul Jessen as senior vice president – middle market relationship manager. Jessen will be based out of the Winter Park branch and will be responsible for generating new commercial and industrial loans and treasury management relationships with Florida-based companies and organizations. Jessen’s appointment adds to the expansion of FCB’s Commercial Lending team, while supporting the company’s continued growth to the local communities it serves.

Center for Grieving Children looking for volunteers

New Hope for Kids Center for Grieving Children is offering training to become a volunteer grief support group facilitator. The Center for Grieving Children in Maitland provides grief support for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The program helps children, teens and young adults cope with their grief and loss through the sharing of stories and experiences, as well as art, music and recreation. A one-year commitment is requested for volunteers and a pre-interview with a tour of the facility is required. The next 25-hour training program will be offered on July 23 and 24 and Aug. 20 and 21. For more information, please visit newhopeforkids.org

Ice cream social raises $18,000

Nearly 1,000 people attended the sixth annual ice cream social last month to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, raising more than $18,000. The event has raised more than $118,000 in its six years. In a matter of hours, 90 volunteers turned the Winter Park Civic Center into a cheery, fun-filled space with entertainment, games, a silent auction, cake walk, celebrity servers, a photo booth, and, of course, delicious ice cream.