Kevin Dunbar, executive director of Clearwater for Youth, told the Dunedin City Commission on March 20 that the nonprofit distributed $335,000 in college scholarships countywide this year and partnered with Major League Baseball organizations on the “Breakfast at the Ballpark” program.

Dunbar said CFY awarded 40 scholarships in 2025; roughly 18 recipients are first‑generation college students. He said CFY invested more than $60,000 in youth programming in Dunedin last year and nearly $1 million across Pinellas County. CFY’s core giving supports youth athletics and arts programs, water‑safety lessons for Title I schools, and program safety equipment.

At the meeting CFY’s vice chair, Hoyt Hamilton, and executive director Dunbar presented certificates to two Dunedin High School recipients who attended the commission meeting: Olivia Lang, who plans to attend Saint Leo University, and Matthew (Matt) Summers, who will attend St. Petersburg College on a two‑year package that covers tuition, books and fees.

Olivia Lang said she was “forever grateful” for financial help that reduces the cost of attending college. Matthew Summers said the scholarship will allow him to focus on his studies while earning an associate degree in mechanical engineering before transferring.

Commission members praised the students and CFY’s broader work. Vice Mayor Jeff Gao and other commissioners said CFY’s scholarships and investments in athletics and arts provide meaningful opportunities for local youth.

CFY representatives said scholarship sponsors supply the award funds; CFY maintains an endowment to cover operating costs so raised dollars go to students. Dunbar said the organization expects 3,000 children to participate in its Title I water‑safety lessons in 2025.