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The West Volusia Beacon shines a light on the communities of West Volusia: DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Orange City, Lake Helen, Pierson, DeLeon Springs, Seville and other unincorporated areas. Our mission is to empower YOU with the information you need to be a force for good in your community.

To donate by check, please make payment to Florida Press Foundation

Mail to:
Florida Press Foundation
1025 Greenwood Blvd. suite 121
Lake Mary, Florida 32746

*Please note which newspaper you would like this donation credited to.

Help us tell stories that matter

By donating to The West Volusia Beacon, you help journalists keep citizens informed, hold officials accountable and cover the most important topics in our community. Your contributions will equip our newsroom to better serve you and all our readers, starting with…
  • More reporters on the street
  • More local news on our community
  • More local content on the environment and local businesses
Spread the news: A little bit goes a long way. With your help, we can keep the presses running through hard times. We thank you for your contribution.

“Together, we make our community stronger. Help us hold government accountable, celebrate the good stuff, and investigate problems so the community can help solve them. Thank you for your donation to keep our coverage strong.”

Barb Shepherd Publisher


“Local newspapers play a critical role in our communities, making us all stronger and more engaged citizens. Newspapers are dedicated to keeping you informed. Whether it is a local issue or a worldwide pandemic, they are there to provide consistent news coverage that you can trust.”

Carolyn Nolte CEO, Florida Press Association

Frequently asked questions

  • How does my donation get to my local newspaper?
    Donations are processed through the Florida Community News Fund and then sent to the newspaper you select.
  • Are donations tax deductible?

    Yes, donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
    The Florida Community News Fund is a program administered by the Florida Press Foundation, tax ID #59-2449377, a 501 (C) (3) organization.

    The Florida Press Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with its principal place of business in Florida. The Florida Press Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions in Florida. Financial and other information about the Florida Press Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by visiting https://floridapressfoundation.org or by writing to Florida Press Foundation at 336 East College Avenue, Suite 304, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

    A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH63336) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352) TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING HTTPS://WWW.FDACS.GOV/CONSUMER-RESOURCES/CHARITIES AND SELECTING THE CHECK-A-CHARITY SEARCH FEATURE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

  • What payment types do you accept?

    We accept donations by card or check. If by check, payment must be made to the Florida Press Foundation.

General Support

If you have general questions about this campaign, please reach out to the Florida Press Foundation.

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