Osceola Toys for Tots Website

Click here for the Osceola Toys for Tots Website

The Osceola County Toys for Tots Website is a great starting place for requesting or donating toys for needy children in the Osceola County Community.

Recruting Event

 

Now Hiring!!!

Hospitality Staffing Solutions

Come to the Recruiting Event!

October 31, 2011

10:00 AM to Noon 

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
Self-Sufficiency Job Center

101 W. Cypress St., Suite K

Kissimmee, FL  34741

                   407.847.0696

For more information,

Please contact:

Rosario Lopez

407.240.0780

 

 

Money $ense

Fair Lending Event

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

FAIR LENDING
Mortgage Rescue Scam Prevention
“How to Make Sure You
Are Not A Victim”

Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee
211 E. Dakin Ave
Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2011 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
or
Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This location is wheelchair accessible. If you
need special accommodations, let us know .
If you are unable to make either meeting, you
can contact CLSMF for educational materials on
Mortgage Rescue Fraud and to learn about our
services. Call CLSMF at (407) 841-7777 ext. 2117

Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

The next Roundtable Meeting is:
THIS WEDNESDAY, October 5th
9:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Kissimmee
1700 N. John Young Pkwy (corner of Columbia & John Young)

Hope you can join us!

Women's Health Fair

Goodwill Informational Session October 21st

Starting Your Own Business Lunch and Learn

Add your resources to this blog

I am Warren Hougland, your osceola resources blog administrator. I need some help getting important information out to all our subscribers of case managers and social service providers (we have over 100 subscribing). If you or someone in your agency is interested in adding resources to this blog please email me at Osceolaresources@gmail.com. It is quick and easy to do. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

2011-2012 Rental Assistance Program

　

OSCEOLA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2011-2012 Rental Assistance Program
This program shall provide assistance to Osceola County residents in danger of becoming homeless. Assistance shall be limited to the security deposit and first months rent; with a maximum assistance amount of $3,000.
The program has eligibility requirements including but not limited to:

• Income
• Demonstration of need
• Future financial management plan
• Educational class attendance
• Location of rental unit

The application process will begin October 18, 2011 and will end when funds are no longer available. Phone calls from potential applications will be accepted on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9am to 11am. Assistance will be granted on a first call, first ready, first served basis.

For more information or to apply for assistance during the open application period, please contact Jamie Rowland, CDBG Program Specialist at 407-742-8405 or via email CDBG@osceola.org.

Computer towers available to nonprofits

The City of Kissimmee has computer towers available to nonprofits. They are towers only and may not have an operating system. The towers are available on a first-come first-served basis by contacting Desiree Matthews at (407) 518-2302.

Osceola Health Summit 2011

OSCEOLA SUMMIT ON HEALTH 2011

Presented in partnership with the Osceola Co Health Dept.

Examining Osceola's Healthcare Challenges & Opportunities

Friday, August 19, 2011

Osceola Council on Aging - Barney E. Veal Center

Help us set the direction for healthcare in our Community! Join us at the 2011 Health Summit Friday, August 19th at the Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee FL.

8:00 AM Registration and Healthy Breakfast

Sponsored by Vitas Innovative Hospice Care

8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions

8:40 AM Keynote Address

Richard Morrison, VP Government Affairs, Adventist Health System

9:00 AM Highlights of the Community Based Scorecard and Progress

Local Public Health Assessment

Belinda Johnson-Cornett, Director, Osceola Co Health Dept.

9:30 AM Strategic Planning Breakout Sessions

• What key areas determine success?


• What long-range goals support the mission?


• What objectives are beyond our reach?


• What needs to change?

10:45 AM Issues Assessment

12:00Noon Adjournment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Employers - Government Leaders - Healthcare Professionals - Non-Profit Leaders - Service Providers - Business Owners - YOU!!

Event is FREE but RSVP is required! Call 407-933-0870 or email sring@communityvision.org to RSVP today!

Goodwill Hiring Event

Hiring Event!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

(Contact Staff For Requirements) Must be here by 11am! Employers scheduled to be in attendance…

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA OPENINGS

SELF-SUFFICIENCY JOB CENTER

515

W. Central Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32801

(407) 872-0770
(407) 872-0256
ossc@goodwillcfl.org

Various Positions

·       See current job listing on wall or on website…http://goodwillcfl.org/.

·       Job Line Number, 407-235-1578.

TOP TALENT STAFFING

PT/Cafeteria/Food Service

• Must have previous experience in commercial kitchen/food prep.
• Lift 50 lbs continuously
• Able to work at schools not on public transportation routes
• Available between 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus but not required

LEEDER, HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Home Health Aides- Certified in FL/ LPNs/RNs

·       Must have previous experience

WIS INTERNATIONAL

Inventory Counters

·       Must have own transportation

·       Flexible schedule is strongly encouraged

·       Strong customer service skills and positive attitude

LOEWS HOTEL & RESORTS

Various Positions

·       No felonies/ Must past criminal background check (7 year check) and drug screening.

