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