The $50,000 contribution will support Gainesville For All’s ongoing efforts to expand educational access and improve outcomes for children and families in East Gainesville. It will also be used on scholarships, meals for students and a toddler playground amongst other things. This is the second time in two years that the Harris Rosen Foundation donated to Gainesville For All. In 2024, the foundation donated $35,000 to its efforts.
Frank Santos, president of the Harris Rosen Foundation, said this donation will be a real difference-maker in Gainesville, while recognizing Dziuban’s countless hours of commitment. “Honoring Chuck Dziuban in this way reflects the values he has lived every day—service, compassion and a belief that every child deserves opportunity,” Santos said. “His leadership has touched communities across Central Florida, and we hope this gift will continue to open doors for families in Gainesville.”
“We are deeply grateful for the Harris Rosen Foundation’s generous contribution,” said James Lawrence, President & CEO of Gainesville For All. “This commitment from the foundation and Frank Santos empowers our mission and strengthens our ability to create lasting impact,” he added.
“I am deeply honored by this generous donation made in my name. Supporting and helping create education initiatives has always been a passion close to my heart,” Chuck Dziuban said. “Knowing that this gift will help open doors for students is the most meaningful recognition I could ask for from the Harris Rosen Foundation and its president, Frank Santos. I’m truly grateful,” Dziuban added.
Dziuban retired from UCF as its Director of the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness where he directed the evaluation of the distributed learning program. He also served as the university’s liaison to the Rosen Foundation Tangelo and Parramore programs. For more than three decades, Dziuban played a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission to strengthen underserved communities through early childhood education, family support, and neighborhood revitalization.
The Harris Rosen Foundation has a long history of supporting early childhood education and community initiatives, including the nationally recognized Tangelo Park Program and the Parramore Preschool. The foundation’s partnership with Gainesville For All continues this legacy of investing in proven, community-centered strategies that uplift families and expand opportunity. Media inquiries should be directed to publicrelations@rosenhotels.com.
