June News & Resources

HIGHLIGHTS

United Way of Miami-Dade Helps Families Cover Prescription Costs - The FamilyWize prescription drug discount card is being distributed by United Way of Miami-Dade. For people with no health insurance, or those who need medications not covered by their insurance plan, this card could lower the cost by an average of 30 percent. There are no age, income or residency restrictions, no limit on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. Nearly 1,000 United Ways in all 50 states are supporting this effort. To date, we have saved Miami-Dade residents over $2.5 million on their prescription medications. Visit www.familywize.org to look up drug prices, participating pharmacies or to print additional cards for family, friends and co-workers. For more information, please contact Jeff Hawley at (305) 646-7086 or hawleyj@unitedwaymiami.org.

FUNDING & IN-KIND RESOURCES

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF), the federal government has allocated funding to help pay the mortgages of qualified homeowners who are unemployed or underemployed through no fault of their own. Homeowners who qualify for financial assistance may receive up to six (6) months of monthly mortgage payments (including escrowed mortgage-related payments) and/or funds to pay past due mortgage payments to bring the mortgage current; these funds are paid directly to the loan servicer/lender. For more information, visit Florida Hardest-Hit or call (305) 538-0090.

Health Foundation of South Florida - Do you have a project that is focused on improving the health status of underserved populations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties? If so, the Health Foundation invites you to apply for a grant. The total amount of a request should fall between $20,000 and $200,000 over the entire duration of the grant. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Preliminary grant proposals are due 8/13/12 by 3 pm. For more information, visit Health Foundation of South Florida.

Miami-Dade County Grant Opportunities Portal and Grant Mail - Miami-Dade County Grants Coordination has a Grant Opportunities Portal designed to meet the growing needs of local nonprofits, small businesses, governmental organizations, and local residents. The site offers its users direct access to a multitude of current grant opportunities in an online database; an interface with selective browsing capabilities, including key word search and funding category filtering options; real time posting of the latest grant opportunities; a free automated and subscriber-based weekly Grant Mail Newsletter providing email alerts of "ripe" funding opportunities from a variety of funding sources. For more information, visit Miami-Dade County Office of Grants Coordination, or email Grants@miamidade.gov.

NBC Universal Foundation in partnership with NBC Miami is creating 21st Century Solutions, a local grant challenge for nonprofit organizations implementing new and innovative programs. The winner will receive a $50,000 grant and two runners-up will each receive $25,000, totaling $100,000 in grants for Miami. The competitive grant challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that are implementing progressive programs, approximately less than three years old. 21st Century Solutions will accept applications for programs that are addressing new emerging challenges or ongoing issues in the areas of arts and media, civic engagement, jobs and economic empowerment, community development, technology and innovation, education, and environment. Qualifying nonprofit organizations must be physically located in and serve the NBC Miami television market, as defined as the terrestrial geographic viewing area in the counties of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe in the state of Florida. Applications are due August 15, 2012. For more information or to apply, visit NBC Miami.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has released a notice of funding availability for "partnerships to demonstrate the effectiveness of supportive housing for families in the child welfare system" (hhs-2012-acf-acyf-ca-0538). A total of $35 million dollars will be awarded in five U.S. cities to support models similar to New York's Keeping Families Together initiative that integrated affordable housing, on-site case management, and an array of family support services. No match is required. Funding reflects a partnership between HHS, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and other private foundations. The notice will close 7/30/12. For more information, visit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

TRAININGS & CONFERENCES

Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ - 6/20/12, 10 am - noon, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. They are offering step-by-step financial tips and information for today's young families. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Understanding the Impact of Trauma in the Lives of Displaced Children and Families Webinar, 6/20/12, 2:30 - 4 pm. The prevalence of traumatic stress in the lives of displaced children and families is extraordinarily high. Experiences of trauma can have a significant impact on how families interact with each other and with service providers. In this webinar, participants will learn about the connection between traumatic stress, displacement and homelessness; the mind-body response to stress and trauma; factors that influence our responses to trauma, particularly cultural factors; and the impact of chronic trauma on all areas of functioning. Register online today.

