February News & Resources
Miami Fellows Class VII applications are now being accepted - This noted leadership development program is designed to engage a new generation of leaders in building a Greater Miami. The program will identify people who are inspired by our community's potential, have demonstrated leadership and have the dedication to do more. Our dynamic community will serve as a learning laboratory for the 15-month experience. Fellows will develop a deeper understanding of personal leadership styles while learning more about the important issues facing Miami. Along the way, they will connect with the men and women heading our most influential organizations and create lasting relationships. Please visit Miami Foundation online to read all program application guidelines and the required time commitment before submitting an application. Deadline to apply is 4 pm, Thursday, 2/28/13. Finalists must be available for the interview on Wednesday, 4/10/13 or Thursday, 4/11/13. For more information, email Tamaya Garcia at tgarcia@miamifoundation.org or call (305) 357-2094.
Youth Leadership Miami presents high-energy 2-day conference for high school students, Friday, 3/22/13 (M-DCPS Teacher Planning Day) and Saturday, 3/23/13 at Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 Street, Miami, FL 33181. Youth Leadership Miami is a 2-day, fun and high-energy conference for high school students. This unique program is focused on students working together to solve structured problems to gain confidence, teamwork, respect, communication skills and leadership. Both days will include adventure challenges and a wide variety of activities with community leaders, government officials, and prominent business executives all sharing their views on our community and their leadership skills. High school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. To apply and for more program details, visit the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, or contact Karina Reyes at kreyes@miamichamber.com or at (305) 577-5425.
Allegany Franciscan Ministries is accepting Major Grant and Tau Grant applications - Local nonprofit organizations can apply for Tau Grants to assist with organizational or program needs that are limited in time and scope. The grants may serve to fill funding gaps and provide for some program sustainability, and may also be used to support basic and emergency needs such as food, shelter and medication. Grants range up to $5,000. The deadline for Tau Grant applications is noon, 2/21/13. 2013 Mjor aGrants will support organizations that positively impact the health of individuals, families and communities, and improve access to health services and information for marginalized, vulnerable, underserved or economically disadvantaged residents in six Florida counties. Deadline to apply for Major Grants is noon, on 3/21/13. For more information about these grant opportunities, visit Allegany Franciscan Ministries, or contact Miguel Milanes, regional vice president, at mmilanes@afmfl.org, (305) 860-1441.
Ioby opens Miami-Dade Office to Support Community-Led Projects - With funding and support from the Health Foundation of South Florida and the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, ioby, an environmental nonprofit organization, and the Miami-Dade County Office of Sustainability, have partnered to offer support to local residents who have ideas to improve their neighborhoods. Through ioby, individuals with ideas for their neighborhoods can collect tax-deductible donations, recruit local volunteers and share ideas in a like-minded community. If you would like to start a partnership with ioby in Miami, email Karja Hansen at karja@ioby.org or call (305) 428-2705. Post a project online as part of ioby's inaugural Miami group. Deadline is Thursday, 2/21/13.
Free Community Computers - UnitedHealthcare will be donating re-conditioned used computers to select community organizations and help them set-up computer labs. There are a limited number of computers available. To be eligible for the donation, organizations must designate a dedicated space for a computer lab and provide high-speed internet access. For more information, please contact Candy Sicle at (305) 715-2701 or (1-800) 940-1432.
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 Certified), 2/23/13, 9 am - 5 pm, presented by Neighborhood Housing Services 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 get a certificate for completing the course, bring a photo ID/driver's license. If you have been prequalified by a lender, please bring the prequalification letter to expedite the process. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability or to register, call (305) 751-5511, ext. 1100.
Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ, 2/23/13, 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 the United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.
Community Health Connectors Training, 3/1/13, 8:30 am - 3 pm, at Miami Dade College, Medical Campus, 950 NW 20th Street, Miami, FL 33127. This is a one-day training designed to equip faith and community leaders with basic health information that will allow them to guide their community through the complex health programs of Medicare, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Community Health Connector training is for organizations that desire to facilitate the health and well-being of children and families in your community and are trusted resources and advocates in their communities. Attendees will interact with local health benefit experts to better understand state-specific programs. Lunch will be provided and the workshop is free. Register online or visit Hope for Miami for more information.
