June News & Resources
HIGHLIGHTS
Summer BreakSpot launches 2013 Outreach Campaign. Summer BreakSpot is the name for Florida's USDA Summer Food Service Program. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), the Florida Partnership to End Childhood Hunger (PTECH), and Florida 2-1-1 have teamed up to increase families' awareness about this program, which provides free nutritious meals to all children age 18 and under throughout the summer when they lose access to school meals. The program uses bilingual business cards to advertise Summer BreakSpot, a website where families can look up a nearby site, and to also share the 2-1-1 number to call if they do not have access to the Internet. Families can also text FoodFL to 877-877 to find the closest summer meals site near them. The double-sided cards come in English/Spanish and English/Creole, and will be placed in community venues in all 67 counties in the state that serve families in need. This year, community organizations should order materials online, starting today! The materials will ship directly to you. This is a new feature that makes participation in the Outreach Campaign even more convenient. Available materials include: the Summer BreakSpot business cards, posters, flyers and car magnets. It's all FREE; there is no cost to you or your organization. For Plexiglas stands for business card display, please call (954) 609-3474.
Share your good news and resources with the nonprofit community. News & Resources is an e-newsletter produced by United Way of Miami-Dade that reaches hundreds of members of the South Florida nonprofit sector each month. The e-newsletter features items like grant and funding opportunities, in-kind resources, jobs and volunteer positions, trainings and conferences, community meetings, special programs and more. If you have items to share, submit them to Felicia Safont at safontf@unitedwaymiamidade.org. Items are due the first of each month.
FUNDING & IN-KIND RESOURCES
Health Foundation of South Florida releases Healthy Community Partnerships RFA. Communities can be champions in advancing opportunities for residents to live healthy lives. Health Foundation of South Florida's new place-based initiative will support two communities over several years to produce fundamental, multi-sector, community-wide changes that significantly improve the long-term health and quality of life of residents. Two communities will be selected to join Healthy Community Partnerships. Eligible communities include: Buena Vista, City of North Miami Beach, Little Haiti, East Little Havana, City of North Miami, Overtown, City of Hialeah, City of Opa-Locka, Wynwood, City of Miami Gardens, and Liberty City. If you are interested in making your eligible community a champion for health, review the Request For Applications (RFA), participate in one of the pre-application conferences listed below and join with others to develop one, unified application from your community. Pre-application conference dates and times are: Monday, 6/24/13 (2 - 4 pm); Tuesday, 6/25/13 (10:15 am - noon);
Wednesday, 6/26/13 (10:15 am - noon); and Monday, 8/26/13 (3 pm). To confirm your participation in one of the Healthy Community Partnerships Pre-Application conferences, contact Bridget Wanna at (305)374-7200 or at bwanna@hfsf.org no later than Thursday, 6/20/13.
Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ, 6/20/13, 6 - 9 pm, 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.
Resolving Your Tax Controversy, 6/27/13, 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 seminar is free, but you need to rsvp by calling (305) 438-2453. For more information, visit the United Way Center for Financial Stability or call (305) 688-3551.
Neurocognitive Disorders Webcast: New DSM 5 Nomenclature, 6/28/13, noon - 1:30 pm. The conference is offered by the University Of Miami/MAGEC. Maria Llorente, M.D., associate chief of staff for mental health, in Washington, D.C. VAMC, and professor, psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine will be the presenter. This webcast will provide an update on the new diagnostic nomenclature for neurocognitive disorders in the DSM-V. It will include an interactive component in which actual cases will be provided to participants who will then be asked to provide the diagnosis. Participants may earn 1.5 continuing medical education (CME) or 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) within the following disciplines: psychology, nursing, nursing home administration, social work, dietetics and nutrition, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. This training session is free of charge. The health care professionals interested in participating in this training session are required to complete the online registration form no later than 6/20/13. For more information, please contact MAGEC at (305) 355-9123 or magec@med.miami.edu.
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.
NONPROFIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Coordinator, Volunteer & AmeriCorps - Switchboard of Miami is seeking a volunteers and AmeriCorps manager to supervise volunteers and AmeriCorps members and provide direction, coordination and consultation for all volunteers and service functions within the organization to help strengthen programs and to involve a community of supporters. Bachelor's degree and 2 years volunteer management experience. Must have strong recruiting skills; understanding of volunteer processes and motivation; and ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Strong computer skills and knowledge of local community. This is a full-time position. 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.
Assistant, Executive Director - Teach For America Inc., seeking an ambitious, results oriented person to serve as assistant to the executive director. This individual will perform a wide ranging set of administrative tasks while also serving as a "right hand" to the executive director. The environment is exceptionally fast paced and demanding. This individual must possess outstanding poise and the ability to communicate on behalf of the executive director orally and written to a variety of audiences including corps members, alumni, district personnel, high level funders and Teach for America senior staff. Providing administrative support, including scheduling meetings, conference calls, maintaining calendars, arranging travel, managing correspondence, and processing reimbursements (80+% of role). Compiling, drafting and/or editing correspondence to team members, the organization and external constituents. Coordinating logistics, drafting agendas, providing advance materials and executing follow up for meetings. Driving and participating in a variety of special projects, including research, creation of PowerPoint presentations and databases. To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit an online application, along with your resume and one-page cover letter.
Managing Director, Strategy, Talent, and Regional Team Operations - Teach For America, Inc., will manage the operations of the regional team and will serve several regional needs, by overseeing regional team performance management and advising senior team leaders on strategic direction, maximizing synergies across a complex team, overseeing the creation of all internal and external team events, ensuring that the entire regional team has the human talent needed to reach its goals, maximizing efficiency and accuracy around the region's critical finance and administrative needs, and leading a team of operations staff for smooth day-to-day operations and progress in the above responsibility areas. This position provides a unique opportunity for individuals with superior critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills to build the capacity of the whole team to meet its goals, by understanding and pushing the team to execute on key regional priorities and ensuring the long-term stability of the Miami-Dade region, including the talent and development of regional staff. Designing reporting and analysis frameworks to facilitate ongoing performance management across key regional goals and initiatives, and supporting overall effectiveness of the team by flagging trends, risks and challenge areas for the regional leadership team. Recommending, developing and managing cross-cutting initiatives that support our goals and vision, working with managers across the region and leveraging national functional teams and external partners. Support the executive director and managers in driving toward all human assets goals, including the organizational strength measure, staff diversity, and retention. Designing, structuring and supporting ongoing, purposeful management training across the team for new and returning managers. Lead a social committee to create fun social events. Serve as the key regional contact to many national functional team business partners. Managing the regional budgeting, forecasting and planning systems. Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 6+ years professional work experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit an online application, along with your resume and one-page cover letter.
Senior Managing Director Of Teacher Leadership Development - Teach For America Inc., is seeking a senior managing director of teacher leadership development who will ensure that we reach ambitious regional program goals. This is a high-impact leadership role with a scope of responsibility akin to managing the instructional elements of a small school district. Senior managing directors of teacher leadership development drive a region's overall program strategy and execution, and are responsible for managing a team of both program managers and program directors. Will report to both the executive director, and a senior leader on the national teacher preparation, support and development team. Working closely with the region's executive director/managing directors of teacher leadership development and national managing director to shape and effectively execute the strategy to achieve ambitious goals. Cultivating, hiring and managing a high-performing team of program managers and program directors. Establishing and maintaining key school district and community relationships to ensure long-term partnerships and sustainability, and working in close partnership with the Miami-Dade County School District as a member of the leadership team for the Education Transformation Office (ETO). Candidate must have bachelor's degree, 4-7 years of work experience, and 2+ years of management experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit an online application, along with your resume and one-page cover letter.
