One of the biggest obstacles to landing a job or changing careers for many adults is the lack of experience. But a unique culinary program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is making a difference.

A quiet buzz fills the Pine Hills Community Garden as preschoolers from a local Head Start program gather excitedly around the garden beds.

The number of families who choose to homeschool has risen drastically since the pandemic. But this week’s Getting Results Award winner says many are having a tough time finding support services to help them navigate the workload.

There comes a time when all of us need a little support. And for young adults like Thermon Williams, who has been in the foster care system since he was a teen, encouragement comes from weekly meetings with Foundation for Foster Children advocate, Gavin Farrington.

The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired has been a part of Daytona Beach for more than 40 years.

Have you ever noticed those blue reflectors in the roadway? Well, they play an important role in safety. They’re placed by fire hydrants so firefighters can find them easily at night. But over time many become cracked, broken or even come off the pavement altogether. That was the case in the Town of Melbourne Beach.

The South Brevard Sharing Center has a long history of helping those in need. The nonprofit on Hibiscus Boulevard traces its beginnings to 1971. That’s more than 50 years in Melbourne, Florida.

It’s not always easy to talk about mental health.

In an age where “clicks” and “likes” are how we measure success, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of fame.

The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.

The Central Florida Veteran Artists held their first art show at McCormick Research Institute in St. Cloud.

Huge companies have been built on the idea of building a better mouse trap. This week’s News 6 Getting Results Award winner did just that.

As a sport and subculture, skateboarding can foster creativity, risk assessment, independence and self-confidence.

The 12-week program helps veterans diagnosed with PTSD reconnect to civilian life and rediscover a sense of purpose.

The full service medical center near Colonial Drive and Mills Avenue has been serving Orange County’s uninsured residents for nearly 15 years.

The 4,000-square-foot home is the latest project being built by Villagers For Veterans. Ashley’s House will be a transition home for women veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

When the Lake County Women’s Advocates get together each month there’s a lot of hugging and catching up with friends. But that’s just part of what keeps them coming back.

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida tells us there's an alarming increase in food insecurity among seniors in Central Florida.

In retirement, Judi Erickson wanted to spend more time playing tennis, Now she’s helping others perfect their game.

In retirement, Judi Erickson wanted to spend more time playing tennis, Now she’s helping others perfect their game.

When Karina Rodriguez was looking for an activity she could share with her daughter, Samantha, who has autism, she turned to something she knew well - running.

We rely on our cars for just about everything. Most of us need one to get to work, the grocery store, and our medical appointments. For those living paycheck to paycheck, a costly repair can be a disaster. This week’s Getting Results Award winner is donating his time to those who can least afford an unexpected breakdown.

This resale market prides itself on an inventory of high-end clothing and accessories. The bonus — if you shop at Fireflies Resale Marketplace in Montverde you’ll be helping support adults living in group homes.

Home Of Bright Choices holds a monthly cooking club, promotes the members’ cottage food businesses, and now, partners with Valencia College to offer a certificate program for young adults with disabilities.

Research says having friends and personal connections as you age could be keys to staying healthy. This next story may help confirm that.

This week’s Getting Results Award winner never thought she’d be in a position to impact people living with the disease but now Marianne Chapin is joining them in their fight.

Lashea Reaves, founder of the nonprofit, 8 Cents In A Jar, has been helping kids and young adults build a solid financial foundation since 2016.

News 6 hit the road to ZIP code 32771 in Historic Downtown Sanford and found one business owner who is doing something to help victims of human trafficking.

Gas and grocery prices may have you pinching pennies but there are still some good deals out there if you know where to look.

He’s recorded about 20 shows with everyone from current officers, politicians and citizens. He understands that there have been legitimate incidents that cast police in a negative light but feels the positive far outweighs the negative.

The BAC sponsored, Color In Motion Arts Festival, invited more than 1000 students to experience the Brevard Zoo

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, food pantries helped so many families make ends meet.

