Intercession City, Florida · Nonprofit community initiative

a better tomorrow starts today.

Equipping FamiliesNourishing CommunitiesInvesting in Tomorrow

We are turning a vacant county building on Immokalee Street into a local hub where trusted Central Florida organizations reach families, at-risk youth and returning citizens with tutoring, food, benefits help, homeownership counseling and a path to good jobs.

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Our roots

Neighbors, veterans and local partners working together

A Better Tomorrow World is a Florida nonprofit corporation, incorporated October 1, 2026, and built as a public-private model. Our volunteers, veteran mentors and private-sector partners provide the labor and funding, so public resources go further.

We start with one building in Intercession City. Once it is fully restored inside and out, it becomes a shared home for direct-support services. As our community grows stronger, we will open a larger regional site for trade training and affordable childcare.

Our approach

We are the last mile

Central Florida already has strong nonprofits and agencies doing important work. We don’t duplicate what others do well. We serve as their local hub and point of contact, bringing their food, services and programs the last mile to families in Intercession City and Campbell City who are hard to reach.

Local familiesFood, benefits enrollment, tax help and a path to owning a home.

YouthAfter-school tutoring, character education, a hot meal and hands-on gardening.

At-risk youthMentoring, service crews, GED and job training referrals, and paid work experience that opens doors.

Returning citizensService crews, benefits navigation and trade training that lead to steady work.

Student veteransTuition and fee coverage in exchange for mentoring local kids each week.

Our mission

Our mission is to foster upliftment in urban neighborhoods by empowering people with the qualifications to obtain high-earning jobs for their families, providing the resources needed to remove barriers and help further their potential. We stand up for our future leaders.

Our vision

To better the lives of those who live in Osceola County by creating pride in our community. Our commitment is to facilitate economic achievement and give our young people the chance to become experts in the trades or entrepreneurs, leading to better family circumstances.

A better tomorrow starts T.O.D.A.Y

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Transforming OpportunitiesFostering sustainable career paths and economic self-sufficiency, aiming to break the cycle of poverty.
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Overcoming ObstaclesIdentifying the obstacles that keep our families from climbing out of poverty, and putting better solutions in place to remove them.
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Delivering Direct ActionTransforming underused community assets into vibrant hubs of opportunity through swift, practical action.
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Activating AlliancesWorking with the public and private sectors to bring these initiatives to our community and lighten the load for our residents.
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Youth & Intergenerational LeadershipNurturing our youth through engaging, screen-free character development, strong academic support and dedicated mentorship by veterans.

Why Intercession City

The need is real, and close to home

Intercession City is a small, unincorporated community in Osceola County. Many of the services its families rely on are in Kissimmee and Poinciana, so bringing them to a local hub makes a real difference.

46%of Osceola County households can't cover basic costs

11% live in poverty and another 35% are ALICE: working, but earning less than it costs to live in the county.

Heart of Florida United Way, ALICE data for 2023. Source

Top 4Osceola has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the region

Among the seven counties Second Harvest Food Bank serves, rates are highest in Marion, Volusia, Osceola and Orange.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Map the Meal Gap, 2024 data. Source

1vacant county building, already zoned for nonprofit service

1525 Immokalee St sits empty today. Its county land-use code, 7511, is already non-profit service, the exact use we propose.

Osceola County property record, parcel 33-25-28-3500-0019-0080.

The trunk

The Community Empowerment & Re-entry Hub

The county-owned modular building at 1525 Immokalee Street has sat vacant. We have asked Osceola County to lease it to us for community use under Florida Statute § 125.38, which lets counties lease surplus property to nonprofits for a nominal fee.

Our lead corporate partner, TPKBPRO Commercial Kitchen Installation, has committed its licensed crews to repair, paint, pressure-wash and landscape the building at no cost to the county. Programs open only after the building is fully restored.

