Above and Beyond for Change

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Above and Beyond for Change

Empowering and connecting community leaders to achieve optimal results for disadvantaged communities as a synchronized unit.

Our mission is to dismantle the separation between communities produced by societal boundaries in order to create a direct pathway for advantaged communities to serve neighboring communities in need. Our Vision is to implement effective and equitable solutions to individual hardships and challenges, breaking down boundaries that hold people back from their full potential and dismantle the systems that impede capable and caring community members from effectively and sustainably helping others.

08/19/2026

❤️ 150 Meals. Countless Moments of Hope. ❤️

Because of YOU, we were able to provide a hot breakfast and lunch to 150 unhoused neighbors through our partnership with @‌CaravanofLove.

Your generosity reminded people facing some of life's toughest challenges that they are seen, valued, and supported. Every plate served, every smile shared, and every conversation had was possible because you chose to invest in this mission.

While the meals lasted for a day, the message behind them will last much longer:

You matter. You are worthy. You are not forgotten.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us turn compassion into action and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our most vulnerable community members. We are honored to do this work alongside such caring supporters.

Together, we're building a more compassionate community, one meal, one connection, and one act of kindness at a time. ❤️🙏

08/10/2026

This outreach is about more than food. It's about showing up for our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. ❤️

It's about reminding one another that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, fed, and valued.

How You Can Help:

✅ Donate food items by Monday, August 12.
📦 Drop off location:

Davila Homes Design Center:
4210 L.B. McLeod Road, Suite 101

Orlando, FL 32811

✅ Make a financial contribution

Every dollar helps us provide meals and support to those in need. Link in bio.

✅ Volunteer

Join us in preparing meals or assisting with distribution and make a direct impact in our community.

📩 Question or want to get involved?
Contact Nisha at [email protected]

👉 Will you join us?

Drop a "🙌" if you're in!

08/05/2026

💛 Celebrating a True Hero in Our Community!

We are beyond proud to honor Ms. Giovanny Scatliffe, Program Assistant at Pinewood Elementary, who has dedicated 15 years to going above and beyond for students and families.

This summer, Ms. Scatliffe played a vital role in helping to get a new dedicated food pantry space thanks in part to her advocacy and commitment, the pantry will now operate from its own portable building, allowing the school and community partners to better serve families.

And we couldn't be more thrilled that she was recently recognized by OCPS as a Hero Teacher a well-deserved honor that reflects her years of service and impact on the Pinewood community.

Ms. Scatliffe, you are a light.
You see what's needed and you act. You advocate. You show up. You remind us all what it means to serve with heart.

Above & Beyond for Change is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you and to celebrate your dedication to making a difference every single day.

08/03/2026

🍞 One meal. One act of kindness. One person at a time. 💛

On August 16, 2026, Above & Beyond for Change is proud to partner with Caravan of Love to provide breakfast and lunch to approximately 150 unhoused individuals in Downtown Orlando.

This outreach is about more than food. It's about showing up for our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. It's about reminding each other that everyone deserves to be seen, fed, and valued.

🙌 How You Can Help:

✅ Donate food items by Monday, August 10
📦 Drop off at Davila Homes Design Center:
4210 L.B. McLeod Road, Suite 101. Orlando, FL 32811

✅ Volunteer – Help prepare meals or assist with distribution.

✅ Make a financial contribution – Every dollar helps us feed more people, link in bio.

📩 For questions or to get involved:
Reach out to Nisha at [email protected]

This is what community looks like. Not just talking about change, but being the change, one meal at a time.

👉 Will you join us? Comment "🙌" if you're in!

07/30/2026

One of Five in the Nation!

We are proud to share that Dr. Nisha Phillip Malahoo, our Director of Education Programs & Community Engagement, has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2026 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the National Center for Families Learning.

Selected from more than 150 nominations across the country, this recognition reflects years of collaboration between Above & Beyond for Change, Pinewood Elementary and by extension Orange County Public Schools, our volunteers, community partners, donors, educators, and, most importantly, the incredible families who have trusted us to walk alongside them.

