Plantation, Fla. – [October 23, 2025] – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a special partnership between Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) and Coke Florida had student success at the center: thanks to a generous donation from Coke Florida, 35 students at Plantation High School received brand new laptops and headsets to support their academic journey.
The students now have access to tools to complete assignments, research colleges, apply for scholarships, and build essential digital skills for a brighter future.
Each recipient is enrolled in the Broward UP Promise Neighborhoods program. The Promise Neighborhoods initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, provides cradle-to-career support for children in underserved communities. In Broward County, this means ensuring students have access to technology, mentorship, and resources that support their academic success and future professional journeys.
“Receiving 35 computers and headsets from Coca-Cola Florida is more than a generous donation, it’s a powerful investment in the future of our community” said Felipe Pinzon, President and CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida. These tools will help bridge the digital divide for families and individuals striving to build better lives. When a student has their own computer, they gain a sense of ownership. They can excel because they finally have the right tools to learn, grow, and thrive.”
The donation aligns with HUF’s mission to empower immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive, and civically engaged. For more information about Hispanic Unity of Florida, visit www.hispanicunity.org.
About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF)
Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by local community leaders to serve as a trusted resource for immigrants and others, helping ease the acculturation process and supporting them on the path to achieving the American dream. Many arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs, a few dollars, and no knowledge of the language or culture, but they persevere in pursuit of their aspirations. Today, HUF stands as South Florida’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the immigrant population. Since its founding, HUF has served over 585,000 individuals from South Florida’s. For more information, visit hispanicunity.org and follow @hispanicunity.
About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit www.cokeflorida.com
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