Fred Griffin, Jr. is a proud husband to his lovely wife Dantrell Griffin; father of two beautiful daughters. In 2013, Touching Heart's Group Homes, LLC was discovered by Fred Griffin, Jr. Growing up as a young boy in the small town of Eustis, FL. Fred never knew what he really wanted to be in life. As time passed him by, Fred started to understand his calling. Fred goals and passion for individuals with disabilities became his number one focus.
Since 2006, throughout his years of experience, Fred has enjoyed having a great reputation as an efficient person. Fred also have a knack for immediately establishing a great rapport with individuals with developmental and mental disabilities. Eight of Fred years were spent working in a Behavioral Medical Division with developmental disability individuals as a program supervisor.
Additionally, Fred is a team player as well. Under Fred leadership, it has been his pleasure to work on different projects. In these projects, his willingness to collaborate and adapt with others by listening and respectfully doing his assignments completely. In 2005, Fred graduated from Eustis High School with his diploma and his Culinary Arts Degree. Additionally, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Leadership, and an advanced master certification in business administration.
Founder
Touching Heart's Group Homes, LLC. Touching Heart's Academy & Adult Day Training Program Fred Consulting Fred Griffin, Jr. Scholarship Foundation Griffin & Griffin Transport Services Graced for Purpose- Author
Community Involvements
Citadel of Hope Ministries Board of Director Hope Vision, Inc. Board of Director President of West Leesburg Community Development Corporation Leesburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustee Leesburg High School Advisory Committee Adopt-a-Roadway-Fred Griffin, Jr. Scholarship Foundation Sophisticated Gents of Florida-Executive Board Tri-City Economic & Housing Committee Power House Youth Project-Mentor UnitedWay of Lake-Sumter Counties-Volunteer Community Volunteer for Lake County Schools Summer Instructor-Lake-Sumter State College Upward Bound. 2018-2023 2 Steps in Common Mentoring Program Leesburg High School 2017-2023 Former Lake County Schools SEIU Steward Rep 2023-2024 Leesburg International Airport Advisory Board Member 2020-2022. Fmr Political Campaign Manager for current Commissioner Allyson Berry 2022 Fmr 2020 & 2024 City of Leesburg Commission Candidate Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. 2011-2017 Lake County, FL Elder Affairs Board Member 2015-2017
Wall of FAME
May 2025, Daily Point of Light Award by George H. W. Bush Foundation March 2025 Inducted into Lake County Schools Hall of Fame February 2025, 2025 Community Service Award by Leesburg Black Heritage January 2025, Inducted into Marquis Who's Who January 2025, Listed 40 under 40 by Lake-Sumter Style Magazine February 2024, Fred and Dantrell Local Entrepreneurial Power Couple and Community Service Award by United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties. November 2019, Best of Central, FL Award: Young Professional Business of the Year. April 2018, Trio Upward Bound & Talent Search Community Collaboration Award by Lake-Sumter State College. January 2018, Eagle Award finalist for Emerging Business Of The Year with African American Chamber of Commerce Central, FL. June 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, Fred was listed in Lake/Sumter Style Magazine for Business Men of Style.
Fred believe in what's right by treating everyone with dignity and respect. Fred also love to be in the presence of people witnessing a blessed smile!