2013 Interprofessional Geriatric Training, 3/20/13, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Jose Berrocal Auditorium, 900 NW 17 Street, Miami, FL. This program is designed as a comprehensive introduction into the field of geriatrics for professionals who would like to increase their knowledge of the various disciplines associated with caring for older adults. Additionally, if you are a mental health practitioner, academic educator, in-service trainer, clinical faculty or a director of continuing education with an interest in geriatrics, this program offers you an opportunity to expand your knowledge in geriatrics and develop skills for teaching others. Earn 20 continuing educational hours while being trained in the delivery of efficient interprofessional team care in order to meet the healthcare needs of older adults. Space is limited. Register now. For more information, call (305) 355-9123.
Pro Bono Clinic For Not-For-Profits, 3/27/13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Reception begins at 5:30 pm; appointments begin at 6 pm, at the University of Miami School of Law, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146. Miami-Dade County attorneys are joining together to provide free legal consultation to area nonprofit organizations. This opportunity is being organized by the Pro Bono Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar in three areas in our state. Miami is the third beneficiary of this exciting offer of free legal help. Local partners include: the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center at the University of Miami School of Law and the Legal Aid Society & Office of Public Service of the Dade County Bar Association. This program is designed for new and developing nonprofits. When you register, you can choose an appointment time to meet with an attorney who can advise you on the full gamut of legal matters: contracts, employment, corporate, real estate or other areas of concern. They can review your legal documents, assist with bylaws, articles of incorporation, help clear titles to land, prepare real estate documents, review loan documents, and more. Sign-in and reception will take place in the outdoor courtyard of the law school. Parking will be provided. Registration is required - register online. For questions, please contact Laura Alvarez at lalvarez@hlglawyers.com or (305) 933-9970, ext. 127.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 5/4/13 - 5/5/13, 9 am - 5 pm, at Switchboard of Miami. This is a 2-day highly interactive, practical and practice-oriented workshop for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. The workshop will discuss methods and provide tools necessary to encourage the continuation of life - no matter what challenges are faced. Registration fees: $100 per participant; $150 for participants receiving 15 CEU's. For more information, visit Switchboard of Miami or contact Demian Laudisio at (305) 358-1640 Ext. 156.
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: 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.
Help for Homeowners Community Event, 2/27/13, 1 - 8 pm and on 2/28/13, 9 am - 3 pm at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33131. The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in partnership with several national organizations, is hosting a community outreach event to help struggling homeowners explore options to avoid foreclosure. There are opportunities for borrowers, volunteers, expert housing counselors and exhibitors to get involved. During the event, borrowers will have an opportunity to meet with their mortgage lenders to discuss foreclosure prevention options. Borrowers may also meet with other key representatives who will be on-site: local HUD-Approved Housing Counselors, HUD-FHA, Veterans Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The event is free to all participants. For borrowers, parking is complimentary. Borrowers can register online. To volunteer or if you are an expert housing counselor, contact Monda Webb at aclopez@cnc.org or at (202) 752-6549. For information about being an exhibitor or a presenter, contact Joseph Putney at joseph@hopenow.com. Visit Making Home Affordable for more information and details.
Sixth Annual Foodalicious Family Festival, 4/2/13, 3 - 7 pm, at Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Florida Heart Research Institute will be hosting a unique culinary experience with the emphasis on the prevention of childhood obesity along with educating people of all ages to live a heart healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit Florida Heart Research Institute.
Florida Worksite Wellness Forum and Awards, 4/12/13, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Florida Heart Research Institute will be hosting the FIFTH ANNUAL Awards Ceremony, presenting an exciting opportunity to hear from national leaders in the field as well as meet local businesses already working to foster loyal employees and reduce their bottom line through worksite wellness. For more information, visit Florida Worksite Wellness Awards.
Driven to Dine, 4/13/13, 5 pm, Florida Heart Research Institute will be hosting this fun, unique and exciting event! The evening starts off with a cocktail reception and includes drinks, appetizers and a live auction. Each group of eight (8) will select a sealed envelope, containing the name of one of several top restaurants and chefs in South Florida. From the cocktail, reception guests will be driven in a luxurious limousine to the mystery restaurant for a fabulous multi-course "Heart Healthy" dinner. After an amazing dinner, limos will return guests to the place of origination. For more information, visit Florida Heart Research Institute.
NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Housing Counselor - Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc, will conduct one-on-one or group orientation/intake sessions. Act as facilitator at financial workshops held to aid individuals establish and rebuild credit, help first-time homebuyers and clients at risk of delinquency and/or foreclosure - to resolve financial barriers. Provides one-on-one client counseling sessions. Will establish and maintain positive relationships with other community agencies and organizations in the housing arena including lenders, realtors and city and county government staff. College degree or associate degree with HUD certification in homebuyer education or foreclosure mitigation desired. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: Rennatta Delgado, assistant director at rdelgado@ccfcfl.org.
Junior Staff Accountant - YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., will be responsible for providing daily performance of technical and administrative accounting work and maintaining the organization's fiscal records and systems. Will perform monthly closing of assigned departments, reconcile general ledger accounts to grant-related reimbursement packages/schedules; prepare adjustments to the general ledger accordingly on a monthly basis for accountants' approval, with appropriate backup/justifications, standard journal entries. Will also prepare monthly grant billing for accountant's review; review and prepare reimbursement packages and grant-related financial reports; investigate disallowances and determine allowance for uncollectible amounts. Acts as backup for Finance department staff in their absence. Bachelor of Arts or Science in accounting, finance or a related field of study preferred; associate degree minimum; two (2) years of directly related and solid accounting or finance experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org or fax to (305) 416-4618.
Organizer (P/T) - Miami Workers Center (MWC) - Miami's leading social change nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time organizer to provide a wide range of organizing, planning and outreach activities. Duties include: organizing, planning, recruiting, education and activism. Conduct outreach to recruit members (domestic workers and allies) through direct outreach efforts which include: visiting churches, adults learning centers and job centers; phone banking; and riding the bus. Build and sustain relationships with other organizations and coalitions within the local, state and national arenas. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English and Spanish) and has a minimum of two (2) years demonstrated organizing and outreach experience. Candidate must also have a fully insured vehicle and valid driver's license; the ability to work flexible hours with significant evenings and weekend demands; and the ability to travel in and out of state. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: Marcia@theworkerscenter.org. For more information, visit Miami Workers Center.
Program Specialist - Switchboard of Miami, will be responsible for responding to calls from parents, childcare providers, early educators, health professionals and social service agencies with concerns about child learning, development or behavior; conducting assessments and utilizing evaluation tools, both in the community and over the phone, to evaluate callers' needs; providing appropriate information and/or referrals for services utilizing the resource database. Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood, psychology or a related field required. Master's degree, preferred. Two years related experience required. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: Carolyn Broughton, human resources director at cbroughton@switchboardmiami.org or fax to (305) 377-2269. For more information, visit Switchboard of Miami.
Child-Parent Psychotherapist (P/T) - Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc., will provide dyadic and/or play therapy, parenting skills education, case management support, and actively participate in a multidisciplinary effort to support permanency goals of families. Master's level clinician (social work, psychology or related mental health field); bilingual required (English/Spanish); experience in providing therapeutic services for children 0-5 years old and their parent/caretakers; and experience working with the dependency court system. Strong knowledge of early childhood development and infant mental health training required. Email cover letter and resume to Diana de la Lanza, LMHC, program manager, Infant and Early Childhood Services Dept., at dlanza@familycounseling.org.
Clinical Therapist - Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc., will provide weekly individual and family therapy to clients, using appropriate treatment modality. The candidate will also conduct bio-psychosocial assessments of clients referred for therapy, ensuring that all appropriate assurances and authorizations are obtained; develop and maintain appropriate treatment planning in conjunction with clients/families. Will report to the clinical coordinator. Master's degree in psychology, social work or related behavioral science discipline. Two years clinical experience providing therapy to children and families. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Please email resume to gbrooks@cfceinc.org or fax to (305) 623-7893.
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.
Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator - Youth Co-Op, Inc., will conduct research to maximize advertising and promotion of programs within the community through use of local radio, TV print and social media, research potential funding sources for different projects; write proposals on behalf of the organization; assist in fundraising campaigns and events; perform other duties assigned. Job location is Miami-Dade County, with occasional travel to Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties. Bachelor's degree in marketing or management from an accredited institution; up to two years of experience in a related field preferred. Experience in working with media, local communities, foundations and corporations. Resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications can be emailed to hr@ycoop.org. Include your name and position you are applying for on the subject.
