July News & Resources

HIGHLIGHTS

Summer BreakSpot - Learning does not end when school lets out and neither does the need for good nutrition! Free, nutritious meals like breakfast, lunch and snack are available for kids 18 and under all summer long through the Summer BreakSpot (part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program). Summer BreakSpot sites are sponsored by community organizations like schools, parks and recreation departments, and faith-based organizations, and are designed to bridge the nutrition gap by providing children and teens with balanced meals during the summer months. To find a site near you, visit Summer BreakSpot, or dial 2-1-1. Learn how your organization can become a Summer BreakSpot site by visiting our website or calling the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1 (800) 504-6609.

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

The Miami Foundation: GLBT Community Projects Fund - The Miami Foundation is accepting proposals for its grant program which supports organizations and programs that advance education and public awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues in Greater Miami. Deadline: July 31. For more information, visit The Miami Foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TRAININGS & CONFERENCES

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.

Job & Career Workshop - 7/18/12, 10 - 11:30 am, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Get the information and support you need to find a job that fits and develop an individualized job search plan. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ - 7/18/12, 10 am - noon, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. Step-by-step financial tips and information for today’s young families. Attendance qualifies participants for the Ways to Work loan program. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Computer Basics Part 2 - 7/18/12, 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 in English and Spanish: HUD Certified - In English: 7/21/12, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. In Spanish: 7/28/12, 9 am - 5 pm. Both sessions will be held 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. If you wish to receive a certificate for completing the course, please be sure you bring your photo ID/Florida driver’s license. This seminar is free. For more information, visit United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.

Resolving Your IRS Controversy - 7/23/12, 10 am - 7 pm, at the United Way Center for Financial Stability, 11500 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168. One-on-one consultation with an attorney to discuss problems you are having with the IRS, such as not receiving your refund or making payments. This consultation is free, but by appointment only -- call (305) 438-2453 to schedule.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Brownsville Progressive Lodge/OES Health Fair - 7/28/12, 9 am - 1pm, at 4818 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186. For additional information, contact Natalia Rios at natyjaz@aol.com or call (786) 587-5621.

NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advocacy Supervisor - Part Time - Victim Response, Inc./The Lodge, is responsible for answering hotline calls and conduct screenings. He/she will conduct intakes, needs assessments and safety plans with participants according to State standards. Responsible for providing individual support and counseling to participants; and transport participants to and from shelter for appointments as appropriate. Must maintain all DCF and FCADV standards for service at all times. Applicant must have a high school diploma or comparable life experience in the field of domestic violence. This is an overnight position and applicant must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays. Bilingual English-Creole strongly preferred. To apply, visit The Lodge Miami, and follow the directions on how to complete an application.

After-school Counselors I & II - YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., is seeking after-school counselors for their after-school program in different areas of Miami-Dade County. Must have required DCF 45 hours childcare training certification. Must be able to work part-time in the afternoons, Monday - Friday on school days. Please email resumes to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org, or fax to (305) 416-4618.

Coordinator, Creative Services, United Way of Miami-Dade, will report to the vice president. Will be responsible tracking department’s production work/schedule and assisting in designing and producing print and communication materials. Receive job request forms and initiate production process; maintain job log. Coordinate department projects and events; schedule meetings. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience related to field. One to three years of project management and pre-press production, graphic design for digital and print media. Preferably three years in public relations/community affairs. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Coordinator, United Way of Miami-Dade, will report to the senior director in impact. Maintain the andar database of leadership and endowment contributors, reporting/analysis of data, produce the annual leadership book and wall. Coordinate and assist on all leadership events. Provide data analysis for various development areas. Manage and control the leadership and endowment operations of the development department with responsibilities including, but not limited to: report generation, database management, data mining/queries, data analysis, production of annual Leadership & Endowment Members Registry, Leadership & Endowment Recognition Wall, data entry, mailings, thank you letters, and the like. Three to five years’ experience in office/administrative environment in support of senior level position. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Demonstration School Master Teacher/Disabilities Coordinator, United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, will report to the education director. The lead teacher, in conjunction with the Demonstration School director, is responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of the Center’s education program for children ages 0-3 or 3-5. Ensuring that the mandates for federal, state and local licensing are met and the agency’s philosophy and curriculum are implemented along with United Way model’s core features. Ensures all mandates of Head Start performance standards, state and local licensing are met. A 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. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Demonstration School Teacher, United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, will report to the master teacher. Provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. In collaboration with the Demonstration School director and the lead teacher, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines and key elements established by UWMD and NAEYC. Take the lead in guiding the team in developing classroom goals and action plans. Ensure that daily responsibilities are complete and jobs are shared. 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 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 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.

Director, Public Relations, United Way of Miami-Dade, will report to the chief brand officer. Serve as United Way liaison to South Florida media -- Hispanic and general market media. Work with news and social media outlets to place information regarding United Way activities, programs, initiatives and events. Develop and manage a pro-active bi-lingual public relations program focused on placing information about United Way and its programs in the marketplace. Serve as an information resource to local media representatives and the public at large on issues regarding United Way, social services, philanthropy and other mission-related issues. Arrange interviews between media representatives and United Way volunteer and staff leadership. Coordinate and facilitate appearances on television and radio. Must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English and/or marketing. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Director, Tocqueville Society, Endowment & Planned Gifts, United Way of Miami-Dade, will report to the vice president of major gifts. This person will raise funds for Tocqueville Society and The Endowment from individuals that make charitable gifts and build relationships in the community to address the health and human services of the community through United Way of Miami-Dade. Manage and staff volunteers on the Tocqueville Cabinet to ensure they make their goal of raising $500,000 new dollars for United Way’s community plan. Execution and management of the planned giving/endowment initiatives that consist of, but are not limited to, cultivation/solicitation of individual gifts; development of individual gift proposals; incorporation of planned giving into campaign teams where appropriate; create/enhance planned giving services - internal/external services, financial planning seminars, educate on methods of gifting; promote awareness; develop and implement a variety of approaches to secure planned gifts by market segments to include but not limited to direct mail bequests program, insurance endowment program and efforts to endow all leadership gifts. Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields preferred. Financial or tax planning certification is a plus. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

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.

Senior Administrator, United Way of Miami-Dade, will report to the chief brand officer. Provide administrative support to the brand team and occasional back-up coverage to the executive division as required. Help coordinate special events and maintain event RSVP lists. Prepare invoices, purchasing order, expense reports, and the like. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent reading and writing skills. One to three years administrative experience, preferably in a public relations/marketing environment. To learn more, visit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Site Manager - YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., is seeking a site manager for their after-school program in different areas of Miami-Dade County. Must be able to work part-time in the afternoons, Monday - Friday on school days. Please email resumes to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org, or fax to (305) 416-4618.

Therapist - Part Time - Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc., is responsible for providing individual, family and group therapy. This is a part-time position, beginning with 15-20 hours per week. Candidate must be a mental health practitioner. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required; experience working with children and adolescents and with survivors of sexual abuse required; licensed therapist preferred. Please email cover letter and resume to Christina Lalama, program manager of prevention and counseling programs at clalama@familycounseling.org.

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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