Not-for-Profit Charitable Foundation, Led by Team Executives, to Give Back to the Community
ORLANDO, FLA. - The Orlando Valkyries, Central Florida’s Professional Women’s Volleyball team playing out of Addition Financial Arena on the campus of UCF, today introduce the Valkyries Charities Foundation.
The Valkyries Charities Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that will assist the organization with addressing and participating in many philanthropic causes across Central Florida. The Foundation’s goal is to not only grow the game of Volleyball at the grassroots level, but also to work with the community to promote primary pillars and initiatives such as health and wellness (both physical and mental health), education, and inclusion.
“As we said from day one, we are committed to serving our community,” said George Manias, Founder of the Foundation and President & CEO of the Valkyries. “Our main area of concentration will mostly be to help local volleyball clubs, leagues, teams, and facilities develop programs to grow, coach, and teach the sport of volleyball. In addition, we will focus on those kids and families who may not have the means to play volleyball because of the expense and intend to help pay for registration fees and equipment for those who may need a helping hand as they learn to play. We will also support many other local initiatives in our VALKS Gives Back campaign.”
Some of the early fundraising initiatives the Foundation is planning include: Donating proceeds from ticket and sponsorship sales back to the community, a 50/50 raffle during all Valkyries home games, raffling a suite at Addition Financial Arean for the Valkyries home opener, a golf outing at Ventura Country Club in the fall, and raffling of player worn jerseys. Details regarding all these initiatives will be released at a later date. The Foundation will also assist certain participants of the Valkyries Volleyball Academy with registration fees and equipment. Details of the Valkyries Volleyball Academy will be released at a later date.
Foundation Founder, George Manias and the Orlando Valkyries also announce the appointment of Executive Director of the Foundation, Kerstin Denney, who is the Director of Operation for the Valkyries. Additionally, Manias announced team Owner David Forman, team CFO Carly Griffin, team Manager of Community Relations Aren Guinane, and team Manager of Operations, Jordan Manias as Foundation Board and committee members.
For more information on the Orlando Valkyries Charities Foundation, visit https://provolleyball.com/orlando-valkyries-foundation, email CharityFoundation@OrlandoValkyries.com, or call Kerstin Denney, Executive Director, at 312-244-4600 Ext. 108.
Season tickets memberships for the 2025 season are on sale now. For more information on how to get tickets for next season, contact the Orlando Valkyries sales department at (321)-244-4600 Ext. 113, via email at Tickets@OrlandoValkyries.com or click on OrlandoValkyries.com.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the present and future of professional volleyball in North America. The League began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players joined by elite standouts from around the world. The league focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players and the entire fan experience is world class and the best offered anywhere. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT ORLANDO VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries are a proud member team in the Pro Volleyball Federation — the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Valkyries, which began play in January 2024, enter their second season in the league and will once again play out of Addition Financial Arena, located in the heart of the University of Central Florida campus. Season Tickets are on sale now. For more information on how to get all tickets, contact the Orlando Valkyries sales department (321)-244-4600 Ext. 113, email Tickets@OrlandoValkyries.com, click on OrlandoValkyries.com, visit the Addition Financial Arena box office or go to the Ticketmaster website: Ticketmaster.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook or via X, Instagram and TikTok — @ORLValkyries or visit OrlandoValkyries.com.
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