Twice a month the Abundance Of Love sewing group meets to socialize and get to work on their projects.

The nonprofit Wheelchairs 4 Kids helps cover some of those costs, providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications and other necessary medical equipment.

Nine years ago, Ashley Vann started an initiative to train nonprofits to tell their stories. The Victory Cup storytelling competition helps them reach a wider audience.

Residents of one Ocoee neighborhood felt so strongly about someone on their board, they nominated her for the News 6 Getting Results award.

his week’s Getting Results Award winner wants to help ease that stress through a project he calls “Through My Binoculars.”

For some seniors, signing up for Medicare can seem challenging and many need a helping hand to guide them through the process.

A beloved holiday tradition in Orlando’s Baldwin Park neighborhood is now 10 years old. The McBride Family Lights at 3564 New Broad St. features 80,000 lights, and it even snows on the weekends, regardless of the temperature!

Local animal shelters are full, but this week’s Getting Results Award winner is helping many unwanted pets get a second chance at finding a loving home.

Veterans Day is a chance to honor those who have served our country. But sadly, too many veterans and active duty service members find themselves struggling to get by. This week’s Getting Results Award winners are trying to change that.

Every week, without fail, employees from BFARR Contractors have been volunteering with the Salvation Army’s Brian Smith Urban Outreach project.

The “Marching Tiger Band” is in need of support. Over the last few years uniforms and instruments have been damaged or gone missing, limiting student participation. But one alumnus is getting results for the school — and the community he loves.

If you live in Brevard County and find a sick, injured, or orphaned native animal you can take them to the Florida Wildlife Hospital in Palm Shores.

In early August, two Orlando police officers were shot and injured after questioning the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. This week’s Getting Results Award winners showed support for their fellow officers and they did it with a laugh.

This Getting Results Award winner has a track record of providing aerospace companies with qualified workers.

The organization attracts dozens of volunteers to their bi-monthly cleanups, but they started with humble beginnings.

For many teenage girls, their quinceañera is a time of celebration. But for this week’s Getting Results Award winner, it came at a time of loss and sadness.

Mikayla Frierson is founder of the nonprofit Rescuing Ocala Wildlife or R.O.W.

Herbert Bouey has been keeping things moving at the Apostolic Church of Jesus food pantry in Altamonte Springs for decades.

All month, we’ve been highlighting teachers and sharing their stories as part of our “Why I Teach” campaign. This week’s Getting Results Award goes to the 2024 Seminole County Public Schools teacher of the year, Janan Hodges.

If you’ve ever contemplated making a mid-life career change this week’s Getting Results Award winner has a message for you.Catherine Terrell says do what’s in your heart.

The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.

Magnify of Central Florida provides residential, employment, youth transition, life skills development, and advocacy services to individuals, 18, and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For more than a decade, the Brevard Zoo has been getting results, and protecting the Indian River, through their Restore Our Shores program.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week’s Getting Results Award winner is making a difference for kids dealing with trauma following this past hurricane season in Florida.

The Brevard Zoo has always been about community—30 years ago, 16,000 volunteers gathered to build the park. Today, volunteers are still a huge part of the zoo’s success.

Jane Hepting has dedicated much of her time to preserving Lake County’s natural resources and those close to her thought she deserved to be recognized.

Jack Poirier is a grocery-getter who spends his retirement helping others.

Jack Poirier is a grocery-getter who spends his retirement helping others.

Every weekday morning a stream of buses pulls up under the carport at the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation in Melbourne. The staff helps everyone make their way to Joe’s Club, an adult daycare program for people who can’t safely be left at home. Most have Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Sheryl Kurland’s mom once told her, “if you want to feel better, put a little lipstick on.”

Lighthouse Central Florida and Lighthouse Works help to train and employ the blind and visually impaired.

Lighthouse Central Florida and Lighthouse Works help to train and employ the blind and visually impaired.