Computer Basics Part 2 - 6/21/12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Get comfortable with two business essentials: PowerPoint presentations and Excel Worksheets. Learn how to use them to market and manage. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Homebuyer Education - HUD Certified - 6/23/12, 9 am - 5 pm, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. This comprehensive course will prepare you for homeownership and help you qualify for preferred lending and home incentives. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Up2Us Sports-Based Youth Development Conference - 7/17/12, 9 am - 3 pm at the American Airlines Arena.Up2Us is hosting a free one-day youth sports conference to convene all local Miami stakeholders and to unite the youth sports community to network and discuss challenges and best practices around sports and youth development. The conference will educate Miami youth sports programs staff about Up2Us and the resources and services available to help build grassroots capacity. Up2Us will also train attendees on effectively managing youth sports programs through volunteerism, measurement and evaluation, building the workforce and saving money. If you are a director, manager, staff, coach or volunteer at a youth sports program and/or if you are engaged in the Miami youth sports community, then don't miss the Up2Us Conference on July 17! There is no cost for the conference, but you or your program MUST be an Up2Us member to attend. It's FREE to join Up2Us! Sign up at Up2Us. To register for the conference, contact Rena at rdeitz@up2us.org or call (212) 563-3031.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Fathers & Families Fest and the "Fathers for Children" awards honoring fathers - 6/16/12, noon - 5 pm at the University of Miami Field House (next to BankUnited Center) 1245 Dauer Drive, Miami. The event is FREE and will include interactive activities, sports, building projects, dance, drumming, games, fitness, arts, literacy, face painting and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida or call (305) 812-4000.

Signature HealthCARE of Brookwood Gardens Employee Health Fair, 6/20/12, noon - 4 pm at 1990 S. Canal Dr. Homestead, Florida 33055. The event is open to the public. For additional information, please contact Keisha R. Burdine at kburdine@bmggroup.net or at (877) 256-0400.

Tabernacle of Praise Smyrna Health Fair Community Outreach 6/30/12,
10 am - 1:30 pm at 1500 N.W. 35 Street, Miami, Florida 33142. For additional information, please contact Raphael Feliciano at tatofunk@gmail.com or at (305) 720-5212.

NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CFEDS - Teacher, the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is looking for a dedicated teacher who is committed to early childhood development and education, to share their talents with a diverse group of children and families in its state-of-the art facility. Within this safe and nurturing environment, the incumbent will encourage the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the children. In collaboration with the Demonstration School director and the lead teacher, the incumbent will design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines and key elements established by United Way of Miami-Dade and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). A minimum of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education, that encompasses child development and learning abilities of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Coordinator, CFE and Grants - United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, is responsible for supporting the operations team in operations grants managements and CFE accounting billing and receivable. This position will report to the senior accountant, CFE and Grants. Will also provide support to the associate director, Collections and Special events with processing credit card transactions received via "production room" or accounts receivable envelopes. One-to-three years accounting experience. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Demonstration School Lead Teacher/ Disabilities Coordinator, the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is looking for a dedicated lead teacher who is committed to early childhood development and education, to share their talents with a diverse group of children and families in its state-of-the art facility. Within this safe and nurturing environment, the incumbent will encourage the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the children. In collaboration with the Demonstration School director, the lead teacher is responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of the Center's education program for children ages 0-3 or 3-5. The incumbent must ensure that federal, state and local licensing mandates are met and the agency's philosophy and curriculum are implemented along with United Way model's core features. Minimum of a master's degree required, or equivalent, in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Director, Miami Wine & Food Festival, United Way of Miami-Dade is looking for a director to manage and coordinate the implementation of all aspects of the Miami Wine & Food Festival. This ideal candidate will be responsible for planning a year-round festival of events to raise funds for United Way of Miami-Dade. The incumbent should possess strong project management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and have experience with strategic partnerships and events sponsorships. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in senior fund raising management and/or event sales marketing. Three-to-five year management experience with proven sales performance in senior fundraising management and/or event sales marketing. Beginning Internet Explorer, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, Beginning Outlook and ability to quickly learn client database management system. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Director of Nursing - First Care Home Services, Inc., will be reporting to the administrator. Will establish service policies and procedures in compliance, coordinate patient care services; and keep records of criteria for admission to service, case assignments and case management. Graduate of an approved school of nursing licensed in the state of Florida; have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in a licensed home health agency, a facility licensed in Florida. Submit cover letter and resume to Claudia McLean at claudia@firstcareservices.com.

Program Manager - The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HSCMD outreach programs. This position ensures that program practices are consistent with established standards, procedures and contract requirements.This individual monitors services and service delivery to community organizations, healthcare professionals and other related stakeholders. Master's degree in social services or related field, with a minimum of five years experience preferred. Local travel involved; must have reliable transportation. Excellent communication skills required. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. To apply for any position, please send cover letter, salary history and resume to infojobs@hscmd.org or fax (305) 541-0213, to the attention of Director of Education & Training. Please put the position title in the subject line of any electronic submission.