While this recognition bears Dr. Malahoo’s name, she is the first to say it represents the work of an entire community.

To everyone who has been part of this journey- teachers, volunteers, community partners, donors, families, and friends - thank you. This recognition is a celebration of what we’ve built together, and we know the best is still ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Malahoo on this incredible national recognition! 💛🎉

07/27/2026

Help a Pinewood Elementary student start the school year strong!

There are several ways you can make a difference:

🛍️ Shop our Amazon Wish List
School supplies go directly to Pinewood Elementary students and teachers. Wish List link in our bio.

💵 Make a Financial Contribution
Every donation helps provide essential resources for students. Donation link in our bio.

📦 Donate School Supplies
Drop off new school supplies by July 31 at the Davila Homes Design Center:

📍 4210 L.B. McLeod Rd, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32811

👉 Visit the link in our bio to donate or shop our wish list today!

Together, we can help local students start the school year with confidence. ❤️

07/20/2026

🎒 Back-to-School 2026 is coming — and we need YOU!

As we prepare for the new school year, Above & Beyond for Change is focused on making sure every student at Pinewood Elementary starts the year with what they need to succeed.

Here's how YOU can help:

🛍️ Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List – supplies go directly into the hands of students and teachers. Wish list link in our bio.
💵 Make a financial contribution – link in our bio.
📦 Donate school supplies – drop off items at the Davila Homes office (by July, 31)— Davila Homes Design Center:
4210 L B McLeod Rd, suite 101- Orlando/ FL, 32811

Every backpack packed, every haircut given, every classroom supplied — it all adds up to a child feeling seen, supported, and ready to learn.

👉 Link in bio to donate or check out our wish list!

07/06/2026

💛 Big news, everyone!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Dr. Nisha Phillip Malahoo has joined the Above & Beyond for Change family as our new Director of Education Programs & Community Engagement! 🎉

While this is a new role, Nisha is already a beloved part of our community. For the past seven years, she has partnered with us on countless initiatives — from Thanksgiving food drives to holiday celebrations, family engagement events, and our annual Cultural Day.

With a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and over 13 years of experience in education, Nisha brings a deep understanding of what students, teachers, and families need to thrive. Her passion for building bridges between schools and communities is exactly what we need as we grow.

As Nisha herself puts it:

"Sometimes one opportunity is all it takes to open a door a child never knew existed."

We couldn't agree more.

Please join us in giving Nisha a warm welcome! Drop a 💛 or a 👋 in the comments to say hello!

06/11/2026

It takes a village to raise a child - and a community to shape a future.💛

At Above & Beyond, we live this every day. Every volunteer, every donor, every teacher, and every family—you are our village. And together, we help transform futures.

👉 Tag someone who is part of our village—or who should be! 👇.

06/05/2026

🌱 Today, on World Environment Day, we’re reminded of something simple yet powerful: we are nature, too. 💛

At Pinewood Elementary, our STEM program goes beyond the classroom walls. Our students dig into the soil, plant seeds, observe insects, water their gardens, and experience firsthand how everything in nature is beautifully connected.

And something truly special happens when a child discovers an earthworm in the dirt… or watches a tiny seed sprout after days of patient care.

They begin to understand that they are part of this cycle. That the environment isn’t something “out there” — it’s where they step, breathe, play, and grow. And that caring for it is, in many ways, caring for themselves.

🌎 Caring for the planet starts with small, meaningful actions:
✅ Plant a seed
✅ Observe an insect with curiosity, not fear
✅ Respect the earth that sustains us

In our schoolyard, children learn they are not visitors to the environment — they belong to it. And that connection is the first step toward raising future stewards of our planet.

📌Tell us in the comments: when was the last time you got your hands in the soil?

Address

2211 W WASHINGTON Street
Orlando, FL
32805

Telephone

+14075781871

Website

http://aboveandbeyondforchange.org/

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