This week’s Getting Results Award winner is helping to keep library programs funded in Flagler County.

We went to a gym in Titusville where this week’s Getting Results Award winner offers classes for people dealing with the disease and he isn’t pulling any punches.

The Conklin Davis Center for the Visually impaired in Daytona Beach offers a one-of-a-kind vocational program.

For many women dealing with a cancer diagnosis, the news can, of course, be overwhelming.Charlene’s Dream in Daytona Beach aims to help those women through their journey.

Florida is the fishing capital of the world. Our state holds more record catches than any other state or country and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 2.4 million fishing licenses in 2020.

This year we traveled thousands of miles crisscrossing Central Florida to bring you stories as part of the News 6 Getting Results Award segment.

They’re not exactly elves, but this group of Getting Results Award winners may be the next best thing.

Steve Parker heard about the neighborhood from friends and knew he had to help.

It takes a special person to work with families in crisis, and coworkers say this week’s Getting Results Award winner is one of the best.

As an adult, Melinda Sparks found a way to keep her childhood passion for tackle football alive, and now she wants other women to know they can play, too.

Eddie Majewski has helped create the details that make Central Florida unique. You’ve seen his work at the Winter Park train station, Church Street Station, Casa Feliz and the theme parks.

When 15-year-old Daniel Sharkey walks up to a neighbor’s front door he’s not asking for candy he’s looking for cans. It’s all part of a project he calls Cans Over Candy.

This week’s Getting Results Award winner is making sure the UCF pantry stays stocked for the holidays.

When the rain finally stopped falling, Brian Alexander hitched his airboat to his pick-up truck and headed towards the back roads of Osteen to help.

The sound of applause filled the halls inside UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media Thursday for Allison McGinley, who we lovingly call Al.

Twice a week, Maggice Porter tutors an eighth-grade AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class at Narcoossee Middle School. But it’s what she does outside the classroom that earned her this week’s Getting Results Award.

A World War II-era tugboat that was built in Deland is one step closer to returning home. ST 479 “Tiger” is moored at the end of Pier 1 at Green Cove Springs in Clay County, just south of Jacksonville.

Pastor Royce “Scooter” Morrison hosts Monday night bingo at the Titusville Civic Center to raise money for the community.

Anthony Wild has spent his life on stage. But he’ll tell you his greatest performance has been away from the spotlight.

Some of the best ideas happen in the spur of the moment and sometimes they don’t seem like much at the time.

School’s out, and while it’s great for kids to get a break from class, educators often worry about something they call the “summer slide.”

Behind the lawn art and tree line of his Port Orange home, you’ll find this week’s Getting Results Award winner.

At the height of the COVID pandemic, food pantries helped so many families make ends meet.

This week’s Getting Results Award winner went from typing to the tango.

Carla Cline runs the Flagler Surf Art and Stuff gift shop on 3rd Street, just steps from the ocean. The playfully-decorated store specializes in local art and beach themed souvenirs.

Willie Taylor turned his love of boxing into a community asset that is changing lives.

Lori Richards has always cared for the environment, but as she watched water quality in the river decline and proposed developments threaten her quality of life further, she decided to do something about it.

The Lake County Quilters Guild is used to donating items and supporting local nonprofits and charities. Now, their quilts are being sent across the globe.

The Citizen Science program lets everyday people take part in university and FWC research.

The group needs little instruction, they work diligently and in no time, the classroom is transformed.

When Tasha Hurst was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018 her life changed forever.

ELEVATE Orlando employs full time teachers/mentors who take a “holistic” approach to teach life skills.

Human trafficking continues to be a major concern in Central Florida as the Sunshine State stands near the top when it comes to the number of cases.

The ocean brought Tennile Maher and Wood Belcher together.

The Volusia County Manatee Watch program teaches volunteers what to look for when observing manatees.

Dave Klein has always wanted to ride his bike across the country, but the timing was never right. Things changed this year when his motivation transitioned from a personal challenge to one with more meaning.