Targeted Case Manager - Institute for Child & Family Health, Inc. (ICFH), is responsible for coordinating services for individuals and families who qualify for case management services as defined by Medicaid. Will work for the North & South region, and will report to Sharane Knibbs, lead case manager. Must be willing to travel throughout Miami-Dade County. Maintains appropriate documentation for each client; evaluates client's home and school environment and interaction; arranges treatment services for clients as per treatment plan; acts as liaison to special projects. Services include, but are not limited to: Medical, social, legal, educational and other support services. Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field and have a minimum of one year of full-time or equivalent experience working with children with serious emotional disorders. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) a plus. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to ssanders@icfhinc.org or fax to (305) 685-4208.
IT Specialist - Center for Independent Living of South Florida, is seeking a professional with the ability to install, configure and support CILSF local area network (LAN). Maintain network hardware and software, troubleshooting and configuration. Monitor network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance. Enter data, generate reports, run queries and create forms from Microsoft Access-based databases. Windows 7 knowledge, A+ certification level and Network+ required. Minimum associate degree with documented experience in computer networking, engineering, data analysis or related fields. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to maria@soflacil.org. For more information call (305) 751-8025.
Regional Chief Executive Officer (Jacksonville, FL) - The American Red Cross, will focus externally on core mission delivery, fundraising and being the face of the Red Cross for the media, donors and their communities. Has oversight of Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations within an assigned region or geographic area. Manages the community resilience programs, working with community partners to ensure that the communities build local capacity to prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from disasters. Ensure that volunteers, youth and young adults are engaged and retained into the service delivery plans. Depending on the size of the region, work may be carried out through a number of branches or community chapters, including the direct supervision of community chapter executives. Accountable for achieving performance targets for the region, including service delivery, fundraising/revenue and expense targets. In conjunction with the division fundraising vice president (DFVP), the regional chief executive (RCE) has primary responsibility across the region for achievement of fundraising goals. Serve as a member of the division leadership team, supporting and contributing to division goals and activities. Utilizes the support activities of HR, IT, Finance, Communications and Marketing through a matrix project management system to ensure that all operating units have the necessary resources to execute on their community mission. Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in business, communications, marketing, public relations, finance or nonprofit administration or equivalent experience required. Prefer master's degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management. Minimum 5 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration. Proven track record in raising significant financial resources. Minimum 3 years' experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities. To apply, please visit American Red Cross and search for requisition # CHAP33179.
School Readiness Childcare Teacher Associate (F/T) - YWCA, is responsible for planning and implementing daily learning activities, nurturing the children and managing and maintaining the classrooms and its equipment and supplies. Works with all staff and trainees including substitutes to ensure program philosophy, values, and goals are met and Early Childhood Program Standards and regulatory requirements are maintained. Meets with other teacher(s) on a weekly basis to plan the daily activities within the YWCA's program appropriate curriculum that encourage development of children's cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills. Presents activity plans on a weekly basis to the Center Services Coordinator. Prepares and delivers timely, accurate reporting that can include, but is not limited to, attendance and program reports, daily meal counts, developmental records of each child, timesheets, leave requests. Works with the agency and community to promote center enrollment. Qualifications: CDA certification required, DCF 45-hour training certificates required, high school diploma or GED, Red Cross First Aid certificate, certificate of good health and completed TB test, minimum 1 year in childcare services. Additional requirements: fingerprints, criminal background checks and drug test. Pay is $7.79 per hour. Location is Miami Gardens, FL. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org or fax to (305) 416-4618.
Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Substitute (On-Call) - YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., is responsible for planning and implementing daily learning activities, nurturing the children and managing and maintaining the Early Head Start classroom and its equipment and supplies. Work with all staff to ensure program philosophy, values and goals are met and Early Childhood Program Standards and regulatory requirements are maintained. Teaches students through a variety of social experiences, classroom arrangements and support materials that promote program objectives and independent and group management in an environment that protects children's health and safety at all times as well as their needs for physical movement, sensory stimulation, fresh air, rest and nourishment; prevents challenging or disruptive behaviors through environmental design, schedules that meet the needs and abilities of children; effective transitions and engaging activities; encourages the positive self-image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement; uses positive, nonpunitive discipline techniques; guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches; recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm. Prepares and serves meals and/or snacks. National CDA certification in Infant-Toddler for Early Head Start or National CDA Preschool for Head Start Required; DCF 45-50 hr. training certificates required; high school diploma or GED; Red Cross First Aid certificate; certificate of good health and completed TB test required; minimum 1 year experience in childcare services; requires fingerprints, criminal background checks, and drug test. Pay is $8.05 per hour. This is a substitute, on-call position. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org or fax to (305) 416-4618.