Program Specialist - Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) will be working with the MomCare Program facilitates access to prenatal care for pregnant women on Medicaid, including outreach to prenatal care providers and community stakeholders. Master's degree in social services or related field with a minimum of two years experience preferred. Familiarity with social services in the field of maternal, infant and child health and Medicaid is a must. Local travel involved; must have reliable transportation. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Computer literacy is a must. To apply for any position, please send cover letter, salary history and resume to infojobs@hscmd.org or fax (305) 541-0213 to the attention of Director of Education & Training. Please put the position title in the subject line of any electronic submission.

Teacher Assistant, United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is looking for a teacher assistant that will support the teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans as well as supervise small groups of children. This person will assist in coordinating and conducting development screenings as well as provide support in all areas of the classroom to ensure a clean, safe and cheerful environment. High school diploma or equivalent; Department of Children and Families certification - 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida). One year of experience working with young children in a group setting. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MDC Single Stop Mentoring Program, the program places a mentor and student in a two-year mentoring relationship to provide the student with the additional support needed to persist toward a college degree. For the mentor, it provides a volunteer opportunity tailored to fit the schedule of a working professional while providing the rewarding opportunity of assisting a student working toward their college degree. The process is simple - anyone living in the Miami area, who is 24 years or older and has completed a two-year college can apply. Fill out an application, attend a one-time mentor orientation and complete security screening. Once you have cleared these simple hurdles, you are matched with a student and will be expected to send one weekly email to your mentee and meet with them once a month at the MDC campus or MDC Single Stop sponsored event. If you have questions, email: singlestopmentoring@mdc.edu or call the North Campus: (305) 237-1056 or the Wolfson Campus: (305) 237-7510.

Foster Care Review (FCR) is eager to recruit new citizen review panel volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of abused and abandoned children living in Miami-Dade's foster care system. Volunteer panel members spend one weekday per month reviewing the status of children and making recommendations to Miami's Juvenile Court and other concerned parties regarding each child's safety, well-being and permanency. FCR's volunteer panels provide caring and investigative oversight for each child, while information collected through our reviews helps FCR to advocate for system reform. FCR volunteers must be 25 years or older and must be a resident of Miami-Dade or Broward County. Background screening is required. No special skills are needed. Training will be provided. Contact Vanessa Munoz, Volunteer Program Manager, (305) 573-6665, ext. 230 for more information or visit Foster Care Review.

ReServe Miami helps continuing professionals age 55+ reinvest a career's worth of skills to strengthen their communities. ReServe Miami connects the county's under-resourced nonprofits and public institutions (partners) to a large base of experienced professionals 55+ (ReServists) who want to give back. In exchange for a stipend paid by the partner organization, ReServists in Miami-Dade County work in a variety of capacities - from infrastructure to direct service - to help organizations stay on mission. ReServe Miami supports its partners in building a stronger and more vibrant Miami. Visit ReServe Miami for more information.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Miami Dade Military Service Partnership SSVF Program - Veterans Link Up, Inc. The SSVF program is part of the VA's commitment to end homelessness among veterans in the next five years. SSVF provides SHORT-TERM case management and supportive services to help low-income veterans and veteran families who qualify, obtain (or retain) permanent, stable housing. Eligibility requirements: veterans and veteran families who are low income (below 50% of the Average Median Income for Miami-Dade County) and National Guard members who have been deployed AND have received a DD214. For more information, email info@veteranslinkup.org or call (786) 227-5842.

OTHER INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

Comcast Internet Essentials - As the nation's largest Internet service provider, Comcast is spearheading an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption experiment. Available to families with children who receive a free school lunch as part of their enrollment in the National School Lunch Program in more than 4,000 school districts in 39 states, plus the District of Columbia, the goal of Internet Essentials (IE) is to help close the digital divide and ensure more Americans benefit from all the Internet has to offer. IE participants will receive low-cost Internet for $9.95 a month (plus applicable taxes); no price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees; a voucher redeemable to purchase a low-cost computer ($149.99 + tax) given at initial enrollment; and access to free digital literacy training in print, online or in-person. The service also includes free Norton™ Security Suite online safety software valued at $160. Register at Comcast Internet Essentials and order IE materials for your sites or mailings, order brochures and posters for distribution. For educators or community-based program leaders, our partners' webpage. Parents looking to enroll in the program, call (855) 846-8376 or in Spanish, call (855) 765-6995.

Scholarship Opportunities are available through The Miami Foundation. Applications are now being accepted for 2012 scholarships. These scholarship opportunities are made possible by generous donors who have created custom, charitable funds at the foundation to support higher education for students in our community. For a list of these scholarship opportunities, visit The Miami Foundation.

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