Articles of Incorporation issuedFlorida Department of State, effective October 1, 2026
Federal EIN grantedInternal Revenue Service, October 2026
Charitable registration submittedFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services: Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application
Lease proposal submitted In progressRequest sent to the Osceola County District 1 office
501(c)(3) recognition PendingApplication for federal tax-exempt status with the IRS
Lease and restoration Up nextVolunteer crews and partners rehabilitate the building
Phase 1: Hub opensTutoring, food, benefits help and more under one roof
Phase 2: Regional academyTrade training and affordable daycare at a larger site

1525 Immokalee St Intercession City, FL 33848

Parcel ID: 33-25-28-3500-0019-0080
Owner: Osceola County
Land use: Non-profit service, code 7511
Building: Modular double-wide with an access ramp and fenced lot
Today: Vacant
Tomorrow: Gardens, tutoring rooms, food storage and benefits stations

The building today

1525 Immokalee St, as it stands

Photos taken from the public sidewalk in October 2026. The building has been left unmaintained since it was vacated. TPKBPRO's crews and our volunteers plan an estimated $10,000 in donated restoration.

Front of the cream modular building, numbered 1525, with vines on the siding and a damaged oak tree beside it — **Front**Vines on the siding and a damaged oak beside the entrance.

Side of the building facing the civic center, with weathered wooden stairs and a deck — **Civic center side**Weathered wooden stairs and deck.

Side of the building facing Old Tampa Highway, with heavy staining on the siding and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit — **Old Tampa Highway side**Stained siding around the county-owned HVAC unit.

Rear of the building with a collapsed wooden access ramp, broken boards and a safety cone — **Rear**The wooden access ramp has collapsed and is unsafe to use.

What the restoration will address

Pressure-wash and paint all exterior siding
Repair or rebuild the wooden stairs, deck and access ramp
Clear vines and overgrowth from the walls and fence line
Trim or remove the damaged oak, with county approval
Coordinate with Osceola County facilities staff, who maintain the county-owned HVAC unit
Mow, landscape and prepare beds for the community garden

A partnership with Osceola County

How this partnership serves our community

Florida Statute § 125.38 allows the county to lease property it no longer needs to a not-for-profit corporation for a nominal fee. Working together, we can turn one quiet building into lasting value for District 1 residents.

$0Cost to the countyTPKBPRO's licensed crews and our volunteers will donate an estimated $10,000 in restoration work, at no cost to taxpayers.
Shared, clear upkeepOur crews care for the exterior, grounds and day-to-day upkeep. County facilities technicians continue to service the county-owned HVAC unit, as they do today.
7511Use that matches the zoningThe parcel is already designated for non-profit service. Our plan puts it to exactly that use.
A vacant building brought back to lifeAn empty county property becomes a cared-for community hub, with fresh paint, gardens and a well-kept lot that neighbors can be proud of.
Services for District 1 residentsTutoring, food, senior delivery, benefits help and job pathways in Intercession City and Campbell City, without new county spending.
Trusted partners, not duplicationEstablished agencies reach residents through the hub, so existing public and nonprofit programs go further.

Year-one goals

What we commit to in our first year

The building is small, so we are starting focused. These are our targets for the first full year after the hub opens.

10students tutored every weekVanguard Scholars after-school program
20homebound seniors receiving food deliveries every weekLast-mile senior delivery
20young adults trained and placed in jobsThrough our workforce partners
4community outreach eventsHealth fair, backpacks, tax help and holiday toys
4homes with curb appeal restoredVeteran-led service crews
1community garden plantedYouth horticulture program
2home buyer classesHomeownership counseling
2financial literacy classesFor families and young adults

Phase 1 programs

What the hub will offer

Everything below launches once the building is restored. Where another organization already does the work well, we don’t compete with it. We bring its services the last mile, right to our neighbors.

Youth · Veteran-led

Vanguard Scholars After-School Program

Modeled on UCF’s long-running Soldiers to Scholars program, we cover tuition and fees for student veterans at Valencia College and Osceola Technical College (oTECH), filling gaps the Post-9/11 GI Bill leaves or helping veterans whose benefits have run out. In return, each Vanguard Mentor gives 7 to 10 hours a week tutoring kids at the hub.

Daily reading, writing and math tutoring
Travis Manion Foundation “Character Does Matter” lessons, taught face to face with no screens
Every child eats a nutritious hot meal before going home
Families can enroll K–5 readers in New Worlds Reading’s free books-at-home program

Families

SNAP & healthcare navigation

Staffed computer stations where trained volunteers help families and returning citizens apply for SNAP, Medicaid and county health programs, without needing a ride across the county. We intend to apply to become a Florida DCF ACCESS Community Partner site.

Food security

Food & crisis outreach

With Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, U.S. Hunger and Living Water Fellowship Food Pantry, the hub serves as a local storage and pickup point for emergency food bags and nutrition boxes, closer to the families who need them.