School Readiness - Teacher Substitute (On-Call) - YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., is responsible for planning and implementing daily learning activities, nurturing the children, and managing and maintaining the classroom and its equipment and supplies. Ensures the daily activities within the YWCA's program-appropriate curriculum that encourage development of children's cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills; teaches students through a variety of social experiences, classroom arrangements and support materials that promote program objectives and independent and group management in an environment that protects children's health and safety at all times as well as their needs for physical movement, sensory stimulation, fresh air, rest, and nourishment. Requirements: CDA certification; DCF 45-50 hr. training certificates; high school diploma or GED; Red Cross First Aid certificate; certificate of good health and completed TB test required; minimum 1 year experience in childcare services; fingerprints, criminal background checks, and drug test. Pay is $7.79 per hour. This is a substitute, on-call position. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: YWCA-careers@ywca-miami.org or fax to (305) 416-4618.
Executive Assistant to National Headquarters of Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented candidate for executive assistant position, located in the Miami offices. This heavily administrative support position requires the candidate to possess strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate in a clear and efficient manner, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Alberto Berenblum at a.berenblum@womenoftomorrow.org with the position title as your subject line.
Director of South Palm Beach County - Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is seeking an experienced professional to lead all aspects of our complete expansion into South Palm Beach County, including program implementation, fundraising initiatives and Advisory Committee coordination. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Alberto Berenblum at a.berenblum@womenoftomorrow.org with the position title as your subject line.
Development Intern - Overtown Youth Center, Inc., responsible for assisting the development associate with fund development, fundraising, special events, marketing and public relations. The development intern works under the supervision of the executive director and development associate. Assist in identifying and cultivating giving programs with businesses as part of an annual campaign, and with all special events functions and the overall fundraising efforts of the agency; will also assist staff in writing grant applications for programs utilizing volunteers. Provide staff support and assistance to the agency's advisory board. Minimum of an associate's degree, public relations and marketing experience preferred. Must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week (morning or afternoon shift). Email resumes to TK Pratt at tk@overtownyouth.org.
Director of Planned/Individual Giving - Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, will report to the executive director. Responsible for securing individual gifts, including both major and planned gifts. Make quarterly presentations to representatives of volunteer leadership. In addition, will personally demonstrate donor relationship building utilizing cultivation and stewardship skills in the assigned area; and will assist the organization with structuring and conducting donor relationship building strategies. Working knowledge of major gift and donor-centered strategies (i.e. moves management). Knowledge of federal estate and income tax laws, and state inheritance tax laws. Working knowledge of estate planning strategies (e.g. charitable gift annuities and trusts). Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. or financial planning credentials (e.g. Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, etc.) preferred. Please submit resume and cover letter to: aroig@bgcmia.org.
Licensed & Unlicensed Therapists - Institute for Child & Family Health, Inc. (ICFH), responsible for conducting intakes and implementing therapeutic treatment plans through individual and group therapy and behavior management to children and their families. Master's degree in a closely related mental health field. Licensed in the state of Florida or registered intern status. One to three years' work experience with infants, children, adolescents and/or at-risk youth. Hours are flexible. Submit resume and cover letter addressing the position's specific duties to: ssanders@icfhinc.org or fax to (305) 685-4208.
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.