·       References, flexibility in schedule, and experience required.

Recruiting from 11am to 1pm.

Must be professionally dressed.

Companies will do Background/Drug Screening.

Customer outreach event providing assistance for distressed homeowners

As the largest mortgage servicer in the U.S., providing solutions to distressed homeowners has been and remains a central focus for Bank of America. The economic downturn has made it challenging for some of our customers to keep up with their mortgage payments.

As part of our ongoing efforts to personally reach out to them we will be holding a customer outreach event in Orlando this month.  Customers seeking assistance will be able to meet face-to-face with Bank of America Home Loan Specialists to review options for modifications or other alternatives to foreclosure. We have identified distressed customers within a 100 mile radius of Orlando and have been actively contacting them – through direct mail, email, phone calls, text messages and in-person – to encourage their attendance at the event. 

If you are aware of any of your constituents who are Bank of America mortgage customers and would benefit from speaking to one of our specialists, please encourage them to attend the event by scheduling an arrival time at www.bankofamerica.com/outreachevent or by calling 1.855.201.7426. 

Event details are as follows and attached:

Bank of America Customer Outreach Event

Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23, 2011

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Orange County (Orlando) Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando, FL  32819

In addition, I would like to invite you to visit the event to see our operations in-person. We would also appreciate the opportunity to have an open dialogue to share details of our performance, recent improvements we’ve made to our process, and how we’re working with customers through this cycle.

Nearly 9 of 10 of our customers are current on their mortgage payments. For those who are not, it is our priority to help them avoid foreclosure. We are committed to working with community leaders such as yourself to help homeowners in distress. Feel free to contact me at 407.420.2822 or by e-mail at Jodie.a.hardman@bankofamerica.com to arrange a time to walk-through the event with our team, or with any questions regarding the event.

Thank you for your continued partnership with Bank of America.

Sincerely,

Jodie Hardman

Senior Vice President

Corporate Social Responsibility

CASE MANAGEMENT BREAKFAST

Community Vision and Good Samaritan Village present:

Osceola Case Management Network Meeting

Tuesday, June 28th

8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Good Samaritan Village - Heritage Creekside

4197 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee FL 34746

Patty Anthony w/ Elder Advocates will present "Changes in Benefits for Medicaid and the VA" PLUS surprises and FUN.

This quarterly event enables case managers and "front line workers" from the health, non-profit, faith and social service communities to gather in an informal environment to network, learn and relax. Best of all, it's FREE! Please RSVP today by email:

kbender@communityvision.org or call 407-933-0870.

This event is made possible thru the generosity of Community Vision and Good Samaritan Village.

Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

The next meeting of the Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable is:

TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 1st

9:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Kissimmee

1700 N. John Young Parkway

Please join us as we discuss current trends, network and connect. Hope you can join us!

Osceola County Hot Jobs

Habitat for Humanity HabiTour May 26!

Habitat for Humanity has been serving Osceola County for over 13 years. We work to create a stronger community though volunteer involvement, non-profit collaboration, corporate partnerships, and family outreach. We believe in giving a hand-up to families in need, not a hand-out. Osceola County has been hit hard by home foreclosures leaving many families with no place to go. With no emergency shelter, the need for affordable housing is urgent.

If you are interested in learning more about how you, your workplace, or your church can help serve the needs of this community with Habitat, come join us for a free lunch and information session.

What: Free lunch, presentation on current programs
and volunteer opportunities, and tour of our ReStore

When: May 26, 12pm - 1pm

Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2340 N. Orange Blossom Trail,
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Email info@habitatosceola.org to RSVP or call our office at 407-343-1900

Youth & Family Summit Town Hall Meeting TOMORROW

TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 17th - Safe School/Healthy Students is hosting a Teen Summit at Osceola Heritage Park. During the day teens will be taking part in break-out sessions and other activities. Between 3pm and 4pm, a student from each high school has been selected to talk to the community about what he or she is challenged by as a young person, the assets they possess and how the community might help. Please join us TOMORROW at the:
Teen Summit Town Hall Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Hall

ADMISSION IS FREE! Hope you can attend.

Women Build clinics with Habitat Osceola and Lowe's

Calling all Osceola Women!

Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce two great (and free!) opportunities to learn new construction skills that you can use with us for future Women Build Program projects! Lowe's at The Loop in Kissimmee will be holding clinics at their store located at 1300 Osceola Pkwy. W. on the following dates:

Sunday, May 1
3 pm - 4pm
Hand and Power Tools clinic

Monday, May 2
6pm - 7pm
Interior Paint and Trim clinic

There are only 20 slots available for each clinic! You may sign up for one or both. Please feel free to invite friends, family, or fellow female co-workers! Please email info@habitatosceola.org by Saturday, April 30 to reserve your spot. Spread the news and join us for a great opportunity to feel empowered and learn something new!

Energy Assistance Day

The Osceola Council on Aging will be taking calls for Energy Assistance this Tuesday 4/19/2011 starting a 2pm. To call for assistance, use the new direct number for energy assistance by dialing 407-933-9540. This number skips the main menu and goes directly to the energy assistance department. You can still call the main number (407-846-8532) to access assistance however using the direct number is easier and more convenient.

Osceola residents needing utility assistance must call to be screened for eligibility. Osceola County residents household income can not exceed 150% of poverty.

Applicants who fall within one or more of the three vulnerable population guidelines will be considered “most in need” and will be given priority to be served. Applicants who do not fit within the “vulnerable population” guidelines will be served after, if appointments are available.

Criteria for vulnerable population:

• 60 years of age or older
• Disabled (must be recieving disability)
• Families with children age 12 yrs old and under

http://www.osceolagenerations.org/

Join us for a HabiTour!

Habitat for Humanity has been serving Osceola County for over 13 years. We work to create a stronger community though volunteer involvement, non-profit collaboration, corporate partnerships, and family outreach. We believe in giving a hand-up to families in need, not a hand-out. Osceola County has been hit hard by home foreclosures leaving many families with no place to go. With no emergency shelter, the need for affordable housing is urgent.

If you are interested in learning more about how you, your workplace, or your church can help serve the needs of this community with Habitat, come join us for a free lunch and information session.

What: Free lunch, presentation on current programs
and volunteer opportunities, and tour of our ReStore

When: April 28, 12pm - 1pm

Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2340 N. Orange Blossom Trail,
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Email info@habitatosceola.org to RSVP or call our office at 407-343-1900

Job Recruiting Event

Come to the Recruiting Event!

April 11, 2011

10:00 AM to Noon

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

Self-Sufficiency Job Center

101 W. Cypress St. Suite K

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-847-0696 

For more information, Please contact:

Santia Munoz

Human Resources

407-692-6999 cell

santia.munoz@livingcleansolutions.com

Free Breakfast For Students Taking The FCAT!

Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

The next meeting of the Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable is: Wednesday, April 6th 9:00 a.m. First Baptist Church of Kissimmee 1700 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee (corner of John Young & Columbia) Please join us for this informal gathering as we network and share resources in our efforts to serve the community. No RSVP required - just stop by! If you know a non-profit or agency that could benefit from learning about availalbe services, please invite them to attend. For more information, please call Sue at Community Vision at 407-933-0870.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There are numerous activities throughout the month that will spread awareness on this community issue including a FREE Safety Fair. This fair will be held:

Saturday, April 16th

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kissimmee Chambers Park

2380 Smith Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744

** Be sure to wear BLUE Friday, April 29th to Prevent Child Abuse!

Community-based housing slots for homeless families available NOW

The HOME program has slots available now for our community based housing program. The program provides up to two years of rental subsidy and case management while families work toward self-sufficiency. Clients locate their own housing, of their choice (HOME can provide housing search help) and must have the ability to pay utility and security deposits.
Basic requirements:
- Homeless (doubled-up or motel okay)
- Has earned income
- Single parent, dual parent, or extended family okay, must have minor children in the household

Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake and eligibility screening

Get to know your Habitat

Habitat for Humanity has been serving Osceola County for over 13 years. We work to create a stronger community though volunteer involvement, non-profit collaboration, corporate partnerships, and family outreach. We believe in giving a hand-up to families in need, not a hand-out. Osceola County has been hit hard by home foreclosures leaving many families with no place to go. With no emergency shelter, the need for affordable housing is urgent.

If you are interested in learning more about how you, your workplace, or your church can help serve the needs of this community with Habitat, come join us for a free lunch and information session.