Neighborhood · Veteran-led

Operation Legacy service crews

Veterans from AMVETS Intercession City lead youth, young adults and returning citizens in beautifying neighborhoods, painting seniors’ homes and pressure-washing properties. Crews also join seasonal cleanup days and honor fallen heroes at local cemeteries around Memorial Day.

If not me, then who…

Families

Homeownership counseling

Counselors certified through the NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) teach credit-building, budgeting and home-buying, step by step, so renters can become owners and build wealth that stays in the family.

Youth · Environment

Youth horticulture & science

The land around the building becomes community gardens. Kids learn plant biology and environmental science while growing fresh produce for local families, with UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension and 4-H as a natural partner.

Seniors · Food security

Senior food delivery: the last mile

We aim to serve as the local last-mile partner for established senior meal programs such as the Osceola Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels. Our hub receives the food, and our volunteer drivers bring it to homebound seniors in Intercession City and Campbell City, so no neighbor is missed.

Through the year

Tax seasonFree tax preparationCertified, on-site filing help through the IRS VITA program.

Back to schoolBackpack distributionSchool supplies for local kids with Pepsi and Verizon.

AnnuallyCommunity health fairFree screenings, vaccines and wellness education.

ChristmasToys for TotsHoliday toys for children in need, with the Salvation Army.

The branches · Phase 2

Building paths to good-paying work

As the hub’s families gain stability and our funding grows, we will open a larger site in the region, built with the support of Osceola County and the State of Florida, alongside CareerSource Central Florida and the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Phase 2 turns today’s volunteer programs into paid jobs and training for returning citizens, at-risk youth and their families.

Adult upskilling & trade academy

Intensive, multi-week certification courses for adults, at-risk youth and returning citizens, connected directly to high-demand jobs with employers across Osceola and Orange counties. TPKBPRO will give our graduates first consideration for paid apprenticeships, and we will guide graduates to credentials and scholarships such as ABC Central Florida craft training, MSSC logistics certifications and Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation trade scholarships.

Commercial kitchen installationWeldingRefrigeration repairHVAC

Affordable community daycare

Parents can’t work or attend class without childcare they can afford. An on-site daycare removes that barrier so single parents and low-income families can train for, and keep, career-level jobs.

Paid work crews

Our volunteer service crews grow into paid crews for landscaping, pressure-washing and property upkeep for local businesses, churches and property owners. Returning citizens and young adults earn a paycheck, trade experience and a reference that helps them land a higher-wage job.

Community kitchen & culinary training

A licensed commercial kitchen that cooks meals for our youth and senior programs while training residents in food safety and food service, leading to certification and catering and restaurant jobs.

How our paid positions work

Our paid roles are stepping stones, not permanent jobs. Each one gives a person real work experience and a strong reference so they can move up to a higher-wage job, which opens the spot for the next person.

TrainEarn certifications through the trade academy and workforce training.
WorkTake a paid position on a crew, in the kitchen or on delivery routes and build a resume.
Move upStep into a higher-wage job with an employer partner, with our references behind you.
Open the doorYour spot goes to the next applicant, and the cycle starts again.

Also planned

Re-entry support deskHelp getting IDs, birth certificates and driver’s licenses back, record-sealing and rights-restoration help through legal aid partners, and referrals to Valencia College’s YouthBuild program for young adults ages 17–24.
Job & training shuttleA shuttle bus running twice a day to SunRail, Valencia College Poinciana, the Adult Learning Center Osceola (ALCO) and oTECH Poinciana, so neighbors without reliable transportation can get to jobs and training.
Paid delivery & logistics rolesSenior food routes grow into paid driver, packing and warehouse jobs that build toward forklift and CDL credentials.
Small business startsA market stand for garden produce and coaching for neighbors starting their own crew, food or trade business.

Change a life, change a family, change a community.

TPKBPRO Commercial Kitchen Installation is a social enterprise that, with the support of CareerSource Central Florida, is committed to hiring returning citizens and at-risk youth. As both organizations grow, TPKBPRO will be a direct employer for our graduates.

Corporate governance

Our founders & board

A Better Tomorrow World is led by its three co-founders, who also serve as the officers of its board.

Board President

Dan Nuñez

Chief Executive OfficerChief Human Resources Manager

Dan is the Founder and Board President. He holds overall executive leadership of ABT.World, subject to the organization’s governing documents, applicable law and the authority of the board.

