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. In 2021, Fred graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Leadership.
Fred is the founder/director of:
-Touching Heart's Group Homes, LLC. -Fred Consulting -Father Gang Clothing (TM) -Fred Griffin, Jr. Scholarship -Co-Owner of Confectionately Yours Cakes N' Bakes -Touching Heart's Academy & Adult Day Training Program -Griffin & Griffin Transport Services (DBA) -Author- Graced For Purpose ( 2019 Cancer survivor)
Fred is very involved in his community. Fred involvements are:
-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
March 2025, Fred was inducted into Lake County Schools Hall of Fame
February 2025, Fred received 2025 Community Service Award by Leesburg Black Heritage
January 2025, Fred received high honor from Marquis Who's Who
February 2024, Fred and Dantrell received Local Entrepreneurial Power Couple and Community Service Award by United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties.
November 2019, Fred received Best of Central, FL Award: Young Professional Business of the Year. April 2018, Fred received Trio Upward Bound & Talent Search Community Collaboration Award by Lake-Sumter State College.
January 2018, Fred was an 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. 40 under 40 January 2025 Issue
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!
