About Us

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Midway Coalition is a non-profit 501(C)(3) advocating for equitable advancement through economic development, education, and community service in Historic Midway/Canaan City.

OUR HISTORY

The migrant settlement of Midway/Canaan City was established for blacks during the (Historic Sanford Florida) celery boom of the 1920’s. However, a few blacks were residing in the area as early as 1885 - 1890. Much of Midway’s Population were delivered by midwives and lived in Cameron City and the Hammocks, while others lived in Fort Reed/Sand Hill, which is now the location of Orlando Sanford International Airport.

OUR IMPACT

April 24, 2019

Successfully attained $260,291.00 from Seminole County Government to update the 1997 Midway Basin Study.

Nov 2019 - Present

Collectively fundraised and donated over $100,000.00 to support Midway Safe Harbor 21^st Century educational programs, Midway Elementary School of the Performing Arts, Millennium Middle School, and Seminole County Charities.

Nov 2019

Founded the annual Midway Community Day 5K Run, Walk & Roll fundraiser that brings community and corporate partners together to promote healthy living and lifestyle in an all-inclusive environment.

2020-2021

In partnership with Hearts Hands & Hope and Second Harvest, Midway Coalition volunteers lead a weekly Food Distribution for 95+ consistent weeks serving breakfast and lunch meal packs to Seminole County children and families during a global pandemic.

This valiant act of community service was recognized by WKMG - News 6 with the Getting Results Award.

Aug 10, 2021

Secured $1 Million in (ARPA) American Rescue Plan Funds + Seminole County Investment in the Midway Community Park/Trail Project. This revenue will convert a Borrow Pit located on Brisson Avenue into a public green space.

Secured $10 Million in (ARPA) American Rescue Plan Funds + Seminole County Investment (totaling over $22 Million) for the Midway Basin Stormwater Drainage Infrastructure Project.

March 2022

Secured a $15,000.00 community grant from Fathers Table to safely resume our weekly Senior Program at the Midway Safe Harbor Center that remained dormant for two years during the COVID 19^th Pandemic.

January 2023

Midway Coalition received the 2023 Community Service Award for community involvement and outstanding achievements in Seminole County, FL presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Steering Committee, Inc.