What: Free lunch, presentation on current programs
and volunteer opportunities, and tour of our ReStore

When: March 24, 12 - 1

Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2340 N. Orange Blossom Trail,
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Email info@habitatosceola.org to RSVP or call our office at 407-343-1900

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Day

Low Income Home

Energy Assistance Day

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be providing financial assistance to low income Households in Osceola County

Date: Thursday March 10, 2011

Time: 9am - 6pm

Location: Osceola Council on Aging

700 Generation Point

Kissimmee FL , 34744

You qualify for assistance if:

• Your an Osceola Resident

• Your Household is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (See Guidelines Below)

• You have a past due utility bill or your bill is past due

• You have not received LIHEAP assistance from October 2010 thru Present

What you need to bring:

Social Security Cards for everyone in the household

Id for the applicant

Utility bill

Proof of income

• Last 4 weeks of paystubs and/or
• Unemployement letter and/or
• Child Support documents and/or
• Food stamps or any government assistance award letter (SSI or SSDI)
• Any adult without proof of income must be present to sign a Self Declaration statement

Poverty Income Guidelines (150%)

Family Size

1 Person          $1354 monthly

2 Persons        $1821 monthly

3 Persons        $2289 monthly.

4 Persons        $2757 monthly.

5 Persons        $3224 monthly.

6 Persons        $3691 monthly.

7 Persons        $4159 monthly.

8 Persons        $4626 monthly.

Numbers reflect Gross Income

HOME Community Based Housing Slots

The HOME program has slots available now for our community based housing program. The program provides up to two years of rental subsidy and case management while families work toward self-sufficiency. Clients locate their own housing, of their choice (HOME can provide housing search help) and must have the ability to pay utility and security deposits.
Basic requirements:
- Homeless (doubled-up or motel okay)
- Has earned income
- Single parent, dual parent, or extended family okay, must have minor children in the household

Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake and eligibility screening

Free Legal Services- Immigration

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Villanova Law School has planned a spring break service trip to Central Florida and in conjunction with Barry Law and FAMU Law Schools, they are offering pro-bono legal services, concentrating on legal immigration assistance for undocumented or exploited workers. There's a group of 17 students and 2 professors available this Saturday, 2/26, from 1-6pm. They do have their own transportation and will take responsibility for some cases that have a workable resolution or positive outcome in sight. If interested, please contact John Rafferty at Villanova Law, jrafferty@law.villanova.edu.

Osceola County Hot Jobs

Log on to WorkforceCentralFlorida.com where you can enter the Job Title in the "Search For Jobs" box to see more information on these jobs and search thousands of additional openings throughout Central Florida, at NO COST.  Apply by following the directions listed. For further help visit the WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Osceola County Office at 1392 East Vine St., Kissimmee, or call (407) 705-1555.

Housekeeper

Job Description: Responsible for performing any combination of cleaning duties to maintain a hotel establishment in a clean, sufficient and orderly manner including making beds; replenishing linens; cleaning rooms, restrooms, and halls; and vacuuming. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $8.50-$10.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9541013

Sales Representative

Job Description: Responsible for selling vacation packages over the telephone to customers. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9526054

Delivery Driver

Job Description: Responsible for delivering propane to commercial and residential accounts and transferring propane from a bobtail to customers’ bulk storage tank. Collects payments, performs safety checks, lights pilots and performs other duties as assigned. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9540877

Receptionist

Job Description: Responsible for answering inquiries and obtaining information for general public, customers, visitors and other interested parties and providing information regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$13.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9542169

Sales Representative/Ecommerce Specialist

Job Description: Responsible for monitoring market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices and sales. Contacts new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $34,000.00 per year

Job Order Number: 9542226

Guest Service Agent/Front Desk

Job Description: Responsible for assuring that front desk is covered and maintained at all times. Reviews arrivals and departures for guest preferences to ensure customer satisfaction and checks guests in and out of hotel. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$8.50 per hour

Job Order Number: 9541513

Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Responsible for operating, repairing and maintaining all operating equipment, including, but not limited to all pumps, motors, boilers, and chillers. Work Saturday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am.

Pay Rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9541514

Sales Manager

Job Description: Responsible for directing the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to customers. Coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas and goals and establishes training programs for sales representatives. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $400.00 per week

Job Order Number: 9541247

Sales Representative

Job Description: Responsible for delivering products to stores and merchandise products. Restocks and distributes product by date codes. Orders products for future delivery dates and maintains records of orders, deliveries and returned products. Work days and hours may vary.

Pay Rate: $10.00-$15.00 per hour

Job Order Number: 9540690

Human Resources Manager

Job Description: Responsible for recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, payroll compliance with statutory requirements and the execution of employee relations activities, in order to provide each department with personnel, guidance and support. Work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Pay Rate: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Job Order Number: 9539406

Helping Others Make the Effort- Residential Program

HOME is accepting applications for its transitional housing program for single homeless moms (age 21+). Basic eligibility criteria include:

• Single mother with custody of minor children
• Homeless, including motel or overcrowded situation
  
• Employed or employable (with no major barriers to employment)
  
• No active domestic violence, substance abuse, or severe mental health issues
• No recent/serious criminal history
• Currently accessing or willing to access mainstream benefits
  

The program itself is a 6-12 month housing program with intensive life skills and case management. We can accept teenage children but can NOT provide same day (emergency) shelter. Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake. No agency referral form is required and we do not accept walk-ins.