November News & Resources
HIGHLIGHTS
Job Creation Awards @ SFLUM. South Florida Urban Ministries would like to help you strengthen your business by awarding between $5,000 - $10,000 for each qualifying job created between July 3, 2012 and March 31, 2013. SFLUM also has microloans and trainings for businesses that still need to build their capacity before hiring new staff. Awards are limited. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Clark at sclark@sflum.org or Mauricio Mendoza at mmendoza@sflum.org as soon as possible.
Share your insight and skills on a United Way Impact Council. As part of United Way's community plan, volunteers commit to helping United Way achieve key goals in the areas of education, financial stability and health. These volunteers serve on one of six impact councils focused on children, youth, families, older adults, health and financial stability. United Way's impact councils develop council goals and objectives; assess funding requests and formulate investment recommendations; identify public policy priorities; develop other relevant recommendations to address achievement of the goals and objectives; and monitor program outcomes. To learn more, contact Chassah Perez at perezc@unitedwaymiami.org or at (305) 646-7035.
Save money with the FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card. 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
Learn about grant opportunities - 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.
Access mortgage assistance through 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.
Homebuyer Education: HUD Certificate - 11/17/12, 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.
Funding our Future - Finance 101 for Nonprofits - 11/19/12, 8:30 - 10:30 am at Akerman Senterfitt, 1 SE Third Avenue, 26th Floor, Central Conference Room, Downtown Miami, presented by the South Florida Community Development Coalition (SFCDC) and sponsored by City National Bank and Akerman Senterfitt. Adam Horowitz, founder and chief culture officer of the QuarterCompany will share ways that nonprofits can better position their finances and plan for a sustainable future. Training will emphasize fiscal, procedural and compliance practices for nonprofits. Fee: $20 for SFCDC members; $25 for nonmembers. Register online. Visit the South Florida Community Development Coalition.
Psychology Day 2012 - Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Seminar - 12/01/12, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Nova Southeastern University - Miami Student Educational Center located at 8585 SW 124 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183. The Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies will offer a free seminar designed for professionals, teachers and community members interested in learning more about sexual abuse prevention, healing, Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum, and the impact of sexual abuse and other traumas. Guest speakers include Lauren Book, founder of Lauren's Kids, and Dr. Jan Faust, Faculty, NSU Center for Psychological Studies. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation. For more details or to rsvp, please call (305) 275-2601 or email nsu-miami@nova.edu.
Alzheimer's Support Group for Spanish Speakers available - If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and need ongoing education and support in Spanish, this support group is for you. Learn about different stages of the disease process, express your emotions in a supportive environment, learn about Alzheimer's medications and research, and find community care resources. Support group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 1 - 3 pm. To reserve your space, call (305) 716-0710.
Reserve a Financial Fitness Seminar for your group - United Way of Miami-Dade, in Partnership with Consolidated Credit Solutions, is proud to offer a free financial fitness program to corporate and funded partners. The program is designed to educate, motivate and empower individuals to take control of their financial well-being. The seminars are only offered to groups of 10 or more and they include: Surviving the Holiday Season - Learn tips for surviving the holiday season frenzy without affecting your budget; Credit 101 - Discover the importance of having a good and healthy credit history, as well as basic concepts of credit and how it can positively or negatively impact a person's financial and professional future; Identity Theft Prevention - Learn how to prevent identity theft and protect yourself against the most popular techniques being used; Learn to Live Debt Free & Within Your Means - Hear how to successfully manage your money and cash flow by controlling spending habits and avoiding credit problems. Select one of the Financial Fitness seminars and schedule a date and time by contacting Laura Campbell at lcampbell@consolidatedcredit.org or calling (954) 377-9238.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Examining the Looming Elder Care Crisis, 11/20/12, 7:30 - 9:30 am at Park Shore Pharmacon, 600 Ansin Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. An informative and thought-provoking panel discussion comprised of a distinguished group of healthcare experts to offer insight and enlightenment so providers can not only survive but thrive in the new health age. The panel will consist of: Paul Gionfriddo, author, Our Health Policy Matters; Max B. Rothman, JD, LL.M., president & CEO, Alliance for Aging, Inc. (or his designate); Beth R. Braver, MD, Board Certified Internal Medicine; Ira Andrew Katz, MD, Board Certified Internal Medicine. Complete your online registration and then, register your complimentary guest.
Community Partnering with the Military, 11/28/12, 8:30 am at The Beacon Council, 80 SW Eight Street, Suite 2400, Miami, FL 33130. Fee: $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers; and $15 for students. Registration and breakfast start at 8 am; program will begin at 8:30 am. Rsvp online at The Beacon Council.
NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Director, Programs/Evaluation - Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. (CCFC) is responsible for the supervision of the majority of programs operated by CCFC. These include: youth services, jobs skills training, and emergency services as well as specific assistance to other programs for matters of program design, reporting and grant development. Responsibilities shall include: the analysis of current services and modes of operation; development and review of reports required by funders and/or governing authorities; client satisfaction; utilization of staff; planning to meet agency goals; adjustment of programs to meet changing agency priorities; and evaluation of all existing services. Bachelor's degree or higher preferred. Please submit a resume, along with a cover letter addressing this position's specific duties to: Diane Cantor, dcantor@ccfcfl.org.