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.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Program to provide free admission to select Florida International University sports events. The BB&T Community Partners Kids Club program provides local youth groups, churches, youth centers and nonprofit organizations that work with youth, free admission to Florida International University home football games, as well as all women's sports events, and on a limited basis to men's basketball and baseball games. Once organizations become members of the program, they will receive updates on the sporting events. This is a great opportunity to expose local youth to Division I athletics and to the university setting. Interested groups must contact Liz Borrell-Augustin at borrelll@fiu.edu to request an admission form and to be added to the email listserv.
The Hearing and Speech Center of Florida is offering free hearing screenings and consultations with an audiologist during an open house throughout June 2013 at 9425 SW 72 Street, Suite 261, Miami, FL. The organization began offering free screenings to celebrate, "Better Speech and Hearing Month" in May and due to popular demand, screenings will continue to be offered throughout the month of June. As long as individuals and families call during the month of June, they will be offered free screenings. As the third leading chronic disability, hearing loss affects 10 percent of children and 50 percent of the elderly population. Call (305)271-7343 to schedule an appointment. Hours will be 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily.
OTHER INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES
Technology Corner by Empower IT Group - where we encourage you to GET EMPOWERED! Each month we highlight technology concepts and resources that may be of value to your organization. This month, we focus on cloud computing versus in-house IT. There is much buzz about cloud computing, but is it right for everyone? Organizations that are considering "going cloud" need to ask and answer these key questions: What percent of your workforce is based out of a single location? What is the total "data footprint" - or volume of data you are looking to store (in GB)? What are the environmental variables for your office (power, Internet and security)? What is your budget for technology over a 3-year term? While going "cloud" might make sense for some businesses, other companies with traditional work environments may not see benefits in function or cost. Get clarity on all the variables before making decisions that impact your organization's operations and finances. EmpowerITGroup is a South Florida technology integration firm with more than a decade of experience supporting local not-for-profits. If you would like to find out more, or need help navigating the complex landscape of technology, contact us at (786) 262-8673 or info@empoweritgroup.com.
ReServe Miami is Looking to Move! Due to our continued success and growth we are urgently seeking larger office space! Would you or anyone you know be willing to provide office space on a pro bono or favorable rent basis to a growing and innovative nonprofit organization with a proven record of measurable results? In-kind donations are also more than welcome! If you can assist, either directly or by referral or recommendation, please contact John Dubey, director of operations at (305) 303-3703 or email ReServe.jpd@gmail.com.
Miami-Dade Community Based Care Alliance announces new website. The group's new website, miamicbcalliance.com, will provide access to information on meetings, the Annual Regional Child Welfare Conference, activities, and much more and will also provide an opportunity to share feedback, suggestions, and new ideas to improve the child welfare system. The CBC Alliance, an oversight board formed by community leaders in 2000, engages the child welfare community, system stakeholders and community partners to identify and address system challenges and barriers that impact outcomes for children and families in Miami-Dade County.
Step Up For Students Scholarship 2013-2014 - Since 2002, more than 271,000 scholarships have been awarded to low-income Florida students in grades k-12. These scholarships were created by the Florida Legislature in 2001 to assure that low-income children have learning options. Under the law, the scholarships are based on financial need, not how well the child does in school. They are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and can be transferred to other eligible schools if the student moves within the state, or simply wants to attend a different Step Up partner school. Students who qualify for the free or reduced school lunch program may qualify for a scholarship to a private school or for funds to help cover transportation costs to an out-of-district public school. For the 2012-13 school year, scholarships were valued up to $4,335 for private school tuition or $500 to help cover transportation costs to attend a public school in another district, typically another county. For more information, visit Step Up For Students or call (1-877) 735-7837.
MassMutual's Life Bridge Program - This program helps the children of eligible families in need afford an education in the event a parent or guardian was to pass away. The program offers the opportunity for a free, $50,000 10-year term life insurance policy to eligible parents or guardians who qualify to apply. MassMutual pays the premiums. You are eligible if you are between the ages of 19 and 42, make between $10,000 and $40,000 annually, and are permanent or legal resident of the United States. For more information, call (305) 688-3551 x- 2002.
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.
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.
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.
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