Board Treasurer

Ismael Adornó

Chief Operations OfficerChief Sustainability Officer

Ismael is a Co-Founder responsible for the operational design, delivery and quality of ABT.World’s programs and services, and for environmental stewardship across its sustainable development work.

Corporate Secretary

Jahaira Graciani

Chief Marketing OfficerChief Sales & Revenue Officer

Jahaira is a Co-Founder responsible for brand development, growth marketing, community communications, revenue generation and the organization’s outreach strategy.

Accountability

Built to be trusted with a public building

Where we stand

Florida not-for-profit corporation Document No. N26000013590: Active
Federal Employer ID (EIN) 43-2336543: Issued
Florida charitable registration Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Submitted
IRS 501(c)(3) recognition: Pending

How we govern

Unpaid volunteer board. All three directors serve without compensation.
Conflict-of-interest safeguards. A written separation-of-roles agreement means every decision involving TPKBPRO is made by the board's disinterested directors.
Financial controls. Dedicated accounts in the organization's name, two approvals for larger payments, and monthly review by the Treasurer.
Safety for the people we serve. Anyone working with youth or seniors will be background screened, and liability insurance will be in place before we occupy the building.
Public reporting. Annual IRS Form 990 and Florida charitable registration filings, available to anyone who asks.

Activating alliances

Partners we plan to bring to the hub

Following our last-mile approach, we vetted established programs that already do this work well. These collaborations are in development and are not yet formal agreements.

Area	Organization	Role at the hub
Seniors	Osceola Council on Aging	Last-mile staging and delivery of Meals on Wheels to Intercession City and Campbell City
Veteran mentoring	Travis Manion Foundation; UCF Soldiers to Scholars	Character Does Matter curriculum and the proven model for Vanguard Scholars
Youth	New Worlds Reading; Junior Achievement of Central Florida; Take Stock in Children; HAPCO Music Foundation; UF/IFAS Osceola 4-H	Literacy, financial literacy, scholarships and mentoring, arts and culinary programs, and youth gardening
Re-entry	Valencia College YouthBuild; Florida Department of Corrections Bureau of Re-entry; Federal Bonding Program	GED and job training referrals, a local re-entry resource point, and free fidelity bonds for employers
Housing	NeighborWorks America (NCHEC)	Certification and training for homeownership counselors
Recreation	Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida	A future club site toward our goal of a recreation center in Intercession City

Future programs we hope to welcome

As the hub grows and resources allow, each would add opportunity without duplicating work done well elsewhere.

Youth sports & leadership3D Institute; Youth on Course; USTA youth tennis; CAST for Kids
Youth artsUnited Arts of Central Florida; Dr. Phillips Center education programs; Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras
VeteransPGA HOPE; Valencia College Veterans Affairs; chartering an AMVETS post in Intercession City
College accessFlorida College System Foundation scholarships
Literacy & early childhoodYMCA of Central Florida; The Children’s Movement of Florida
WorkforceSecond Harvest Food Bank career pathways; Jails to Jobs resources

Get involved

Help plant what comes next

The hub is built by people who show up. Reach out by phone or email and tell us how you want to help.

Volunteer

Join a restoration or service crew, staff a benefits station, or help in the gardens.

Mentor

Student veterans at Valencia or oTECH can apply to become Vanguard Mentors.

Partner

Need a local presence in Intercession City or Campbell City? We can be your hub and last-mile point of contact for food, services, crews or jobs.

Give

Support materials, meals and tuition for mentors. Contact us to make a gift.

Partners & supporters

Adult Learning Center Osceola (ALCO)AdventHealth CelebrationAMVETS Intercession CityCareerSource Central FloridaChurch Acts 2:42Heart of Florida United WayLiving Water Fellowship Food PantryOsceola Chamber of CommerceOsceola Technical College (oTECH)Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaTPKBPRO Commercial Kitchen InstallationU.S. HungerValencia College Accelerated Skills Training

For county officials

Review our full lease request

The complete proposal for 1525 Immokalee St, including the property data, both program phases, our partners and the § 125.38 pathway. Access is limited to county officials; enter the password provided by our office.

Contact

Let’s build it together

Dan NuñezFounder, Board President & CEO

Phone: (407) 279-0808
Email: welcometo@abettertomorrow.world
Mail: 1535 Immokalee Street, Intercession City, FL 33848
Web: abettertomorrow.world