The mission of The Van Duzer Foundation is to assist families and individuals in St. Lucie County Florida, who are experiencing financial and personal hardship brought about by unforeseen crisis or tragedy.
Nonprofit Organization Receives Statewide Recognition
The Van Duzer Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting St. Lucie County families, recently received the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award for its innovative Read to Succeed program. This initiative encourages student literacy by offering free books and pizza rewards for completed book summaries. Additionally, the nonprofit organization provides financial incentives to participating schools.
In its debut year, the program achieved remarkable success, with Fairlawn Elementary reaching 100% participation. As a result, the foundation is expanding Read to Succeed for the 2024-2025 school year, further demonstrating its commitment to community education and support. Learn more about this impactful nonprofit organization’s work on the Treasure Coast Business website.
As a leading Nonprofit Organization in St. Lucie County, the Van Duzer Foundation is dedicated to helping families overcome unexpected hardships. Our nonprofit organization provides immediate financial assistance and fosters long-term community support. Through innovative programs like Read to Succeed, we create lasting positive impacts on education and family well-being in our area, embodying the true spirit of a community-focused nonprofit organization.
For more than 15 years, the Van Duzer Foundation has found innovative ways to make a positive difference in our community. As a nonprofit, we’ve proudly raised and donated over $1 million to help St. Lucie County residents in need, reflecting our strong dedication to local support and community growth.
Come to Big Apple, have a slice of pizza, help support Dan Toback in his quest to be the guest Spelling Bee Judge, and help support the Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dan is our man! And August 14th, he can be yours, too! Local animal advocate and villager, Dan Toback with Slcscanner, is…
Big Apple Pizza Supports Literacy with “If You Give a Child a Book” Campaign Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, led by Scott Van Duzer, is actively contributing to the community by supporting literacy initiatives for children. The restaurant is involved in the “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign, which aims to provide…
Tiffany Rinker is not only a loving wife and devoted mother, but she’s also the most generous friend you’ll ever encounter. She cares so deeply for others and constantly puts everyone else’s needs above her own. She loves country music and frequently attends concerts with her family. Taking care of her family has ALWAYS BEEN…
Vanessa Solomon is a St. Lucie County school teacher and graduation coach at Fort Pierce Central. After a difficult battle with breast cancer in 2016, including multiple rounds of chemotherapy and several painful surgeries, in 2022, Vanessa’s cancer proved to be relentless and spread into her lymph nodes. Her new diagnosis is Stage 4 incurable…
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — It has been more than a year since COVID-19 put seniors on lockdown in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This week, an effort to bring joy to seniors who otherwise feel isolated and alone hit its one year mark. Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort…
Polly Moore needs a big roof repair, but the money to do it – it just isn’t there. So let’s all become elves, and we’ll do it ourselves, to show Polly how much we all care. Wednesday, December 16th 4-10pm. Big Apple Pizza & Pasta
Empowering St. Lucie County: Immediate Help, Lasting Impact