Program Officer & Grants Manager - Health Foundation of South Florida, will assist in the assessment of grant proposals; monitor and provide consultation to grant-funded projects; report on proposal and grant status; lead research, design and implementation of two of the foundation's priority funding areas; assist in the design and management of strategic initiatives for the foundation; lead the foundation's overall grants management process, including supervising the grant administrator; and participate in discussions and conferences regarding local and regional health policy and delivery systems. Desired qualifications: bachelor's degree in a related field; graduate degree in public health, public administration, social work or related field preferred; work experience within the field of health and healthcare; bilingual in Spanish/English or Creole/English preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office; and proven written and oral presentation skills. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Peter N. Wood, Vice President for Programs and Community Investments, Health Foundation of South Florida, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1710, Miami, FL 33131 or email to pwood@hfsf.org. To learn more, visit Health Foundation of South Florida.
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 include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject.
Become a United Way Impact Council Volunteer! As a volunteer, you will be assigned to one of four impact councils and will be part of creating the plan that will guide our work going forward in the areas of education, financial stability and health. You will learn about challenges facing our community, identify and evaluate opportunities to create impact, and understand the key public policy issues influencing our community today. There is no better time to join a United Way Impact Council than now. Not only will you be immersed in work that will help make Miami-Dade a more educated, prosperous and healthy community, but you will also have the opportunity to network with other, like-minded individuals from the public and private sectors. If you are interested in volunteering, simply contact Chassah Perez at perezc@unitedwaymiami.org.
Change a resident's life and volunteer - The Ombudsman Program is looking for a volunteer who has a caring spirit and a willingness to learn the "ins and outs" of being a long-term care ombudsman. By becoming a volunteer ombudsman, you can change the life of individuals who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or adult family care homes. Many of these individuals have no one to speak up for them or look out for his or her best interest, making this population the most vulnerable in our society. To learn more call (1-888) 831-0404 or visit the Ombudsman Program online.
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 2-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 2-year college can apply. Complete 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.
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.
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
15th Annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge - If your business is less than 2 years old or exists only on paper, you can enter the 15th Annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge, cosponsored by Florida International University's Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center. There are three tracks: a community track open to anyone in South Florida; an FIU track open to university students and alumni; and a high school track for grades 9-12. Panels of expert judges will select the three best business plans in each track based on both the quality of the idea and the submitted plan. An overall 2013 Challenge Champion will also be named, which can come from any of the three tracks. You must live in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties). Existing businesses must be based in South Florida. See additional rules for FIU and student tracks under Specific Rules section. Entries must be for proposed for-profit businesses or firms in the start-up phase; no nonprofits and no existing franchises. Multiple entries from one person are allowed if they are different business ideas. For more information on how to submit your plan, visit The Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge. Deadline is 11:59 pm, Monday, 3/11/13.
Aqua Foundation offers scholarships to LBT women - Scholarships are available for LBT women with physical disabilities, and LBT Latina women, as well as to LBT women more generally. Our 2013 scholarship cycle is open until Monday, February 25. Check out our current scholars to see some of the amazing young women who have been helped by our scholarship program! Apply online. Scholarship funds are for tuition only and do not cover additional expenses such as books or travel. Please contact Elsa Roberts at (305) 576-2782 or email scholars@aquafoundation.org for more information.
Host a fundraising event at Blue Martini - Blue Martini would like to introduce a campaign featuring a nonprofit organization each week and provide them with a great opportunity to host an event for a fundraiser, cocktail party for a networking group, young professionals division, kick off to a walkathon or gala, thank you/closing party for sponsors, staff party or any special occasion. Happy hours are available every Monday and Friday. Whether it's a staff appreciation party, networking cocktail party or if you wish to fundraise at the event, Blue Martini will provide all the entertainment, graphic design for the invitation and complimentary food. Contact Allison Seriani (954) 263-9111 or at ASeriani@PEworldwide.com for more details, or visit Blue Martini for more information about this opportunity.
Comcast Internet Essentials helps close the digital divide - As the nation's largest Internet service provider (ISP), 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.
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center announces the opening of a new location in North Miami serving northeast Miami-Dade County. The office will provide a full range of outpatient services. Their new address is 1150 NE 125 Street, Miami, FL 33161. Please call (305) 403-0654 to make an appointment or visit Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center 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 online in English and Spanish.
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 for more information.