Orlando Cepeda Foundation

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

🏆 A historic day for baseball royalty! 🏆

Today, the Orlando Cepeda Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to all of the phenomenal legends being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Reaching Cooperstown is the pinnacle of a baseball career, and watching this year's class take their rightful place among the game’s greatest is truly inspiring.

A special and deeply personal congratulations goes out to our fellow Puerto Rican powerhouse, Carlos Beltrán. 🇵🇷✨

Carlos, your legacy on and off the field—your incredible talent, leadership, passion, and devotion to the game—has made our entire island and baseball community beyond proud.

We know in our hearts that Orlando would have loved nothing more than to be there today in person to embrace you, share a laugh, and officially welcome you into the Hall of Fame family. He always held immense pride for the generations of talent coming out of Puerto Rico, and seeing you join the ranks of the immortals would have brought the biggest smile to his face.

To Carlos and the entire Class of Hall of Famers: thank you for the unforgettable memories and for inspiring the next generation of dreamers.

Welcome to Cooperstown! ⚾❤️

07/05/2026

Not Every Nonprofit Leader Shapes the Future. These Five Women Do.

Every nonprofit changes lives.

But not every nonprofit leader changes an entire community.

Leadership isn't measured simply by the dollars an organization raises.

It is measured by vision.

By courage.

By innovation.

By the ability to inspire others to solve problems that once seemed impossible.

Today, Charitable Community Foundation proudly recognizes Southwest Florida's Five Most Influential Women in Nonprofit Leadership—leaders whose ideas, service, and commitment continue to strengthen our communities and shape the future of our region.

Congratulations to:

Kathleen Van Bergen, CEO, Artis—Naples

Jennifer O. Rominiecki, CEO, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Dawn Montecalvo, CEO, Guadalupe Center

Nelle S. Miller, CEO, All Faiths Food Bank

Lisa Lefkow, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County

These remarkable women remind us that true leadership is not about recognition—it is about earning it through lasting impact.

At Charitable Community Foundation, we believe nonprofit leaders deserve more than applause.

They deserve a voice.

They deserve visibility.

They deserve to be celebrated.

While others invest in programs, we invest in the people courageous enough to lead them.

Because when nonprofit leaders become stronger, entire communities become stronger.

This is more than recognition.

It is a movement to elevate nonprofit leadership across Southwest Florida.

Congratulations to these extraordinary women for helping define what leadership looks like.

The future of our community is brighter because of your vision.

Know a nonprofit leader making an extraordinary difference?

Follow Charitable Community Foundation as we continue recognizing the leaders who are shaping the future of Southwest Florida.

Charitable Community Foundation is the institution recognizing the leaders. Elevating the voices. Defining the future of nonprofit leadership.



Charitable Community Foundation isn't simply recognizing nonprofit leadership. We are building the definitive platform where the leaders shaping Southwest Florida are recognized, connected, heard, and remembered. Because organizations change communities—but visionary leaders change history.

07/04/2026

May this day be filled with pride, gratitude, and time spent with loved ones. ❤️🤍💙

06/28/2026

Two years ago today, the baseball world lost a true giant, a pioneer, and an unforgettable soul.

Orlando "The Baby Bull" Cepeda left us on June 28, 2024, but the light he brought to the game and to his beloved Puerto Rico continues to shine just as bright.

From the streets of Ponce to the steps of Cooperstown, Peruchín played with a joyful passion and an undeniable power that broke barriers and inspired generations of players.

He was more than a Hall of Famer, a Rookie of the Year, and an MVP—he was a cultural icon who paved the way with a smile as big as his swing.

Today, we look back not just on the stats and the historic home runs, but on the kindness, the music, and the immense love he shared with his family, friends, and fans.

We miss you, Papi. Your legacy lives on every single day. 🇵🇷 ⚾️ ❤️ You would be so proud!

Bull

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

🇵🇷 What an unforgettable day at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC last weekend! 🗽✨
​The Orlando Cepeda Foundation was out in full force, celebrating our deep Puerto Rican roots, honoring the enduring legacy of the "Baby Bull," and connecting with the beautiful community up Fifth Avenue.
​From the music to the flags, the energy was unmatched. We are so proud to carry forward a mission of community, grit, and upliftment for the next generation. Thank you to everyone who cheered, waved, and celebrated with us!
​Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the day! 👇🏽 📸

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