Director of Community Building Department (CB) - Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida, Inc. (NHSSF) will be responsible for six department heads and serve an important internal and external role in relation to NHSSF's community development efforts. Educate internal staff regarding company's community building (CB) goals related to neighborhood stabilization/revitalization services, by working in target markets to support real estate development efforts, working with department managers to deliver service in selected communities targeted for stabilization, or helping link NHSSF with partners to help achieve desired community outcomes. Oversee work of CB team which includes a lead community organizer, two (2) full-time VISTAs, and volunteers. The CB staff's work includes organizing an Annual Community Paint & Beautification Day project, community leadership training classes and events, coordinating neighborhood data collection efforts, and creating community engagement events and projects. Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, city planning, urban studies, real estate development, geography or community development preferred. Five years of experience in urban planning, community development and/or public policy may be considered as substitution for master's degree. Candidates must send a resume and cover letter of interest to: leeannr@nhssf.org.
Director of Development - Community Smiles is responsible for maintaining/growing revenue by grant writing and fundraising (major gifts, events, and special campaigns). He/she will also represent the "face" of the organization throughout the community. Position requires a 4-year degree in business, marketing/communications, public administration or related; and 10 years of experience in a professional business environment, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit and/or fundraising environment. For organizational information, visit Community Smiles. Direct inquiries about the position to bobbromberg@aol.com.
Director of Grants and Research - Health Choice Network of Florida is responsible for the overall oversight of the Grants and Research Program. This includes: identifying potential grant and contract funding sources; managing grant procurement strategy; grant writing and proposal development services; providing technical assistance for post-award compliance; and reviewing and recommending initiatives to the executive team for collaboration with academic and community partners. The candidate will have superior knowledge of best practices in federal and nonfederal proposal development, grant writing, medical and/or technical writing, manuscript preparation and publication, and healthcare funding sources. Qualified candidates should submit their resume online.
Interested in working for United Way of Miami-Dade? Visit our website to view our current openings. To apply for a position, email your resume to jobs@unitedwaymiami.org and be sure to put the title of the position you are seeking in the subject line of the email.
The American Red Cross South Florida Region is seeking volunteers interested in helping with the reception desk in their Broward & Miami offices. Volunteers are needed to: receive and route incoming calls, collect information from clients seeking assistance, take messages, greet incoming members and clients, sort mail, file and assist with additional tasks. Volunteers are needed between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. English is required, bilingual is a plus. Volunteers should possess strong verbal skills, proper phone etiquette, general computer and email skills, attention to detail and ability to remain calm and polite in stressful situations. If interested, send an email to: Lori.Tompkins@redcross.org, Rhonna.Mcduffie@redcross.org or Diana.McLeary@redcross.org.
Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative empowers older adults to volunteer. Since its launch in May 2012, more than 200 people have joined the online community at the new Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative. The Volunteer Collaborative is an online resource to assist the Aging Network in engaging and empowering older adults and maximizing their leadership skills and experiences. It is funded by the Administration for Community Living Administration on Aging and led by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) in partnership with several other aging network partners. The goal of the Volunteer Collaborative is to increase the number of older adult volunteers to one million by 2015. If you have not registered yet, join this online community to share comments, questions or advice. To learn more, visit the Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative.
Mentor a college student through MDC's 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.
Volunteer and make a difference for children in foster care. 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+ strengthen their communities. The organization 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
Just for Seniors. Miami-Dade Parks provides a wide variety of senior programs for adults ages 55 and older. The extensive selection of activities includes sports and fitness programs, arts and crafts, field trips, walking clubs and other classes specifically designed for seniors. Visit Miami-Dade County Parks online for a complete schedule of activities.
Long-Term Care Consultation available by appointment. Are you a family caregiver for a chronically ill, elderly and/or disabled loved one? Do you seek long-term care information resources, guidance and/or support to help you manage? If yes, the Caregiver Resource Center can help you. By appointment, we offer complimentary consultations over the phone, at your worksite or in our offices located in Doral. Help is just a phone call away. For more information, email Blanca Ceballos at bceballos@unitedhomecare.com or call (305) 716-0710.
OTHER INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
Website informs seniors on Medicare and Social Security. AARP's You've Earned a Say is a national conversation committed to providing seniors with information about the proposals on the table in Washington - without the political jargon and spin. Visit You've Earned a Say online for more information.
Health Law Guide available online. This interactive Web tool provided by AARP is a quick way for individuals to learn about the provisions that fit their personal circumstances such as age, gender, state, household size and health coverage status, to make informed decisions about health care choices. The Guide is available in English and Spanish at www.aarp.org/healthlawguide and www.aarp.org/guiadelaleydesalud.
Comcast Internet Essentials helps close the digital divide - 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.